BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 15 October 2015

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The Oil Money at the Heart of So-Called Islamic State
  
  An investigation into how so-called Islamic State uses oil revenues to sustain itself
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Refugee Who Wants to Become President
  
  Gulwali Passarlay fled Afghanistan - now he wants to become its president. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—15/10/2015 02:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Jerusalem Violence: 'Daily Life Has Been Shattered'
  
  Jerusalem tightens security; Ebola in male survivors; Female anti-gun lobby launched
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ebola Study Shows Virus Sticking Around
  
  Ebola virus in survivors, Myanmar ceasefire, Alerican ladies fight gun crime
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Myanmar Signs 'Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement'
  
  Myanmar ceasefire; Ebola male survivors; new American anti-gun lobby
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Violins of Cremona
  
  Cremona in northern Italy is a centre of violin making but can a niche industry survive? (R)
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Fighting Terror with Torture
  
  Does harsh interrogation yield reliable intelligence in the fight against terror? (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—15/10/2015 07:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Africa: Investment Risks and Rewards
  
  The risks and rewards of investing in Africa with examples from Ivory Coast and Nigeria
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Satyajit Ray: Working with India’s Cinematic Master
  
  Sixty years ago the acclaimed director released his awarding winning first film
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Are Tall People More Likely to Get Cancer?
  
  More Or Less asks if tall people really are more likely to get cancer. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Merkel: Migrant Crisis a 'Historic Task'
  
  The German Chancellor urges EU leaders to show solidarity
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Merkel: EU Can't Stem Refugee Crisis Without Turkey
  
  Germany says an EU effort is needed to tackle the crisis, and Turkey plays a 'key role'
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Slum to Soundman
  
  Abdul Rahman grew up in Africa's biggest slum. He became a world class sound recordist
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Violins of Cremona
  
  Cremona in northern Italy is a centre of violin making but can a niche industry survive? (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Health Check—MSF President on Lessons from the Ebola Epidemic
  
  Are we ready for the next outbreak of Ebola? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EU Migrants Crisis Summit
  
  Estonia's foreign minister on EU solidarity; Jerusalem's mayor; Magna Carta goes to China
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Ebola Update
  
  We try to answer your questions on the latest Ebola developments.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—15/10/2015 15:06 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Uefa Nations to Discuss Platini Support
  
  Uefa nations are set to discuss their support of Michel Platini's Fifa bid
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/10/2015 16:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—15/10/2015 16:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—15/10/2015 17:06 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Delay Afghan Troop Withdrawal
  
  VW recall 8.5 million cars in Europe; Pistorius free next week
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Fighting Terror with Torture
  
  Does harsh interrogation yield reliable intelligence in the fight against terror? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—15/10/2015 19:06 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Long-term Weather Forecasting
  
  Long-term weather forecasting could become more accurate by looking at stratosphere winds (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Obama extends US Afghan operation
  
  US extends military operation in Afghanistan; the Ebola legacy; love in South Sudan.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Violins of Cremona
  
  Cremona in northern Italy is a centre of violin making but can a niche industry survive? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Fighting Terror with Torture
  
  Does harsh interrogation yield reliable intelligence in the fight against terror? (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Extends Military Presence in Afghanistan
  
  New Lockerbie suspects, UEFA supports Platini FIFA bid, French name bans
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—.Australia Coal Mine Project Raises Fears For Great Barrier Reef
  
  Australia gives permission for a huge coal mine, despite fears of environmental damage.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/10/2015 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/10/2015 23:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/10/2015 23:20 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
22. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/10/2015 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 23:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Long-term Weather Forecasting
  
  Long-term weather forecasting could become more accurate by looking at stratosphere winds (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The World Bank Plan to Help Syria's Neighbours Cope with Refugees
  
  The World Bank wants to lend Syria's neighbours money
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From Slum to Soundman
  
  Abdul Rahman grew up in Africa's biggest slum. He became a world class sound recordist (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—16/10/2015 02:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Europe Seeks Migrant Deal with Turkey
  
  EU Turkey talks continue; US force rise in Afghanistan; Nigeria bomb attack
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Allegations of Spying on Ugandan Opposition
  
  Uganda spying allegations; EU migrant deal to Turkey; Nigeria bomb attacks
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pluto's Astounding Secrets are Published
  
  Pluto gives up its secrets, EU Turkey migrants talks, Nigeria bomb attacks

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