BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 18 February 2017

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Democrats fail to delay Pruitt's confirmation to EPA
  
  Scott Pruitt, President Trump's choice, is confirmed by the Senate as the head of the EPA
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—No Joke
  
  How do you make people laugh in Trump's America?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Household goods giant Unilever rejects Kraft bid
  
  Unilever reject the initial takeover bid from Kraft Heinz; Scott Pruitt nomination.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Reading The Sky: 21st Century Astrology
  
  How astrology and astrologers are adapting to a technological age (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Denmark’s Food Waste Vigilante
  
  Meet the woman who’s made it her mission to stop Danes throwing away food
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Stumped—IPL Players Under the Hammer
  
  We anticipate the start of the Indian Premier League with the players' auction looming.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Libya: Return of the Strongman
  
  Is General Khalifa Haftar Libya's best chance for stability or a threat to a free future? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—At the end of a tumultous week, Donald Trump goes after the media.
  
  A surprise news conference on Thursday: Trump says media are distorting the real picture.
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—No Joke
  
  How do you make people laugh in Trump's America? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—McCain: World is Facing "Dangerous Times"
  
  US Senator John McCain warns of the dangers to western democracies
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Is Nato Under Threat From Within?
  
  Nato ministers meet for first time since arrival of Trump
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Pence to Address World Leaders
  
  Can the US vice-president reassure uneasy Nato allies?
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
  
  A look at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability.
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Denmark’s Food Waste Vigilante
  
  Meet the woman who’s made it her mission to stop Danes throwing away food (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Does Economics Still Work?
  
  Is it still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world?
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Harry Potter and the President’s Swing
  
  We discuss if golf and politics really mix and learn more about the sport of Quidditch.
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Reiterates Support for Nato
  
  Vice-President Pence warns Nato members must 'pay their fair share'
17. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why are Cats Loners?
  
  Being social has lots of benefits – so why do cats live alone?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Rag'n'Bone Man, Devlin, Thunder
  
  Rag'n'Bone Man on his album Human, and music from rapper Devlin, and rockers Thunder
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Pence Reaffirms Transatlantic Alliance
  
  US Vice President: America and Europe are "bound together by the same noble ideals"
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Sauti za Busara
  
  The pick from one of Africa’s best music festivals - Sauti za Busara, in Zanzibar
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Marlou van Rhijn joins the Sportsworld team live from the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Commentary
  
  Huddersfield Town v Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  FA Cup fifth round reaction, plus the big stories from the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Adama Barrow Sworn in as the Gambia’s President
  
  New president vows to overhaul the country’s economy and human rights record
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—No Joke
  
  How do you make people laugh in Trump's America? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/02/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
  
  A look at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—Playing With Fire
  
  Set in a rural community engulfed by a fire, the play explores a disintegrating marriage
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Roe v Wade: Woman in US Abortion Legal Test Case Dies
  
  Norma McCorvey, whose test case made abortions legal in the US, has died aged 69
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Donald Trump Good for Journalism?
  
  President Trump's contempt for the media may seem like bad news but is the opposite true? (R)
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/18 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
  
  A look at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability. (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/18 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Dinosaurs and Egg Laying
  
  Evidence of first live birth found in relative of the dinosaur
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—At the end of a tumultous week, Donald Trump goes after the media.
  
  A surprise news conference on Thursday: Trump says media are distorting the real picture. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Birdbrained
  
  Three stories about birds and the curious things they make us do.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—President Trump Defends Campaign Themes
  
  Donald Trump addressed supporters at a ‘campaign rally for America’ in Florida.
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why are Cats Loners?
  
  Being social has lots of benefits – so why do cats live alone? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tension, Trolling and a Troublesome Tocsin
  
  Taiwan/China diplomacy, Saudi Arabia's department of fun, trolling at the Vatican
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Searching for the Spirit of Benin
  
  Ed Davy explores the roots, fervour and magic of Voodoo in Benin
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Michelle Obama: 'Black Like Me'
  
  Has the former first lady changed how black women and girls see themselves?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Love and Marriage
  
  From speed-dating to gay romance, from divorce to chastity, recent changes in love.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Does Economics Still Work?
  
  Is it still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world? (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—South Korea's Unlikely Buddy Comedy
  
  What can a hit film about cross border cooperation tell us about real life relations?

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