BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 17 October 2016

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Greek Debt Under Scrutiny
  
  Greece’s creditors will meet in Athens amid concern about the country’s economic recovery
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Should We All Be Vegans?
  
  What would happen if everyone stopped eating animal products? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Concrete: Foundation of the modern world
  
  How concrete underpins the modern world
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—What is Solutions-Focused Journalism?
  
  Could the BBC World Service be changing the way it reports the news? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Announces Assault On Mosul
  
  Mosul offensive begins; Tyson Gray’s daughter shot; DRC elections postponed
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Assault on City of Mosul Begins
  
  Military assault on Mosul; Australian children in poverty; Chibok girls’ family reunions
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Battle for Mosul Begins
  
  Military assault on Mosul; China Space Launch; Chibok girls’ family reunion
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Announces Assault on Mosul
  
  Mosul offensive begins; Tyson Gay’s daughter shot; Syria talks
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Author and Campaigner Margaret Atwood
  
  Poet, novelist, story writer, essayist, and environmental activist Margaret Atwood
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Farewell Letters
  
  Why do we write farewell letters? And how do we find the words to say goodbye?
5. 06:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Algorithms, Crime and Punishment
  
  When maths can get you locked up.
6. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Battle for Mosul Begins
  
  Military assault on Mosul; Sprinter Tyson Gay’s daughter shot; Calais refugee children
8. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Education in Liberia
  
  War and the Ebola epidemic crushed Liberia's education system. Can private firms fix it?
10. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Bugging the US Embassy in Moscow
  
  The row over hi-tech spying in America's new diplomatic building in the USSR
11. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Lupita Nyong'o, Louis Theroux, Mira Nair
  
  Director Mira Nair and actress Lupita Nyong'o discuss their new film Queen of Katwe
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Battle for Mosul: Operation to Retake Iraqi City from IS Begins
  
  The UN has expressed "extreme concern" for the safety of people in the area
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Military Assault On Mosul Begins
  
  Iraqi government troops and allies move on Islamic State stronghold
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Lives Via Video Link
  
  Syrian doctor Maher Saqqur treats patients in Aleppo via video link from Canada
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The Scientists at The Crick
  
  Is the future of science female? Lab leaders and aspiring scientists discuss
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Assault on Mosul Begins
  
  'People were going by us doing high fives' - the Mosul assault begins; China space launch
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Author and Campaigner Margaret Atwood
  
  Poet, novelist, story writer, essayist, and environmental activist Margaret Atwood (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Farewell Letters
  
  Why do we write farewell letters? And how do we find the words to say goodbye? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Algorithms, Crime and Punishment
  
  When maths can get you locked up. (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Liverpool v Man United
  
  Ade Adedoyin previews the Premier League clash - Liverpool v Manchester United
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Nigeria Chibok Girls
  
  How far should Nigeria go to get the release of all the Chibok girls?
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/10/2016 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—2016/10/17 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iraq Troops Make Gains in Push on Mosul
  
  A huge offensive has begun by the Iraqi government to recapture the city of Mosul. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The Scientists at The Crick
  
  Is the future of science female? Lab leaders and aspiring scientists discuss (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gains Made on Day 1 of Mosul Offensive
  
  Reports from the front line in Iraq; 'Pacifying' Rio; Nasa says Earth is the new Venus
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Lives Via Video Link
  
  Syrian doctor Maher Saqqur treats patients in Aleppo via video link from Canada (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/10/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/10/17 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iraq Troops Make Gains in Push on Mosul
  
  A huge offensive has begun by the Iraqi government to recapture the city of Mosul.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/17 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Lupita Nyong'o, Louis Theroux, Mira Nair
  
  Director Mira Nair and actress Lupita Nyong'o discuss their new film Queen of Katwe (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Iraqi Troops 'Ahead of Schedule' in Mosul Battle
  
  The Iraqi Army and its allies have launched an offensive on Mosul in the country's north.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving Lives Via Video Link
  
  Syrian doctor Maher Saqqur treats patients in Aleppo via video link from Canada (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Assault on Mosul "Ahead of Schedule"
  
  30,000 troops advance on Mosul; Disability in Mexico City; Ethiopia arrests.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Artillery and Tanks Engage in Battle for Mosul
  
  Iraq and Kurdish forces attack Mosul; Duck therapy; Riek Machar interview.
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Day Gains in Battle for Mosul
  
  Iraqi military gains in Mosul; Hitler’s home; Baseball in Africa
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/10/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Assault on Mosul "Ahead of Schedule"
  
  30,000 troops advance on Mosul; Chinese veterans protest; Ethiopia arrests.

Tuesday 18 October 2016

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