BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Monday 20 November 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Natalie Dormer, and Bjork on Her New Album
  
  Finland's bestselling crime author Antti Tuomainen on introducing comedy to his new book (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Mugabe Defies Demands to Step Down
  
  Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe said he will preside over the next congress of Zanu PF
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: The Fix
  
  Broken dreams, shattered bones and a few malfunctioning televisions (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/11/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Could Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Fight Pneumonia?
  
  “How statins could cut pneumonia deaths” (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Mugabe Defies Pressure to Resign
  
  Zimbabwe's Mugabe says he intends to chair next month's party congress.
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Negotiating peace
  
  Two women who shaped the peace agreements in Colombia and Northern Ireland
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Anger As Mugabe Refuses to Resign
  
  Former allies of the Zimbabwean President react with anger as he refuses to step down.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Mugabe Vows to Stay on as President
  
  Zimbabwean leader has been given until midday on Monday to resign or face impeachment
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why are There Morning People and Night People?
  
  What makes some of us early birds and others night owls? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—What happens next in Zimbabwe
  
  Robert Mugabe appears determined to ignore pressure to resign.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Anger in Zimbabwe
  
  What happens next in Zimbabwe and why did the President Mugabe not resign?
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Director - Baz Luhrmann
  
  How did a boy from the Australian backwoods get to make his celluloid dreams come true?
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Art of the Speech Writer
  
  How the speech writing profession is faring in the age of Donald Trump.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Siege of Mecca
  
  In 1979 Islamic militants took over the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the holiest site in Islam
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Natalie Dormer, and Bjork on Her New Album
  
  Finland's bestselling crime author Antti Tuomainen on introducing comedy to his new book (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Germany Coalition: Talks Collapse as FDP Pulls Out
  
  What happens next is unclear, but Merkel is due to meet President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Zimbabwe's President Mugabe Ignores Deadline for Resignation
  
  ZANU-PF had warned that Mr Mugabe must stand down or face impeachment
16. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Negotiating peace
  
  Two women who shaped the peace agreements in Colombia and Northern Ireland (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Narcotics Officer's Dilemma
  
  Kevin Simmers saw addiction in a new light after a shock revelation from his daughter
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Mugabe ignores party's deadline to quit
  
  Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is discussing impeaching President Mugabe
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Men, Women and Language
  
  Women apologise too much, men interrupt more. Are these stereotypes true?
7. 13:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How Expensive is Italy’s World Cup Failure?
  
  How much will Italy's surprise failure to make it to the world cup cost FIFA? (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—President Mugabe Resists Growing Pressure to Resign
  
  Robert Mugabe threatened with impeachment as he ignores resignation deadline
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Director - Baz Luhrmann
  
  How did a boy from the Australian backwoods get to make his celluloid dreams come true? (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—German Coalition Talks Collapse
  
  There's political paralysis in Germany following the collapse of coalition talks
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Zimbabwe latest
  
  We hear conversations from Zimbabweans and the latest news from our reporters.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Zimbabwe latest
  
  We hear conversations from Zimbabweans and the latest news from our reporters.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Narcotics Officer's Dilemma
  
  Kevin Simmers saw addiction in a new light after a shock revelation from his daughter (R)
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Mugabe to Face Impeachment Proceedings on Tuesday
  
  Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF alleges President 'allowed his wife to usurp constitutional power'
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/11/20 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Men, Women and Language
  
  Women apologise too much, men interrupt more. Are these stereotypes true? (R)
9. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—What will happen when the Earth’s poles swap?
  
  And why do planets spin?
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Zimbabwe Army: Mugabe to Meet Rival
  
  President Robert Mugabe is reportedly in contact with former VP Emmerson Mnangagwa
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Zimbabwe Prepares for Mugabe's Impeachment
  
  The Zimbawean military calls for patience in the removal of President Mugabe.
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/11/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US State Approves Keystone Pipeline
  
  Nebraska's approval clears the way for the controversial project to progress.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/20 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Director - Baz Luhrmann
  
  How did a boy from the Australian backwoods get to make his celluloid dreams come true? (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/20 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Negotiating peace
  
  Two women who shaped the peace agreements in Colombia and Northern Ireland (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Adam Smith: Father of Capitalism
  
  Exploring the work of the 18th century moral philosopher and economist Adam Smith (R)
3. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Pam Reed: Winning Ultramarathons in Death Valley
  
  The woman who beat all the men in the notorious Badwater Marathon in California
4. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US State approves controversial oil pipeline
  
  Nebraska's approval clears the way for the Keystone XL pipeline
6. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Ousted Vice-President to Return to Zimbabwe
  
  Former vice president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is expected back in Zimbabwe soon
8. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Men, Women and Language
  
  Women apologise too much, men interrupt more. Are these stereotypes true? (R)
10. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How Expensive is Italy’s World Cup Failure?
  
  How much will Italy's surprise failure to make it to the world cup cost FIFA? (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zimbabwe's Political Crisis Continues
  
  Zimbabwe's ruling party is expected to start impeachment proceedings today.
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/21 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Alain Boublil – The Master of Musical Theatre
  
  Musical legend Alain Boublil behind the scenes on his latest show Manhattan Parisienne
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Mugabe Impeachment Expected
  
  Zimbabwe's ruling party is set to begin impeachment proceedings against President Mugabe.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/21 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Mugabe 'Could Lose Presidency in Days'
  
  The embattled Zimbabwean leader is to face impeachment proceedings from his own party
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/21 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  Discovery—What will happen when the Earth’s poles swap?
  
  And why do planets spin? (R)

Tuesday 21 November 2017

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