BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Saturday 30 November 2024

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Doing a deal
  
  It's Black Friday! And Unexpected Elements are on a hunt for the best deals (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Ukraine’s Energy Crisis: Russia's attacks intensify
  
  Ukraine's energy grid suffers as Russia's attacks intensify this winter.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/11/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—Finding Mr Fox, 5. An unexpected meeting
  
  Fox's former crewmate is fresh out of a Brazilian jail and seemingly ready to talk (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Self-discovery via theatre and visual art
  
  Your bonus edition with stories we love this week (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The end of the US HIV travel ban
  
  In 2010, a travel and immigration ban stopping people with HIV entering the US was lifted (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Doing a deal
  
  It's Black Friday! And Unexpected Elements are on a hunt for the best deals (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/11/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—The business of losing
  
  What's it like to play for a team whose only job is to lose? Meet the Washington Generals
18. 05:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Magnus Carlsen: 'Mozart of chess'
  
  In 2014, Magnus Carlsen achieved the highest official rating of any player in history
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Half of Syria’s second largest city said to be in the hands of rebel forces
  
  Rebel forces in Syria have taken control of "half" of second-largest city, Aleppo
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Syrian rebels said to control “most” of Aleppo
  
  Rebel forces in Syria control more than half of Aleppo in largest offensive in years
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Russia reportedly strikes Aleppo for first time since 2016
  
  Observers say Russia, Syria's main ally, has launched air raids in parts of Aleppo
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Michael Kiwanuka and Kim Deal
  
  Singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka on his latest album and Kim Deal's first solo album
9. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The ultimate relationship test
  
  Ultra-racing couple share the secrets that helped them win gruelling 800km cycle race
11. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/11/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 11:32GMT
  
  The Global Jigsaw—Yemen: A frozen conflict
  
  Ten years on, where do the warring parties in Yemen stand?
15. 11:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Can Elon Musk save the US Government $2 trillion?
  
  We look at whether DOGE can successfully balance the US budget.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Me and my digital twin
  
  Ghislaine Boddington investigates the possibility of life after death through digital AI
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria: Russian strikes hit Aleppo
  
  Rebel forces have taken control of the "majority" of Syria's second-largest city, Aleppo
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/11/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—The business of losing
  
  What's it like to play for a team whose only job is to lose? Meet the Washington Generals (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Magnus Carlsen: 'Mozart of chess'
  
  In 2014, Magnus Carlsen achieved the highest official rating of any player in history (R)
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Reith Lectures—Is violence normal?
  
  British forensic psychiatrist Dr Gwen Adshead asks if violence is normal?
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Film director Ray Yeung
  
  Nikki on Ray Yeung's new film All Shall Be Well, and Grammy-winner Pharrell Williams.
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syrian rebels advance across the country
  
  President Bashar al Assad has promised to defeat those he described as terrorists
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/11/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Andre Vibez
  
  Grammy-nominated Andre Vibez is one of Africa’s hottest producers
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/11/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Amapiano: The sound of South Africa
  
  South African DJ Legendary Crisp charts the rise of the Amapiano music genre (R)
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/11/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Afghanistan: Our whole life is a secret
  
  One young woman's story from Taliban controlled Afghanistan (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Life in Ukraine after 1000 days of war
  
  Ukrainians share their experiences of the war (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—The business of losing
  
  What's it like to play for a team whose only job is to lose? Meet the Washington Generals (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Magnus Carlsen: 'Mozart of chess'
  
  In 2014, Magnus Carlsen achieved the highest official rating of any player in history (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What’s the future for Syria’s divided north?
  
  After 13 years of conflict Syria remains divided, with security in the north precarious. (R)
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women discovering the music stars of tomorrow
  
  Datshiane Navanayagam talks to two music scouts about the art of discovering new artists (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Health crisis in Sudan
  
  What is driving the health polycrisis in Sudan? (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Me and my digital twin
  
  Ghislaine Boddington investigates the possibility of life after death through digital AI (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—South Africa cracks down on illegal mining
  
  Thousands of illegal miners are working - and living - underground in abandoned mines.
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Fifty years of Charm
  
  Why November 1974 became known as the “November Revolution” in particle physics (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Amapiano: The sound of South Africa
  
  South African DJ Legendary Crisp charts the rise of the Amapiano music genre (R)

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