BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 12 May 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Rousseff Impeachment Vote: Brazil Senate set to Decide
  
  If a simple majority votes in favour, Ms Rousseff will be suspended from office
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Invented the Super Soaker
  
  Lonnie Johnson made millions from inventing a toy water gun, the Super Soaker. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump Appears to Backtrack on Muslim Ban
  
  Trump Muslim ban; Brazil impeachment debate; Nigeria fuel hike proposal
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump Appears to Have Rowed Back on Muslim Ban
  
  Trump and Muslims; Brazil impeachment; Zika and Olympics
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Presidential Hopeful Trump Waters Down Ban on Muslims Vow
  
  Brazil impeachment debate; Donald Trump says Muslim ban a suggestion; DR Congo President
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazilian Senators are Debating the Impeachment of President Rousseff
  
  Brazil impeachment; Anti-corruption summit; Ganges clean-up
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare in the World - South Africa
  
  4/4 The role of Shakespeare in the politics of South Africa and why he still matters today
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Vapers Urged to Keep e-Liquids Away from Young Children
  
  US researchers report an increase in children poisoning themselves with e-cigarette fuel
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazilian Senators Look Certain to Impeach President Dilma Rousseff
  
  Brazil impeachment, Global abortion figures; Ukraine's Eurovision song
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Crackdown on Corruption?
  
  World leaders meet to talk corruption; and an oil magnate tells us why Trump is his man
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Pope in Syria - 2001
  
  In May 2001 Pope John Paul the Second made a historic visit to Syria
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Leicester City Football Fluke, The Perfect Promposal, Why We Build Statues
  
  How surprising was it that Leicester City finished top of English Premier League?
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Brazilian Senate Votes to Suspend President Rousseff
  
  Vice President, Michel Temer, takes over while an impeachment trial takes place
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Rousseff to Face Impeachment Trial
  
  Senators have their say on Brazil's troubled president
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My School for Sex Abuse Survivors
  
  Alice Achan gave an education to girls kidnapped by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Impeachment Trial for Brazil President
  
  Brazil senate votes to impeach Rousseff, US missile shield in Romania, anti-litter drive
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Checkmate Me in St Louis
  
  How the mid-western city of St Louis has become a world centre for the game of chess
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—President Dilma Rousseff Suspended
  
  Brazil political crisis; Trump goes to Capitol Hill; Can India save Ganges?
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare in the World - South Africa
  
  4/4 The role of Shakespeare in the politics of South Africa and why he still matters today (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Vapers Urged to Keep e-Liquids Away from Young Children
  
  US researchers report an increase in children poisoning themselves with e-cigarette fuel (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/05/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Roberto Martinez Sacked
  
  The latest from Everton as Roberto Martinez is sacked
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Brazil's President Impeached
  
  Chloe Tilley live in Rio with guests reacting to the vote to suspend President Rousseff
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/05/2016 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—2016/05/12 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Defiant Rousseff Condemns Impeachment
  
  Suspended Brazilian President has condemned move to impeach her as a "coup" and a "farce"
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French government survives no-confidence vote
  
  The French government has survived a no-confidence vote over the labour reform bill (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/05/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Checkmate Me in St Louis
  
  How the mid-western city of St Louis has become a world centre for the game of chess (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Future of the BBC: UK Government's Plan Published
  
  Downing Street's plans for the BBC; Kenya's new anti-doping crisis; Trump meets Ryan
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My School for Sex Abuse Survivors
  
  Alice Achan gave an education to girls kidnapped by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dreaming of Memories
  
  Is REM sleep critical for memory? And Brazil's acting president names cabinet
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/12 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French government survives no-confidence vote
  
  The French government has survived a no-confidence vote over the labour reform bill
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/12 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Leicester City Football Fluke, The Perfect Promposal, Why We Build Statues
  
  How surprising was it that Leicester City finished top of English Premier League? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil's New Leader Calls for Trust
  
  Brazil's new interim President Michel Temer has addressed the nation
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My School for Sex Abuse Survivors
  
  Alice Achan gave an education to girls kidnapped by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazil's New Acting President Urges People to Unite Behind Him
  
  Message from Brazil's new leader; Syria turns back relief; EU naval operation criticised
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazil's Acting President, Michel Temer, Wants to Rebuild Its Credibility
  
  Restoring Brazil's credibility; US troops in Libya; Will Kenyan athletes compete at Rio?
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hezbollah's Top Military Leader in Syria Has Been Killed in an Israeli Air Strike
  
  Hezbollah top military leader killed; Brazil unite call; Emergency vaccination in Europe
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/13 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Top Hezbollah Commander Killed
  
  Top Hezbollah leader killed; Brazil's new leader; Criticism of EU naval operation

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