BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 11 January 2018

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What is IS doing in the Philippines?
  
  In 2017 the black flag of the Islamic State group flew over the city of Marawi
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—In Search of Wine's 'Holy Grail'
  
  The quest to curb rising alcohol levels in wine without losing flavour.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Canada Files WTO Complaint Against the US
  
  Canada has accused the US of breaking international trade rules
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Tunisia's Prime Minister Condemns Protests
  
  There's been a third night of demonstrations against recent price rises
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Celebrating Life at 117
  
  Priscilla Ng’ethe joins a family celebration for her 117 year old great grandmother. (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Colombian Peace Talks Suspended
  
  President recalls head of negotiating team from peace talks after rebel attack.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Blame Game After Colombia's Peace Talks Suspended
  
  Colombian President recalls his negotiator from talks
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—17 Dead in California's Mudslides
  
  Rescuers continue to search for more missing people.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—California Mudslide: At Least 17 Deaths
  
  Efforts to find more survivors continues in Southern California
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What is IS doing in the Philippines?
  
  In 2017 the black flag of the Islamic State group flew over the city of Marawi (R)
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Year, New You?
  
  Do self-help books make people happier?
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Bitcoin Under Attack
  
  China and South Korea take measures against the cryptocurrency
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Hullabaloo in Peru
  
  A political scandal in Lima may already be harming Peru's economic outlook.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When France said 'Non' to Britain joining the EEC
  
  In 1963, France stopped Britain from joining the European Economic Community, now the EU
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Just How Rare is a Hole-in-One?
  
  How rare is it for golfers to score a hole-in-one? Plus, are people who hear voices sick?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—UK Pledges to End Plastic Waste
  
  The commitment is part of a 25-year plan to improve the natural environment
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/01/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—In Search of Wine's 'Holy Grail'
  
  The quest to curb rising alcohol levels in wine without losing flavour. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Zimbabwe's Vegan Anti-Poaching Squad
  
  The all-female anti-poaching unit trained by a former Australian sniper
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/01/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Ukraine's Frontline Bakery
  
  Lucy Ash meets the staff and customers of a bakery, the one bright spot in east Ukraine
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EU and Iran Urge Trump to Uphold Nuclear Deal
  
  The EU foreign policy chief said the accord was preventing a potential nuclear arms race
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Ongoing Anti-Austerity Protests In Tunisia
  
  Hundreds are arrested in Tunisia on third night of violent protests
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Protests to Continue in Peru
  
  People in Peru are preparing to protest in the wake of a growing corruption scandal
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Protests in Tunisia continue
  
  More than 500 people have been arrested after three nights of violence in Tunisia
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Former Zimbabwean Minister Moyo Rules Out Immunity Deal
  
  Mugabe loyalist Jonathan Moyo says he will discuss immunity with the new government
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What is IS doing in the Philippines?
  
  In 2017 the black flag of the Islamic State group flew over the city of Marawi (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Year, New You?
  
  Do self-help books make people happier? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Gabon Adopts New Constitution Scrapping President Term Limits
  
  Gabon adopts a new constitution that would let President Bongo stay in power indefinitely
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/01/11 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—2018/01/11 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran Nuclear Deal: European Powers Urge US not to Withdraw
  
  The EU has urged the US not to abandon the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Ukraine's Frontline Bakery
  
  Lucy Ash meets the staff and customers of a bakery, the one bright spot in east Ukraine (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—In Search of Wine's 'Holy Grail'
  
  The quest to curb rising alcohol levels in wine without losing flavour. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/01/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—11/01/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/11 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Protests to Continue in Peru
  
  People in Peru are preparing to protest in the wake of a growing corruption scandal
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/11 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Just How Rare is a Hole-in-One?
  
  How rare is it for golfers to score a hole-in-one? Plus, are people who hear voices sick? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former Zimbabwean Cabinet Minister - Jonathan Moyo
  
  How does Jonathan Moyo see the future of Zimbabwe?
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/12 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—In Conversation with Pablo Zabaleta
  
  Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta talks about the heartbreak of losing a World Cup final.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Walmart Credits US Tax Reform for Minimum Wage Boost
  
  The US retail giant lifts hourly pay to $11 but also announces store closures
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Donald Trump Uses Derogatory Language About Some Countries
  
  US President also dismissed proposals for a bipartisan agreement on immigration.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/12 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Ukraine's Frontline Bakery
  
  Lucy Ash meets the staff and customers of a bakery, the one bright spot in east Ukraine (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump 'In Foul-Mouthed Outburst About Migrants'
  
  President Trump uses derogatory language about Africa, Haiti and El Salvador
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Makes Vulgar Oval Office Remarks
  
  President says US should take more migrants from Norway and less from Africa and Haiti
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/12 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Outburst
  
  President reportedly used foul language to describe Haiti, Africa and El Salvador

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