BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 1 July 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—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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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iraqi Security Forces Poised to Retake Mosul
  
  Iraqi forces surround Mosul; Canada at 150; Zimbabwean band sings its way out of misery
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Tributes Paid to Helmut Kohl
  
  Helmut Kohl remembered; "Al-Britannia, My Country: A Journey Through Muslim Britain"
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Waking Up In Strange Places
  
  Donna Penner wasn't meant to wake up during her surgery
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—US travel ban comes into force
  
  The Supreme Court approved President Trump's travel ban. It's his first big win.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—US Surveillance as Art
  
  Exploring Ai Wei Wei's exhibition on surveillance which tracks visitors with drones.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The Fastest Hands in the West
  
  Hear about handcyclist Andre Kajlich record breaking trip across America.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Hong Kong: In China's Shadow?
  
  Is the island still the gateway to Beijing, or is it becoming a second-tier Chinese city?
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Radiohead, Imagine Dragons, Joe Bonamassa
  
  Radiohead on the reissue of their landmark album OK Computer
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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
  
  Newshour—Hong Kong Marks 20 Years Since Handover to China
  
  The Chinese president is in Hong Kong for the 20th anniversary of return to Chinese rule
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—Rocking the Stasi
  
  Did music help bring down the Berlin Wall? Chris Bowlby reports
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Canadians Mark 150th Anniversary
  
  Canada celebrates its 1867 confederation with nationwide events
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  Trending—‘Not In My Name’
  
  A brutal murder in India sparks a viral, global hashtag. (R)
15. 17:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Why Did Outlook Interview A Rapist?
  
  A listener accuses Outlook of normalising rape after hearing an interview with a rapist
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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 Documentary—Europe's Drug Wars
  
  Irish crime journalist Paul Williams asks whether Europe’s drugs wars are out of control
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—DR Congo declares its Ebola outbreak over
  
  The Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola outbreak over after four deaths
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Witness Protection
  
  The biblical law that means abusers avoid punishment. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—World Leaders Gather to Remember Helmut Kohl
  
  The former German Chancellor was responsible for the country's reunification
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Risk Level: High
  
  Tales of mob violence in Pakistan, Moscow's homes, a Gambian ferry and the gaming world (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Hong Kong: In China's Shadow?
  
  Is the island still the gateway to Beijing, or is it becoming a second-tier Chinese city? (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—Sports News
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Do We Think in Words?
  
  Do we think in words, images, or abstract concepts? (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Have We Always Felt This Tired?
  
  The past, present and possible future story of human sleep (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Is Cosmetic Surgery Selling Unrealistic Body Goals?
  
  Do people have unnecessary cosmetic surgery - that does not improve their self-esteem? (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
  
  The World This Week—US travel ban comes into force
  
  The Supreme Court approved President Trump's travel ban. It's his first big win. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Neonicotinoids Harm Bees
  
  Prolonged exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides harms wild bees and honeybees (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'What are they Trying to Hide?' asks Trump
  
  US President asks why a number of states refuse to hand over sensitive voter information
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Truth About...—The Truth About Cancer, Screening and Treating Cervical Cancer in Tanzania
  
  3/6 Anu Anand on how vinegar and a head torch are used to tackle cervical cancer in Tanzania. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Hong Kong: In China's Shadow?
  
  Is the island still the gateway to Beijing, or is it becoming a second-tier Chinese city? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—US Surveillance as Art
  
  Exploring Ai Wei Wei's exhibition on surveillance which tracks visitors with drones. (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Tim Winton - Cloudstreet
  
  Tim Winton discusses his novel Cloudstreet with the World Book Club audience.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump: What are they trying to hide?
  
  President asks why some states refuse to give personal information in alleged voter fraud
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Siege at the Holey Artisan Bakery
  
  One night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016 (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—BBC News
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Macron Goes to Mali
  
  President Macron of France meets west African leaders; US voter fraud; latest from Mosul

Sunday 2 July 2017

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