BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 13 January 2020

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why was Qasem Soleimani killed?
  
  How serious an enemy to the US was Qasem Soleimani, and why was he killed? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The silence of the genes
  
  James Gallagher tells the story of new lifesaving drugs that interfere with genes. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—China and US to agree trade deal 'phase one'
  
  The two countries will restart twice-a-year talks to resolve economic disputes.
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—South Africa power cuts
  
  Power cuts in South Africa are plunging the country into darkness and possible recession. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Hurricane Tapes—Muhammad Ali and Bob Dylan
  
  Carter and Artis get some famous supporters (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  World Wise Web—The iPod
  
  In 2001, Apple’s iPod revolutionised how we listen to music (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—We speak to Haiti's President, Jovenel Moise
  
  Haiti's president says a huge amount still needs to be done after 2010 earthquake
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—We speak to Haiti's President Jovenel Moise
  
  Haiti's president says a huge amount still needs to be done after the 2010 earthquake
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France hosts Sahel summit
  
  Leaders to discuss the military campaign against jihadist militants in the Sahel
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More prominent Iranians add their voices to anti-government protests
  
  On Sunday crowds again protested against the government
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sir Antony Gormley: Britain's most successful sculptor
  
  His inspiration is the human body, in fact, his own body.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How low-carbon can CrowdScience go?
  
  We try to find out the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iran's leaders under pressure after more protests
  
  Protesters condemn 'lies' on downed jet
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The next big thing
  
  How easy is it to predict where tech will take us in the next decade?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Britain's National Trust
  
  How some of the great stately homes of Britain were saved from demolition and decay
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Dystopias
  
  Why is dystopic fiction so appealing?
14. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Power balance
  
  ‘This is much more substantial than the killing of Osama Bin Laden’ (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Iran denies cover up over downed flight
  
  Anti-government protests have been taking place
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women investing in women
  
  Changing the landscape for woman-led startups.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—‘I’m going to say sorry to the whales’
  
  Vittorio Fabris’ treacherous journey from Venice to Nantucket was inspired by Moby Dick
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Dystopias
  
  Why is dystopic fiction so appealing? (R)
7. 13:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Bushfire mystery
  
  Have a billion animals died in Australia’s fires?
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Thousands evacuate as volcano threatens eruption in the Philippines
  
  A flow of lava began seeping out of Taal volcano on Monday.
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—G5 Sahel summit to discuss security deterioration
  
  Casualties from attacks in Sahel region have reportedly increased fivefold since 2016
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Could free public transport catch on?
  
  We assess whether free public transport, available in a few locations, could catch on
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Retired Pope Benedict appeals against changing celibacy rules
  
  Ex-Pope Benedict urges the current Pope Francis not to relax celibacy rules
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Lesotho's First Lady wanted by the Police
  
  Maesaiah Thabane was given until the end of today to present herself to police
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sir Antony Gormley: Britain's most successful sculptor
  
  His inspiration is the human body, in fact, his own body. (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How low-carbon can CrowdScience go?
  
  We try to find out the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Congolese army reportedly captured ADF rebel camp in North Kivu
  
  The rebel ADF have been waging war in the eastern DRC for more than twenty years.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2020/01/13 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—2020/01/13 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Dystopias
  
  Why is dystopic fiction so appealing? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women investing in women
  
  Changing the landscape for woman-led startups. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—13/01/2020 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/13 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Scotch whisky makers urge US to drop tariffs
  
  Whisky distillers from Scotland are in the United States lobbying for an end to tariffs.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/13 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—‘I’m going to say sorry to the whales’
  
  Vittorio Fabris’ treacherous journey from Venice to Nantucket was inspired by Moby Dick (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Computers for Schools revolution
  
  Bringing laptops into education; the battle for Fallujah; environmentalist Chico Mendes. (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Siemens develops Australian coal mine despite climate pressure
  
  The German firm will proceed with a giant mining project in Australia despite protests.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/14 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Dystopias
  
  Why is dystopic fiction so appealing? (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Bushfire mystery
  
  Have a billion animals died in Australia’s fires? (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Queen agrees Harry and Meghan 'transition period'
  
  A statement said more work was needed to resolve complex matters within the coming days
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Queen agrees 'transition' to new role for Harry and Meghan
  
  Further talks are needed over the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's move to Canada
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/14 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France and Sahel nations step up jihadist fight
  
  The partners form a joint command to tackle Islamist insurgents in the African region

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