BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Sunday 27 May 2018

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump: Korea talks in the balance
  
  The US president cancelled nuclear talks - then said they might happen after all (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—GDPR Offers Greater Protection of Individuals
  
  GDPR giving back people greater control of their data (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Why Do We Dream?
  
  And are machines better than humans when it comes to recognising faces? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—The End of the Internet Bargain?
  
  Should the big online firms pay us for using our personal data? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Living with Each Other
  
  Neil MacGregor concludes his series on how shared beliefs have shaped societies.
13. 02:50GMT
  
  The Big Idea—Outrage and moral conscience
  
  Why is there so much outrage on social media?
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Day Hope Died: Remembering Robert Kennedy
  
  Why did Bobby Kennedy leave such a lasting impression on US politics and society?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Heist Edition
  
  How North Korean hackers became the world’s greatest bank robbers (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Colombians Head to the Polls
  
  Colombians vote in the first round of presidential elections
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—What the Abortion Vote Means for Ireland
  
  Ireland votes overwhelmingly to abolish its constitutional ban on abortion
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Korea Leaders in Surprise Meeting
  
  Leaders of North and South Korea meet for further talks
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Kelis: My life in five dishes
  
  Popstar Kelis Rogers on 20 years in music and why food is her new calling (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Local Heroes, Unknown Villains
  
  Tales of admiration and suspicion from Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea and Egypt (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Building Anatevka
  
  Anatevka, a place to welcome Jews fleeing from war in Ukraine (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Am I Baby Paul?
  
  A kidnapped baby, an abandoned child and a web of secrets that spanned over 40 years (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  The Compass—The Future of English, From Language to Algorithm
  
  1/4 How is the 21st Century transforming English - the world’s most widely used language? (R)
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Heist Edition
  
  How North Korean hackers became the world’s greatest bank robbers (R)
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Clean Clothes and Glasses for the Poorest in Society
  
  How do you improve the lives of the very poorest people? Sometimes it’s the simple things. (R)
21. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 11:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—New Pill To Monitor Your Gut
  
  A new device has been developed to detect processes inside your gut in real-time (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump: Date and Location for Kim Summit 'Hasn't Changed'
  
  South Korea has said the North Korean leader is committed to talks with President Trump
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Day Hope Died: Remembering Robert Kennedy
  
  Why did Bobby Kennedy leave such a lasting impression on US politics and society? (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Manila
  
  Nikki Bedi is on stage with top performers and creative talents from Manila
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Champions League Final reaction
  
  Reaction to Real Madrid's 3-1 win over Liverpool, their 13th European Cup success
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Women's Football Season Review
  
  Reaction to the Women's Champions League Final and the Women's Footballer of the Year
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  Reaction to the Monaco Grand Prix, the French Open & England vs. Pakistan
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Living with Each Other
  
  Neil MacGregor concludes his series on how shared beliefs have shaped societies. (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  The Big Idea—Outrage and moral conscience
  
  Why is there so much outrage on social media? (R)
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Cameroon Locals React To Deadly Attack
  
  Dozens of people gunned down in a village in Cameroon's north west province.
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Budapest Night Culture
  
  A nocturnal journey into Budapest’s underground music scene (R)
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Giuseppe Conte Fails To Form Italian Government
  
  Giuseppe Conte gives up bid to form a government after choice of economy minister vetoed
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—26/05/2018 GMT
  
  As part of The Biggest Weekend UK Fringe, Introducing is taking four artists on tour: Alicai Harley, Mahalia, ONR & Ten Tonnes. (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—27/05/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/27 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Could a Single Injection Help Rid Us of Polio?
  
  Nanoparticles help simplify polio vaccine (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/27 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Fall of Suharto in Indonesia
  
  How riots toppled a dictator; honouring Holocaust survivors in film; BBC lesbian protest.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Italy PM-Designate Conte Gives Up Bid For Government
  
  President Sergio Matarella vetoed his choice of economy minister.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—New Pill To Monitor Your Gut
  
  A new device has been developed to detect processes inside your gut in real-time (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/28 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Could a Single Injection Help Rid Us of Polio?
  
  Nanoparticles help simplify polio vaccine (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Colombia Poised for Run Off Election
  
  The two leading candidates face second round in country's first vote since Farc deal.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Colombia election: Run-off expected
  
  No-one wins outright in first vote since Farc deal.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Colombia Election Latest
  
  The country heads for a run-off in its presidential election.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/28 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Italy's Political Crisis Deepens
  
  Attempts to form a government in Italy have so far failed

Monday 28 May 2018

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