BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Monday 30 September 2019

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Conservatives set to return to power in Austria
  
  Sebastian Kurz is set to return to the chancellorship with a strengthened mandate.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Global climate inaction
  
  The latest climate report look like earlier ones, where is the call to action? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Is vaginal delivery risky after c-section?
  
  A new study is trying to help women make a more informed decision (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lawyer - Kimberley Motley
  
  What have almost two decades of American intervention in Afghanistan achieved?
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Is mountain climbing worth the risk?
  
  Two record-breaking female mountaineers discuss the risks and the rewards.
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Saudi Crown Prince gives wide-ranging interview
  
  Mohammed bin Salman denies ordering the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Is a vegan diet better for your health?
  
  Many people follow a plant based diet, but is a vegan diet really better for your health? (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Saudi Crown Prince talks about Iran, oil prices and Jamal Khashoggi
  
  The heir to the Saudi thrown has given a wide-ranging interview to CBS
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Saudi Crown Prince's interview on Jamal Khashoggi, Iran and oil prices
  
  Mohammed bin Salman denies any involvement in the murder of the Saudi journalist
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Saudi heir gives wide-ranging interview
  
  Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discusses Jamal Khashoggi, Iran and oil prices
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Brexit and the currency speculators
  
  Some traders are betting on the UK crashing out of the EU without a divorce agreement
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The birth of the People's Republic of China
  
  On 1 October 1949 Chairman Mao declared China a communist state
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How can we save our forests?
  
  This summer fires in the Amazon rainforest caught the world's attention. (R)
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The evangelical edition
  
  Megachurches, hip hop, and podcasts: American evangelical Christians are ‘not a monolith’ (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Saudi Crown Prince denies ordering journalist's murder
  
  Mohammed bin Salman discusses Jamal Khashoggi's death and warns of Iranian threat to oil
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Is mountain climbing worth the risk?
  
  Two record-breaking female mountaineers discuss the risks and the rewards. (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Scammed by my friend, the fake heiress
  
  Rachel DeLoache Williams was conned out of tens of thousands of dollars by Anna Sorokin
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we love camping?
  
  Why do people ditch the comforts of modern life to go and sleep under the stars?
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Who fought in World War One and the American Civil War?
  
  Were a third of those that fought for Britain in WW1 black or Asian?
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Saudi crown prince warns of 'Iran threat' to global oil
  
  Mohammed bin Salman warns oil prices may soar if a conflict with Iran escalates
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lawyer - Kimberley Motley
  
  What have almost two decades of American intervention in Afghanistan achieved? (R)
10. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Morocco's economic ambitions
  
  We hear how Morocco hopes to become the investment gateway to the African continent
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—More than 100 deaths in India floods
  
  More than 100 people have died in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—More than 100 deaths in India floods
  
  It was caused by heavy rains in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Scammed by my friend, the fake heiress
  
  Rachel DeLoache Williams was conned out of tens of thousands of dollars by Anna Sorokin (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2019/09/30 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—2019/09/30 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lawyer - Kimberley Motley
  
  What have almost two decades of American intervention in Afghanistan achieved? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Truth About Parkinson's, Living with Parkinson's
  
  1/3 What is life like with Parkinson’s? Jane Hill, whose father lived with PD, investigates.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China prepares to mark 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule
  
  Show of pageantry & military might in Beijing but violent protests continue in Hong Kong
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we love camping?
  
  Why do people ditch the comforts of modern life to go and sleep under the stars? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Morocco's economic ambitions
  
  We hear how Morocco hopes to become the investment gateway to the African continent
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—30/09/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/30 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Is mountain climbing worth the risk?
  
  Two record-breaking female mountaineers discuss the risks and the rewards. (R)
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/30 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Fighting the Islamic State group online
  
  The Mosul historian who battled IS online, plus growing up black under Hitler
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Communist China at 70
  
  China is celebrating 70 years since the People's Republic was established, in 1949.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we love camping?
  
  Why do people ditch the comforts of modern life to go and sleep under the stars? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Who fought in World War One and the American Civil War?
  
  Were a third of those that fought for Britain in WW1 black or Asian? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Turning waste into energy
  
  Instead of sending all our waste to landfill, some companies are using it to make energy
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—John Saunderson: The number one hitmaker
  
  We follow in the footsteps of hitmaker John Saunderson
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Massive parade marks China's 70th anniversary
  
  The celebrations are likely to be overshadowed by another surge of protest in Hong Kong
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Truth About Parkinson's, Living with Parkinson's
  
  1/3 What is life like with Parkinson’s? Jane Hill, whose father lived with PD, investigates. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/01 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Massive military parade marches through Beijing
  
  Beijing is marking 70 years since the Communist Party came to power

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