BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 30 January 2021

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—China's advance into Latin America
  
  How is China reshaping trade and politics in the US's backyard? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The WHO warns against health nationalism
  
  The EU said it would introduce export controls on coronavirus vaccines.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Mr P: Part one
  
  Mr P, who co-formed the celebrated P-Square, discusses his debut solo album The Prodigal
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Nigeria's 'Stingy Men Association'
  
  Why are some Nigerian men proud to go public about being stingy? (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The anthem of the Arab Spring
  
  How a singer in Tunisia helped inspire young protestors all over the Middle East in 2011 (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—China's advance into Latin America
  
  How is China reshaping trade and politics in the US's backyard? (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
  
  We hear why some people from ethnic minorities are worried about the vaccine
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Burns on batting and babies
  
  England opener Rory Burns previews the India Test series and talks about becoming a dad.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The war over COVID-19 vaccines
  
  WHO criticises squabbling over vaccines; a huge inheritance for a small French town
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Italian politics: The prime minister quits, but battles to remain
  
  Italy's PM quits, but fights to stay in office; the squabble over COVID-19 vaccines
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Vaccine nationalism
  
  The WHO condemns squabbling over COVID-19 vaccines; bird-watching takes off in New York
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Global Questions—Global Questions, Social media: More powerful than government?
  
  After social media suspended accounts, some have questioned the power of Silicon Valley
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
  
  We hear why some people from ethnic minorities are worried about the vaccine (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 30/01/2021 GMT
  
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today.
13. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The issues around good, impartial reporting
  
  The challenges facing BBC correspondents in Uganda’s controversial recent elections
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—“Racism strips you entirely of your dignity'
  
  Former Newcastle United and Trinidad and Tobago goalkeeper Shaka Hislop on racist abuse
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/01/2021 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—America’s loneliness epidemic
  
  Loneliness affects up to 70% of young Americans. What solutions are there?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Steve Hackett, Bicep, Gwen Stefani
  
  Guitarist Steve Hackett found fame with the band Genesis. He is back with a new album
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Europe's vaccine row intensifies
  
  The European Union clashes with Britain in its dispute over vaccine supplies.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Coverage from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/01/2021 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Choosing to be childfree
  
  Two women discuss why opting not to have children is still seen as a radical decision. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Evidence—Coronavirus: The Evidence, The Shapeshifting Virus
  
  Will new vaccines work against the more infectious versions of the coronavirus?
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo (R)
9. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 20:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Mr P: Part one
  
  Mr P, who co-formed the celebrated P-Square, discusses his debut solo album The Prodigal (R)
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Calls for UK PM to replace Northern Ireland Brexit deal
  
  Northern Ireland’s First Minister says it’s “unworkable”
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/01/2021 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—30/01/2021 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/01/2021 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Redemption in recycling
  
  How a Philadelphia husband and wife are helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/01/2021 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Combating Covid: Closed borders and quarantine hotels
  
  As the UK imposes new quarantine measures, how has Australia fared with a similar policy?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Olafur Eliasson: Public art made virtual
  
  Download the imagination of artist Olafur Eliasson on to a street near you
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Mayday—30/01/2021 GMT
  
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The issues around good, impartial reporting
  
  The challenges facing BBC correspondents in Uganda’s controversial recent elections (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—New Covid vaccine
  
  Next-generation of RNA vaccine
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How to build a billion-dollar startup
  
  Three Indian entrepreneurs share their struggles, successes and tips on building a startup
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 30/01/2021 GMT
  
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. (R)
12. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The rapid test row
  
  The huge row among scientists about rapid coronavirus tests.
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Combating Covid: Closed borders and quarantine hotels
  
  As the UK imposes new quarantine measures, how has Australia fared with a similar policy? (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Compassion fatigue
  
  Are people in the medical and humanitarian professions suffering from emotional burnout?
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo (R)
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Olafur Eliasson: Public art made virtual
  
  Download the imagination of artist Olafur Eliasson on to a street near you (R)

Sunday 31 January 2021

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