BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Wednesday 17 February 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama to Nominate Supreme Court Justice
  
  Obama rejects calls to leave nomination of new Supreme Court justice to his successor
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Something Old, Something New
  
  Johny Pitts' dad is an African-American star and his mum's from the north of England.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Four big oil producers pledge output freeze
  
  Four big oil producers pledge to freeze output but what can stop the price slide?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Chimps Taught Me How to Be a Mother
  
  Legendary primatologist Dr Jane Goodall reflects on 55 years studying chimpanzees. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Flights Between US and Cuba to Resume
  
  Flights to Cuba; CAR abuse; Syria aid
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ukraine Avoids Political Crisis
  
  Ukraine uncertainty; Yellow fever; Bujumbura taxi ban
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Greece Opens Migrant "Hotspots"
  
  Refugee hotspots; Flights to Cuba; Syria aid
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria: UN to Deliver Aid to Madaya
  
  Syria aid; Easter Island mystery; Bataclan reopens
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bassma Kodmani, Syrian opposition negotiator
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Syrian opposition negotiator, Bassma Kodmani.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Drones for Good: Loon Copter
  
  Loon Copter: the flying drone that can submerge and operate underwater
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria: Life Under Threat of Siege
  
  Syria aid; Greece refugees; Easter Island mystery
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—China's Ghost Towns
  
  China's biggest property developer, Vanke, on what to do about the country's ghost towns.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Christian Dior's New Look
  
  In February 1947, French designer Christian Dior transformed post-war fashion.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Modern Love
  
  How are dating apps changing the way people find love around the world? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Will Syria Receive Aid?
  
  UN and other agencies prepare to deliver urgent aid to besieged areas
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Besieged Syrians Await Aid Convoys
  
  UN convoys in Syria await go-ahead to deliver aid to thousands trapped by fighting.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Imprisoned with My Attacker
  
  Bangladeshi blogger Asif Mohiuddin met the man who had tried to kill him, in prison
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Convoys Set To Deliver Syria Aid
  
  Aid set for Syria; Apple to contest FBI court order; short stay hotels come to France
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Bassma Kodmani, Syrian opposition negotiator
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Syrian opposition negotiator, Bassma Kodmani. (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Drones for Good: Loon Copter
  
  Loon Copter: the flying drone that can submerge and operate underwater (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Real Madrid in Rome
  
  Real Madrid travel to Italy to face Roma in the Champions League.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Apple, FBI & Encryption
  
  Who's right in Apple's court battle with the FBI over California shooter's phone data?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/02/2016 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—2016/02/17 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Explosion in Central Ankara
  
  Deadly blast near military building in Turkish capital, aid reaches besieged Syrian towns
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple v FBI: Authorities Demand Software Crack
  
  Should technology companies be forced to hand over private information on mobile phones?
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Something Old, Something New
  
  Johny Pitts' dad is an African-American star and his mum's from the north of England. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—17/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Imprisoned with My Attacker
  
  Bangladeshi blogger Asif Mohiuddin met the man who had tried to kill him, in prison (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Deadly bombing in Turkish capital Ankara
  
  At least twenty eight dead in bombing in Ankara; Aid reaches besieged towns in Syria
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/17 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple Vs FBI: Authorities Demand Software Crack
  
  Should technology companies be forced to hand over private information on mobile phones?
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/17 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Modern Love
  
  How are dating apps changing the way people find love around the world? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pope Bids Mexico 'Farewell'
  
  Pope Francis says Mass in shadow of drug wars; Ankara bomb kills 28
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Germany at the Centre of EU Migration Crisis
  
  Chris Bowlby explores how Germany found itself at the centre of Europe's migration crisis
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Apple v the FBI: Authorities Demand Software Crack
  
  Should technology companies be forced to hand over private information on cell phones?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Imprisoned with My Attacker
  
  Bangladeshi blogger Asif Mohiuddin met the man who had tried to kill him, in prison (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Condemns Turkey Bombing
  
  Ankara bombing; Iraq radioactive; aboriginal Canadians
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Reports Theft of Radioactive Material
  
  Radioactive theft; Turkey blast; Antarctic meteorites
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaders to Debate Britain's European Union Future
  
  US hunts for missing nuclear material; British EU negotiations; Transgender restrooms

Thursday 18 February 2016

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