BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 20 April 2018

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—IMF Issues Warning On Global Debt
  
  The International Monetary Fund says that high global debt is a concern.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Mystery of Russia’s Lost Jihadi Brides
  
  How hundreds of Russian jihadi brides and their children vanished in Iraq (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Comey: No-one Can Contain Trump
  
  The former director of the FBI says no-one can stop the President's impulsive behaviour.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—BBC Comey Interview
  
  Former director of the FBI says President Trump has no-one to contain him.
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former FBI Chief Criticises Trump
  
  James Comey tells the BBC that no-one can stop the President's impulsive behaviour.
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Comey Notes Published
  
  Memos released from meetings between former FBI chief and US President.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former UN Secretary General (1997-2006) - Kofi Annan
  
  What are Kofi Annan's biggest worries today and does he have any career regrets?
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Smelly Socks in Malaria Fight
  
  Kenyan childrens’ socks give clues to mosquito biting (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Further Comey revelations revealed
  
  Former FBI chief, James Comey's memos are published.
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Good Looks and Getting Ahead
  
  How much does your physical attractiveness affect your career prospects?
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Earth Day
  
  In 1970, 20 million Americans came out to demonstrate for a sustainable environment.
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Justifies Military Intervention?
  
  The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country?
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—New Comey Memos Suggest Trump May Have Tried to Obstruct Justice
  
  .The memos were leaked shortly after the US Justice Department released them to Congress
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica
  
  Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Goodbye Castro!
  
  The end of a famous dynasty from a Caribbean island with influence all over the world
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Crossing Divides: The Sacred Legitimisation to Fight
  
  Indonesia’s former child soldiers who have become agents of peace
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—North and South Korea Set up Hotline Ahead of Summit
  
  A direct telephone line has been opened between the leaders of North and South Korea
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Fake Videos Threaten Trust
  
  New AI tools let you put words into the mouths of public figures.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Australian Bank Inquiry Ousts Executive Amid Fee Scandal
  
  The head of Australia's largest wealth manager, AMP, has resigned
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Arsène Wenger bids adieu to Arsenal
  
  Arsène Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Arsene Wenger to Leave Arsenal
  
  Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—The Gambia's president attends his first Commonwealth meeting
  
  The Gambia's president, Adama Barrow, attends his first Commonwealth meeting.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/04/20 GMT
  
  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—2018/04/20 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Protesters clash with police in South Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Are Screens Bad For My Child’s Eyes?
  
  Are screens bad for my child’s eyes? Marnie Chesterton presents
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Democratic Party sues over alleged election conspiracy
  
  Democratic Party files lawsuit against Russia, Trump campaign and Wikileaks.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Trending—Who’s Pushing Syria Conspiracies?
  
  Influential Twitter accounts are pushing conspiracy theories about Syria.
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chicharito, Sam Kerr and a trip to Corsica
  
  Mexican striker Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez looks ahead to the World Cup. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/04/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Wells Fargo Hit By Record $1bn Penalty
  
  The US bank has been fined for charging its customers for services it didn't provide.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/20 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Justifies Military Intervention?
  
  The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—North Korea 'To Halt Missile And Nuclear Tests'
  
  North Korea says it will suspend nuclear and missile tests, shut down a nuclear test site
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/21 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Crossing Divides: The Sacred Legitimisation to Fight
  
  Indonesia’s former child soldiers who have become agents of peace (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Bigger Picture
  
  Dramatic human stories from Western Sahara, Myanmar, Guinea Bissau and south India
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—From Gangsta Rap to Religious Redemption
  
  The musician who gave up gangsta rap for a new life as an Orthodox Jew.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Justifies Military Intervention?
  
  The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country? (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/21 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Stumped—The Toughest Job in World Cricket?
  
  Who will replace Darren Lehmann as Australia's head coach? Plus hear from Aiden Markram.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/21 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—North Korea Suspends Nuclear Tests
  
  North Korea announces that it will suspend its nuclear weapons tests

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