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BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule 13 - 19 December 2021

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00:00	00:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Madagascar: the threat of starvation The roots of a famine now menacing Madagascar; stories from Honduras, Poland and Ireland (R) 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 00:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Digital Planet—Mobile phones not always beneficial to displaced people A new study shows that mobile phones are not as beneficial to displaced people as thought. (R)	00:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT The History Hour—Fighting 'virginity tests' in the Indonesian police Virginity tests for women joining the Indonesian police and the battle to end them	00:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT The Arts Hour—American photographer Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz joins Nikki Bedi to talk about her career (R)	00:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT The Documentary—Malcolm in the Midlands Why did one of the world’s most prominent civil rights activists visit Britain in 1965? (R)	00:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT The Forum—Don Quixote: Spanish masterpiece The multi-layered masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes (R) 00:50GMT Sporting Witness—Bangladesh's football heroes How the national football team helped the country's fight for independence in 1971. (R)	00:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT The Real Story—Do digital currencies need policing? Cryptocurrencies are proliferating. Should regulators intervene or steer clear? (R)	00:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 00:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:06GMT BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Threats to health workers Health workers discuss abuse and death threats during the pandemic (R) 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 00:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Outlook—The family story that became a TV novela A Brazilian tale of love, betrayal and revenge (R)
01:00	01:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT World Business Report—Israeli PM in landmark visit to UAE Naftali Bennet becomes the first Israeli PM to visit the UAE 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 01:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT Discovery—Genetic Dreams, Genetic Nightmares Gene edited babies and gene drives to eradicate pests (R)	01:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT Big Boss Interview—Why is Turkey's Lira collapsing? The currency slumped again today as the country's currency crisis deepens	01:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT Big Boss Interview—Covid passes for nightclubs now mandatory in England Covid passes must be shown from Wednesday to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.	01:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT Big Boss Interview—US central bank signals interest rate hikes in 2022 The Federal Reserve will withdraw support for the post-pandemic US economy more quickly.	01:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT Big Boss Interview—US Congress passes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Importers of goods made in Xinjiang must prove that coerced workers didn't make them	01:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT World Business Report—Covid rules tighten The impact of the Omicron variant on the global economy 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 01:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT WorklifeIndia—The rise of K-wave in India Why is Korean pop culture making inroads in India?	01:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 01:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:06GMT Unexpected Elements—Omicron’s rapid replication rate Omicron replicates seventy times faster than earlier variants.
02:00	02:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—13/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT The Climate Question—What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis? Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis?	02:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—14/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT The Documentary—The big $ giveaway What's behind the trend for giving away money online?	02:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—15/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT The Documentary—Bats: Friend or foe? They are both feared and revered but what can we learn from bats? (R)	02:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—16/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Assignment—The fake bitcoin mine The story of a cryptocurrency scam that cost two men in India their life savings	02:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—17/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT World Football—Champions! Atlas finally win the Mexican title We hear from fans of Atlas after their team won the title for the first time since 1951.	02:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—18/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT This Is Africa—2021: Best of the guests Highlights from the past year, including Diamond Platnumz and Amantle Brown	02:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 02:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:06GMT The Newsroom—19/12/2021 02:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 02:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT CrowdScience—How can I keep fruit & veg fresh for longer? The ancient preservation techniques that help prevent food waste
