BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 27 December 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Forum—A history of the restaurant
  
  From dining in Song-dynasty China to the modern open kitchen (R)
3. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The BBC's first female football reporter
  
  In 1969, Mary Raine became the first woman to report on football for the BBC. (R)
4. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The role of business in social justice
  
  Can businesses help create a more equal society?
6. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Iceland: The great thaw
  
  Iceland's glaciers are melting and scientists predict they could all be gone in 200 years (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel's Prime Minister claims a "huge win" in his party's leadership contest
  
  Benjamin Netanyahu says he'll take his party to victory in the elections in March
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Benjamin Netanyahu says he has retained leadership of Israel's governing Likud party
  
  An unofficial exit poll gave Mr Netanyahu 71% of the votes; and his rival Gideon Saar 29%
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Khazakhstan: Airplane crash in Almaty
  
  The deaths of at least 14 people have been confirmed, out of 100 people on board
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Khazakhstan crash: at least 14 dead, many survivors
  
  The aircraft with 98 people on board crashed shortly after take off from Almaty airport
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Mia Khalifa: Former adult actress
  
  What does Mia Khalifa's story tell us about the porn industry and 21st century culture? (R)
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Gaming climate change
  
  Can a role-playing game improve climate negotiation outcomes?
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kazakh Crash:deadly failed take-off.
  
  Sixty people have survived the crash of a Bek Air plane at Almaty airport
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Are friends electric?
  
  When will artificial intelligence be capable of providing intelligent conversation?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Vietnam war: Surviving the 'Christmas bombing' campaign
  
  In December 1972 the US military launched its heaviest bombardment of Hanoi.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—BBC correspondents look ahead
  
  Lyse Doucet and guests gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2020 has in store.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Aid agency: Millions of children facing harsh winter
  
  Millions of young people who have fled conflict at risk of sub-zero temperatures
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  World Football—Our team of the decade (Part one)
  
  Mani Djazmi looks back on some of his favourite interviews of the decade
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Lives in music: stories from Iran, Colombia and Somalia
  
  Three music-lovers share songs that tell the stories of their lives
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Vietnam war: Surviving the 'Christmas bombing' campaign
  
  In December 1972 the US military launched its heaviest bombardment of Hanoi. (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Ministry of sport
  
  Meet the Anglicans harnessing the power of sport to reconnect people with faith
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Dozens of people have survived a plane crash in Kazakhstan
  
  Dozens of people have survived a plane crash in Kazakhstan
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Seychelles plans to save the world's coral reefs
  
  This is set to be the first ever large scale restoration project.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—The business of board games
  
  We look at the global board games industry, estimated to be worth $12bn by 2023
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Kazakhstan plane crash: Passenger jet comes down near Almaty airport
  
  The plane crashed just after take-off, killing at least 12 people
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Violent clashes in the Central African Republic
  
  Local traders in Bangui clashed with militia over three days this week
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Taking stock of tech
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones and the BBC Online tech team look at smart cities, AI, gaming and more.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Gaming climate change
  
  Can a role-playing game improve climate negotiation outcomes? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Anti-FGM campaigners in Sierra Leone hail breakthrough in initiations of young women
  
  The ceremonies normally include female circumcision but for the first time did not
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2019/12/27 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Mia Khalifa: Former adult actress
  
  What does Mia Khalifa's story tell us about the porn industry and 21st century culture? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Our team of the decade (Part one)
  
  Mani Djazmi looks back on some of his favourite interviews of the decade (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—27/12/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/27 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—The business of board games
  
  We look at the global board games industry, estimated to be worth $12bn by 2023
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/27 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Lives in music: stories from Iran, Colombia and Somalia
  
  Three music-lovers share songs that tell the stories of their lives (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Vietnam war: Surviving the 'Christmas bombing' campaign
  
  In December 1972 the US military launched its heaviest bombardment of Hanoi. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—BBC correspondents look ahead
  
  Lyse Doucet and guests gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2020 has in store. (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Bek Air plane crashes in Kazakhstan
  
  Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/28 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Work-Life: a provocative new drama about our near future
  
  How would you feel if a robot took your job?
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Lives in music: stories from Iran, Colombia and Somalia
  
  Three music-lovers share songs that tell the stories of their lives (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Vietnam war: Surviving the 'Christmas bombing' campaign
  
  In December 1972 the US military launched its heaviest bombardment of Hanoi. (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  BBC Correspondents' Look Ahead—BBC correspondents look ahead
  
  Lyse Doucet and guests gaze into their crystal balls to predict what 2020 has in store. (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/12/28 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/12/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/12/28 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Stumped: A look back at 2019
  
  Join the Stumped team as they look back at what has been a huge year of cricket in 2019.

Saturday 28 December 2019

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