BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Thursday 31 August 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Announces US Tax Reform
  
  The US President has announced his intention to cut corporation tax to 15%
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Storm Harvey: 'Worst Not Over Yet'
  
  Texas governor says the state has not yet seen the worst of the flooding
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Hundred Million Dollar Question, The Hundred Million Dollar Question - Part One
  
  1/2 What’s the best way to spend $100 million to fix one of humanity’s problems? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—2000 Trapped in C.A.R Church by Militias
  
  Thousands have been displaced in Central African Republic violence
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Art of Fermentation
  
  We travel to Tennessee to meet Sandor Katz, a man fascinated by fermentation.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Militias Surround C.A.R Church
  
  Thousands have been displaced in Central African Republic violence
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Storm Harvey Threatens Chemical Plant
  
  Explosion feared at Arkema plant after power supply is lost
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—What to Do if There is an Acid Attack
  
  Vital first aid for victims of acid attacks (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Texas: Worst Flooding 'Far From Over'
  
  Texas Governor warns the worst of the flooding is 'far from over'.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More Than 1000 Killed in South Asia Monsoons
  
  At least 5 have died in latest Mumbai flooding
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Has The Ku Klux Klan Lasted So Long?
  
  Why the US racist group the Ku Klux Klan continues to exist
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taxing Times in India
  
  India's financial shock therapy continues with an all-new tax system
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Death of Princess Diana
  
  Diana, Princess of Wales died in a car crash whilst being chased by paparazzi
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—How To Win at Fantasy Football
  
  How to win at fantasy football, Jollof rice wars, and human remains in museums.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Fatal Building Collapse in Mumbai
  
  Indian emergency workers at scene of disaster. Also: 20 years since Princess Di's death
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Art of Fermentation
  
  We travel to Tennessee to meet Sandor Katz, a man fascinated by fermentation. (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Repair Boy: Jailed For Watching Soaps
  
  Hak-Min Kim's obsession with gadgets put him in a North Korean jail - but also saved him
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—France Tries to Change Labour Laws
  
  French PM, Edouard Philippe, has unveiled a sweeping programme of changes to labour laws
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Abdi in America
  
  A young Somali refugee tries to live the American dream
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—French Government Unveils Controversial Labour Reforms
  
  A key test for President Macron: overhauling the country's complex labour laws
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Has The Ku Klux Klan Lasted So Long?
  
  Why the US racist group the Ku Klux Klan continues to exist (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Government Launches Labour Law Reforms
  
  Prime Minister Edouard Philippe hopes to "free up the energy of the workforce"
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Bhutto murder aquittals
  
  Pakistanis react to the verdict in the former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto's murder trial
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Benazir Bhutto murder aquittals
  
  Pakistanis react to the verdict in the former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto's murder trial.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Repair Boy: Jailed For Watching Soaps
  
  Hak-Min Kim's obsession with gadgets put him in a North Korean jail - but also saved him (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Macron Launches Overhaul of French Labour Laws
  
  The French reforms aim to make it easier for bosses to hire and fire
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/08/31 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Has The Ku Klux Klan Lasted So Long?
  
  Why the US racist group the Ku Klux Klan continues to exist (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Forecasting Hurricane Harvey
  
  How good are we at predicting extreme weather events?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Macron Unveils Labour Law Reforms
  
  French President Emmanuel Macron vows to "free up the energy of the workforce"
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Abdi in America
  
  A young Somali refugee tries to live the American dream (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Art of Fermentation
  
  We travel to Tennessee to meet Sandor Katz, a man fascinated by fermentation. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Tells Russia to Close Consulate
  
  US orders Russia to close consulate in San Francisco and annexes in Washington and NY
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/08/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/31 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Government Launches Labour Law Reforms
  
  Prime Minister Edouard Philippe hopes to "free up the energy of the workforce"
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/31 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—How To Win at Fantasy Football
  
  How to win at fantasy football, Jollof rice wars, and human remains in museums. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Colombia's Farc Rebels Launch Political Party
  
  The Guerrilla fighters signed a ceasefire last year to end 50 years of fighting
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/09/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Abdi in America
  
  A young Somali refugee tries to live the American dream (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Tells Russia to Close Consulate
  
  Russia has been ordered to close its San Francisco consulate
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—In Conversation with George Weah
  
  The former FIFA World Player of the Year, George Weah, looks back on his career.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Must Close San Francisco Consulate
  
  Russia has been ordered to close its San Francisco consulate
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Controversial US Election Pledge takes Shape
  
  Trump administration hands out first contracts for wall along the Mexico border.
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Forecasting Hurricane Harvey
  
  How good are we at predicting extreme weather events? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/01 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Has Until Saturday to Close US Consulate
  
  Russia has been ordered to close its San Francisco consulate

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