03:00	03:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT A Pyrotechnic History Of Humanity—Fire: The energy revolution The mastery of fire by early humans and how it transformed our metabolism (R) 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 03:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Explanation—Afghanistan: Women, girls and their rights How a turbulent history dictates the ever-shifting attitudes towards women and girls (R) 03:50GMT Over to You—Painting pictures of a football match with words What are the challenges of being a football commentator for the BBC? John Murray explains (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT Outlook—The unsung pioneer of reggae's golden age How Leroy Sibbles of The Heptones created some of the most influential rhythms in reggae (R) 03:50GMT Witness History—The Bengali language movement How a march in defence of Bengali galvanised demands for an independent Bangladesh. (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT Outlook—I was blamed for the 9/11 attacks Virginia Buckingham ran the Boston airport from which two of the hijacked planes took off (R) 03:50GMT Witness History—The birth of Bangladesh How Pakistan's first elections sparked civil war and the creation of a new country (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT Outlook—My sister Banaz - killed for loving the wrong man Payzee Mahmod on the tragedy that broke her family and her campaign to end child marriage (R) 03:50GMT Witness History—Rape as a weapon in Bangladesh How Bengali women suffered appalling sexual violence during the war of independence. (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT Outlook—The father and daughter finding closure after a plane crash Gonzalo and Michelle Dussan were two of only four survivors of a plane crash in 1995 (R) 03:50GMT Witness History—On the front line in Bangladesh A Pakistani soldier's account of fighting in the Bangladesh war of independence in 1971. (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT The Fifth Floor—Becoming a ‘foreign agent’ What it means to be named a ‘foreign agent’ (R) 03:50GMT Witness History—Bangladesh wins independence An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971. (R)	03:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 03:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:06GMT The Documentary—Parcels of CARE How food packages from American relief organisation CARE eased starvation after WW2
04:00	04:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Newsroom—13/12/2021 04:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT The Conversation—Women making city transport safe Angie Palacios and Joanie Fredericks want women to feel safe on public transport	04:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Newsroom—14/12/2021 04:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT In the Studio—Rankin: Capturing the moment Beauty photography and the reopening of London's theatreland	04:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Newsroom—15/12/2021 04:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT The Comb—PTSD and me Flashbacks and panic attacks: Learning to overcome the impact of tragedy and trauma	04:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Newsroom—16/12/2021 04:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT The Food Chain—An alternative Christmas Japan's love affair with fried chicken and the story of a very Chinese Jewish Christmas	04:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Newsroom—17/12/2021 04:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Heart and Soul—Travelling telescope Love, astronomy and the relationship between faith, spirituality and the cosmos	04:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT The Reith Lectures—AI in the economy Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Stuart Russell’s 2021 BBC Reith Lectures. (R)	04:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 04:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:06GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Turkey's spiralling prices Inflation pinches Turkish pockets; tales from Colombia, Denmark and a reporter's hoard 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 04:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT The Cultural Frontline—International Film: Joana Hadjithomas and Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda on the musical that inspired him (R)
05:00	05:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT Newsday—Leaked documents shine spotlight on Nigeria's Black Axe gang Documents suggest that the mafia-style gang has infiltrated Nigeria's political system	05:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT Newsday—Larry Nassar abuse survivors to receive $380m settlement The money will be paid to hundreds of female gymnasts abused by the former US team doctor	05:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT Newsday—Grim coronavirus milestone reached in the US US Covid-19 death toll now 800,000 as the country prepares for the Omicron variant	05:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT Newsday—Covid-19: Omnicron variant surge in South Korea South Korea has become the latest country to re-impose coronavirus restrictions	05:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT Newsday—UK Prime Minister's party defeated in by-election The Tories lose a 'safe seat' which the party has held for nearly 200 years	05:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT The Newsroom—18/12/2021 05:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 05:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 05:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMT World of Wisdom—Recovery Recovery from a life-threatening illness doesn't always mean we know how to live again 05:50GMT Ros Atkins on ...—What 2021 taught us about Covid Ros Atkins looks at how the pandemic evolved this year	05:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 05:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:06GMT The Newsroom—19/12/2021 05:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 05:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 05:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMT The Documentary—The big $ giveaway What's behind the trend for giving away money online? (R)
