BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 25 October 2019

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Raging wildfires in California
  
  Nearly 180,000 people are without power and hundreds have been evacuated.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Being black in Italy
  
  Meet the black Italians fighting to claim their place in a nation that’s still very white (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chile: UN sends human rights team
  
  Allegations of officially sanctioned torture in the South American country
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chile: many cities are entering their sixth night of a military curfew
  
  A security clampdown on street protests against inequality has claimed 18 lives in a week
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump launches inquiry into Mueller investigation
  
  Special counsel Robert Mueller finds his investigation into Trump campaign under scrutiny
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The United Nations is sending a human rights mission to Chile
  
  It will investigate the week-long protests against inequality that have led to 18 deaths
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Zohrab Mnatsakanyan - Minister of Foreign Affairs, Armenia
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, Armenia’s foreign minister.
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Is quantum supremacy ‘garbage’?
  
  Has a new era of computing finally arrived or not, or is it both at the same time? (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump ups the ante with Mueller over 2016 election
  
  Legal wrangles over the 2016 US presidential election resurfaces
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—A meatless future?
  
  The California companies racing to replace the meat we eat
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The fall of the Berlin Wall
  
  The border between communist East Germany and the West opened on November 9th 1989
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Mass protests in Lebanon
  
  Are the country wide protests the beginning of a revolution in Lebanon?
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Brexit: EU considers extension
  
  EU ambassadors meet to discuss a Brexit extension, as British MPs consider an election
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—Raúl Jiménez, Heather's last match and the memories of a referee
  
  Heather O'Reilly looks ahead to the NWSL final, and Raúl Jiménez discusses life at Wolves
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—A tale of two protests: Chile and Lebanon
  
  How small events in Chile and Lebanon triggered an outpouring of public anger
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—100 Women: Assmaah Helal
  
  Fighting football's ban on the hijab - and winning
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iraqi protesters risk lives on the streets
  
  People have been demonstrating in the Iraqi capital Baghdad and the country's south
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Indian call centre scam shut down
  
  We follow Indian police as they raid a suspected scamming call centre.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Diwali and the business of fireworks
  
  We ask if growing environmental concerns might cause the fireworks industry to fizzle out
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Authorities in Sierra Leone have warned against eating pork
  
  Following the deaths of an unprecedented number of pigs in the capital Freetown
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Why are people in Iraq protesting?
  
  We hear from people who are protesting today across Iraq
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Botswana: Incumbent sees off opposition challenge
  
  As President Masisi's party secures the most seats in parliament
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2019/10/25 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—2019/10/25 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Zimbabweans march in protest against EU and US sanctions
  
  Demonstrators say the sanctions have ruined the country's economy.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Will my salmon swim home?
  
  Could we repopulate salmon rivers?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—At least 21 killed in Iraq protests
  
  A fresh wave of anti-government protests has descended into violence
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Trending—The rise of the 'Brazilian butt lift'
  
  One woman’s journey as she decides whether to have her bottom enhanced.
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Raúl Jiménez, Heather's last match and the memories of a referee
  
  Heather O'Reilly looks ahead to the NWSL final, and Raúl Jiménez discusses life at Wolves (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/10/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/25 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Diwali and the business of fireworks
  
  We ask if growing environmental concerns might cause the fireworks industry to fizzle out
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/25 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Mass protests in Lebanon
  
  Are the country wide protests the beginning of a revolution in Lebanon? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Why does Facebook want its own news service?
  
  Facebook has revealed a news tab that it says will help promote journalism
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/26 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Zeruya Shalev: Why I write
  
  Zeruya Shalev on how being injured in a Jerusalem suicide bombing shaped her latest novel
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—A tale of two protests: Chile and Lebanon
  
  How small events in Chile and Lebanon triggered an outpouring of public anger (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Mass protests in Lebanon
  
  Are the country wide protests the beginning of a revolution in Lebanon? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/10/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/26 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Does English cricket need The Hundred?
  
  The first draft in British sport took place this week for next year's new competition
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/10/26 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—More than a million march against inequality in Santiago, Chile
  
  Authorities say more than a million march in Santiago; anti-government protests in Iraq

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