BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 20 May 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—EgyptAir Flight Mystery Investigated
  
  EgyptAir crash: Inquiry into why Flight MS804 vanished
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Battle to Open a School in Afghanistan
  
  Razia Jan's fight for Afghan girls' education (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Second Chibok Schoolgirl Rescued in Nigeria
  
  Second Chibok girl found; EgyptAir search; Steel workers and Donald Trump
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Nigerian Army Free nearly 100 People Held Captive by Boko Haram
  
  Nigeria Army rescue; Venezuela crisis; Regenerating dead brains
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nearly 100 People Held Hostage By Boko Haram Have Been Released
  
  Nigeria hostages freed; Tanzania's sugar shortage; 40 years of punk
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Reaction to News That a Second Chibok Schoolgirl Has Been Found
  
  Second Chibok girl found; Taiwan's president sworn in; Life expectancy in Africa
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister Libya, 2011-2012 - Dr Mustafa Abushagur
  
  Libyan politician Mustafa Abushagur on the challenges of uniting a fragmenting state
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Farming and Air Pollution
  
  Does agriculture add more particulate air pollution than all other human activities?
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Rescue Teams Continue The Search For EgyptAir Flight MS804
  
  EgyptAir search; Second Chibok girl maybe found; Roger Federer withdraws from French Open
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Post Ebola Corruption
  
  Millions of dollars of aid money has been stolen from Sierra Leone's Ebola survivors
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kia Ora: Maori Rights Breakthrough in New Zealand
  
  Telephone operator Naida Glavish became known for saying good morning to callers in Maori
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Saudi Arabia's Grand Vision
  
  The plan to provide new job opportunities for a generation of frustrated young Saudis
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Egypt Says Debris of Missing Plane Found
  
  Debris is discovered nearly three-hundred kilometres north of the Egyptian coast
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Egyptian Military Says Debris Found
  
  Missing plane wreckage "located off Alexandria"
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—"All they want is to have their daughters back"
  
  Meeting the families of the missing Chibok girls
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—EgyptAir Crash: Search Continues
  
  Egyptian officials 'find debris' in the Mediterranean, India records 51C heat
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  World Football—Thaksin Shinawatra: One Year at Manchester City
  
  The former owner talks about being forced to sell the club after his assets were frozen
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EgyptAir 804 -- Debris Found
  
  Hunt on for wreckage of MS804; a Syrian Christian from Aleppo; the glory days of punk
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister Libya, 2011-2012 - Dr Mustafa Abushagur
  
  Libyan politician Mustafa Abushagur on the challenges of uniting a fragmenting state (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Farming and Air Pollution
  
  Does agriculture add more particulate air pollution than all other human activities? (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—20/05/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The FA Cup final
  
  Preview to the FA Cup final.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Has Israel Lost its 'Moral Compass'?
  
  We hear the conversation in Israel after Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon resigns
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—20/05/2016 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—2016/05/20 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Uber Joins Race to Develop Driverless Cars
  
  More certainty over plane debris, India in grip of heatwave
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/05/20 18:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—20/05/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—Thaksin Shinawatra: One Year at Manchester City
  
  The former owner talks about being forced to sell the club after his assets were frozen (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Zika Virus Linked to Birth Defects Found in Africa
  
  Zika virus found in Cape Verde; Intruder at Buckingham Palace; Military drone kill lists
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—"All they want is to have their daughters back"
  
  Meeting the families of the missing Chibok girls (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Record Price for Mexican Work of Art
  
  'Dance in Tehuantepec' by the Mexican artist, Diego Rivera sells for nearly $16 million
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/05/20 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/20 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Saudi Arabia's Grand Vision
  
  The plan to provide new job opportunities for a generation of frustrated young Saudis (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—EgyptAir: 'Smoke detected' Inside Cabin Before Crash
  
  Reports emerge of smoke on board, as the EgyptAir crash investigation continues.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—"All they want is to have their daughters back"
  
  Meeting the families of the missing Chibok girls (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Climates of Fear
  
  Human stories and political analysis from Bangladesh, Austria, the US and Jordan
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Inside the Mind of a Test Cricketer
  
  Steven Finn on the relationship between mind and body, plus a century of cricket games.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Saudi Arabia's Grand Vision
  
  The plan to provide new job opportunities for a generation of frustrated young Saudis (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—The West helps Libya to aim high
  
  The UN and Western states say the time has come to arm the Libyan government.
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/21 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Do the Right Thing
  
  A US governor advocates on behalf of Syrian refugees as other politicians turn them away
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Obama Urges Zika Response
  
  US women contract Zika; Will Austria elect far right president?; Can dogs help you relax?

Saturday 21 May 2016

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