06:00	06:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Newsday—Nigeria: Black Axe gang documents leaked to BBC There's evidence that the mafia-style gang has infiltrated the country's political system	06:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Newsday—Record payout for US gymnastics abuse victims We get reaction from a woman who waived anonymity to accuse abuser Larry Nassar	06:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Newsday—Australia opens up to (some) international travellers Covid-19: Australia has reopened its borders to visa-holding students and skilled workers	06:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Newsday—Highest daily Covid-19 cases recorded across the UK Official statistics show cases of the Omicron variant doubling every two days	06:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Newsday—UK ruling party suffer shock by-election defeat "It's a mini political earthquake." Is it a one-off set back or a sign of things to come?	06:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Weekend—US calls for truce in Ethiopia UNHCR: human rights violations committed by both sides	06:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 06:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:06GMT Weekend—Hong Kong holds election amid Chinese control Hong Kong holds election with Chinese approved candidates
07:00	07:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Newsday—BBC report: Mafia-style gang infiltrates Nigerian politics Leaked documents reveal the Black Axe gang has links within the political system	07:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Newsday—USA Gymnastics agrees $380 million abuse settlement We get the reaction of the woman who waived her anonymity to accuse Larry Nassar	07:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Newsday—Number of people to die of Covid in US passes 800,000 Members of the US Congress held a moment's silence at the Capitol to mourn the dead	07:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Newsday—Fears grow over the highly transmissible Omicron variant British officials say UK experience of the new Covid-19 strain is a warning to the world	07:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Newsday—UK by-election: A bad night for Boris The ruling Conservative party lose a 'safe' seat they've held for nearly 200 years	07:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Weekend—US appeals for end to Ethiopia conflict UNHCR votes for independent investigation into abuses	07:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 07:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:06GMT Weekend—Omicron variant spreads across Europe Countries in Europe brace for omicron wave
08:00	08:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT The Interview—Roger Deakins: How is technology changing cinema? Stephen Sackur speaks to one of the world's most celebrated cinematographers (R) 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—The problem of parasites: who pays for neglected tropical diseases? The pharmaceutical industry has ignored some diseases for decades. So what can be done? 08:50GMT Witness History—The Bengali language movement How a march in defence of Bengali galvanised demands for an independent Bangladesh.	08:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT People Fixing The World—How to make electricity for your neighbours The energy microgrid that started with scrap metal and an old bicycle 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—The pet food gold mine Is expensive, premium pet food really worth it? 08:50GMT Witness History—The birth of Bangladesh How Pakistan's first elections sparked civil war and the creation of a new country	08:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT The Interview—Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov: Fighting for a free press Stephen Sackur speaks to the joint winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—The Meta data centre dilemma What is at stake when a big company like Meta comes knocking on your door? 08:50GMT Witness History—Rape as a weapon in Bangladesh How Bengali women suffered appalling sexual violence during the war of independence.	08:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT The Inquiry—Should we be worried about the return of inflation? As prices rise, Tanya Beckett asks if we should be worried about the return of inflation. 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—The Turkish lira and red hot inflation The value of the lira has plunged by nearly half this year 08:50GMT Witness History—On the front line in Bangladesh A Pakistani soldier's account of fighting in the Bangladesh war of independence in 1971.	08:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT The Interview—Ernesto Araújo: Has Brazil failed to protect its people? Stephen Sackur speaks to President Bolsonaro’s former Foreign Minister 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—High risk investing Why has it become so popular for millions of young people? 08:50GMT Witness History—Bangladesh wins independence An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971.	08:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT Weekend—New York reports its highest daily number of Covid cases South Korea brings in new social distancing measures 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Stumped—Steve Smith’s second chance after Cummins Covid chaos We discuss the chaotic start to the second men's Ashes test in Adelaide.	08:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 08:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:06GMT Weekend—UK Brexit minister resigns in blow to PM Johnson UK’s Brexit minister has resigned over frustrations with government 08:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 08:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT The Food Chain—An alternative Christmas Japan's love affair with fried chicken and the story of a very Chinese Jewish Christmas (R)
