BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 23 August 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—How is Kamala Harris connecting with voters on the economy?
  
  We hear how she has supercharged Democratic fundraising and about her policy pledges
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Artificial intelligence helps doctors detect lung cancer
  
  AI is acting as a second pair of eyes for radiologists examining X-rays.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Moscow ‘tightens the screws’ on critics abroad
  
  Freed from prison, Russians opposing the Kremlin overseas face threats and intimidation
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Corruption in Curia
  
  How the financial investigator who fell foul of the Vatican kept his faith
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Harris vows 'new way forward' for America
  
  Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic Party's nomination
  
  The speech, sometimes interrupted by rapturous applause, appeared to be well-received.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kamala Harris offers a message of unity in her speech
  
  Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president 'on behalf of the people'.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Gillian Slovo: Has her writing exorcised demons?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Gillian Slovo, an author with an extraordinary backstory (R)
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: Brent Wisner
  
  The youngest US attorney to secure a multi-billion dollar jury verdict
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Spain's La Tomatina
  
  In 1945, a spat between teenage boys was the seed for the world's largest tomato fight
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Fisheries mismanagement uncovered
  
  Fishery assessment models overestimate the sustainability of the world’s fisheries. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A sticky situation
  
  Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS, which got us thinking about other sticky issues.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Kamala Harris delivers biggest speech of her career
  
  The current VP officially accepts the Democratic nomination for President
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Jungle love, undercover cop, queen of drag
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Spain's La Tomatina
  
  In 1945, a spat between teenage boys was the seed for the world's largest tomato fight (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Fisheries mismanagement uncovered
  
  Fishery assessment models overestimate the sustainability of the world’s fisheries. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Kamala Harris becomes Democratic nominee for president
  
  Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democrats' nomination for the US presidency
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Gillian Slovo: Has her writing exorcised demons?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Gillian Slovo, an author with an extraordinary backstory (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US Federal Reserve Chair says time to cut rates
  
  Jerome Powell's evaluation influences markets and much of the financial industry
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/08/23 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—23/08/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Millions affected by floods in Bangladesh
  
  The authorities are trying to evacuate areas inundated by flash floods in the east
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Gillian Slovo: Has her writing exorcised demons?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Gillian Slovo, an author with an extraordinary backstory (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Corruption in Curia
  
  How the financial investigator who fell foul of the Vatican kept his faith (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/08/23 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—23/08/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why am I symmetrical?
  
  Why is one side of the human body pretty much a mirror image of the other side?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—RFK Jr suspends campaign to 'throw support' behind Trump
  
  Robert F Kennedy Jr has said he will back Donald Trump's campaign
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Jungle love, undercover cop, queen of drag
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Spain's La Tomatina
  
  In 1945, a spat between teenage boys was the seed for the world's largest tomato fight (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/08/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/08/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—How will America's central bank respond to rising jobless claims?
  
  The Federal Reserve Chair has suggested interest rates could be cut in September
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/08/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A sticky situation
  
  Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS, which got us thinking about other sticky issues. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Will America's central bank cut interest rates?
  
  There are worries as jobless claims have increased and housing affordability has worsened
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/08/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Moonchild Sanelly
  
  South African singer Moonchild Sanelly is going from strength to strength
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Jungle love, undercover cop, queen of drag
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Black Myth: Wukong - what does it tell us about Chinese gaming?
  
  And does it live up to the hype?
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—A sticky situation
  
  Two astronauts are stuck on the ISS, which got us thinking about other sticky issues. (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/08/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Apartheid Killer, 1. Edward’s ghost
  
  Who was Edward and how did he die? His body is exhumed in East London, South Africa
16. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Winning gold at the first Paralympics
  
  In 1960, the first Paralympic Games took place
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/08/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Manhunt in Germany after mass stabbing
  
  Attacker killed three people and wounded several others at a festival in Solingen

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