BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Wednesday 15 November 2017

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Comedian - Kathy Griffin
  
  Should anything be off limits in comedy?
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Compass—America, Laboratory of Democracy, America Laboratory of Democracy: Insurgent Nation
  
  4/4 The insurgent popular movements that changed America's democracy
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Australians Decisively Back Gay Marriage
  
  The historic vote showed 61.6% of people favour allowing same-sex couples to wed
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/11/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Europe's Illiberal Democrats, Europe's Illiberal Democrats: Hungary
  
  1/2 Hungary is becoming an "illiberal democracy". Is that its right, or a slide to autocracy? (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zimbabwe: Army 'Targeting Criminals' Not Mugabe
  
  Zimbabwe's military says it has taken action to "target criminals".
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Same-Sex Marriage: Australians Vote Yes
  
  Australians vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in a historic poll.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zimbabwe: Reports Finance Minister Detained
  
  Reports Zimbabwe's finance minister, Ignatius Chombo, is among those detained.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zimbabwe's Military Takes Control But Denies Coup
  
  Zimbabwe's military says it is "targeting criminals" and has not launched a coup.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Comedian - Kathy Griffin
  
  Should anything be off limits in comedy? (R)
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Jaron Lanier – Creator of the Term Virtual Reality
  
  Jaron Lanier’s journey through virtual reality
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Uncertainty Over Robert Mugabe's Whereabouts
  
  Military says Mr Mugabe and his family are safe but this has not been confirmed.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Banks and Brexit
  
  Will London's financial centre survive brexit?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Windmill Theatre
  
  A British national institution closed in 1964.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Remembering Solidarity
  
  Five Solidarity members reflect on the movement that ended communist rule in Poland (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Zimbabwe Crisis: Army Takes Over, Mugabe 'Detained'
  
  Gun and artillery fire could be heard in parts of the capital Harare early on Wednesday
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Zimbabwe Crisis: Army Takeover
  
  The military has taken control but said President Robert Mugabe was safe
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Cowboy Bringing Care to Millions
  
  Stan Brock once herded cattle in Guyana. He now flies medical care to millions of people
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Zimbabwe Crisis: President Mugabe 'Under House Arrest'
  
  South African President says military has placed President Mugabe under house arrest
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Compass—America, Laboratory of Democracy, America Laboratory of Democracy: Insurgent Nation
  
  4/4 The insurgent popular movements that changed America's democracy (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Zimbabwean Army Seizes Power
  
  Zimbabwe's president, Robert Mugabe, is under house arrest, South Africa has confirmed
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Zimbabwe's President Mugabe Under House Arrest
  
  President Robert Mugabe under house arrest as the military seizes power.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Robert Mugabe 'Under House Arrest'
  
  Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe is believed to be under house arrest
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Zimbabwe Military Takeover
  
  The army in Zimbabwe has seized control of the country but denies it has staged a coup.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Mugabe's Fate Unclear As Army Seizes Control
  
  Troops patrol the streets of Harare after they seizing control of state media.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Comedian - Kathy Griffin
  
  Should anything be off limits in comedy? (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Jaron Lanier – Creator of the Term Virtual Reality
  
  Jaron Lanier’s journey through virtual reality (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—The African Union Slams Zimbabwe's Army Take Over
  
  President Mugabe is said to be under house arrest after army seized power.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/11/15 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—15/11/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Compass—America, Laboratory of Democracy, America Laboratory of Democracy: Insurgent Nation
  
  4/4 The insurgent popular movements that changed America's democracy (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Blind Man Roams the Globe, Blind Man Roams the Globe: Berlin
  
  1/2 The sounds and smells of Berlin experienced through the senses of a blind man
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Could Emmerson Mnangagwa Succeed Robert Mugabe?
  
  There is speculation over who could become the new President of Zimbabwe
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/11/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/15 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Robert Mugabe 'Under House Arrest'
  
  Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe is believed to be under house arrest
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/15 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Nairobi
  
  Jonathan Dimbleby and a panel of politicians and thinkers are at Nairobi University. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What Does the Saudi Crown Prince Want?
  
  He has pushed through reforms but some fear there is a darker desire driving the ruler
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Antonio Carluccio: My life in five dishes
  
  The 'Godfather of Italian cooking' in his final interview.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Zimbabwe: On the Verge of a New Era?
  
  What's next for Zimbabwe after the military has taken control of the country?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/11/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Blind Man Roams the Globe, Blind Man Roams the Globe: Berlin
  
  1/2 The sounds and smells of Berlin experienced through the senses of a blind man (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—AU: Zimbabwe Takeover 'Seems Like a Coup'
  
  The military denies staging a coup, saying that Mr Mugabe is safe
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is Zimbabwe Military Takeover a Coup?
  
  The military denies staging a coup, saying that Mr Mugabe is safe
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/11/16 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—24 Hours of Uncertainty in Zimbabwe
  
  The military denies staging a coup, saying that Mr Mugabe is safe

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