BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 18 July 2025

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Congress approves first-ever crypto rules for stablecoins
  
  For the first time, U.S. lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate stablecoins
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Quantum question time
  
  We take a deep dive into quantum computers, with experts answering listeners' questions. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Lost in the Amazon: What happened to my friend?
  
  When a journalist goes missing, his friend must get news out to his family and the world (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Struggling to fall asleep? Listen to this!
  
  Why some people are great sleepers and others are not
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Escaping North Korea
  
  Danny Vincent meets North Korean defectors embracing Christianity in the South.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US unhappy over Israeli strikes on Syria
  
  Israel has launched a series of strikes targeting government troops and convoys.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—German Chancellor: Europe has to be able to defend itself
  
  He said Russia posed a 'big threat' to Europe not just Ukraine
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—German Chancellor: Europe was 'free-riding' on US
  
  He told the BBC that Russia was a big threat to Europe not just Ukraine.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Americast—Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
  
  Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: GoFundMe's Tim Cadogan
  
  The entrepreneur on the benefits and challenges of running the crowdfunding platform (R)
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Italo disco
  
  In 1983, Dolce Vita by Ryan Paris became one of the biggest hits for Italo disco
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Biggest black hole merger observed
  
  Two black holes have collided and combined in the largest merger yet observed. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—How dust affects the world
  
  A new report on the dangers of dust sends us storming off into dust-related science.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Escaping North Korea
  
  Danny Vincent meets North Korean defectors embracing Christianity in the South. (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Whales of wonder
  
  The mystery, the joy – and the shock. Five stories about human encounters with whales
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Italo disco
  
  In 1983, Dolce Vita by Ryan Paris became one of the biggest hits for Italo disco (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Biggest black hole merger observed
  
  Two black holes have collided and combined in the largest merger yet observed. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EU agrees fresh round of sanctions on Russia
  
  This latest package of EU sanctions targets Russian energy and financial sectors
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Americast—Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
  
  Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—What are the key economic issues in Japan’s upcoming election?
  
  Migration, tariffs and challenges of an ageing population are being discussed
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 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—18/07/2025 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2025/07/18 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—18/07/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Gaza demolition investigation
  
  Satellite images show massive amounts of destruction in several areas
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Americast—Why can’t Donald Trump shake off the Epstein Files?
  
  Leading Republicans break away from Trump and Pam Bondi (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Escaping North Korea
  
  Danny Vincent meets North Korean defectors embracing Christianity in the South. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/07/18 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—18/07/2025 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—18/07/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What if the Earth spun backwards?
  
  If planet Earth spun backwards, would life still be the same?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria: Renewed clashes between Bedouin tribesmen and Druze Community
  
  The UN says nearly eighty thousand people have been displaced.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Whales of wonder
  
  The mystery, the joy – and the shock. Five stories about human encounters with whales (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Italo disco
  
  In 1983, Dolce Vita by Ryan Paris became one of the biggest hits for Italo disco (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/07/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU tightens sanctions on Russia
  
  The European Union has placed its "strongest sanctions" yet on Russia
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/07/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—How dust affects the world
  
  A new report on the dangers of dust sends us storming off into dust-related science. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Japan votes amid economic pressure
  
  The election is for half of the Upper Chamber in parliament
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Pcha
  
  Mali's Pcha is bringing the balafon right up to date
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Whales of wonder
  
  The mystery, the joy – and the shock. Five stories about human encounters with whales (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Beggars can’t be Cubans, allegedly
  
  We run through some claims about Cuba we’ve seen online
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—How dust affects the world
  
  A new report on the dangers of dust sends us storming off into dust-related science. (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2025 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—The bra fashion show
  
  Mahynour’s daughter gets her first bra – a milestone for both mother and daughter
16. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Irish hurling legend Christy Ring
  
  The day Irish hurling legend Christy Ring was honoured by his rivals.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump sues Murdoch over Epstein allegations
  
  Trump files libel case over WSJ claims he wrote 'bawdy' note to Jeffrey Epstein

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