BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 4 August 2023

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Amazon and Apple serve up latest results
  
  Tech giants Amazon and Apple serve up their latest, much anticipated, results.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—The cost of data
  
  We look at the environmental impact of storing data and the cost of cloud storage for you (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The pasta dish that saved a basketballer’s life
  
  A chance meal gave Sebastien Bellin the fuel to fight when a bomb exploded next to him (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Treehouse on the Berlin Wall
  
  In 1982 a Turkish worker in Germany built a treehouse against the Berlin Wall (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Online spiritual communities
  
  The millennials exploring big spiritual questions, outside of traditional religion.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump pleads not guilty to election charges
  
  Former US president told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent".
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges
  
  Former US president told reporters the case was "persecution of a political opponent".
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump says 'very sad day for America' after court appearance
  
  Former US president has pleaded not guilty to 2020 election charges.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Imran Khan: Is Pakistan heading for political chaos?
  
  The former prime minister of Pakistan thinks he can stage a comeback
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The price for Mexican heritage
  
  We take a look at Mexico’s drive to get historical artefacts returned
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dinosaur in court
  
  In 2012 a dinosaur skeleton became the subject of a restraining order and a court case
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Bird Flu is back
  
  H5N1 bird flu is spreading to seabirds, mammals, and household pets
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The coup in Niger: Why does it matter?
  
  Why the coup in Niger matters for Western Africa and the World
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Online spiritual communities
  
  The millennials exploring big spiritual questions, outside of traditional religion. (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Beirut port explosion: 3 years on
  
  BBC Arabic’s Carine Torbey meets the people living without answers or justice
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dinosaur in court
  
  In 2012 a dinosaur skeleton became the subject of a restraining order and a court case (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Bird Flu is back
  
  H5N1 bird flu is spreading to seabirds, mammals, and household pets (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—World's oceans hit record high temperatures
  
  Scientists say the average surface heat of our seas is higher than ever before recorded
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Imran Khan: Is Pakistan heading for political chaos?
  
  The former prime minister of Pakistan thinks he can stage a comeback (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Canada cancels bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games
  
  Canada has withdrawn its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games due to rising costs
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—04/08/2023 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2023/08/04 15:32 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Russia: Navalny sentenced for further 19 years
  
  Russia's jailed opposition leader has been sentenced to another 19 years in prison
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Imran Khan: Is Pakistan heading for political chaos?
  
  The former prime minister of Pakistan thinks he can stage a comeback (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Online spiritual communities
  
  The millennials exploring big spiritual questions, outside of traditional religion. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/08/04 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—04/08/2023 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Bird Flu is back
  
  H5N1 bird flu is spreading to seabirds, mammals, and household pets (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Putin critic Navalny handed further jail term
  
  The opposition leader is found guilty of further offences.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Beirut port explosion: 3 years on
  
  BBC Arabic’s Carine Torbey meets the people living without answers or justice (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dinosaur in court
  
  In 2012 a dinosaur skeleton became the subject of a restraining order and a court case (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/08/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—04/08/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/08/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US job figures for July hold steady
  
  US employment held steady for July bolstering hopes the economy will avoid a downturn.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/08/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The coup in Niger: Why does it matter?
  
  Why the coup in Niger matters for Western Africa and the World (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US job figures reveal a mixed picture.
  
  US job figures hold steady for July as wages rise.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Sampa the Great
  
  Another chance to hear DJ Edu's 2022 interview with the world-renowned Zambian rapper
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Beirut port explosion: 3 years on
  
  BBC Arabic’s Carine Torbey meets the people living without answers or justice (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dinosaur in court
  
  In 2012 a dinosaur skeleton became the subject of a restraining order and a court case (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The coup in Niger: Why does it matter?
  
  Why the coup in Niger matters for Western Africa and the World (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/08/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/08/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Cyber Hack—The Lazarus Heist S2, 5. Hushpuppi
  
  Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/lazarusheist
16. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Nigeria's path to the Women's World Cup
  
  How the Nigerian women’s football team were the first African side in the 1991 World Cup.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump in Alabama
  
  Donald Trump rallies support in Alabama

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