BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 6 February 2020

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Petina Gappah - The Book of Memory
  
  A Zimbabwean woman charged with murdering her adoptive father awaits her execution (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Donald Trump cleared after impeachment trial
  
  The US President is acquitted by the Senate of abuse of power and obstructing Congress.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2020/02/06 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shifting Cultures, Vanuatu’s stolen generation
  
  4/4 Thousands of boys and young men were kidnapped and taken to work on sugar plantations (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump acquitted of impeachment charges
  
  A "full vindication and exoneration" of President Trump, says the White House.
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Republican Senators back President Trump
  
  Senators voted along party lines, on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress charges
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—End of Congressional bid to oust President Trump
  
  Acquittal was without value as the Republicans had refused witnesses, say Democrats
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump is acquitted
  
  Mr Trump always denied wrongdoing and corruption charges.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Could India’s Muslims become second class citizens?
  
  Could a new law in India be a step towards making Muslims second class citizens?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Fighting the new coronavirus alongside other infections
  
  Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump's impeachment ends in acquittal
  
  Prosecutors failed to gain the two thirds majority necessary to convict Mr Trump
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Saudi money, English Football
  
  The Arab kingdom reportedly wants to buy Premier League football team Newcastle United
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Native American casino boom in the US
  
  How a small Californian tribe won the right for Indian communities to host gambling.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Li Bai: The revered Chinese poet
  
  The prodigious talent and restless life of Tang dynasty's literary rebel
14. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Knocking down Mike Tyson
  
  In 1990, outsider James "Buster" Douglas defeated one of boxing's greatest champions.
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Trump acquitted by Senate
  
  He will become the first impeached president to seek re-election.
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2020/02/06 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 11:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Why is wheat making people sick?
  
  The emerging condition linked to gluten and the fight over how to treat it
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Michael Johnson: how the world's fastest man learned to walk again
  
  US Olympic champion Michael Johnson had to learn to walk again following a stroke.
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Native American casino boom in the US
  
  How a small Californian tribe won the right for Indian communities to host gambling. (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2020/02/06 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Panic in Bulgaria
  
  “They’re coming for our children”: How fear of social workers has gripped Bulgaria
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—What next for the Democrats after failed impeachment?
  
  After President Trump's acquittal, where do the Democrats go from here?
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/02/2020 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Ireland heads to the polls
  
  With voters heading to the polls on Saturday we take the temperature of the Irish economy
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Coronavirus: more than 560 deaths in China
  
  Our Health Correspondent James Gallagher will answer your questions on the coronavirus
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/02/2020 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—2020/02/06 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Could India’s Muslims become second class citizens?
  
  Could a new law in India be a step towards making Muslims second class citizens? (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Fighting the new coronavirus alongside other infections
  
  Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/02/2020 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2020/02/06 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—2020/02/06 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—2020/02/06 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Panic in Bulgaria
  
  “They’re coming for our children”: How fear of social workers has gripped Bulgaria (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Why is wheat making people sick?
  
  The emerging condition linked to gluten and the fight over how to treat it (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2020/02/06 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—06/02/2020 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/06 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Ireland heads to the polls
  
  With voters heading to the polls on Saturday we take the temperature of the Irish economy
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/06 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Michael Johnson: how the world's fastest man learned to walk again
  
  US Olympic champion Michael Johnson had to learn to walk again following a stroke. (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Native American casino boom in the US
  
  How a small Californian tribe won the right for Indian communities to host gambling. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Li Bai: The revered Chinese poet
  
  The prodigious talent and restless life of Tang dynasty's literary rebel (R)
3. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Knocking down Mike Tyson
  
  In 1990, outsider James "Buster" Douglas defeated one of boxing's greatest champions. (R)
4. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Coronavirus and the Chinese economy
  
  How are fears over the coronavirus affecting the Chinese economy?
6. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2020/02/07 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/07 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Panic in Bulgaria
  
  “They’re coming for our children”: How fear of social workers has gripped Bulgaria (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen killed by US strike
  
  Qasim al-Raymi, leader of the AQAP since 2015, has been killed by a US operation in Yemen
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US drone kills a Al-Qaeda leader in Yemen
  
  Some considered al-Raymi to be a possible successor to the overall leadership of al-Qaeda
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/02/07 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kenyan president to meet Trump in Washington
  
  Is the Kenyan president preparing a trade deal with Donald Trump?

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