BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Monday 27 February 2017

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—South Sudan Famine
  
  South Sudan: the hungry emerge from swampland for aid, Chile water contamination, Oscars
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—27/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cricketers
  
  Star cricketers from New Zealand and the West Indies discuss the women's game.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Reassurance for London as Financial Capital
  
  Bundesbank member says London should not be punished for Brexit vote.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Post-Truth Food
  
  Understanding the truth about food shortages and how they are reported. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Yellow fever: Man against mosquito
  
  How we tamed one of the world's deadliest diseases, and why it's coming back (R)
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Makers of the Colony Documentary Answer Questions
  
  The makers of a documentary about the history of eugenics in the US respond to listeners (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chile Floods Contaminate Drinking Water
  
  Four million people are without drinking water in Santiago because of landslides.
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Stammering
  
  Why does this speech disorder cause so much shame amongst the millions affected by it? (R)
17. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—What happened last night in Sweden?
  
  What happened last night in Sweden? (R)
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Civilians Fleeing Mosul
  
  What is being set up to help the thousands who are fleeing the Iraqi city?
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Oscars Ceremony Latest
  
  All the action from the 89th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cricketers
  
  Star cricketers from New Zealand and the West Indies discuss the women's game. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Oscars Ceremony Ends in Confusion
  
  The Best Picture award is given to the wrong film!
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Big Mix-Up at the Oscars
  
  The Best Picture award is given, at first, to the wrong film.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Stammering
  
  Why does this speech disorder cause so much shame amongst the millions affected by it? (R)
7. 07:50GMT
  
  More or Less—What happened last night in Sweden?
  
  What happened last night in Sweden? (R)
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—"Best Picture" Award Goes Wrong
  
  The Oscars ceremony ends in confusion.
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Brexit and London's Financial Status
  
  German banker Dr Andreas Dombret says Brexit will not topple London's financial crown
12. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Origin of Nollywood
  
  The story of the 1992 film which launched Nigeria's hugely successful movie industry
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in New Orleans
  
  A taste of Mardi Gras with Hot 8 Brass Band, jazz trumpeter Christian Scott and poetry (R)
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Oscars: Wrong Film Named Best Picture
  
  Moonlight wins best picture but only after La La Land is wrongly declared the winner
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Oscars 2017 Highlights
  
  Moonlight wins Best Picture but everyone's talking about that magnificent blunder.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Truth about my Sister's Murder
  
  Bill Genovese investigates the murder of his sister Kitty, whose story shocked the US.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Oscar Best Picture Mix-up
  
  Moonlight wins best film, but only after La La Land was initially declared the winner
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cricketers
  
  Star cricketers from New Zealand and the West Indies discuss the women's game. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Forces Clash in Syria During Anti-Islamic State Group Operation
  
  Turkish backed rebels and the Syrian Army are fighting near the northern town of al-Bab
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—27/02/2017 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/02/27 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Oscars 2017 - Your Reaction
  
  Moonlight, the awards mix-up, the Iranian film, the gags - your reaction to Oscars 2017
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Truth about my Sister's Murder
  
  Bill Genovese investigates the murder of his sister Kitty, whose story shocked the US. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Bush Backs Calls for Trump Russia Investigation
  
  Ex-President Bush supports calls for inquiry into alleged links between Trump and Russia
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Mobile Firms Prepare For 5G Data
  
  At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, firms are revealing plans for 5G data.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Calls for Investigation into President Trump's Dealings with Russia
  
  Former President George W Bush supports investigation into Trump's links with Russia.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cricketers
  
  Star cricketers from New Zealand and the West Indies discuss the women's game. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—27/02/2017 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Make Me a Cyborg
  
  Are human cyborgs set to become a reality? Frank Swain investigates.
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—White House to seek a $54 billion increase in military spending
  
  President Trump plans what he's calling an "historic" increase in military spending
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Announces Increase to Military Spending
  
  US President Donald Trump proposes 10% spending increase paid for by cuts elsewhere
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Mobile Firms Prepare For 5G Data
  
  At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, firms are revealing plans for 5G data.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in New Orleans
  
  A taste of Mardi Gras with Hot 8 Brass Band, jazz trumpeter Christian Scott and poetry (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Air Strike Targets Al Qaeda Leader in Syria
  
  It's not clear if Al Qaeda's deputy leader, Abu al-Khayr al-Masri, survived the strike
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—World Mayor
  
  Dorothy Thornhill, the first elected female mayor in Britain, on delivering change
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump plans to hike military spending by 10%
  
  Environment and foreign aid set to lose out as defence budget rises by $54bn.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Truth about my Sister's Murder
  
  Bill Genovese investigates the murder of his sister Kitty, whose story shocked the US. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Sets Out Increase In Military Spending
  
  President Trump calls for a ten per cent rise in American military spending.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/28 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Make Me a Cyborg
  
  Are human cyborgs set to become a reality? Frank Swain investigates. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Proposes Increase In US Defence Spending
  
  President Trump wants an extra 54 billion dollars to be put into US defence spending.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/28 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Planning More Money For US Defence
  
  President Trump says he wants to see US defence spending increase by ten percent.
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/28 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—World Mayor
  
  Dorothy Thornhill, the first elected female mayor in Britain, on delivering change (R)

Tuesday 28 February 2017

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