BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Wednesday 2 October 2024

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Israel warns Iran of 'consequences' after unprecedented missile attacks
  
  What could this all mean for struggling regional economies like Lebanon and Syria?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What's it like like losing your home to the sea?
  
  Millions will have to migrate by 2050 because of sea level rise. How will they cope? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How my 'Sandpit monster' became an urban myth
  
  After a scare in a swamp, Ron Gollobin told people he’d bumped into a monstrous creature (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—How modern slavery hides in plain sight
  
  The BBC found evidence of modern slavery at a McDonald's franchise in the UK
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, 2. Executive suite
  
  Sophia is handed an incredible opportunity at Harrods, but not everything is as it seems
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel says Iran will pay for missile barrage
  
  Iran says it may attack "all Israeli infrastructure" if Israel retaliates.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iran threatens more strikes on Israel
  
  Iran says the assault was for “self-defence” responding to Israel’s “aggressive acts”.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Netanyahu warns Iran will face 'consequences'
  
  Iran fired more than 180 missiles towards Israel
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Steven McRae: Should ballet do more for young dancers?
  
  Mishal Husain speaks to Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Shipwrecks: The search for the San José
  
  The treasure is worth an estimated $18bn - but who actually owns it?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa’s nuclear weapons
  
  In 1989, South Africa became the first country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What's it like like losing your home to the sea?
  
  Millions will have to migrate by 2050 because of sea level rise. How will they cope? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The high-speed train race
  
  Celebrating six decades of very fast railways (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—US election: Vice-presidential debate reaction
  
  JD Vance and Tim Walz face off in New York
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My grandfather was the biggest mass murderer in history
  
  Kai Hoss discovered his grandfather had been the head of the Auschwitz concentration camp
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa’s nuclear weapons
  
  In 1989, South Africa became the first country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—The big business of online charity donations
  
  We speak to the CEO of charity fundraising company GoFundMe (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel and Hezbollah clash inside Lebanon
  
  As Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters clash, we hear from both sides of the border.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Steven McRae: Should ballet do more for young dancers?
  
  Mishal Husain speaks to Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—How has Lebanon’s economy been impacted by the war?
  
  We hear from the aviation and tourism industry
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 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—02/10/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/10/02 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—02/10/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israel and Hezbollah fight on the ground
  
  Both sides have now reported "close range" encounters taking place today
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Steven McRae: Should ballet do more for young dancers?
  
  Mishal Husain speaks to Steven McRae, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet in London (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods, 2. Executive suite
  
  Sophia is handed an incredible opportunity at Harrods, but not everything is as it seems (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/10/02 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—02/10/2024 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—02/10/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Mpox widens its reach
  
  As mpox continues to spread, we check in on how the vaccine rollout is going.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel-Iran tension escalates
  
  Biden rejects support for Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My grandfather was the biggest mass murderer in history
  
  Kai Hoss discovered his grandfather had been the head of the Auschwitz concentration camp (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa’s nuclear weapons
  
  In 1989, South Africa became the first country to make and then dismantle nuclear weapons (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/10/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—OpenAI value almost doubles to $157bn
  
  The maker of ChatGPT raises $6.6bn in its latest funding round
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/10/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The high-speed train race
  
  Celebrating six decades of very fast railways (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—OpenAI value almost doubles to $157bn
  
  The maker of ChatGPT raises $6.6bn in its latest funding round
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/10/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Saving a sinking city: Jakarta
  
  Indonesia's capital Jakarta is sinking but how easy is it build a new capital city?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My grandfather was the biggest mass murderer in history
  
  Kai Hoss discovered his grandfather had been the head of the Auschwitz concentration camp (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—How matcha tea took over the world
  
  We spill the tea on the health benefits
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/10/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/10/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Can you taste a place?
  
  Terroir is usually associated with wine, but does it exist in food?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Five dead in Israeli air strike on central Beirut
  
  It is the first Israeli strike close to Beirut's centre, metres away from the parliament.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/10/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Central Beirut hit overnight by IDF
  
  The multi-storey block in Bachoura housed a Hezbollah-affiliated health centre.

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