BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Saturday 22 April 2017

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Last Day of Campaigning in France
  
  France prepares for first round of Presidential elections this weekend.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Who is Yogi Adityanath?
  
  Getting to know Uttar Pradesh's new saffron-robed Chief Minister (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—India's Cashless Economy
  
  Buying habits in India after bank notes were removed from circulation.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Trumponomics—Buy American - Hire American
  
  Will Donald Trump's plan to 'hire American' help US workers?
9. 02:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Air Conditioning
  
  Invented for the printing industry, air conditioning now influences where and how we live
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Hungary: Protest and Populism
  
  Is Hungary's government, once considered far to the European right, now mainstream? (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror (R)
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Road
  
  Will the cars of the future be shaped like fish?
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US to Honour Australia Asylum Deal
  
  The US confirms it will stick to a refugee resettlement plan made with Australia.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—France Heads to the Polls
  
  The French vote this weekend; a pile of Roman rubbish; ex-President Calderon of Mexico.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Afghan Army Base Attack
  
  Death toll at Afghan army base hits 130.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Caged
  
  The vet saving zoo animals in Iraq and the ex-prisoner reforming life behind bars
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Tinie Tempah
  
  The UK rapper talks about his third album, Youth
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Boxing Saved My Life
  
  Ex-boxer Duke McKenzie tells us about how he coped with the death of his brother.
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Global Business—India's Cashless Economy
  
  Buying habits in India after bank notes were removed from circulation. (R)
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Hungary: Protest and Populism
  
  Is Hungary's government, once considered far to the European right, now mainstream? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Confirms it Will Take Refugees from Australian Camps
  
  The US says it will take up to 1200 refugees from Nauru and Manus Island
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—6 Music Festival 2017
  
  Emerging artists perform at the 6 Music Festival Introducing showcase in Glasgow
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—22/04/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—22/04/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—22/04/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Scientists Hold Protests Around the World
  
  Thousands protest around the world against an alleged political assault on science
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  Trending—Fake Celebrity Accounts
  
  What is behind the disturbing rise of fake celebrity accounts targeting minors? (R)
15. 17:50GMT
  
  Over to You—So I Can Breathe: What Difference Did It Make?
  
  A season on how the world is seeking to reduce air pollution
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—#GrannyWisdom
  
  Young stars of social media share lessons in life from their grandmothers.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland
  
  The story behind this weird and wonderful literary classic
5. 19:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Air Conditioning
  
  Invented for the printing industry, air conditioning now influences where and how we live (R)
6. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Battle for the Future of Germany's Populist Right-Wing
  
  Members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party reject their leader's plans
8. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Image is Everything
  
  Revolutionary cool re-evaluated, rest and recuperation, and a president’s birthday bash.
10. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Road
  
  Will the cars of the future be shaped like fish? (R)
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Global Protests Support Science
  
  Huge crowds demonstrate for evidence-based political action
14. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—22/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—India's Cashless Economy
  
  Buying habits in India after bank notes were removed from circulation. (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Powerful is Facebook's Algorithm?
  
  What does Facebook’s computer code do with the data we give it? (R)
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How Many People Can Earth Support?
  
  When will we reach ‘peak human’ and how will we cope?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Turks give Erdogan new powers
  
  Turks voted - just - to change the constitution to set up an executive presidency
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Liberte, Egalite, Gastronomie?
  
  What does French food tell us about the country's future? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—The Naked Mole-Rat
  
  Naked mole-rats can survive 18 minutes without oxygen
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Image is Everything
  
  Revolutionary cool re-evaluated, rest and recuperation, and a president’s birthday bash. (R)
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Artists' Responses to the Turkish Referendum
  
  Turkish writer Kaya Genc on what the Turkish referendum means for the country’s artists
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Dying to Talk
  
  People are sharing their thoughts and fears about dying at Death Cafes around the world
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Cuba’s Cancer Revolution
  
  In a revolutionary first, one of Cuba’s cancer treatments gets a US drug trial (R)
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Off the Derech
  
  The charity helping Orthodox Jews who want to break away from their faith (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Tight Security as France Votes for a New President
  
  Tight security in place across France as the country goes to the polls

Sunday 23 April 2017

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