BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 18 December 2015

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—San Bernardino Shooting: Friend of Gunman Charged
  
  IMF chief Lagarde to stand trial in France, Migrant crisis dominates EU summit
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Goodbye, Mr Mourinho
  
  Will Jose Mourinho bounce back following his exit from Chelsea?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—IMF's Lagarde Faces Trial
  
  International Monetary Fund head called to face trial in France for alleged negligence.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Syrian Space Hero Living in Exile
  
  Muhammed Faris was Syria's first astronaut but fled when he chose to defy President Assad (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN resolution aims to curb funding
  
  15 nations have adopted a resolution against IS; Martin Shkreli under arrest; Mourinho
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Targetting the Funding of Islamic State
  
  Security council tackles their sources of funding; The leader of the FARC; Santa's home
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sacking of Chelsea Boss Jose Mourinho
  
  Jose Mourinho sacked due to a 'palpable discord' within team; UN targets IS funding
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Has President Obama's Foreign Policy Worked?
  
  We discuss Obama's legacy live from California; UN targeting IS funding; Importing air
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman UK Financial Services Authority, 2008 - 2013 - Lord Turner
  
  Is Lord Turner's solution - printing money to stimulate growth - credible?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Science on the ISS
  
  Science on the International Space Station
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama's Foreign Policy Legacy
  
  Live in California to discuss Obama's legacy; Cost of refugees; Bottled air in China
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Putin: 'Russia Crisis Has Peaked'
  
  Will Russia leave recession next year? And will tougher liability laws curb US gun crime?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—India Disability Rights
  
  In 1995 the first disability rights legislation was passed by India's parliament.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Reaching for the Stars
  
  What does the future hold for human space exploration?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Protecting Europe from Terrorism
  
  EU Ministers discuss closer co-operation to tackle terrorism
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—China Issues New Smog Red Alert
  
  Beijing issues a second pollution red alert, warning of hazardous smog
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Fifth Floor
  
  A Persian children's book; Soviet x-ray music; monks behaving badly; food from Africa
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman UK Financial Services Authority, 2008 - 2013 - Lord Turner
  
  Is Lord Turner's solution - printing money to stimulate growth - credible? (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Science on the ISS
  
  Science on the International Space Station (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 18/12/2015 1500GMT
  
  The AU announces peacekeeping force for Burundi. Rwanda holds third-term referendum.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Hiddink holding talks with Chelsea
  
  Guus Hiddink is set to become Chelsea's interim manager following the sacking of Mourinho
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Burundi Crisis & Spain Vote
  
  People in Burundi on the fears of genocide; and whether outside intervention will help
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 18/12/2015 1700GMT
  
  The AU announces peacekeeping force for Burundi. Rwanda holds third-term referendum.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Powers Meet to Push Syria Ceasefire Plan
  
  New EU border force 'by July', Rwandans vote on third Kagame term
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Argentine Peso Slumps
  
  Argentina's Peso continues to fall after the end of capital controls.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa - 18/12/2015 1900GMT
  
  The AU announces peacekeeping force for Burundi. Rwanda holds third-term referendum.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—Goodbye, Mr Mourinho
  
  Will Jose Mourinho bounce back following his exit from Chelsea? (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Fifth Floor
  
  A Persian children's book; Soviet x-ray music; monks behaving badly; food from Africa (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UN Endorses Syria Peace Plan
  
  EU border force agreed, bust of Diana returned to Poland, a bad memory is a good thing
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/18 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2015/12/18 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/18 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Reaching for the Stars
  
  What does the future hold for human space exploration? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Spain Votes in 'Historic' Election
  
  Yemen ceasefire falters, Billion dollar fine for Brazilian dam owners
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Rwanda: the Healing Power of Cricket
  
  How Rwanda's genocide refugees have brought cricket back to their homeland.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Martin Shkreli Resigns After Arrest
  
  Martin Shkreli resigns from Turing Pharmaceuticals after arrest on securities fraud
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Fifth Floor
  
  A Persian children's book; Soviet x-ray music; monks behaving badly; food from Africa (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Getting To Yes
  
  Tactics, negotiation and conflicts old and new in Colombia, Syria, Vietnam and Hungary
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/19 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and Identity
  
  How food, photographs and books inform our identity
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Reaching for the Stars
  
  What does the future hold for human space exploration? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  On Background—Star wars, religious violence, and how to make a new emoji
  
  A look at the big stories of the week and outlook for the year ahead

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