09:00	09:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT The Climate Question—What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis? Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis? (R) 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT CrowdScience—What's the best way to make a decision? Life is full of choices – but how can we make the best ones? (R)	09:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT The Documentary—The big $ giveaway What's behind the trend for giving away money online? (R) 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Discovery—The James Webb Space Telescope A new giant space telescope that will show us the first stars that shone in the universe	09:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT The Documentary—Bats: Friend or foe? They are both feared and revered but what can we learn from bats? (R) 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Digital Planet—Brazil: Where is all the Covid data? A cyber-attack on the Ministry of Health in Brazil means Covid data has disappeared	09:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT Assignment—The fake bitcoin mine The story of a cryptocurrency scam that cost two men in India their life savings (R) 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Health Check—Omicron update Omicron update from James Gallagher, the BBC Health and Science Correspondent	09:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT Tech Life—The UK's plan to rein in big tech New laws are designed to regulate social media and tech giants. Will they work? 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Science In Action—Omicron’s rapid replication rate Omicron replicates seventy times faster than earlier variants.	09:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Threats to health workers Health workers discuss abuse and death threats during the pandemic 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Outlook—The family story that became a TV novela A Brazilian tale of love, betrayal and revenge	09:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 09:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:06GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Turkey's spiralling prices Inflation pinches Turkish pockets; tales from Colombia, Denmark and a reporter's hoard (R) 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 09:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Heart and Soul—Travelling telescope Love, astronomy and the relationship between faith, spirituality and the cosmos (R)
10:00	10:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT The Cultural Frontline—Hong Kong artists: Should I stay or should I go? The artists whose freedom to express themselves is threatened by new laws in Hong Kong (R) 10:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 10:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 10:32GMT Trending—The Denial Files, 8. Russia’s climate scepticism problem How did climate change scepticism go mainstream in Russia? (R) 10:50GMT More or Less—Does catching Covid give you more immunity than being vaccinated? Infection vs injection: Could Covid infection provide 27 times more protection? (R)	10:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT The Arts Hour—American photographer Annie Leibovitz Annie Leibovitz joins Nikki Bedi to talk about her career	10:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT The Reith Lectures—AI in the economy Artificial Intelligence and Human Existence: Stuart Russell’s 2021 BBC Reith Lectures.	10:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT The Forum—Don Quixote: Spanish masterpiece The multi-layered masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes 10:50GMT Sporting Witness—Bangladesh's football heroes How the national football team helped the country's fight for independence in 1971.	10:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT The Real Story—Do digital currencies need policing? Cryptocurrencies are proliferating. Should regulators intervene or steer clear?	10:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT Not by the Playbook—'Fighting has always been my outlet' – Kay Hansen on her eating disorder and overcoming trauma UFC strawweight Kay Hansen opens up about her trauma and eating disorder	10:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 10:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:06GMT A Pyrotechnic History Of Humanity—Agriculture: The solar energy revolution Justin Rowlatt looks at the energy revolutions that drove human history. (R) 10:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 10:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 10:32GMT The Explanation—Understanding how Russia has changed under Putin Sarah Rainsford on how everyday life in Russia has changed under Putin 10:50GMT Over to You—Why some listeners say they need to be entertained! Your views on the listener who wanted more entertainment and less news on World Service
11:00	11:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—13/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT The Conversation—Women making city transport safe Angie Palacios and Joanie Fredericks want women to feel safe on public transport (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—14/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT In the Studio—Rankin: Capturing the moment Beauty photography and the reopening of London's theatreland (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—15/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT The Comb—PTSD and me Flashbacks and panic attacks: Learning to overcome the impact of tragedy and trauma (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—16/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT The Food Chain—An alternative Christmas Japan's love affair with fried chicken and the story of a very Chinese Jewish Christmas (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—17/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT World Football—Champions! Atlas finally win the Mexican title We hear from fans of Atlas after their team won the title for the first time since 1951. (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—18/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT WorklifeIndia—The rise of K-wave in India Why is Korean pop culture making inroads in India? (R)	11:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 11:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:06GMT The Newsroom—19/12/2021 11:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 11:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT This Is Africa—2021: Best of the guests Highlights from the past year, including Diamond Platnumz and Amantle Brown (R)
