BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Monday 1 April 2024

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Uncharted: Access denied
  
  What happens when a system designed to help people harms them instead? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could climate change lead to more volcanic eruptions?
  
  We head to New Zealand to ask how a hotter planet will affect volcanoes. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Greener ways to feed the world
  
  How lab-brewed dairy and urban food forests can tackle climate change and hunger (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Global Jigsaw—Moscow attack: Disinfo wars
  
  Who is behind the Crocus City Hall attack? We track the blame game. (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The plasterer who fought a boxing legend
  
  Ten thousand people watched the unlikely fight in 1997 (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The trailblazing women of the Dakar Rally
  
  Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women who race in one of the toughest off-road rallies
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkish local elections: Opposition stuns President Erdoğan
  
  Main opposition party claims big election victories in Istanbul and Ankara
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Opposition claims big city wins in Turkish local elections
  
  President Erdoğan describes his party's worst-ever defeat as a turning point.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkish vote: President Erdoğan suffers heavy defeat
  
  The main opposition CHP achieved its largest victory in almost half a century
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lila Rose: Could abortion be banned in the entire US?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest opponents of abortion rights
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The growth of 'quiet luxury'
  
  A fashion aesthetic where less is more, logos are out, and pieces are designed to last
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Fifty years of Abba
  
  In 1974, Swedish act Abba won the Eurovision song contest
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could climate change lead to more volcanic eruptions?
  
  We head to New Zealand to ask how a hotter planet will affect volcanoes. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Seventy-five years of Nato and the Heimlich Manoeuvre
  
  The 75th anniversary of Nato, Britain's Mirpuri migration, and the Heimlich Manoeuvre
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Will AI take your job...or help you keep it?
  
  Generative AI could make some jobs redundant, but create others we can't even imagine yet
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How to talk to guerillas
  
  Leyner Palacios grew up around volatile armed groups so he learned to negotiate with them
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Fifty years of Abba
  
  In 1974, Swedish act Abba won the Eurovision song contest (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could climate change lead to more volcanic eruptions?
  
  We head to New Zealand to ask how a hotter planet will affect volcanoes. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gaza: Israel pulls out of al-Shifa hospital
  
  Gaza's al-Shifa hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raid
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lila Rose: Could abortion be banned in the entire US?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest opponents of abortion rights (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China shows signs of economic recovery
  
  The latest Chinese economic data shows some improvements in manufacturing
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/04/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/04/01 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—01/04/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Gaza: Al-Shifa hospital in ruins
  
  Israel troops have ended a two week bombardment of Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Lila Rose: Could abortion be banned in the entire US?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to one of America’s fiercest opponents of abortion rights (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The trailblazing women of the Dakar Rally
  
  Ella Al-Shamahi meets two women who race in one of the toughest off-road rallies (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/04/01 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—01/04/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/04/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Wild Inside: The Red Kangaroo
  
  Explorations in the world of science.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—al-Shifa hospital: dozens of bodies recovered
  
  Medics say they're recovering dozens of bodies from remains of Gaza's biggest hospital
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How to talk to guerillas
  
  Leyner Palacios grew up around volatile armed groups so he learned to negotiate with them (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Fifty years of Abba
  
  In 1974, Swedish act Abba won the Eurovision song contest (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/04/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—How is the Baltimore bridge collapse impacting business?
  
  A transport company explains how they are restructuring their work away from the port.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/04/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Seventy-five years of Nato and the Heimlich Manoeuvre
  
  The 75th anniversary of Nato, Britain's Mirpuri migration, and the Heimlich Manoeuvre (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?
  
  An increase is being introduced wages for some workers in the US, the UK and Canada
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Secret sisters: Political prisoners in Belarus
  
  Belarus has huge numbers of political prisoners and many of them are women
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How to talk to guerillas
  
  Leyner Palacios grew up around volatile armed groups so he learned to negotiate with them (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Marina Summers: What’s life like for a Filipina drag queen?
  
  She was one of the top queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK vs The World.
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Fashion designer Maria Grachvogel
  
  Maria Grachvogel shares her passion for creating outfits and working with Victoria Beckham
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel accused of killing Iranian generals in Syria
  
  Air strike reported to have killed up to eleven people
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Air strike destroys Iran consulate in Syria
  
  Iran warns of harsh response to the suspected Israeli attack

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