BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Monday 14 December 2015

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Progress Halted for National Front in France
  
  Last British detainee in Guantanamo speaks, another finance minister for South Africa.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Private Detectives: Maureen Nzioki and Akriti Khatri
  
  Going undercover with female private investigators in India and Kenya.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Far Right Flounders in Key Vote
  
  Marine Le Pen's National Front (FN) party fails to win a single region, exit polls show.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Christmas, Made In China
  
  Peter Day visits the Chinese city which makes most of the world's Christmas decorations. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Symbols, Signs and Secrets. What symbols tell us about ourselves.
  
  Why symbols are so important, their history and their future.
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Relating to Experiences of Migration
  
  Emotional responses to a series of intimate conversations on the experience of migration (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Climate Deal Will Do 'Very Little'
  
  Chinese human rights lawyer on trial: Climate deal doubter; Nigerian food in London
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Wear Skirts?
  
  Author Jung Chang explains how the skirt was dangerous during the cultural revolution
17. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—100 Year Floods?
  
  Do so-called ‘100 year floods’ only happen once a century?
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Far Right Beaten in Key Vote
  
  French elections; Obama's economic legacy; Rwanda genocide tribunal legacy.
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Urban Decay and Renewal in Detroit
  
  Detroit's long road out of bankruptcy; What the climate deal means; A beneficial A.I?
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Private Detectives: Maureen Nzioki and Akriti Khatri
  
  Going undercover with female private investigators in India and Kenya. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—South Africa's Third Finance Chief in a Week
  
  UN Climate deal; South Africa's finance minister crisis; The world's smallest penguins
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Waning Support for Europe's Far Right?
  
  French far right party suffers defeat; Star Wars hype; Nigerian food in London
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Wear Skirts?
  
  Author Jung Chang explains how the skirt was dangerous during the cultural revolution (R)
7. 07:50GMT
  
  More or Less—100 Year Floods?
  
  Do so-called ‘100 year floods’ only happen once a century? (R)
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Australia's Penguin Protecting Sheepdogs
  
  French far right defeated; Obama's economic legacy; Little penguins unlikely saviour
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Paris Climate Pact: Corporate Winners and Losers
  
  Corporate winners and losers following the Paris global deal on climate change.
12. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The 1960 Coup Against Haile Selassie
  
  How Ethiopia's Emperor was almost overthrown in a bloody coup
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Marin Alsop, Yinka Shonibare
  
  'When you grow up in a family of musicians you have no choice' - Marin Alsop (R)
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Angela Merkel Faces Tough Party Conference
  
  Some MPs are angry at her welcoming of many thousands of refugees.
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Germany Toughens Immigration Rules
  
  Angela Merkel says Germany will be stricter when it comes to migrants.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Nearly Drowned in Space
  
  Luca Parmitano was on a space walk when water started leaking into his helmet
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—14/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon
  
  Does the Anglican establishment have its priorities right?
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Wear Skirts?
  
  Author Jung Chang explains how the skirt was dangerous during the cultural revolution (R)
9. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—100 Year Floods?
  
  Do so-called ‘100 year floods’ only happen once a century? (R)
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Paris Climate Pact: Corporate Winners and Losers
  
  Corporate winners and losers following the Paris global deal on climate change. (R)
12. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—BBC Trending: Does College ‘Party’ App Yeti Encourage Criminal Behaviour?
  
  An alleged sexual assault has emerged on the Yeti app. But what is it, how does it work?
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The Champions League Draw
  
  Steve Crossman brings you the results of the last 16 draw in the Champions League
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Zuma's U-Turn & France Vote
  
  Jacob Zuma fires two finance ministers in a few days. Wise leadership? Or reckless?
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Nearly Drowned in Space
  
  Luca Parmitano was on a space walk when water started leaking into his helmet (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Rwanda Genocide: International Criminal Tribunal Closes
  
  Nurofen maker defends packaging, Angela Merkel outlines refugee policy, Star Wars movie
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Will Climate Pledges Actually Become Policy?
  
  We ask whether the lack of a legally binding deal in Paris will hinder progress.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama says US Hitting IS Harder Than Ever
  
  Rwanda tribunal delivers final judgements, Star Wars - the force is coming
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Private Detectives: Maureen Nzioki and Akriti Khatri
  
  Going undercover with female private investigators in India and Kenya. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon
  
  Does the Anglican establishment have its priorities right? (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Enceladus: A second genesis of life at Saturn?
  
  The best place to search for extra-terrestrial life among the planets.
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Obama: Hitting ISIL Harder Than Ever
  
  President Obama on ISIL; Star Wars "hype"?; former prisoner to rescue FIFA?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama: US Stepping up Fight Against IS
  
  Chinese expansion on Spratly Islands, South African markets rally
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/14 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Will Climate Pledges Actually Become Policy?
  
  We ask whether the lack of a legally binding deal in Paris will hinder progress.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/14 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Marin Alsop, Yinka Shonibare
  
  'When you grow up in a family of musicians you have no choice' - Marin Alsop (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—China Flexes Muscles Over Spratlys
  
  Obama: allies hit ISIS hard, Merkel pledges to reduce migrant numbers.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  100 Women—100 Women 2015, Young, Geeky and Black: Kampala
  
  Can Uganda’s burgeoning tech scene help fast-track the country’s development?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The Next Climate Challenge – Turning Pledges into Policy
  
  Will the promises made in Paris amount to real changes worldwide?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Nearly Drowned in Space
  
  Luca Parmitano was on a space walk when water started leaking into his helmet (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama's Legacy: Race Relations
  
  Obama's race legacy; China challenges BBC flight over Spratly Islands; Space health
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Enceladus: A second genesis of life at Saturn?
  
  The best place to search for extra-terrestrial life among the planets. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Yemen Ceasefire and Peace Talks
  
  Obama race legacy; Yemen peace talks in Geneva; Fake funerals in South Korea
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Hitting IS Harder Than Ever
  
  Obama on US air strikes on IS; Race relations in Chicago; Flavours of Eritrea
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/15 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  100 Women—100 Women 2015, Young, Geeky and Black: Kampala
  
  Can Uganda’s burgeoning tech scene help fast-track the country’s development? (R)

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