BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Sunday 11 February 2018

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Kenya's TV Shutdown: What Comes Next?
  
  What's the future for Kenyan media following the government shutdown of TV stations. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Rise of Extreme Pranking
  
  Why has there been a rise in disturbing internet pranks that simulate real life attacks? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Behind the BBC Investigation
  
  More on the BBC operation which revealed the Taliban are active in 70% of Afghanistan
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Germany nears a new government
  
  The two biggest parties agreed to form a coalition - after four months of talks (R)
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—MIT’s Intelligence Quest
  
  MIT’s ambitions to harness AI in its Intelligence Quest (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Anatomy of Pain, Controlling Pain
  
  3/4 How do brains control pain? Irene Tracey asks can we distance ourselves from agony (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Is Italy Failing its Youth?
  
  Can politicians provide jobs for Italy's young unemployed? (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Festivals
  
  Festivals and their role in shaping a communal identity
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Bombing Of Korean Flight 858
  
  In 1987, 115 people died in an attack ordered by North Korea to disrupt the Olympic Games (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—China's Generation Gap, China's Generation Gap - Part One
  
  1/2 How have political, social and economic changes affected relations between generations?
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
24. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Local Edition
  
  What global stories can we find without leaving Boston? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Britain's Foreign Secretary in Myanmar
  
  Johnson holds talks in Myanmar; teaching the body to fight disease; sexism in Bollywood
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Prominent Iranian Academic Dies in Jail
  
  Academic dies in Iranian jail; recycling plastic Norwegian style; music and hearing loss
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Syrian Refugees Play in Lebanese Local League
  
  Syrians fleeing conflict form a football team in Lebanon; understanding the world economy
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Pig Problem
  
  The battle to stop a deadly and contagious virus spreading through Europe's pig farms. (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Nepal
  
  19/22 How has Nepal dramatically reduced maternal death – and can their policy be replicated? (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Right Thing, The Right Thing: Breaking Faith Boundaries in Syria
  
  The Christian nun who decided to devote her life to helping Muslim brothers and sisters (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Finding the Right Words
  
  Speaking out - with stories from Poland, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and south India (R)
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Rise of Extreme Pranking
  
  Why has there been a rise in disturbing internet pranks that simulate real life attacks? (R)
17. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Behind the BBC Investigation
  
  More on the BBC operation which revealed the Taliban are active in 70% of Afghanistan (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Local Edition
  
  What global stories can we find without leaving Boston? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Nepal
  
  Can the landslide victory for the Left Alliance deliver political stability and peace? (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UK Government Threatens Cuts to Oxfam Funding Following Allegations of Sexual Misconduct by Aid Workers
  
  Former aid worker Sara Pantuliano said she had seen similar things and challenged them
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—China's Generation Gap, China's Generation Gap - Part One
  
  1/2 How have political, social and economic changes affected relations between generations? (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Syrian Qanun player Maya Youssef
  
  Maya Youssef will be talking about her instrument
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Full coverage of Southampton vs. Liverpool, live from St Mary's.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Full coverage of Southampton vs. Liverpool, live from St Mary's.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Festivals
  
  Festivals and their role in shaping a communal identity (R)
7. 19:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Russia: Has drinking fallen by 80% in five years?
  
  Alcohol consumption has fallen sharply according to Russia’s health ministry.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews—Lucky Peterson
  
  Blues legend Lucky Peterson talks about his incredible 50-year career (R)
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia Plane Crash Kills 71
  
  Passenger aircraft crashed minutes after taking off from Moscow’s Domodedovo airport
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—11/02/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/11 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Right Thing, The Right Thing: Breaking Faith Boundaries in Syria
  
  The Christian nun who decided to devote her life to helping Muslim brothers and sisters (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/11 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Munich Air Disaster
  
  The plane crash that killed eight of Manchester United's "Busby Babes" in 1958.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek
  
  Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, on Turkey's military operations in Syria
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fighting revenge porn
  
  Two women fighting the online sharing of non-consensual pornography
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump to Reveal Infrastructure Plan
  
  President Trump will unveil his plans for infrastructure spending over the next decade.
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: The Re-run
  
  Two people who had a shocker of an experience, and then an opportunity to put it right. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Undetected High Blood Pressure in New Mothers
  
  Hidden blood pressure danger common in mums after pregnancy complication. (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Plane Crashes After Moscow Take-Off
  
  All 65 passengers and six crew on board were killed
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—71 Killed in Moscow Plane Crashes
  
  The jet vanished minutes after take-off
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/12 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Oxfam 'Must Account for Actions'
  
  The British government says it is reviewing its work with the aid charity

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