BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Sunday 8 October 2017

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—Catalonia tries to vote on independence
  Spain attempted to stop the Catalan separatist poll.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Science In Action—Nobel Prizes for Science 2017
  The excitement, reaction and explanation of the 2017 Nobel Science Prizes(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Emergency Measures for Hurricane Nate
  Preparations as Hurricane Nate hits the US Gulf Coast
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—India's Ancient Science
  Rediscovering influential Indian ideas on mathematics, metallurgy and engineering(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Never Give Up
  Tales from Puerto Rico today; India's Rohingya; Somalia's youth and Italian ice cream(R)
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Wounds of War: Angola's Troubled Past
  Artist Kiluanji Kia Henda on using art to examine Angola's civil war wounds
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  World Book Club—Jane Gardam - Old Filth
  Jane Gardam discusses her novel Old Filth with the World Book Club audience
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Hurricane Nate Makes Landfall in US
  Hurricane Nate reaches the mouth of the Mississippi River in Louisiana
17. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  Assignment—Pakistani Media in the UK
  Manveen Rana uncovers hate speech and sectarianism in the UK's Urdu media(R)
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Nate Makes Landfall in Louisiana
  Hurricane Nate; Catalans in favour of Spanish union; explosion rocks Ghanaian capital
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Spanish PM: Government Will Not Allow Catalan Independence
  No Catalan independence, says Spanish PM; Liberia elections; life on Quéménès
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—The Impact of Brexit on British Dairy Farming
  British dairy farmers warn of bad Brexit deal; the 'Twitter girl' of Aleppo writes a book
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Madhur Jaffrey: My Life in Five Dishes
  The most unforgettable meals from an extraordinary life.(R)
7. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Rugged Tablets for African Schools
  2/4 Start-ups who are innovating products in Kenya and India(R)
9. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Spirit of the Midnight Sun
  The spiritual bond between the Sami people of northern Europe and the land, sea and air(R)
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Never Give Up
  Tales from Puerto Rico today; India's Rohingya; Somalia's youth and Italian ice cream(R)
13. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  Trending—Tales of a Sexist Double Standard
  How three viral stories sparked a discussion about sexist double standards in Pakistan.(R)
15. 09:50GMT
  Over to You—Three New Language Services for the Horn of Africa
  Why has the BBC World Service launched serves in Amharic, Afaan Oromo and Tigrinya?(R)
16. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Spaniards Protest Against Catalan Independence
  Large crowds in Barcelona demonstrate against plans to declare Catalonia independent
18. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The Mystery Edition
  A retired FBI agent launches a probe to discover who betrayed Anne Frank.(R)
20. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  World Questions—Moscow and the Future
  The future of Russia discussed 100 years after the Russian Revolution of 1917(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Rally in Barcelona Against Catalan Independence
  A week after the referendum a pro-unity rally sees large crowds protest Catalan secession
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  World Book Club—Jane Gardam - Old Filth
  Jane Gardam discusses her novel Old Filth with the World Book Club audience(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour: Oscar-winning actor Bill Murray, actress and singer Miley Cyrus, singer Emeli Sandé and much more
  Oscar winning veteran actor Bill Murray tells us why he’s branching into music
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—08/10/2017 GMT
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—08/10/2017 GMT
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—08/10/2017 GMT
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalonia: Huge March Against Independence
  Hundreds of thousands of people have demonstrated in Barcelona calling for unity
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Most Difficult Job in the World—Afghanistan
  President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani talks about the challenges facing his country
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Music Extra—David Bowie’s 'Heroes' 40th Anniversary
  Florence Welch explores the influence of David Bowie’s seminal “Heroes” album(R)
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Doubts over Catalonia Independence Declaration
  Reports from Catalonia say regional government may not declare independence from Spain
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Wounds of War: Angola's Troubled Past
  Artist Kiluanji Kia Henda on using art to examine Angola's civil war wounds(R)
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Spirit of the Midnight Sun
  The spiritual bond between the Sami people of northern Europe and the land, sea and air(R)
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Bob Corker: Trump Twitter Row
  US Senator described the White House as 'an adult day care centre'
15. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—08/10/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/08 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Highest-Capacity Data Cable
  A new high-capacity data cable threaded under the sea from Europe to USA(R)
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/08 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Hate Crime That Changed American Law
  Why the brutal killing of a young gay man in Wyoming prompted change.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Will Catalonia declare independence?
  Reports from Catalonia put in doubt an independence decision.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/09 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Defrosted
  A frozen body and a frozen mind: two extraordinary stories of coming in from the cold(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Confusion Over Catalonia's Independence Bid
  It's unclear how Catalonia's bid for independence will resolve itself
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/09 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The Mystery Edition
  A retired FBI agent launches a probe to discover who betrayed Anne Frank.(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—Uncertainty Over Catalan Independence
  It's now unclear about whether Spanish region of Catalonia will declare independence.
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/09 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Tattoo Artists
  Two women who apply ink to skin - and have gained a cult following in the process
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Uncertainty Over Catalan Independence Declaration
  It's now unclear whether the Catalan leader will declare independence from Spain
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Hollywood Film Mogul Sacked
  Harvey Weinstein sacked by company he founded following allegations of sexual harassment
17. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/09 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Is Carbon Dioxide Higher Than Ever?
  Where did our climate last have this much carbon dioxide?(R)
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/09 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Countdown to Liberia's Election
  One day before Liberia goes to the polls

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