BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 18 April 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Brazil's Congress Votes on Rousseff Impeachment
  
  Brazil's parliamentarians vote on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Animals on Antibiotics: Could Pigs on Pills Make us Ill?
  
  Amid warnings we are heading into post-antibiotic era, we ask if farmers are to blame. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Lost and Found
  
  Can loss be a force for renewal, forcing us to adjust and experience things differently?
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Elements
  
  Do science lessons on the world’s chemical elements work on the radio? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Voting in Brazil on Whether to Impeach President Dilma Rousseff
  
  Brazil's impeachment vote; Ecuador earthquake; Generating electricity from urine
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazil's Lower Congress Votes for President Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment
  
  Vote to impeach Brazil's president; Ecuador earthquake search; Gambia opposition deaths
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—South Sudan Leader Riek Machar is Expected to Arrive in Juba
  
  Riek Machar South Sudan return; President Rousseff's impeachment; Johnny Depp in court
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—State of Emergency Declared in Ecuador
  
  Ecuador earthquake; Brazil impeachment vote; Surviving on Mars
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—IMF Managing Director - Christine Lagarde
  
  Is there trouble ahead for the global economy?
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Radio Requests
  
  Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain the appeal of radio requests
5. 06:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Life Expectancy of a Pope
  
  Statistics show that the Head of the Catholic Church can expect to live to an old age
6. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Rise to 272
  
  Ecuador earthquake update; Brazil vote; Global steel meeting
8. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Are Some Disputes Beyond Negotiation?
  
  As oil producers fail to reach agreement, are some conflicts beyond negotiation?
10. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Haile Selassie In Jamaica
  
  On 21 April 1966 Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived in Jamaica
11. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Benjamin Zephaniah, Elif Safak, Yasmin Kadi, Baptist Coelho
  
  A live discussion chaired by Nikki Bedi on identity and migration in the arts
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Identity and Politics: Special Programme
  
  How do political parties change to fit new identities?
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Ecuador Earthquake: Search Continues for Survivors
  
  Teams from neighbouring countries arrive to assist
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Going Undercover to Save my Rainforest
  
  The Cambodian who disguised himself as an illegal logger to save the rainforest.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Ecuador Earthquake Aftermath
  
  Rescue efforts continue for Ecuador survivors, Chinese school pupils 'pollution' sickness
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Squash Stars: Maria Toorpakai and Nicol David
  
  Pioneering squash players from Pakistan and Malaysia swap notes
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Brazil President's Impeachment Battle Goes to Senate
  
  Rouseff to 'fight' impeachment; Iran's foreign minister on Syria; Louisiana sinking
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—IMF Managing Director - Christine Lagarde
  
  Is there trouble ahead for the global economy? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Radio Requests
  
  Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain the appeal of radio requests (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Life Expectancy of a Pope
  
  Statistics show that the Head of the Catholic Church can expect to live to an old age (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—What has happened to Barcelona?
  
  Three league defeats in a row: is this a crisis for Barcelona?
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Losing Your Identity
  
  A day of events looking at exploring our identity and how it's shaped by globalisation
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 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—2016/04/18 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Musical Identities
  
  How does globalisation affect the identity of musicians and their music?
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Squash Stars: Maria Toorpakai and Nicol David
  
  Pioneering squash players from Pakistan and Malaysia swap notes (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Syria Peace Talks
  
  Syrian opposition suspends talks; migrants feared drowned; online comments moderator.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/04/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Going Undercover to Save my Rainforest
  
  The Cambodian who disguised himself as an illegal logger to save the rainforest. (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's president challenges impeachment vote
  
  Dilma Rousseff says she's committed no illegal act, Deaths rise in Ecuador quake
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/04/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Police Probe After 'Drone' Hits Plane
  
  There's concern over the dangers posed by drones after one hit a passenger plane.
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/18 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Benjamin Zephaniah, Elif Safak, Yasmin Kadi, Baptist Coelho
  
  A live discussion chaired by Nikki Bedi on identity and migration in the arts (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China Denies Responsibility for Steel Crisis
  
  China defends its position at steel industry talks in Brussels.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Going Undercover to Save my Rainforest
  
  The Cambodian who disguised himself as an illegal logger to save the rainforest. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hundreds Are Reported To Have Died in Ecuador
  
  Ecuador earthquake deaths; Houston floods; Interactive Shakespeare
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Over 2,000 Injured in Ecuador's Earthquake
  
  Thousands injured in Ecuador earthquake; Global drug policy; Somaliland drought
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Search and Rescue Operations Continue in Ecuador
  
  Ecuador earthquake search and rescue; New York primary; Turkey sex abuse
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Democratic and Republican Primaries in New York
  
  New York primaries; Houston floods; UK and India jewel dispute

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