BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Monday 2 October 2017

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Catalan Independence Vote Turns Violent
  
  Police attacked voters in what the Spanish Government has called an illegal referendum
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: 3067 Metres and Falling
  
  Two incredible stories of gravity at work and what happens after you hit the ground (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Catalonia 'Wins Right to Statehood'
  
  The Catalan leader says the vote, which Madrid says is illegal, paves way to independence
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Unsung Heroes
  
  She inspired the DREAM Act. Some say that makes her the first “Dreamer”. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—France's Minister for European Affairs - Nathalie Loiseau
  
  Can President Macron fix awkward realities in France and elsewhere in Europe?
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can We Make Artificial Organs?
  
  Human organs are in short supply. But what if you could grow news ones in the lab?
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sexism: A View From San Francisco
  
  We go to the US city to see how women tackle gender bias
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Independence Vote in Contested Referendum
  
  Authorities in Catalonia say ninety per cent voted in favour of secession from Spain.
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Turning Waste into Treasure
  
  Two women who make money from things that no-one else wants
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Avocado Wall
  
  The amazing success story of the avocado in the US as a case study for the future trade (R)
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Catalan Culture and the Question of Independence
  
  Two Catalan cultural figures discuss the charged issue of the independence referendum. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kim Jong-nam Murder: Suspects Plead Not Guilty
  
  They have been accused of murdering the estranged half-brother of North Korea's leader
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Heavy Gunfire In US City Of Las Vegas
  
  Initial reports say a gunman opened fire on a crowd
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Cost of Catalan Independence
  
  What would be the economic price of a Catalonian declaration of independence from Spain?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
  
  Shortly before the Islamic revolution in Iran, a very modern museum opened in the capital
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—South African Contemporary Arts Hour Special
  
  This week the Arts Hour takes a look at the contemporary arts scene in South Africa. (R)
10. 08:25GMT
  
  Breaking News—Shooting in Las Vegas
  
  A gunman has opened fire on a music festival in Las Vegas leaving at least 20 people dead
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Las Vegas: Active Shooter Reported near Mandalay Bay
  
  At least one gunman is reported to have opened fire at a country music festival being held
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—At Least 20 Dead in Las Vegas Shooting
  
  More than twenty people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at a concert
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Turning Waste into Treasure
  
  Two women who make money from things that no-one else wants (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How I Changed Boko Haram Imam's Mind
  
  The Nigerian psychologist who helped to deradicalise Boko Haram members.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Las Vegas Shooting - At Least 50 Dead
  
  The attack at an open air concert is the worst mass shooting in recent US history
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How to Live Small
  
  Why is living space important and how much do we really need?
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Big Polluters: Ships v Cars
  
  Do the largest ships emit as much pollution as all the cars in the world?
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—More than 50 Killed in Las Vegas
  
  Hundreds are injured in modern America's worst mass killing
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—France's Minister for European Affairs - Nathalie Loiseau
  
  Can President Macron fix awkward realities in France and elsewhere in Europe? (R)
10. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Catalans 'Win Right to Break With Spain'
  
  Spain's richest region Catalonia prepares to declare independence from Madrid
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—02/10/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—02/10/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How I Changed Boko Haram Imam's Mind
  
  The Nigerian psychologist who helped to deradicalise Boko Haram members. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Las Vegas: The Worst Mass-shooting in Modern US History
  
  Gunman Stephen Paddock kills at least 58 and wounds over 500 before shooting himself
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/10/02 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—2017/10/02 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Interview—France's Minister for European Affairs - Nathalie Loiseau
  
  Can President Macron fix awkward realities in France and elsewhere in Europe? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—India's Ancient Science
  
  Rediscovering influential Indian ideas on mathematics, metallurgy and engineering
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Las Vegas Shooting: Death Toll at 58
  
  Reaction from the United States after the worst mass shooting in its history
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How to Live Small
  
  Why is living space important and how much do we really need? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Turning Waste into Treasure
  
  Two women who make money from things that no-one else wants (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/10/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Catalans 'Win Right to Break With Spain'
  
  Spain's richest region Catalonia prepares to declare independence from Madrid
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—South African Contemporary Arts Hour Special
  
  This week the Arts Hour takes a look at the contemporary arts scene in South Africa. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Las Vegas Shooting Death Toll Rises
  
  President Donald Trump described the attack as "pure evil"
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dozens Dead in Las Vegas Shooting
  
  Fifty-nine people shot dead and hundreds injured at Las Vegas concert,
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/03 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How to Live Small
  
  Why is living space important and how much do we really need? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Big Polluters: Ships v Cars
  
  Do the largest ships emit as much pollution as all the cars in the world? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How Cervical ‘Selfies’ are Fighting Cancer in The Gambia
  
  A new device lets nurses in rural Gambia find and stop cervical cancer.
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/03 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—India's Ancient Science
  
  Rediscovering influential Indian ideas on mathematics, metallurgy and engineering (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More Weapons at Las Vegas Shooters Home
  
  Hundreds are injured in modern America's worst mass killing
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Police Hunt for Las Vegas Killer's Motive
  
  Guns, ammunition and explosives found at home of Las Vegas shooter.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/03 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Aron Warner: Animating for China
  
  Animator Aaron Warner invites us behind the scenes of creating an animation for China
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/03 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How I Changed Boko Haram Imam's Mind
  
  The Nigerian psychologist who helped to deradicalise Boko Haram members. (R)

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