BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Tuesday 30 August 2016

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Defiant Rousseff Fights Impeachment
  
  Brazil's suspended president says she is the victim of a political coup d'etat.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Retirement Over?
  
  People are living longer, but not saving enough for their old age.
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—How do you make the perfect cup of tea?
  
  Plus, why do we cry? Is there any useful purpose? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Thousands of Migrants Rescued Off Libya
  
  Mediterranean rescues; Gene Wilder; South Africa hair protests
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Where Are You Going?—Where Are You Going? Calais
  
  Astonishing responses from strangers in Calais, France, to a simple question
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Actor Gene Wilder Dies Aged 83
  
  Gene Wilder; Migrant rescues; Lucy's death
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Disney's Legendary Songwriter
  
  Oscar-winning composer Richard M. Sherman reflects on a lifetime of music (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Over 6,000 Migrants Rescued in Mediterranean
  
  Migrant rescue; Lucy cause of death; Gene Wilder has died
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Willy Wonka Star Gene Wilder Dies
  
  Willy Wonka star dies; South Africa hair protests; Dilma Rousseff trial
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Bomb Attack at Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan
  
  Bishkek bombing; Apple taxes; Gene Wilder
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Greed is Bad
  
  Why the greed of capitalism could spell trouble for society and the environment.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Fall of Bukhara
  
  In 1920, the Central Asian Muslim kingdom of Bukhara was taken over by Communists.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Fire: How Climate Change is Altering our Attitudes to Wildfires
  
  How do we deal with fire to protect health without compromising the environment? (R)
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Willy T Ribbs
  
  In 1991, an African-American driver raced the Indianapolis 500 for the first time (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—EU Ruling On Apple's Taxes
  
  Apple faces record bill for Irish tax in EU ruling
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Apple Slapped With $15bn Bill Over Irish Tax
  
  European Commission says Apple should have paid 12 times more than it did
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Friends with Man who Tried to Kill Me
  
  The Colombian man who became friends with the Farc commander who almost killed him
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Apple Ordered to Pay 14.5bn Dollars in Back Taxes
  
  France/GB migrant talks, bomb attack in Kyrgystan, prison radio
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Where Are You Going?—Where Are You Going? Calais
  
  Astonishing responses from strangers in Calais, France, to a simple question (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Apple ordered to pay large Irish tax bill
  
  EU demands Apple pays nearly $15bn; TTIP talks in trouble; Are we now in a new era?
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Retirement Over?
  
  People are living longer, but not saving enough for their old age. (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Discovery—How do you make the perfect cup of tea?
  
  Plus, why do we cry? Is there any useful purpose? (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Greed is Bad
  
  Why the greed of capitalism could spell trouble for society and the environment. (R)
13. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—More or Less: Death Penalty abolition
  
  The story behind the countries that have not executed anyone for 10 years
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Ghana Stars Pay To Play
  
  Ghana's European football stars are paying for their own flights to play for the country.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—India's Surrogacy Debate
  
  Will India's ban on commercial surrogacy stop exploitation or create more unhappiness?
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Reaction to EU Apple Ruling
  
  EU rules that Ireland should recover up to 14.5bn dollars from Apple in back taxes
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple's $14.5 Billion Tax Bill
  
  Tech giant Apple has to pay $14.5 billion in back taxes to Ireland
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—England's Cricketers Post Highest Ever ODI Total
  
  World record 444 for 3 against Pakistan; EU tax penalty for Apple; Gabon election result
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Where Are You Going?—Where Are You Going? Calais
  
  Astonishing responses from strangers in Calais, France, to a simple question (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Friends with Man who Tried to Kill Me
  
  The Colombian man who became friends with the Farc commander who almost killed him (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Apple Warns of Big Consequences for $15 billion Fine
  
  Apple warns impact on job creation of fine; dogs understand humans; IS spokesman killed.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Retirement Over?
  
  People are living longer, but not saving enough for their old age. (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Moment Allows Navigation on Your Skin
  
  The wristband that traces your GPS direction on your skin
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Prominent IS Figure 'Killed in Syria'
  
  IS-affiliated media say Abu Muhammad al-Adnani was killed in Aleppo
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—30/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/30 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/08/30 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/30 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Fire: How Climate Change is Altering our Attitudes to Wildfires
  
  How do we deal with fire to protect health without compromising the environment? (R)
20. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Willy T Ribbs
  
  In 1991, an African-American driver raced the Indianapolis 500 for the first time (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Live from Russia's Far East
  
  Roger Hearing presents live from the city of Vladivostok in the far east of Russia
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Neurosurgeon - Dr Henry Marsh
  
  Dr Henry Marsh gives a rare insight into the mind of a doctor but how reassuring is it?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/31 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Moment Allows Navigation on Your Skin
  
  The wristband that traces your GPS direction on your skin (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Key IS Leader "Killed in Syria"
  
  IS death; Chris Brown arrested; Menstrual apps
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/31 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Force of Google
  
  Google dominates internet searching. Rory Cellan-Jones asks if it is too powerful
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Could Renewed Fighting Mar Myanmar Talks?
  
  Myanmar talks; ISIS leader killed; Gabon election results
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Friends with Man who Tried to Kill Me
  
  The Colombian man who became friends with the Farc commander who almost killed him (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/31 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Islamic State: Abu Muhammad al-Adnani “Killed in Aleppo”
  
  IS leader death; Gabon elections; Zuckerberg in Nigeria

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