BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Monday 9 December 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan and the story of Mama Nour
  
  The remarkable woman providing refuge for other women and children amid Sudan's civil war (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Jigsaw—Monitoring Africa
  
  What does it take to track media in Africa where radio is king? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Did one in 10 Greeks die in World War Two?
  
  We investigate if 10 percent of the Greek population died during the second world war (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Thandiswa Mazwai
  
  Acclaimed South African singer Thandiswa Mazwai talks to DJ Edu about her latest album (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why am I good at jigsaw puzzles?
  
  What skills do you need to complete a jigsaw puzzle? And why do we enjoy them? (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Cleaning up India's streets
  
  We look at two projects that turn plastic and cigarette butt waste into everyday products (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—How Gen Z and TikTok are changing the way we speak
  
  Social media is driving language change around the world at a rate never before seen (R)
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Investigating how to build your own virtual self
  
  Me and My Digital Twin. A comprehensive synopsis or pure nonsense? (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Deep sea explorers
  
  Women from the US and South Africa on discovering the wonders of the oceans
23. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
24. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Damascus falls to Syrian rebels
  
  Long-time president Bashar-al Assad has fled to Russia where he has sought asylum
25. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
26. 05:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why am I good at jigsaw puzzles?
  
  What skills do you need to complete a jigsaw puzzle? And why do we enjoy them? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrians celebrate fall of Assad regime
  
  President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell following an offensive by Islamist rebel groups.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Security Council to hold emergency session on Syria
  
  Meeting will discuss the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ousted Syrian president granted asylum in Russia
  
  President Bashar al-Assad's regime fell following an offensive by Islamist rebel groups
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Is Donald Trump's comeback bad news for green energy?
  
  What's the future for US renewable energy under a President who says it's a "green scam"?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Castro's Cuban revolution attempt
  
  In 1953, Fidel Castro attempted to revolutionise Cuba by attacking military barracks
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why am I good at jigsaw puzzles?
  
  What skills do you need to complete a jigsaw puzzle? And why do we enjoy them? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Women making a mark
  
  Inspiring and influential women from around the world in partnership with BBC 100 Women
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—The final hours of the Assad regime
  
  Syria's President Bashar al-Assad fled the country, ending 50 years of rule by his family
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Unravelling my DNA mystery
  
  Matt Katz set out to identify his real father and uncover the truth behind his origins
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Castro's Cuban revolution attempt
  
  In 1953, Fidel Castro attempted to revolutionise Cuba by attacking military barracks (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Deep sea explorers
  
  Women from the US and South Africa on discovering the wonders of the oceans (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—What's the future for Syria?
  
  Syrian rebels are working to form a transitional government
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Arab Barghouthi: Will his father shape Palestinians' future?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Palestinian activist Arab Barghouthi
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Syrians abroad pledge to help rebuild
  
  Thousands of people who left are now returning from neighbouring countries
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Syria after the fall of Damascus
  
  We have the latest on what is happening in Syria after President Assad left the country
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Syrians search for missing inmates
  
  We have the latest on today's developments in Syria
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Unravelling my DNA mystery
  
  Matt Katz set out to identify his real father and uncover the truth behind his origins (R)
3. 18:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Castro's Cuban revolution attempt
  
  In 1953, Fidel Castro attempted to revolutionise Cuba by attacking military barracks (R)
4. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/12/09 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Sudan and the story of Mama Nour
  
  The remarkable woman providing refuge for other women and children amid Sudan's civil war (R)
10. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific - Peter Goadsby
  
  Professor Peter Goadsby is a true pioneer in the field of migraine.
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Emotional scenes as political prisoners released in Syria
  
  Tens of thousands were imprisoned and tortured under the Assad regime.
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Syria's economy shrank massively under Bashar al-Assad
  
  Syrians are calling for sanctions to be lifted so international trade can resume
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/12/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Arab Barghouthi: Will his father shape Palestinians' future?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Palestinian activist Arab Barghouthi (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/12/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Deep sea explorers
  
  Women from the US and South Africa on discovering the wonders of the oceans (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Women making a mark
  
  Inspiring and influential women from around the world in partnership with BBC 100 Women (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Syria's economy shrank massively under Bashar al-Assad
  
  Syrians are calling for sanctions to be lifted so international trade
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/12/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/12/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Mining the Pacific: Future proofing or fool’s gold?
  
  The Cook Islands and the plan to harvest the bottom of the sea
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Unravelling my DNA mystery
  
  Matt Katz set out to identify his real father and uncover the truth behind his origins (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Castro's Cuban revolution attempt
  
  In 1953, Fidel Castro attempted to revolutionise Cuba by attacking military barracks (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/12/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/12/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—The rebuilding of Notre Dame de Paris, part two
  
  We go inside this famous cathedral as craftspeople reconstruct this gothic masterpiece.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/12/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel carries out dozens of air strikes across Syria
  
  Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said there were more than one hundred strikes
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/12/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific - Peter Goadsby
  
  Professor Peter Goadsby is a true pioneer in the field of migraine. (R)

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