BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Sunday 23 April 2017

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
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
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—France Goes to the Polls
  
  Polls open in France as voting in the first round of the presidential election begins
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—French Presidential Election Latest
  
  Voting is underway for the first round of the French presidential election
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Liberte, Egalite, Gastronomie?
  
  What does French food tell us about the country's future? (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Salafis
  
  2/5 Disputes in Islam’s most misunderstood sect - the Wahhabis, also known as Salafis (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Off the Derech
  
  The charity helping Orthodox Jews who want to break away from their faith (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Image is Everything
  
  Revolutionary cool re-evaluated, rest and recuperation, and a president’s birthday bash. (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Fake Celebrity Accounts
  
  What is behind the disturbing rise of fake celebrity accounts targeting minors? (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—So I Can Breathe: What Difference Did It Make?
  
  A season on how the world is seeking to reduce air pollution (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—France Chooses New President
  
  France votes in unpredictable election; conservationist, Kuki Gallmann, shot in Kenya
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Road
  
  Will the cars of the future be shaped like fish? (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—#GrannyWisdom
  
  Young stars of social media share lessons in life from their grandmothers. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Fighting Continues at Site of Afghanistan MOAB Strike
  
  Ten days after the US MOAB strike in Afghanistan fighting continues at the blast site
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Dying to Talk
  
  People are sharing their thoughts and fears about dying at Death Cafes around the world (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Riz Ahmed, Chi-chi Nwanoku, Lionel Shriver
  
  Riz Ahmed compares acting in small British films compared to Star Wars
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Semi-Final Commentary
  
  Arsenal v Manchester City from Wembley
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Liverpool against Crystal Palace from Anfield.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Newshour—French Election Special
  
  Voters in France are going to the polls in the first round of the presidential election
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—6 Music Festival 2017
  
  Emerging artists perform at the 6 Music Festival Introducing showcase in Glasgow (R)
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Exit Polls See Macron and Le Pen in Presidential Run-Off
  
  Projected results say Emmanuel Macron wins first round of voting ahead of Marine Le Pen
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Artists' Responses to the Turkish Referendum
  
  Turkish writer Kaya Genc on what the Turkish referendum means for the country’s artists (R)
9. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Off the Derech
  
  The charity helping Orthodox Jews who want to break away from their faith (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/04/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—23/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/23 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards
  
  Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards 2017 are announced (R)
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/23 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Charlie Chaplin Returns to America from Exile
  
  Charlie Chaplin, images of the furthest galaxies and the world's first black festival.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—France Elections: Macron and Le Pen Through to Run-Off
  
  The centrist Emmanuel Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Caged
  
  The vet saving zoo animals in Iraq and the ex-prisoner reforming life behind bars (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bishop Angaelos - Coptic Orthodox Church UK
  
  Do Christians have a future in the Middle East?
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/24 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Road
  
  Will the cars of the future be shaped like fish? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Round French Voters Snub Traditional Parties
  
  French voters will choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine le Pen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/24 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women in the Courtroom
  
  Two legal trail blazers meet in a historic courtroom in Alabama
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Election: Run-off In May
  
  Emmanuel Macron, a centrist, and nationalist Marine le Pen will compete in a run-off.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Election: Macron Tops Poll
  
  Centrist Emmanuel Macron will face nationalist Marine Le Pen in the run-off
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/24 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How Many People Can Earth Support?
  
  When will we reach ‘peak human’ and how will we cope? (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Election: Macron v Le Pen
  
  Either centrist, Emmanuel Macron, or nationalist, Marine le Pen, will become president

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