12:00	12:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT Outlook—The unsung pioneer of reggae's golden age How Leroy Sibbles of The Heptones created some of the most influential rhythms in reggae 12:50GMT Witness History—The Bengali language movement How a march in defence of Bengali galvanised demands for an independent Bangladesh. (R)	12:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT Outlook—I was blamed for the 9/11 attacks Virginia Buckingham ran the Boston airport from which two of the hijacked planes took off 12:50GMT Witness History—The birth of Bangladesh How Pakistan's first elections sparked civil war and the creation of a new country (R)	12:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT Outlook—My sister Banaz - killed for loving the wrong man Payzee Mahmod on the tragedy that broke her family and her campaign to end child marriage 12:50GMT Witness History—Rape as a weapon in Bangladesh How Bengali women suffered appalling sexual violence during the war of independence. (R)	12:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT Outlook—The father and daughter finding closure after a plane crash Gonzalo and Michelle Dussan were two of only four survivors of a plane crash in 1995 12:50GMT Witness History—On the front line in Bangladesh A Pakistani soldier's account of fighting in the Bangladesh war of independence in 1971. (R)	12:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT The Fifth Floor—Becoming a ‘foreign agent’ What it means to be named a ‘foreign agent’ 12:50GMT Witness History—Bangladesh wins independence An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971. (R)	12:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT Top of the Pops—Paul Weller and BBC Symphony Orchestra Why Paul Weller teamed up with the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Plus Robert Plant	12:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 12:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:06GMT The Documentary—When the Beatles didn't meet Imelda The disastrous visit to the Philippines by the Beatles in 1966 (R)
13:00	13:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT The Newsroom—13/12/2021 13:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 13:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT The Climate Question—What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis? Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis? (R)	13:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT The Newsroom—14/12/2021 13:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 13:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT The Documentary—The big $ giveaway What's behind the trend for giving away money online? (R)	13:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT The Newsroom—15/12/2021 13:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 13:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT The Documentary—Bats: Friend or foe? They are both feared and revered but what can we learn from bats? (R)	13:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT The Newsroom—16/12/2021 13:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 13:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Assignment—The fake bitcoin mine The story of a cryptocurrency scam that cost two men in India their life savings (R)	13:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT The Newsroom—17/12/2021 13:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 13:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Heart and Soul—Travelling telescope Love, astronomy and the relationship between faith, spirituality and the cosmos (R)	13:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT Newshour—World Health Organisation says Omicron has now spread to 89 countries Omicron is spreading faster than the Delta strain and cases double every 3 days.	13:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 13:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:06GMT Newshour—Hong Kong goes to the polls There's been a low turnout so far in HK's election with only Beijing approved candidates
14:00	14:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Newshour—Nigerian mafia group linked to more than 10 countries Exclusive BBC investigation in Nigeria reveals a vast organised crime network	14:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Newshour—Belarus opposition leader jailed for 18 years Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted following a trial condemned as a sham	14:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Newshour—Afghanistan humanitarian crisis Millions more Afghans face a desperate struggle to survive.	14:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Newshour—Turkey cuts rates despite spiralling inflation Turkey cuts interest rates despite the impact of spiralling inflation	14:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Newshour—UN human rights body holds urgent session on Ethiopia The UN is to decide on an investigation into human rights abuses in Ethiopia.	14:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.	14:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 14:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:06GMT The Forum—Don Quixote: Spanish masterpiece The multi-layered masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes (R) 14:50GMT More or Less—The psychological economics of gift giving How to buy gifts people actually want.
