BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Sunday 9 April 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—The US launches a missile strike on Syria
  
  The US attacked Syrian forces this week. Why did Donald Trump change his policy? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—When Britain First Ripped Away from Europe
  
  Underwater geology reveals how 450,000 years ago Britain tore away from Europe (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Geological Brexit
  
  Scientists reveal how the UK first separated from Europe (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Why are the French so productive?
  
  Jonty Bloom finds out the secret to France’s high productivity levels. (R)
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and the French Elections
  
  How artists, writers and musicians are reflecting the election campaign in their work (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—When the Shooting Stops
  
  How Sri Lanka and Uganda have kept the peace after civil war
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Hong Kong’s Secret Dwellings
  
  The hidden lives of the thousands of people who live on industrial sites in Hong Kong (R)
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Duterte's Drug War
  
  The clash between the Catholic church in the Philippines and the President over drugs (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Protests Over Venezuelan Opposition Ban
  
  Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles banned from politics
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Fresh Protests in Venezuela
  
  Clashes in Venezuela as thousands march after opposition leader banned
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US and Russia Discuss Syria by Phone
  
  Russia's Lavrov and US Tillerson speak by phone about the situation in Syria
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Orthorexia Nervosa: When 'Healthy' Food Becomes Harmful
  
  When the pursuit of quality food destroys quality of life. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Technology
  
  5/5 How technology might change our economic futures for the better (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Duterte's Drug War
  
  The clash between the Catholic church in the Philippines and the President over drugs (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Pick Your Battles
  
  Libya's power vacuum, a new life in Afghanistan, Ecuadorean chaos and Spanish bullfights (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—How The ‘Great Meme War’ Moved To France
  
  How a small group of French internet users plan to influence the elections. (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—What is it Like Presenting OS?
  
  Nuala McGovern, presenter of new programme OS, explains how it differs to Outside Source (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Many Killed in Egypt Coptic Church Blast
  
  An explosion outside a church in Tanta has left many dead
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It’s Getting Hot in Here
  
  Two US coal miners, two different perspectives on the future of coal. (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Amsterdam
  
  Jonny Dymond hosts a panel discussion on the challenges facing the Netherlands (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Venezuelan Protesters Clash With Riot Police
  
  Tear gas and rubber bullets as pro-opposition protesters take to the streets in Venezuela
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—When the Shooting Stops
  
  How Sri Lanka and Uganda have kept the peace after civil war (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Arundhati Roy, Jake Gyllenhaal, Yrsa Sigurðardóttir
  
  The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Everton v Leicester City from Goodison Park.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Everton v Leicester City from Goodison Park.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and the Masters from Augusta.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Attacks on Egyptian Christians Kill Dozens
  
  More than 40 people killed in 2 bomb attacks on Coptic Christians celebrating Palm Sunday
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—My Son Was Shot
  
  Two mothers who have turned their personal tragedies into a fight for change. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews—Roberto Fonseca
  
  The Cuban pianist who made his name with Ibrahim Ferrer in the Buena Vista Social Club (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Dozens of Coptic Christians Killed in Egypt
  
  At least 45 Coptic Christians in Egypt have been killed in two blasts on Palm Sunday
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and the French Elections
  
  How artists, writers and musicians are reflecting the election campaign in their work (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Duterte's Drug War
  
  The clash between the Catholic church in the Philippines and the President over drugs (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Funeral of Chuck Berry
  
  Fans pay their respects to the rock 'n' roll legend, Chuck Berry, who died last month
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The MIT Report to Combat Cyber Threats
  
  An MIT report suggests action for the US government to take against cyber threats (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/09 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—How Princess Diana changed the perception of AIDS
  
  A handshake that changed attitudes to AIDS, America enters WW1, and Egypt's Facebook girl
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Syria Set To Dominate G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting In Italy
  
  Geopolitics to trump trade talks at meeting of top industrialised nations
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Horse Power
  
  Two stories of men whose lives were changed by horses. Then they changed the world. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—10/04/2017 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/10 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It’s Getting Hot in Here
  
  Two US coal miners, two different perspectives on the future of coal. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Egypt Declares State of Emergency after Church Attacks
  
  Egypt has announced a state of emergency after attacks on two Coptic churches
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/10 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Should we eat Insects?
  
  Should we eat more insects? CrowdScience meets the people turning caterpillars into food (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Egypt's Coptic Churches Hit by Deadly Blasts
  
  Egypt has announced a state of emergency after attacks on two Coptic churches
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Egypt Declares Emergency After Deadly Attacks
  
  President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has announced a three-month state of emergency
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/10 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Sexuality And The City
  
  Two LGBT women from different generations talk about their experiences of San Francisco
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/10 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Myanmar's Sex Vote
  
  How Burmese MPs and sex workers are joining forces to improve lives (R)
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/10 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and the French Elections
  
  How artists, writers and musicians are reflecting the election campaign in their work (R)

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