BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Friday 12 June 2026

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—The world according to Marco Rubio
  
  How is US Secretary of State Marco Rubio shaping American foreign policy? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Tackling lithium battery fires on planes
  
  Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Sudanese doctor who rebuilt a war-ravaged hospital
  
  How one doctor provided vital medical services in the darkest days of the Sudan conflict (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Will the PCOS name change help young women get treatment?
  
  PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Following the Path of the Rose
  
  What does it mean to walk in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps today?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World Cup kicks off in Mexico
  
  In the opening match the co-hosts Mexico beat South Africa 2-0
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World Cup has officially begun
  
  In one of the opening matches a comfortable win for the co-hosts Mexico.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World Cup officially underway
  
  So far wins for Mexico and South Korea in the opening matches.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the past
  
  Mark Savage speaks to legendary musician Paul McCartney about his life and career
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares and US inflation greets new Fed chair
  
  OpenAI becomes the third AI giant to announce plans to sell shares
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Hussein of Jordan: The survivor king
  
  In 1970 King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—How do you build an unbuildable tower?
  
  How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—The beautiful game
  
  The Fifa Men’s World Cup has the Unexpected Elements team exploring all things football
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—The World Cup referee barred from the United States
  
  The US denying entry to a Somali referee is the latest setback for African nations
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: No ordinary Joe
  
  An orphanage for joeys, perfect coffee from Yemen, and a 4-year-old preacher named Marjoe
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Hussein of Jordan: The survivor king
  
  In 1970 King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—How do you build an unbuildable tower?
  
  How engineers fulfilled Gaudi’s once impossible vision for the Sagrada Familia. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—SpaceX offers its shares for public purchase
  
  Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the past
  
  Mark Savage speaks to legendary musician Paul McCartney about his life and career (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares and US inflation greets new Fed chair
  
  OpenAI becomes the third AI giant to announce plans to sell shares (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—SpaceX Begins Trading in Landmark $1.8 Trillion Listing
  
  SpaceX begins trading today in a record-breaking IPO
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/06/12 15:32 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—SpaceX debuts on stock exchange
  
  SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paul McCartney, musician: I often think about the past
  
  Mark Savage speaks to legendary musician Paul McCartney about his life and career (R)
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Following the Path of the Rose
  
  What does it mean to walk in Mary Magdalene’s footsteps today? (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/06/12 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—12/06/2026 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—12/06/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why does paper fold so well?
  
  Origami is the art of folding paper, but what makes paper remember its creases?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX shares soar
  
  The shares have gone public on the Nasdaq stock market in New York
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: No ordinary Joe
  
  An orphanage for joeys, perfect coffee from Yemen, and a 4-year-old preacher named Marjoe (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Hussein of Jordan: The survivor king
  
  In 1970 King Hussein of Jordan escaped unharmed after gunmen opened fire on his motorcade (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/06/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—12/06/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire
  
  SpaceX shares surged after the company's stock market debut in New York
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—12/06/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—The beautiful game
  
  The Fifa Men’s World Cup has the Unexpected Elements team exploring all things football (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/06/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/06/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—The World Cup referee barred from the United States
  
  The US denying entry to a Somali referee is the latest setback for African nations (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/06/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/06/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Ans-T Crazy
  
  Dancer-turned-urban music star Ans-T Crazy is flying the flag for Guinea
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: No ordinary Joe
  
  An orphanage for joeys, perfect coffee from Yemen, and a 4-year-old preacher named Marjoe (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Why does President Trump want Iran’s Kharg Island?
  
  The president has called off the strikes but he has previously threatened Kharg Island
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—The beautiful game
  
  The Fifa Men’s World Cup has the Unexpected Elements team exploring all things football (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/06/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/06/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Americast—The battle in rural America against AI data centres
  
  Utah approves the world’s largest data centre (62sq miles) but opposition is growing
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/06/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—SpaceX valuation rockets to over two trillion dollars
  
  SpaceX debuts on Nasdaq stock market

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