15:00	15:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT Focus on Africa—Medical workers in Uganda 'escalate' strike action Medical workers in Uganda 'escalate' their strike over pay 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 15:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Business Report—UN discussions over 'killer robots' There are discussions in Geneva over how to govern the use of lethal autonomous weapons	15:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT Focus on Africa—UK removes all African countries from red list The Covid-19 Omicron variant has spread regardless of the travel restrictions in place 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 15:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Business Report—The economic impact of the Omicron variant There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter	15:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT Focus on Africa—SA court orders Jacob Zuma to return to jail The South African court ruled former President Jacob Zuma's medical parole was “unlawful” 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 15:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Business Report—EU outlines new gas strategy The European Commission has outlined a strategy to try and stabilise gas prices in the EU	15:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT Focus on Africa—Nigerian lawmakers reject gender equality bill Lawmakers in Nigeria have rejected a bill seeking to empower women and promote equality 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 15:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Business Report—Turkey cuts interest rates again We meet some of those affected by rising prices in Turkey as interest rates are cut again	15:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT Focus on Africa—UN orders investigation into Ethiopia war abuses The war has caused a humanitarian crisis with millions in need of food supplies, UN says 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 15:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Business Report—Coal power generation hits record Despite the Glasgow climate summit aim of reducing coal use, coal power has hit a record		15:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 15:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:06GMT The Documentary—Parcels of CARE How food packages from American relief organisation CARE eased starvation after WW2 (R)
16:00	16:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Outside Source—Kentucky tornadoes: Over 100 still unaccounted for At least 64 people have died after tornadoes ripped through the state	16:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Outside Source—Belarus: 18 year sentence for opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky was convicted over mass protests against last year's disputed election	16:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Outside Source—Afghanistan faces humanitarian crisis We speak to our reporter, who has visited an overstretched hospital in a remote province	16:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Outside Source—Coronavirus: Omicron in Europe We'll compare the impact of the variant so far in different countries	16:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Outside Source—UK Government lose historic safe seat The Conservative Party fail to win in North Shropshire for the first time in a generation		16:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 16:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:06GMT Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
17:00	17:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 17:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMT Focus on Africa—Flooding in South Sudan's Unity State Flooding in South Sudan wreaks devastation for many	17:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 17:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMT Focus on Africa—Nigeria to destroy 1 million expired Covid-19 vaccines Health authorities say the donated jabs arrived close to their expiry date	17:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 17:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMT Focus on Africa—Court orders former SA president to return to jail Jacob Zuma was granted medical parole after being sentenced to serve 15 months in jail	17:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 17:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMT Focus on Africa—Convicted son of ex-Liberia warlord speaks from his prison cell Chuckie Taylor, son of ex-Liberia leader Charles Taylor, says he is not guilty of torture	17:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 17:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:06GMT Focus on Africa—Ghana's Covid-19 restrictions hit traders Union says traders are severely hit by Covid-19 borders restrictions
18:00	18:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT The Interview—Roger Deakins: How is technology changing cinema? Stephen Sackur speaks to one of the world's most celebrated cinematographers (R) 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT CrowdScience—What's the best way to make a decision? Life is full of choices – but how can we make the best ones? (R)	18:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT People Fixing The World—How to make electricity for your neighbours The energy microgrid that started with scrap metal and an old bicycle (R) 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT Discovery—The James Webb Space Telescope A new giant space telescope that will show us the first stars that shone in the universe (R)	18:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT The Interview—Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov: Fighting for a free press Stephen Sackur speaks to the joint winners of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize (R) 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT Digital Planet—Brazil: Where is all the Covid data? A cyber-attack on the Ministry of Health in Brazil means Covid data has disappeared (R)	18:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT The Inquiry—Should we be worried about the return of inflation? As prices rise, Tanya Beckett asks if we should be worried about the return of inflation. (R) 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT Health Check—Omicron update Omicron update from James Gallagher, the BBC Health and Science Correspondent (R)	18:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT The Interview—Ernesto Araújo: Has Brazil failed to protect its people? Stephen Sackur speaks to President Bolsonaro’s former Foreign Minister (R) 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT Science In Action—Omicron’s rapid replication rate Omicron replicates seventy times faster than earlier variants. (R)	18:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 18:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:06GMT The Newsroom—18/12/2021 18:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 18:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT Story, Story: Voices from the Market—18/12/2021 GMT The BBC drama that's made and set in Nigeria.
