BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Sunday 9 January 2022

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—CORBEVAX – A vaccine for the world?
  
  Could a cheap and conventional vaccine for Coivd19 end the pandemic? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Music, politics and identity
  
  Nikan Khosravi - Iranian heavy metal; Tamer Nafar - Palestinian hip hop; LGBTQ+ rap (R)
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  World of Wisdom—Precious Time in Later Life
  
  It can be hard to choose how to spend our precious time in later life. How do we decide? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC World Service: The highs and lows of 2021
  
  During Desmond Tutu's funeral, why did a presenter talk over South Africa’s president?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: The vaccinators
  
  We connect to people helping to administer vaccines in different parts of the world
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—William Orbit's BBC World Service soundtrack
  
  The pick of the BBC World Service chosen by listeners
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Skiing in Afghanistan
  
  How an international skiing scene developed in the mountains of Bamiyan province in 2011 (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Forest fear
  
  Deforestation allows what's hidden within to get out, possibly to spread deadly pathogens (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Apple hits the $3 trillion valuation mark
  
  Where next for Apple, the world's most valuable company at $3 trillion?
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—China's online army of commenters
  
  The backlash to any 'insult to China' online; plus stories from Peru, Sudan and Denmark (R)
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How to plan for your retirement
  
  What mindset should you have as you plan for your retirement? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Boudica, warrior queen
  
  The Iron Age English warrior queen who led a rebellion against the Romans (R)
3. 06:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How much plastic is in the ocean and can Mr Beast make a difference?
  
  Can two social media stars remove $30million worth of plastic from the ocean?
4. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 07:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The Beijing Winter Olympics: High stakes for China
  
  With less than a month to go what will success look like for these most unusual of games? (R)
6. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Nureldin Satti: Sudan's coup
  
  We speak to Sudan's former US Ambassador, and ask him if the generals will give up power (R)
8. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 08:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—William Orbit's BBC World Service soundtrack
  
  The pick of the BBC World Service chosen by listeners (R)
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC World Service: The highs and lows of 2021
  
  During Desmond Tutu's funeral, why did a presenter talk over South Africa’s president? (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—China's online army of commenters
  
  The backlash to any 'insult to China' online; plus stories from Peru, Sudan and Denmark (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Outlook—A mother's battle for her son's education
  
  At risk of losing her son Virginia Walden Ford fought to change the US education system.
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  Deeply Human—Sad Songs
  
  Why do we love sad songs? (R)
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Failing faith
  
  Why are so many Polish people abandoning the Catholic church today?
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/01/2022 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 11:32GMT
  
  The Compass—My Arab Spring, Hope – Amal
  
  What does the future hold for the countries of the Arab Spring? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can we get drugs out of prisons?
  
  Tanya Beckett asks if we can get drugs out of prisons and help prisoners beat addiction. (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Turkey's crazy project
  
  The ambitious new canal project that's dividing opinion in Istanbul (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—African Cup of Nations begins in Cameroon
  
  The much-awaited African Cup of Nations begins in Cameroon
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Boudica, warrior queen
  
  The Iron Age English warrior queen who led a rebellion against the Romans (R)
9. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How much plastic is in the ocean and can Mr Beast make a difference?
  
  Can two social media stars remove $30million worth of plastic from the ocean? (R)
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Found sounds with Matthew Herbert, Matmos, Nwando Ebizie and Kate Carr
  
  Making music from the sounds of everyday life (R)
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/01/2022 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Floby
  
  Burkina Faso's top pop star shares his life story with DJ Edu
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Apple hits the $3 trillion valuation mark
  
  Where next for Apple, the world's most valuable company at $3 trillion? (R)
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—At least 164 reportedly killed in Kazakhstan crackdown
  
  Media reports say almost 6,000 people have been arrested
9. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/01/2022 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/01/2022 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
12. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—A mother's battle for her son's education
  
  At risk of losing her son Virginia Walden Ford fought to change the US education system. (R)
14. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/01/2022 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 23:06GMT
  
  Deeply Human—Sad Songs
  
  Why do we love sad songs? (R)
16. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/01/2022 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 23:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—William Orbit's BBC World Service soundtrack
  
  The pick of the BBC World Service chosen by listeners (R)
18. 23:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How much plastic is in the ocean and can Mr Beast make a difference?
  
  Can two social media stars remove $30million worth of plastic from the ocean? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—The return of CES
  
  The major tech show returns to Las Vegas after going virtual during the pandemic (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2022 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Failing faith
  
  Why are so many Polish people abandoning the Catholic church today? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—International shipping firms call for action to combat piracy
  
  A rise in kidnapping in the Gulf of Guinea prompts calls for an international response
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Activism, politics and creativity
  
  When creative impulses come face-to-face with contemporary politics (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bryan Stevenson: Will equality ever be more than a dream in the US?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the US civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2022 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we get bored?
  
  CrowdScience reveals why boredom is anything but boring. (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Deeply Human—Sad Songs
  
  Why do we love sad songs? (R)
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Failing faith
  
  Why are so many Polish people abandoning the Catholic church today? (R)
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are we putting too much faith into electric vehicles?
  
  The EV market is booming. But are they as green as we really think?
19. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women in sound
  
  Nina Hartstone and Alexandria Perryman edit audio for Hollywood and NASA
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/01/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze
  
  Some 200 firefighters were sent to tackle the fire.

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