BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Saturday 6 February 2021

Americas and the Caribbean Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Real Story—Cryptocurrencies: Fad or the future?
  Governments consider regulation as the popularity of investing in cryptocurrencies grow(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Japan's Kirin brewery ends Myanmar joint venture
  The Japanese brewer has terminated the partnership following Monday's military coup
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Myanmar: The Lady and the Generals
  Will the world back Aung San Suu Kyi? Plus tales from Lebanon, Dominica and South Africa
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Stumped—India v England: The clash of the Test titans
  Who will come out on top? The Stumped team preview the series between India and England
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Myanmar: Reporting the coup
  Protests, civil disobedience and fear as Myanmar's new military rulers take control(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—General Robert E Lee: US Civil War rebel
  Lee was charged with treason, so why did Congress reinstate his citizenship in 1975?(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Cryptocurrencies: Fad or the future?
  Governments consider regulation as the popularity of investing in cryptocurrencies grow(R)
14. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: Guilty mums
  Challenges of parenting and home schooling during lockdown
16. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  Mayday—06/02/2021 GMT
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.
18. 05:50GMT
  Ros Atkins on ...—Trump impeachment: The Republicans' dilemma
  Ros Atkins looks at the future of the GOP after Donald Trump and the Capitol storming
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Thousands protest in Myanmar
  Demonstrations in Yangon against the coup and demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—International anger over Russian expulsions
  EU leaders condemn the removal of three diplomats, for their alleged support for Navalny
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—Large rally in Yangon
  Myanmar protests against the military coup and demanding the release of Aung San Suu Kyi
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  When Katty Met Carlos—Immigration in America
  Is America still friendly to immigrants?
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: Guilty mums
  Challenges of parenting and home schooling during lockdown(R)
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 06/02/2021 GMT
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today.
13. 09:50GMT
  Over to You—Reflections on money, work, family and business in India
  We get listeners’ thoughts on Work Life India but is it picking the right topics?
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Sportshour at the Super Bowl
  It's Super Bowl LV as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Kansas City Chiefs.
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/02/2021 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  Comedians vs. the News—Tumi Morake and Joanne McNally
  Comedians from South Africa and Ireland join Jess and Eman to take on the week's news
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Music Life—History in the making with Mickey Guyton, Jimmie Allen, Abby Anderson and Twinnie
  Four country stars discuss how they tell stories in songs
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Myanmar: Thousands demonstrate against military coup
  Government shuts down internet as 1000s rally against army in biggest protest yet
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  And coverage from around the world - including the English Premier League
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/02/2021 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  When Katty Met Carlos—Immigration in America
  Is America still friendly to immigrants?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Burma protests of 1988
  The fight for democracy in Burma, US troops on drugs in Vietnam, the Moscow state circus
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Author Angie Thomas
  Bestselling American author Angie Thomas joins us from Jackson, Mississippi
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Myanmar coup: crowds protest against military
  Activists urge internet providers to restore service
11. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/02/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—06/02/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/02/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  Top of the Pops—Celeste, Arlo Parks, Steven Wilson
  Singer Celeste on her debut album and newcomer Arlo Parks also has a new album out now
16. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—06/02/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  Business Weekly—Following the money in Myanmar
  The coup puts the focus on the SE Asian nation and the hold its army has on the economy.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Bisa Butler: Crafting African American stories
  We meet the craft makers telling new stories through traditional techniques
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2021 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Mayday—06/02/2021 GMT
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.(R)
5. 00:50GMT
  Over to You—Reflections on money, work, family and business in India
  We get listeners’ thoughts on Work Life India but is it picking the right topics?(R)
6. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Mixing Covid vaccines
  Can Covid vaccines be mixed?
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  WorklifeIndia—How to tackle racism in sport
  Olympians discuss this pressing issue. Warning: This programme contains racial slurs
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 06/02/2021 GMT
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today.(R)
12. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—Glasgow vs Rwanda
  Could life expectancy in some parts of Glasgow be worse than in Rwanda?
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  Business Weekly—Following the money in Myanmar
  The coup puts the focus on the SE Asian nation and the hold its army has on the economy.(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  World Book Club—Bill Bryson: Notes from a Small Island
  Amusing and affectionate portrait of the island nation Bill Bryson proudly calls home
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Myanmar: The Lady and the Generals
  Will the world back Aung San Suu Kyi? Plus tales from Lebanon, Dominica and South Africa(R)
19. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2021 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Mr P: Part two
  In the second part of our interview, Mr P recalls the early days of P-Square

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