19:00	19:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT Focus on Africa—Exclusive BBC investigation into Black Axe Cult in Nigeria An exclusive BBC investigation infiltrates the Black Axe Cult in Nigeria 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Sport Today—2021/12/13 GMT BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.	19:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT Focus on Africa—Malawian traveller checks-in UK quarantine hotel the day the travel ban is lifted Jean wants a refund on a UK quarantine hotel she had to book travelling back from Malawi 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Sport Today—2021/12/14 GMT BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.	19:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT Focus on Africa—Nigerian tech company sold for $320m Nigerian entrepreneur Funke Opeke set up digital infrastructure firm MainOne 11 years ago 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Sport Today—2021/12/15 GMT BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.	19:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT Focus on Africa—Nigerian Senator will not give up on her gender equality bill Senator Biodun Olujimi's bill on women's equality was rejected in the Nigeria Senate 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Sport Today—2021/12/16 GMT BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.	19:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT Focus on Africa—Burundi prison fire killed hundreds, says human rights organistion Hundred of inmates died in early December as a fire burnt down a prison in Gitega 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Sport Today—2021/12/17 GMT BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.	19:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT A Pyrotechnic History Of Humanity—Agriculture: The solar energy revolution Justin Rowlatt looks at the energy revolutions that drove human history. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT This Is Africa—2021: Best of the guests Highlights from the past year, including Diamond Platnumz and Amantle Brown (R)	19:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 19:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:06GMT The Newsroom—19/12/2021 19:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 19:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT World of Wisdom—Recovery Recovery from a life-threatening illness doesn't always mean we know how to live again (R) 19:50GMT Sporting Witness—Bangladesh's football heroes How the national football team helped the country's fight for independence in 1971. (R)
20:00	20:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Newshour—13/12/2021 20:06 GMT Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.	20:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Newshour—14/12/2021 20:06 GMT Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.	20:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Newshour—15/12/2021 20:06 GMT Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.	20:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Newshour—Economic crisis in Turkey The Turkish minimum wage is increased by 50%, but will inflation simply cancel it out?	20:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Newshour—17/12/2021 20:06 GMT Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.	20:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT The Documentary—When the Beatles didn't meet Imelda The disastrous visit to the Philippines by the Beatles in 1966	20:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 20:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:06GMT Business Weekly—Turkey’s interest rate slashed, despite sharp inflation With inflation soaring and the lira plummeting, Turkey's Central Bank cuts rates
21:00	21:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT The Climate Question—What role is overpopulation playing in the climate crisis? Does worrying about overpopulation let the rich off the hook about the climate crisis? (R) 21:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 21:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 21:32GMT The Conversation—Women making city transport safe Angie Palacios and Joanie Fredericks want women to feel safe on public transport (R)	21:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT The Documentary—The big $ giveaway What's behind the trend for giving away money online? (R) 21:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 21:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 21:32GMT In the Studio—Rankin: Capturing the moment Beauty photography and the reopening of London's theatreland (R)	21:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT The Documentary—Bats: Friend or foe? They are both feared and revered but what can we learn from bats? (R) 21:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 21:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 21:32GMT The Comb—PTSD and me Flashbacks and panic attacks: Learning to overcome the impact of tragedy and trauma (R)	21:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT Assignment—The fake bitcoin mine The story of a cryptocurrency scam that cost two men in India their life savings (R) 21:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 21:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 21:32GMT The Food Chain—An alternative Christmas Japan's love affair with fried chicken and the story of a very Chinese Jewish Christmas (R)	21:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT Tech Life—The UK's plan to rein in big tech New laws are designed to regulate social media and tech giants. Will they work? (R) 21:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 21:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 21:32GMT World Football—Champions! Atlas finally win the Mexican title We hear from fans of Atlas after their team won the title for the first time since 1951. (R)	21:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT Newshour—Netherlands announces strict lockdown Netherlands prime minster says strict Christmas lockdown to begin on Sunday.	21:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 21:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:06GMT Newshour—Polls close in Chile presidential election Polls close in Chile's presidential elections in tight race between right and left
