BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 9 August 2018

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US To Sanction Russia Over Novichok Use
  
  The US has determined that Russia poisoned Russian former double agent in the UK.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Neighbourhood, Neighbourhood: We Might as Well be Finnish
  
  2/5 Talking to Finns about what it means to be a nation squashed between Sweden and Russia (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Skripal attack: US to sanction Russia
  
  New sanctions announced in response to the nerve agent attack on Sergei Skripal.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Argentinian Lawmakers Vote on Legalising Abortion.
  
  We hear from people on both sides of the argument
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zambia Denies Tendai Biti Political Asylum
  
  Zimbabwe's police say the opposition leader will soon be returned to Harare
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Imposes Sanctions on Russia
  
  The US announces the move in response to the nerve agent attack in the UK
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can We Control 3D Printing?
  
  Does the 3D printing revolution mean that people anywhere can print anything they want?
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Health Check—The Latest on the New Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
  
  Preparations for Ebola vaccinations in DRC. (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Argentine Senate Rejects Abortion Bill
  
  Senators in Argentina vote against allowing abortion by 38 votes to 31
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Stars, Shirts and Sponsors
  
  How are elite football clubs able to raise so much money to spend on the top players?
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Israel's Secret Peace Envoy
  
  In August 1994 Yitzhak Rabin became the first Israeli leader to visit Jordan
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Life As A YouTube Child Star
  
  Life as a YouTube child star – how fame and money can come with online abuse.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Skripal Attack: Russia Faces US Sanctions
  
  The US concludes the Kremlin used the nerve agent Novichok on a former spy in the UK
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Kelis: My life in five dishes
  
  Meet pop sensation turned Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Kelis Rogers
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Golden Voice Saved Me from Addiction
  
  Ted Williams was homeless in the US when a recording of his "golden voice" went viral
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Euthanasia: Aurelia's Story
  
  Aurelia Brouwers had mental illness and was allowed euthanasia in Holland at 29 years old
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia Slams Fresh US Sanctions as 'unacceptable'
  
  Russia denounces new US sanctions over alleged involvement in nerve agent attack in UK
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can We Control 3D Printing?
  
  Does the 3D printing revolution mean that people anywhere can print anything they want? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Russia Faces US Sanctions Over UK Poisoning
  
  In the wake of the Salisbury poisoning, new US sanctions on Russia have been announced
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Dozens of Civilians Killed in Yemen
  
  Air attacks have killed dozens of civilians in Yemen.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/08/09 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—2018/08/09 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Nasa's Solar Probe Launch
  
  Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe hopes to ‘touch the Sun’ in 2025
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Strike On Bus Kills 29 Children In Yemen
  
  At least 29 children have been killed in a Saudi-led coalition air strike in Yemen
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Euthanasia: Aurelia's Story
  
  Aurelia Brouwers had mental illness and was allowed euthanasia in Holland at 29 years old (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Kelis: My life in five dishes
  
  Meet pop sensation turned Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Kelis Rogers (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/08/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US to Establish Space Force
  
  Vice President Mike Pence announced plans for a sixth branch of the American military
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/09 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Life As A YouTube Child Star
  
  Life as a YouTube child star – how fame and money can come with online abuse. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US to Establish Space Force
  
  Vice President Mike Pence announced plans for a sixth branch of the American military
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/10 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Euthanasia: Aurelia's Story
  
  Aurelia Brouwers had mental illness and was allowed euthanasia in Holland at 29 years old (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Details of US Space Force Revealed
  
  US Vice President, Mike Pence, has unveiled details of a new Space Force
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pence Unveils Details of US Space Force
  
  US Vice President, Mike Pence, has unveiled details of a new Space Force
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Strike on Yemen Bus Kills 29 Children
  
  UN calls for an independent investigation into strike by the Saudi-led coalition
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/08/10 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ryanair Cancels Flights Across Europe
  
  Airline passengers in Europe face long delays

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