BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Sunday 1 March 2020

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Professor David Heymann: The fight against coronavirus
  
  Is the World Health Organisation moving fast enough? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What’s the weirdest weather?
  
  Our expert panel tackle multiple meteorological queries in the CrowdScience inbox.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Coronavirus infects the markets
  
  Stock markets have been plunging (R)
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shifting Cultures, Survival and revival in the Torres Strait
  
  2/4 The islanders fighting to save their home and their language (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/03/2020 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Tunnel 29—Tunnel 29, The spy
  
  2/10 Helena Merriman tells the true story of a man who dug a tunnel under the Berlin Wall (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Russian photo that broke online records
  
  How two LGBT activists from St Petersburg got a record breaking number of online hits (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Beats, rhymes and justice: Hip Hop on Rikers Island - part two
  
  MC and producer Ryan Burvick and the inmates learnin to rap on Rikers Island jail
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Delhi Riots
  
  The mobs wreaking havoc in Delhi plus stories from the US, Syria and Mali. (R)
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Every 30 seconds
  
  Every 30 seconds, a young Latino in the US turns 18. Their votes count more than ever (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/03/2020 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Is bad data killing women?
  
  We look at the impact of a gender data gap and a ‘one-size-fits-men’ approach to design. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—A victory for Joe Biden in South Carolina
  
  Joe Biden secures South Carolina victory; Syrian refugees along Greco/Turkish border
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Coronavirus threatens 2020 Summer Olympics
  
  Should 2020 Summer Olympics be cancelled due to Coronavirus? Biden wins his first primary
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Turkey threatens to allow refugees into Europe
  
  Turkey's president vows to allow refugees on to Europe; Biden scoops win in primary
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Consulting the Oracle
  
  David Sneath reports from North India on the State Oracle of Tibet. (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Delhi Riots
  
  The mobs wreaking havoc in Delhi plus stories from the US, Syria and Mali. (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Outlook—The choir without vocal cords, part one
  
  The Belgian chorister turned doctor who conducts a choir for people without vocal cords. (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Changing World, Changing Bodies, How modern life affects our sleep
  
  4/6 How do we get a good nights sleep in an increasingly noisy world? (R)
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Teni and Han-C
  
  DJ Edu chats to Nigerian singer-songwriter Teni, and showcases Batswana R&B star Han-C (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/03/2020 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 11:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Sir Steve McQueen: Great British artist
  
  The artist and film-maker Sir Steve McQueen reflects on his life and career (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Global Questions—Is South Africa afrophobic?
  
  Is prejudice to blame for the violence against African migrants (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—South Korean sect leader may face murder charges on Covid-19
  
  South Korea authorities ask for murder charges over coronavirus outbreak
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Emilie du Chatelet: a free-spirited physicist
  
  The life and work of a remarkable 18th-century polymath (R)
7. 14:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Slot machines
  
  Spinning wheels, flashing lights, and the business of addiction
8. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 15:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Beats, rhymes and justice: Hip Hop on Rikers Island - part two
  
  MC and producer Ryan Burvick and the inmates learnin to rap on Rikers Island jail (R)
10. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—League Cup final commentary
  
  We bring you commentary of Aston Villa against Manchester City in the League Cup final.
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/03/2020 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
3. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Shifting Cultures, Survival and revival in the Torres Strait
  
  2/4 The islanders fighting to save their home and their language (R)
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Music Life—'Playing live is scary' with Marika Hackman, Eliza Shaddad, Dino D'Santiago and Ayo Odia
  
  How big is the difference between playing in the studio and on the stage?
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey shoots down two warplanes over Syria
  
  Turkey has shot down two Syrian government warplanes over the province of Idlib.
9. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/03/2020 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/03/2020 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
12. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 22:32GMT
  
  Trending—Life after YouTube fame
  
  Dax Flame was once a top YouTuber. Where did it all go wrong – and what is he doing now? (R)
14. 22:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Slot machines
  
  Spinning wheels, flashing lights, and the business of addiction (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/03/2020 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Sir Steve McQueen: Great British artist
  
  The artist and film-maker Sir Steve McQueen reflects on his life and career (R)
17. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/03/2020 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Consulting the Oracle
  
  David Sneath reports from North India on the State Oracle of Tibet. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why don’t we care about facts?
  
  We believe facts if we want to, but dismiss them if we don’t like them. Why? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/03/2020 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Science Stories, 24/02/2020 GMT
  
  2/3 Sophia Jex-Blake, first woman doctor in Scotland (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Financial institutions try to dampen Covid-19 Impact
  
  Financial markets have been suffering from the coronavirus (Covid-19)
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/03/2020 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Ethiopia’s new law banning online hate speech
  
  Ethiopia has introduced a new law aimed at curbing hate speech and disinformation online. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/03/2020 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/03/2020 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Trending—Life after YouTube fame
  
  Dax Flame was once a top YouTuber. Where did it all go wrong – and what is he doing now? (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  World Wise Web—The mobile phone
  
  In 1973, Marty Cooper made the first public mobile phone call using his new cell phone (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pete Buttigieg drops out of US Democratic race
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pete Buttigieg gives up bid for White House
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/03/2020 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why Islamist insurgency is surging in the Sahel
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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