22:00	22:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—13/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—13/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—13/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—Turkish lira falls to record low Turkey's currency hit a new low, amid fears of further interest rate cuts	22:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—14/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—14/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—14/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—The economic impact of the Omicron variant There are warnings that the Omicron Covid variant could have a severe impact this winter	22:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—15/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—15/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—15/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—US central bank signals interest rate hikes in 2022 The Federal Reserve will withdraw support for the post-pandemic US economy more quickly	22:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—16/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—16/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—16/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—Turkey cuts interest rates again We meet some of those affected by rising prices in Turkey as interest rates are cut again	22:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—17/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—17/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—17/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—Covid rules tighten The impact of the Omicron variant on the global economy	22:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—18/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—18/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT The Cultural Frontline—International Film: Joana Hadjithomas and Lin-Manuel Miranda Lin-Manuel Miranda on the musical that inspired him	22:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 22:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:06GMT The Newsroom—19/12/2021 22:06 GMT The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen 22:20GMT Sports News—19/12/2021 GMT BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 22:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT Heart and Soul—Travelling telescope Love, astronomy and the relationship between faith, spirituality and the cosmos (R)
23:00	23:00GMT BBC News—13/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT Outlook—The unsung pioneer of reggae's golden age How Leroy Sibbles of The Heptones created some of the most influential rhythms in reggae (R) 23:50GMT Witness History—The Bengali language movement How a march in defence of Bengali galvanised demands for an independent Bangladesh. (R)	23:00GMT BBC News—14/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT Outlook—I was blamed for the 9/11 attacks Virginia Buckingham ran the Boston airport from which two of the hijacked planes took off (R) 23:50GMT Witness History—The birth of Bangladesh How Pakistan's first elections sparked civil war and the creation of a new country (R)	23:00GMT BBC News—15/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT Outlook—My sister Banaz - killed for loving the wrong man Payzee Mahmod on the tragedy that broke her family and her campaign to end child marriage (R) 23:50GMT Witness History—Rape as a weapon in Bangladesh How Bengali women suffered appalling sexual violence during the war of independence. (R)	23:00GMT BBC News—16/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT Outlook—The father and daughter finding closure after a plane crash Gonzalo and Michelle Dussan were two of only four survivors of a plane crash in 1995 (R) 23:50GMT Witness History—On the front line in Bangladesh A Pakistani soldier's account of fighting in the Bangladesh war of independence in 1971. (R)	23:00GMT BBC News—17/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT The Fifth Floor—Becoming a ‘foreign agent’ What it means to be named a ‘foreign agent’ (R) 23:50GMT Witness History—Bangladesh wins independence An inside account of the moment Bangladesh won independence from Pakistan in 1971. (R)	23:00GMT BBC News—18/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT Music Life—Let words come out of your body with Kae Tempest, Porridge Radio, Goat Girl and Dan Carey How do you let go of the idea of who you are?	23:00GMT BBC News—19/12/2021 23:01 GMT The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:06GMT The Interview—Ernesto Araújo: Has Brazil failed to protect its people? Stephen Sackur speaks to President Bolsonaro’s former Foreign Minister (R) 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/12/2021 23:30 GMT The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT The Explanation—Understanding how Russia has changed under Putin Sarah Rainsford on how everyday life in Russia has changed under Putin (R) 23:50GMT More or Less—The psychological economics of gift giving How to buy gifts people actually want. (R)

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