BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Friday 20 November 2020

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Forum—First impressions: The printing press
  
  How the machine pioneered by 15th Century entrepreneur Johannes Gutenberg changed history (R)
3. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Judit Polgar - the chess champion who defied stereotypes
  
  How the chess prodigy overcame sexism in her sport and defeated the all-time greats. (R)
4. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China's Xi Jinping calls for global solidarity
  
  Xi called for cooperation to build trade and defeat coronavirus, speaking at APEC.
6. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Yannick Bolasie, The Gambia and winning in China
  
  The DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie talks about his return to the pitch.
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fire, ice and thunder: A chase on the high seas
  
  Taking down the Thunder, the world's most notorious poaching ship (R)
12. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Our Bodies, Ourselves
  
  The story of a radical book about women’s health and sexuality. (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Covid- 19 – Good news on immunity
  
  After infection or vaccination immunity to the virus may be long lasting (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden wins Georgia recount
  
  The President-elect said Donald Trump has shown "incredible irresponsibility"
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden: US is facing "dark winter" over Covid
  
  Health officials warn Americans not to travel ahead of Thanksgiving holidays next week
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Converts amongst the conflict in Belarus
  
  In Belarus, Alina Isachenka meets Orthodox worshippers who have converted to Catholicism
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden: Trump showing "incredible irresponsibility" for not conceding defeat
  
  A hand recount confirms the President-elect's victory in Georgia
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pawel Jablonski: Why is Poland blocking the EU's budget?
  
  Poland's deputy foreign minister discusses his government's standoff with the EU
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—How Africa's economies are withstanding Coronavirus
  
  Many African countries have been praised for effective campaigns against coronavirus
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When the Egyptian president went to Israel
  
  Why Anwar Sadat became the first Egyptian president to visit Israel in November 1977
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Electric cars in the fast lane
  
  The UK government says new petrol and diesel-powered cars will be banned by 2030.
14. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  
  World Football—Yannick Bolasie, The Gambia and winning in China
  
  The DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie talks about his return to the pitch. (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Ethiopia crisis: High stakes for Africa
  
  Could the battle for Tigray end up destabilising the entire Horn of Africa?
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Covid- 19 – Good news on immunity
  
  After infection or vaccination immunity to the virus may be long lasting (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Explaining Tigray
  
  What is behind the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region?
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When the Egyptian president went to Israel
  
  Why Anwar Sadat became the first Egyptian president to visit Israel in November 1977 (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Converts amongst the conflict in Belarus
  
  In Belarus, Alina Isachenka meets Orthodox worshippers who have converted to Catholicism (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Biden: Trump's refusal to accept the election result "totally irresponsible"
  
  US election 2020: Biden wins Georgia recount as Trump setbacks mount
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pawel Jablonski: Why is Poland blocking the EU's budget?
  
  Poland's deputy foreign minister discusses his government's standoff with the EU (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—What next for the Trump brand?
  
  We ask what Donald Trump will do next, and consider the future of the Trump brand
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Uganda: Bobi Wine released from custody
  
  At least 37 people died during protests after the presidential candidate was arrested
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Coronavirus conversations: Japan and the Olympics
  
  Is it a good idea to host the Tokyo games next July?
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Explaining Tigray
  
  What is behind the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region? (R)
3. 18:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When the Egyptian president went to Israel
  
  Why Anwar Sadat became the first Egyptian president to visit Israel in November 1977 (R)
4. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2020/11/20 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Electric cars in the fast lane
  
  The UK government says new petrol and diesel-powered cars will be banned by 2030. (R)
10. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How does a breeze become a gale?
  
  Why are some winds friendly and others fierce?
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Donald Trump meets Michigan officials in bid to remain in power
  
  Trump calls county officials in attempt to derail Biden victory
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2020 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/11/2020 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—What next for the Trump brand?
  
  We ask what Donald Trump will do next, and consider the future of the Trump brand
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/11/2020 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pawel Jablonski: Why is Poland blocking the EU's budget?
  
  Poland's deputy foreign minister discusses his government's standoff with the EU (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/11/2020 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  World Football—Yannick Bolasie, The Gambia and winning in China
  
  The DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie talks about his return to the pitch. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Ethiopia crisis: High stakes for Africa
  
  Could the battle for Tigray end up destabilising the entire Horn of Africa? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Saudi Arabia prepares to host virtual G20 summit
  
  The agenda includes a collective response to covid-19, recession and women’s empowerment.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/11/2020 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/11/2020 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Boult on World Cup heartache and IPL glory
  
  Trent Boult interview, umpires allege racism and Brad Hogg on new Big Bash rules.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Explaining Tigray
  
  What is behind the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region? (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When the Egyptian president went to Israel
  
  Why Anwar Sadat became the first Egyptian president to visit Israel in November 1977 (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Ethiopia crisis: High stakes for Africa
  
  Could the battle for Tigray end up destabilising the entire Horn of Africa? (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/11/2020 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/11/2020 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/11/2020 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—New Iranian art and the censors
  
  Meet the Iranians making new art despite the censors

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