BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 30 June 2017

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—President Xi Jinping Arrives in Hong Kong
  
  The Chinese Premier is in Hong Kong to mark 20 years since the country's return to China.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US: Partial Travel Ban Comes Into Effect
  
  Travellers from six Muslim countries without close family in the US could be denied entry
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Siege at the Holey Artisan Bakery
  
  One night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016 (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US-Backed Troops 'Surround IS in Raqqa'
  
  US-backed forces say they have fully encircled Islamic State fighters in city of Raqqa.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Battle for Mosul: Ruins of Great Mosque of Al-Nuri Retaken
  
  Iraqi government hails the recapture of the Nuri mosque complex as a turning point.
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Raqqa: The desperate fight for Islamic State group's 'capital'
  
  US-backed forces say they have fully encircled Islamic State fighters in Raqqa.
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Travel Ban Comes Into Effect
  
  Strict visa rules now apply to people from six mainly Muslim countries.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon
  
  Moshe Ya'alon was Israel's Minister of Defence from 2013 until he resigned in May 2016.
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Neonicotinoids Harm Bees
  
  Prolonged exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides harms wild bees and honeybees (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Travel Ban Comes into Effect
  
  US state of Hawaii asks federal judge to clarify the legality of guidelines on travel ban
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Micro-Targeting Voters
  
  Did data analytics companies influence the outcome of the Brexit referendum?
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Euro Disney
  
  In 1992 Disney opened its first theme park in Europe.
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What's the Best Healthcare System?
  
  Cost, coverage, choice - the trade-offs needed to make a healthy nation
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Germany Legalises Same Sex Marriage
  
  The bill passes the German Parliament with more than sixty percent of the vote
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—Confederations Cup Part 2: Sochi and St Petersburg
  
  In conversation with Alexey Sorokin, the CEO of Russia's 2018 World Cup.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—South Africa and the Land Question
  
  BBC Africa's Audrey Brown visits a Cape vineyard attempting to right past wrongs.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Witness Protection
  
  The biblical law that means abusers avoid punishment.
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—IS Sympathisers Told They Will Be Forced Out
  
  Mosul residents suspected of sympathising with the Islamic State group receive warnings
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Net Firms Face Fines
  
  Have regulators found their teeth against the internet giants?
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China's Xi Jinping in Hong Kong for Handover Anniversary
  
  20 years ago, Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese sovereignty.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—The UN closes doors in Ivory Coast
  
  The UN peacekeeping mission in Ivory Coast comes to an end
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Sport Today
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Germany Same-Sex Marriage
  
  People in Germany discuss the legalisation of same-sex marriage in their country
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Yahya Jammeh's "private jets" up for sale
  
  The Gambia is trying to sell off assets acquired by former president Yahya Jammeh
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US TV hosts hit back at Trump tweet
  
  The MSNBC hosts said they were asked to apologise for Trump coverage
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Sport Today
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Resident Presidents - can they solve Qatar's ongoing crisis?
  
  Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad discuss Qatar
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Do We Think in Words?
  
  Do we think in words, images, or abstract concepts?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Says Mosul to Fall Within Days
  
  The US says coalition forces expect to retake all of Mosul from IS within days.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Trending—‘Not In My Name’
  
  A brutal murder in India sparks a viral, global hashtag.
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Trumped—Trumped
  
  A discussion on President Trump's travel ban, Republican election wins and fake news
15. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Making Penalty Shoot-outs Fairer
  
  The maths behind plans to change penalty shoot-outs
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—Sports News
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
19. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China's Xi Jinping in Hong Kong for Handover Anniversary
  
  20 years ago, Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese sovereignty.
21. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What's the Best Healthcare System?
  
  Cost, coverage, choice - the trade-offs needed to make a healthy nation (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China Swears in new Hong Kong Leader
  
  Celebrations are taking place to mark the 20th anniversary handover of Hong Kong to China
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hong Kong Marks Twenty-Year Anniversary
  
  Celebrations but also protests marking two decades since Hong Kong's handover to China
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Witness Protection
  
  The biblical law that means abusers avoid punishment. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Risk Level: High
  
  Tales of mob violence in Pakistan, Moscow's homes, a Gambian ferry and the gaming world
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Trending—‘Not In My Name’
  
  A brutal murder in India sparks a viral, global hashtag. (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Department Store
  
  Harry Selfridge pioneered a whole new retail experience with his London department store
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What's the Best Healthcare System?
  
  Cost, coverage, choice - the trade-offs needed to make a healthy nation (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Carrie Lam Sworn In As Hong Kong's Leader
  
  Chinese President Xi Jinping swears in Carrie Lam
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Root's Baptism of Fire
  
  Joe Root's England host South Africa - cricket saved my life - and Blofeld's best tales.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Hong Kong Swears in New Chief Executive, Carrie Lam
  
  Who is Hong Kong's new Chief Executive? The battle against Alzheimer's; bat chatter

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