BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 10 August 2019

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Controversial Weedkiller Sees Price Volatility
  
  Share prices fluctuated on investor expectations of talks surrounding glyphosate
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Toni Morrison: Power in prose and poetry
  
  A tribute to Toni Morrison and we explore the work of poets from Puerto Rico and Ukraine.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Who were the Blikkiesdorp Five?
  
  BBC Africa’s Vauldi Carelse tells the stories of men killed in Cape Town’s Blikkiesdorp (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What happened to the political centre ground?
  
  Why are so many democracies turning away from the politics of consensus and compromise? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Can England bounce back at Lord's?
  
  England seek Ashes turnaround, plus the stigma and shame of being called for throwing.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump hints at gun law changes
  
  “Very meaningful” gun background checks could become law, claims Trump
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Mass shootings reignite gun law debate
  
  President Trump tells media that new gun laws could pass in Congress
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Former Yemen allies clash
  
  UAE-backed forces battle troops loyal to Yemeni president
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  World Football—A World Cup winner, Kasper Schmeichel and Alejandro Bedoya
  
  USA international Jessica McDonald and Leicester City's Kasper Schmeichel join the team. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Kashmir Tensions
  
  India ends Kashmir's special status, infuriating its Muslim population and Pakistan
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Black girls don't swim
  
  Does hair stop black girls from getting into the water? (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Premier League Preview
  
  The Premier League is back and we look at the hopes and fears of fans around the world.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—The people who want humans to stop having babies
  
  Who are the “anti-natalists” and why do they want the gradual extinction of humanity? (R)
17. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How Africa is influencing China
  
  When Africa meets China and the progress and pitfalls of this developing relationship
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Mabel releases debut album
  
  Singer Mabel looks set to top the album charts with her new album High Exceptions
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—North Korea tests 'short-range ballistic missiles'
  
  North Korea has fired two missiles into the sea, its fifth such launch in recent weeks
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League build-up
  
  Join Lee James and guests for build-up to the first Saturday of the Premier League season
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you live, full-match coverage of Bournemouth vs. Sheffield United
7. 15:01GMT
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 15:04
8. 15:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you live, full-match coverage of Bournemouth vs. Sheffield United
9. 16:01GMT
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 16:04
10. 16:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  Premier League reaction, Rogers Cup tennis, the Rugby Championship and more.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Junya Ishigami: Architect of London's Serpentine Pavilion
  
  The Japanese architect's vision for the pavilion - 'a black bird flying through the rain' (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC Proms on the World Service—BBC Proms 2019, West Africa meets Cuba: Angélique Kidjo's electrifying tribute to Celia Cruz
  
  2/7 Scintillating covers of classic salsa tracks by one of Africa's most distinctive voices
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Toni Morrison: Power in prose and poetry
  
  A tribute to Toni Morrison and we explore the work of poets from Puerto Rico and Ukraine. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Jeffrey Epstein found dead in jail
  
  US financier Jeffrey Epstein found dead in prison cell awaiting trial for sex trafficking
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Let's Talk About It
  
  Speaking out on sex in the Arab world, trash in Nepal, migrants in Italy and French noise
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Scoring points
  
  The US-China trade dispute may be entering a dangerous new phase: currency warfare
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/08/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—My escape, thanks to a Russian mail-order bride
  
  A story of family secrets, pirated films and an unexpected transformation
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/10 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former Conservative Party leader- Iain Duncan Smith
  
  Can Prime Minister Johnson deliver a no-deal exit? And what would it mean for Britain? (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/10 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can I predict the future?
  
  There are ordinary people among us who are exceptionally good at predicting the future (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Kashmir Tensions
  
  India ends Kashmir's special status, infuriating its Muslim population and Pakistan (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/11 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Is your boss watching you?
  
  The rise of workplace surveillance
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/11 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Dark—The gun
  
  The gun used was never found, but it became a key piece of evidence
9. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How Africa is influencing China
  
  When Africa meets China and the progress and pitfalls of this developing relationship (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  World Questions—What’s the World Talking About?
  
  Anu Anand and a panel from around the world discuss the big political trends of the year.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Let's Talk About It
  
  Speaking out on sex in the Arab world, trash in Nepal, migrants in Italy and French noise (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/11 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Scoring points
  
  The US-China trade dispute may be entering a dangerous new phase: currency warfare (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/08/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/08/11 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Genoa's broken bridge
  
  An icon of Italian design; a centrepiece of a community; a tragedy waiting to happen? (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/08/11 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Waring fractions agree ceasefire in Aden
  
  Possible suspension of fighting in Yemeni port city

Sunday 11 August 2019

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