BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Thursday 4 July 2024

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Hurricane Beryl brings catastrophic damage
  
  The deadly storm is expected to be costly to the Caribbean
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The West Indies' first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
  
  Frank Worrell became the first full-time black captain of the West Indies cricket team
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Chutzpah, escape, reinvention: Julia Haart's secret lives
  
  How an unqualified ultra-orthodox mum became a fashion mogul (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Tropical cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons: What's the difference?
  
  Hurricane Beryl is headed towards Jamaica
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Your taste is unique
  
  How your perception of taste is informed by your DNA
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hurricane Beryl batters Jamaica
  
  Jamaican authorities have imposed a curfew from 06:00 to 18:00 local (11:00-23:00 GMT)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden vows to stay in the race despite calls to step down
  
  Questions swirl as to whether Mr Biden is fit for office
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hurricane Beryl: Jamaica devastated by powerful storm
  
  At least ten people have been killed as the storm sweeps through the Carribean
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
  
  Hungary to hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—How is AI being used in the travel industry?
  
  We go to Spain to see how major companies are using new tech to change their operations
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Fight the Power: The song that became an anthem of protest
  
  In 1989, Public Enemy provided the soundtrack for Spike Lee's movie, Do The Right Thing
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The West Indies' first black captain: Sir Frank Worrell
  
  Frank Worrell became the first full-time black captain of the West Indies cricket team (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Explanation—The Media Show: Reporting Biden’s Health
  
  Is the White House press corps doing its job?
14. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  
  On the Podium—Jess Learmonth: The unexpected triathlete
  
  Jess walked away from sport aged 15. Eighteen years later, she won Olympic gold
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Kenya protests: How Gen Z took on the government
  
  Tax hikes cancelled after demonstrators storm parliament
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Jung Chang and the price of recording China’s history
  
  Jung Chang reflects on Wild Swans and being on the wrong side of China’s authorities
22. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Fight the Power: The song that became an anthem of protest
  
  In 1989, Public Enemy provided the soundtrack for Spike Lee's movie, Do The Right Thing (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Can light emitting bandages treat cancer?
  
  All the latest health research from the Royal Society’s Summer Exhibition in London. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hezbollah rockets target Israeli military bases
  
  It follows the killing of one of the group’s senior commanders in an Israeli strike
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
  
  Hungary to hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Fighting malaria could offer global economic boost
  
  Tackling Malaria could bring major global economic boost.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—04/07/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/07/04 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—04/07/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Should Joe Biden be replaced?
  
  We speak to Democrat voters on whether they need a new Presidential candidate
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
  
  Hungary to hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Your taste is unique
  
  How your perception of taste is informed by your DNA (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/07/04 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—04/07/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—04/07/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Cleaner mining, cleaner batteries
  
  Science in Action is at the UK's Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—French PM warns of 'climate of fear' ahead of Sunday's election
  
  France's centrist prime minister issues a warning before Sunday's parliamentary elections
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 21:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Your taste is unique
  
  How your perception of taste is informed by your DNA (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UK votes being counted
  
  Polls are closed in the UK general election, who will be the next PM?
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—04/07/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/07/2024 23:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—04/07/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Can climate change stories be cool?
  
  A real life Squid Game in South Korea and a virtual tour of Brazil's giant ravines
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—UK decides on its next government
  
  Rahul Tandon looks at what challenges await the next UK Government as results come in
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/07/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/07/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—If we could talk to the animals
  
  Music legend Peter Gabriel talks about AI technology and communicating with animals.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/07/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/07/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Hollywood: Has the summer blockbuster lost its sparkle?
  
  Some industry insiders worry Barbenheimer was an anomaly disguising the industry's woes
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/07/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/07/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Journey to Sepharad
  
  Michael Goldfarb goes on a journey from the past to the present in search of Sepharad
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Keir Starmer will be Britain's next Prime Minister
  
  Labour is heading to a landslide victory in the general election.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/07/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—05/07/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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