BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 21 March 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama Lands in Cuba
  
  Barack Obama becomes the first US president since 1928 to make an official trip to Cuba
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fighting Extremism: Hafsat Mohammed and Gulalai Ismail
  
  Two women fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and Pakistan
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/03/21 01:06 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Elements—Magnesium and Beryllium
  
  Two metals with sinister reputations - one for flammability, the other for lung disease (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Human Face: How We See Each Other
  
  How humans and machines interpret facial expressions
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—My Perfect Country
  
  My Perfect Country presenter Fi Glover responds to listeners' comments about the series (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Cuba Visit for a US President in 88 Years
  
  Obama in Cuba; Paris suspects; Female tennis
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Airforce One Touches Down in Cuba with Obama
  
  Obama in Cuba; EU migrant deal; Teenage scientist
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'¿Qué bolá Cuba?' - President Obama
  
  Obama in Cuba; Paris attack meeting; Sexist tennis comments
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Old Cold War Warriors Meet in Cuba
  
  Obamas visit Cuba; Paris attack meeting, Serena slams sexism
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—OSCE Secretary General - Lamberto Zannier
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Supernatural Powers
  
  Mike Williams asks why supernatural beliefs have such a hold over different societies
7. 07:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Mobiles or lightbulbs
  
  Are there more mobile phones than lightbulbs in Uganda? And thyroid cancer in Fukushima.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Tries to Cement His Cuba Policy
  
  Cuba hosts Obamas; Africa's electricity debate; Sexism and tennis
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What Trump and Sanders Agree On
  
  When it comes to US trade policy, Mr Trump and Mr Sanders share common ground.
12. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Namibian Independence
  
  In March 1990, Namibia became independent from South African rule.
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Uzo Aduba, Anohni, Javier Marias
  
  Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba on her latest role
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Obama in Cuba for Historic Visit
  
  President Obama meets Raul Castro in Havana
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Savchenko Trial: Russian Verdict
  
  Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko, accused of killing two Russian journalists, in court.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—OSCE Secretary General - Lamberto Zannier
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the OSCE Secretary General, Lamberto Zannier. (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Supernatural Powers
  
  Mike Williams asks why supernatural beliefs have such a hold over different societies (R)
9. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Mobiles or lightbulbs
  
  Are there more mobile phones than lightbulbs in Uganda? And thyroid cancer in Fukushima. (R)
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Equal prize money in tennis questioned
  
  The organiser of the Indian Wells tournament apologises for comments on the womens' game.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Is America Good for Cuba?
  
  Is America good for Cuba? And, should male tennis players be paid more than female?
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/03/2016 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—2016/03/21 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US President meets his Cuban counterpart in Havana
  
  Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro hold historic talks in Havana.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—President Obama Visits Cuba
  
  As the US President makes a historic visit, we find out how Cuba is opening up.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fighting Extremism: Hafsat Mohammed and Gulalai Ismail
  
  Two women fighting terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and Pakistan (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/21 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—President Obama Visits Cuba
  
  As the US President makes a historic visit, we find out how Cuba is opening up.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/21 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Uzo Aduba, Anohni, Javier Marias
  
  Emmy award-winning actress Uzo Aduba on her latest role (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—22/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/22 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—A Swedish Tale
  
  How the northern Swedish town of Ånge is learning to live with 1,000 asylum seekers
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Barack Obama: 'Change is Going to Happen in Cuba'
  
  President Obama makes the first Cuban visit by an incumbent American leader in 88 years
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Son Was Killed by an Online Predator
  
  Lorin LaFave campaigns for internet safety after her son's killer groomed him on the web (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Cuba Accuses US of Double Standards
  
  Obama in Cuba; FBI vs Apple; Jean-Pierre Bemba verdict
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Cuban Human Rights Row on Obama Visit
  
  Obama in Cuba; War and sex crimes verdict; Can FBI unlock iPhones now?
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama Berates Castro over Human Rights
  
  Obama in Cuba; Bemba verdict; Africa power solutions

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