BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Saturday 19 May 2018

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Havana Plane Crash Kills More Than 100
  
  More than 100 people have died after a Boeing 737 airliner crashed in Cuba.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Canada's Search for a Papal Apology
  
  Pope Francis refuses to apologise for abuse in Canadian church-run boarding schools (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Questions of Character
  
  Stories of human rights and political wrongs from Malaysia, Ireland, India and Nicaragua
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Singing the Troubles: Music and Identity in Ireland
  
  Music and cultural identity north and south of Ireland’s border
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How Do Monarchies Survive?
  
  As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married, how are monarchies staying relevant? (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/19 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Is India Now the Home of Cricket?
  
  Kevin O'Brien interview, home of cricket debate, plus Mick Jagger on 100-ball cricket.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Royal Wedding Special: Live From Windsor Castle
  
  A special programme from Windsor, the wedding venue of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Royal Wedding Special: Live From Windsor Castle
  
  A special programme from Windsor, the wedding venue of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Royal Wedding Special: Live From Windsor Castle
  
  A special programme from Windsor, the wedding venue of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The World’s Marriage Story
  
  Why do people still place their faith in marriage?
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—From Windsor to Wembley
  
  Sportshour bring you stories from the FA Cup Final and the momentous The Royal Wedding.
9. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 10:06GMT
  
  The Royal Wedding—Coverage of the Day's Events
  
  The lead up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding
11. 10:59GMT
  
  The Royal Wedding—Coverage of the Day's Events
  
  The marriage ceremony from St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle
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Afternoon
1. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Marry at Windsor Castle
  
  The couple exchanged their vows in front of 600 guests
3. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Swedish Ambassador's Guide to Britain
  
  A postman, hairdresser and a farmer teach a top Swedish diplomat what it is to be British (R)
5. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Final coverage
  
  Build-up to the FA Cup Final between Chelsea & Manchester United, live from Wembley
7. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Final commentary
  
  Coverage of the FA Cup Final between Chelsea & Manchester United, live from Wembley
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  The Royal Wedding—The Royal Wedding: Today's Story
  
  What does Harry and Meghan's wedding tell us about their life in the spotlight?
3. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Begin Married Life
  
  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have become husband and wife in a ceremony at Windsor
5. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: What's Up Chapo?
  
  Drew Hogan made it his mission to take down the world's most wanted drug lord, El Chapo
7. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/19 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Deadline Edition
  
  As NAFTA talks grind on, thousands of skilled workers wonder if they will keep their jobs.
9. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:50GMT
  
  Sports News—19/05/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
12. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/19 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Questions of Character
  
  Stories of human rights and political wrongs from Malaysia, Ireland, India and Nicaragua (R)
14. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/19 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 23:32GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Arctic Monkeys
  
  The Arctic Monkeys on their sixth album
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Palestinians mourn 60 dead
  
  Israeli troops opened fire on Gaza protestors even as the US opened its Jerusalem embassy
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—Influencing Ireland’s Abortion Vote
  
  Are foreign advertisers interfering with the abortion vote in Ireland? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Bugbear of Unreliable Reception
  
  What can be done about interference on FM and what dictates where the BBC broadcasts?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Can We Use Chemistry to Bake the Perfect Cake?
  
  And what makes something sharp? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Love at Work
  
  Should more employers bring in so-called "love contracts" for workers in relationships?
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/20 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—The Search for a State
  
  The attempts of some faiths to establish a state of their own
14. 02:50GMT
  
  The Big Idea—Friends
  
  Is there a limit to the number of friends we can have?
15. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The World’s Marriage Story
  
  Why do people still place their faith in marriage? (R)
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/20 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Shades of Jewish in Israel
  
  Has Israel become less welcoming to African Jews? (R)
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/20 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Venezuela Goes To The Polls
  
  Venezuelans are voting today in Presidential Elections

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