BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Tuesday 26 September 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Kurdistan Votes in Independence Referendum
  
  Voters are jubilant as they go to the polls, but Baghdad opposes the vote.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Rhetoric intensifies between US and North Korea
  
  White House condemns North Korea's threat to shoot down US bombers
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Surrogacy
  
  Why would a woman choose to carry a baby for a complete stranger? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Sperm - Are we Going Extinct?
  
  How much of a problem is falling sperm count? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How to Make Sushi from Methane Gas
  
  A new process uses bacteria that eat methane gas to make food
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Africa’s Great Green Wall
  
  Transforming the Sahal into the next wonder of the world through Africa’s Great Green Wall (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Media Say Trump Advisors Used Private E-mail Accounts to Discuss Government Business
  
  US media say Trump advisors used private e-mail accounts to discuss White House matters.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US and North Korea's War of Words
  
  Pyongyang accuses President Trump of declaring war
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Loyiso Gola Wants to Make You Laugh
  
  Loyiso Gola prepares to perform at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My 50 Year Search for my Little Sister
  
  An extraordinary story from an Outlook listener on the search for her long-lost sister. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—New Claims that Trump Staff Have Been Using Private Email Servers
  
  Reports that Trump advisors used private email accounts for official White House matters.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Advisors Reported to have Used Private E-mail Accounts
  
  At least six Trump's advisors reported to have used private e-mail accounts.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Open-plan Office: Friend or Foe?
  
  Open-plan offices are famous for stifling productivity, so why do they still exist?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Britain's Land Girls
  
  Thousands of women and girls worked on farms throughout WW2 to produce much needed food.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The rise and fall of Julius Caesar
  
  The ruler who revolutionised ancient Rome (R)
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Chioma Ajunwa: Making Olympic History
  
  How Nigerian athlete Chioma Ajunwa stunned the world at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—North Korea Crisis: Washington Denies 'War Declared'
  
  The White House also warned Pyongyang to stop provocations
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Palestinian Gunman Kills 3 Israelis
  
  A Palestinian gunman has killed three people at a Jewish settlement in the West Bank
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Loyiso Gola Wants to Make You Laugh
  
  Loyiso Gola prepares to perform at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Smuggled Child to Heart Surgeon
  
  How an undocumented migrant from Colombia managed to become a cardiac surgeon in the US
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Erdogan Condemns Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
  
  President Erdogan of Turkey says the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan risks war
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Avocado Wall
  
  The amazing success story of the avocado in the US as a case study for the future trade
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey President furious at Kurdish referendum
  
  President Erdogan accuses the Kurds of 'treachery' after independence referendum
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How to Make Sushi from Methane Gas
  
  A new process uses bacteria that eat methane gas to make food (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Macron Proposes Eurozone Reforms
  
  French president Emmanuel Macron is suggesting wide-ranging reforms to the Eurozone
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Palestinian Gunman Kills Three Israelis
  
  A Palestinian man has killed three Israeli security officers in West Bank.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Taking a Knee
  
  US singer Meghan Linsey took a knee in an NFL game.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Smuggled Child to Heart Surgeon
  
  How an undocumented migrant from Colombia managed to become a cardiac surgeon in the US (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraqi Kurds Told by Erdogan to 'Give Up on Independence'
  
  Turkish President issues warning to Iraqi Kurds after Monday's independence referendum
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/09/26 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How to Make Sushi from Methane Gas
  
  A new process uses bacteria that eat methane gas to make food (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Re-establishing Communications After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
  
  How to quickly restore communications following hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Donald Trump to Visit Hurricane-Hit Puerto Rico
  
  US President Donald Trump says he will travel to the US territory next week
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Avocado Wall
  
  The amazing success story of the avocado in the US as a case study for the future trade (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Loyiso Gola Wants to Make You Laugh
  
  Loyiso Gola prepares to perform at the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Saudi to Lift Driving Ban on Women
  
  Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued a decree allowing women to drive for the first time
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—26/09/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/26 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Macron Proposes Eurozone Reforms
  
  French president Emmanuel Macron is suggesting wide-ranging reforms to the Eurozone
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/26 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The rise and fall of Julius Caesar
  
  The ruler who revolutionised ancient Rome (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Chioma Ajunwa: Making Olympic History
  
  How Nigerian athlete Chioma Ajunwa stunned the world at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996 (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Puerto Rico Facing 'Humanitarian Crisis' After Hurricane Maria
  
  The island's governor Ricardo Rossello has called on the US Congress for help.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Historic Decree in Saudi Arabia
  
  King of Saudi Arabia has issued order allowing women to drive.
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/27 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Avocado Wall
  
  The amazing success story of the avocado in the US as a case study for the future trade (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Russian Foreign Affairs Spokesman Konstantin Kosachev
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Russian parliamentarian Konstantin Kosachev.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/27 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Re-establishing Communications After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
  
  How to quickly restore communications following hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—End to Driving Ban for Women in Saudi Arabia
  
  For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to drive.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Voters in Alabama Reject Trump's Man
  
  A hardline Christian conservative beats an establishment candidate in a primary
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/27 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Affordable Medical Equipment in India
  
  1/4 New mini-series. The reality of being an entrepreneur serving “the bottom billion”
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/27 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Smuggled Child to Heart Surgeon
  
  How an undocumented migrant from Colombia managed to become a cardiac surgeon in the US (R)

Wednesday 27 September 2017

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