BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 1 December 2022

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The reluctant millionaires
  
  Abigail Disney meets an unusual group of millionaires who are demanding to pay more tax
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Elon Musk backtracks on Apple Twitter removal claims
  
  Twitter owner says Apple had no intention to remove Twitter from app store
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cold-calling Siberia
  
  How has Putin's war against Ukraine affected one remote city in Siberia?
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I could've been her and she could've been me'
  
  For journalist Brandi Morin exposing the harrowing stories of her community is personal (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The islands Japan and Russia can’t agree on
  
  In 1947, thousands of Japanese people were taken from their island homes by Soviet troops (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Eggonomics
  
  Egg prices are rising – is avian flu to blame?
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Treasury hands Trump tax records to Congress
  
  The former President's legal team had long tried to prevent the documents' disclosure.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Protesters continue to confront police in China
  
  We heard from one Chinese protester willing to speak out - despite the personal risk.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Some Chinese cities announce partial easing of some coronavirus measures after protests.
  
  Cities where anti-lockdown protests have taken place are among those easing restrictions.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can digital currency replace the cash system?
  
  What is digital currency, how do we use it and do we even want it?
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Beauty Costs: Why is Korean skincare so popular?
  
  Why K-beauty has become the world's second biggest exporter of beauty products.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The woman who smuggled HIV into Bulgaria in her handbag
  
  Virologist Professor Radka Argirova was the first to test people for HIV in Bulgaria
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cold-calling Siberia
  
  How has Putin's war against Ukraine affected one remote city in Siberia? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Alice Guy: The first female movie mogul
  
  The pioneer of early cinema who was overlooked by history
16. 10:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Zaire's infamous World Cup free-kick moment
  
  How Zaire's reaction to Brazil's free-kick in the 1974 World Cup became folklore.
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 11:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Eggonomics
  
  Egg prices are rising – is avian flu to blame? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fighting for peace in a violent city
  
  Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman risked everything to help rebuild Mogadishu
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The woman who smuggled HIV into Bulgaria in her handbag
  
  Virologist Professor Radka Argirova was the first to test people for HIV in Bulgaria (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Health Check—'Historic' turning point for Alzheimer's
  
  Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world.
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China eases some lockdowns
  
  China hints at a change of approach towards Covid
10. 14:49GMT
  
  Football—World Cup Football 2022
  
  Full match commentary of Morocco v Canada from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
11. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 17:32GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—South Africa’s President Ramaphosa under increasing pressure to resign
  
  President Ramaphosa of South Africa under increasing pressure to resign after report
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can digital currency replace the cash system?
  
  What is digital currency, how do we use it and do we even want it? (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Health Check—'Historic' turning point for Alzheimer's
  
  Health issues and medical breakthroughs from around the world. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Liberia’s President George Weah’s absence causes a storm
  
  Liberia’s President George Weah’s absence causes a storm over national issues
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2022/12/01 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—01/12/2022 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Cold-calling Siberia
  
  How has Putin's war against Ukraine affected one remote city in Siberia? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Eggonomics
  
  Egg prices are rising – is avian flu to blame? (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/12/2022 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/12/2022 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/12/2022 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Rand falls sharply as South African president faces pressure to resign
  
  South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa withdraws from making a speech about his future in office
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/12/2022 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fighting for peace in a violent city
  
  Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman risked everything to help rebuild Mogadishu (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The woman who smuggled HIV into Bulgaria in her handbag
  
  Virologist Professor Radka Argirova was the first to test people for HIV in Bulgaria (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Alice Guy: The first female movie mogul
  
  The pioneer of early cinema who was overlooked by history (R)
3. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Zaire's infamous World Cup free-kick moment
  
  How Zaire's reaction to Brazil's free-kick in the 1974 World Cup became folklore. (R)
4. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Ramaphosa faces mounting questions about his future
  
  South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is consulting colleagues
6. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/12/2022 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/12/2022 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta and grudge matches
  
  Argentina's Pablo Zabaleta reflects on his team's performances.
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fighting for peace in a violent city
  
  Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman risked everything to help rebuild Mogadishu (R)
12. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The woman who smuggled HIV into Bulgaria in her handbag
  
  Virologist Professor Radka Argirova was the first to test people for HIV in Bulgaria (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/12/2022 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/12/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Arizona's desert crosses
  
  The artist planting crosses in the desert in Arizona to memorialise dead migrants.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/12/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chinese censorship: "A decisive breach of the Big Silence"
  
  We hear from a researcher on internet freedom in the wake of the protests in China

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