BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean Schedule Monday 8 March 2021

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: War and Covid trauma
  How does the experience of a pandemic compare to being in a war?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Cath Noakes
  How good ventilation dramatically reduces the risk of inhaling tiny airborne pathogens.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—US on the brink of historic stimulus
  $1.9tn stimulus bill aims to lift millions out of poverty
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  When Katty Met Carlos—Why local newspapers matter
  Katty and Carlos explore the consequences of the disappearance of local media(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan McMullin: What next for anti-Trump Republicans?
  Is it time to build a new conservative party from scratch?
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women making art from clay
  Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  Deeply Human—Dating
  Why does compatibility seem so hard to find?(R)
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Waad al-Kateab and fearless female storytellers
  Ahead of International Women’s Day, we speak to Oscar-nominated filmmaker Waad al-Kateab(R)
17. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  The Climate Question—What will happen to the fossil fuel workers?
  The rise of renewables is good news for the climate - but not for everyone
19. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why does it feel so good to swear?
  How swearing relieves pain and helps us bond with others(R)
21. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Meghan and Harry's Oprah interview is broadcast
  The duke and duchess of Sussex explain why they left the British royal family
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—British royal family criticised in Harry and Meghan interview
  The couple say they had to leave the royal family after Meghan was left feeling suicidal
3. 06:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 06:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women making art from clay
  Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay(R)
5. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Oprah interview: Meghan 'didn't want to be alive anymore'
  Prince Harry and Meghan say they had to leave the royal family as they lacked support
7. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan McMullin: What next for anti-Trump Republicans?
  Is it time to build a new conservative party from scratch?(R)
9. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Women, work and lockdowns
  On International Women's Day, we explore the pandemic's impact on gender equality
11. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
  In 2011 women were at the forefront of protests calling for a change in power in Egypt
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Climate Question—What will happen to the fossil fuel workers?
  The rise of renewables is good news for the climate - but not for everyone(R)
14. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women making art from clay
  Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay(R)
16. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Waad al-Kateab and fearless female storytellers
  Ahead of International Women’s Day, we speak to Oscar-nominated filmmaker Waad al-Kateab(R)
18. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  Mayday—06/03/2021 GMT
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.(R)
20. 10:50GMT
  More or Less—Sainthood and Cup draws
  Your chances of becoming a saint, plus football odds.(R)
21. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/03/2021 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23. 11:25GMT
  HM The Queen's Message To The Commonwealth—H.M. The Queen's Message To The Commonwealth
  Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gives her annual message to the Commonwealth.
24. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
25. 11:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why does it feel so good to swear?
  How swearing relieves pain and helps us bond with others(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The sport I love damaged my brain
  Former rugby player Alix Popham can't remember some of his finest moments on the pitch
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
  In 2011 women were at the forefront of protests calling for a change in power in Egypt(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/03/2021 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women making art from clay
  Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Jurors selected for George Floyd's murder trial
  Proceedings begin in trial of police officer accused of killing George Floyd.
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan McMullin: What next for anti-Trump Republicans?
  Is it time to build a new conservative party from scratch?(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Deliveroo plans London listing
  The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Meghan and Harry Interview
  We hear reaction to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's interview with Oprah Winfrey
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Coronavirus conversations: Supermarket workers
  We hear from three people who carried out their job with great personal sacrifice
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—The sport I love damaged my brain
  Former rugby player Alix Popham can't remember some of his finest moments on the pitch(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
  In 2011 women were at the forefront of protests calling for a change in power in Egypt(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/03/2021 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2021/03/08 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Climate Question—What will happen to the fossil fuel workers?
  The rise of renewables is good news for the climate - but not for everyone(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Jane Hurst
  Jane Hurst reveals how mice are ruled by their noses.
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—UN concerned over trapped Myanmar protesters
  The UN voices concern over the military in Myanmar trapping many protesters
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/03/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—08/03/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Deliveroo plans London listing
  The food delivery firm Deliveroo plans a London listing expected to value it at $7bn
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—08/03/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan McMullin: What next for anti-Trump Republicans?
  Is it time to build a new conservative party from scratch?(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/03/2021 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women making art from clay
  Ceramicists Hitomi Hosono and Zemer Peled on the therapeutic quality of working with clay(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Iron Curtain
  Churchill's Iron Curtain speech, South Africa's Sharpeville massacre and a deep dive.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Americans get to take off their masks
  New guidance gives vaccinated Americans the chance to meet without masks
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The magic greenhouse
  A greenhouse powered by the wind has made it possible to grow crops on arid land
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
  Jazz legend Chick Corea on composing a new work for jazz trio(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The sport I love damaged my brain
  Former rugby player Alix Popham can't remember some of his finest moments on the pitch(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—The women of Egypt's Arab Spring
  In 2011 women were at the forefront of protests calling for a change in power in Egypt(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—The empty desk: Covid, women and the US economy
  Nada Tawfik explores economic empowerment, opportunity and pay for women in the US economy
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Jane Hurst
  Jane Hurst reveals how mice are ruled by their noses.(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—'Trapped' Myanmar protesters allowed to leave
  Hundreds of protestors were surrounded by the military in an apartment block

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