BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Tuesday 9 March 2021

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
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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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Myanmar protesters protected by residents
  A group of trapped protesters say they've managed to escape after army abandons cordon
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Myanmar protesters escape army roundup in Rangon
  After a tense all night siege and house-to-house searches, the military lifts its cordon
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The magic greenhouse
  A greenhouse powered by the wind has made it possible to grow crops on arid land(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—The digital currency race
  As central banks digitise their currencies, it could upend our relationship with money
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Cixi: China's most powerful woman
  She was the power behind the Chinese throne for decades
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  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(R)
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  In the Studio—Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
  Jazz legend Chick Corea on composing a new work for jazz trio(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Singer and broadcaster Cerys Matthews
  Nikki Bedi talks to singer, broadcaster, author and poetry-lover Cerys Matthews(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/03/2021 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Jane Hurst
  Jane Hurst reveals how mice are ruled by their noses.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—I hated the word 'albino'
  Mala Bhargava learned to accept her white hair and skin when her face became famous
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—Cixi: China's most powerful woman
  She was the power behind the Chinese throne for decades(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/03/2021 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  In the Studio—Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
  Jazz legend Chick Corea on composing a new work for jazz trio(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Myanmar protesters flee military assault
  Dozens of anti-coup protesters escape after being trapped overnight.
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The magic greenhouse
  A greenhouse powered by the wind has made it possible to grow crops on arid land(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—OECD: Prospects brighter for global economy
  A leading international agency has upgraded its forecast for global growth for this year
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Coronavirus conversations: Vaccine volunteers
  Taking part in the trials which helped give Covid vaccines to the world
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Violence against 'a third of women'
  A new WHO report says partner violence is the most prevalent
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—I hated the word 'albino'
  Mala Bhargava learned to accept her white hair and skin when her face became famous(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—Cixi: China's most powerful woman
  She was the power behind the Chinese throne for decades(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/03/2021 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2021/03/09 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—09/03/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  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(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Digital Planet—The cost of bias in AI fintech
  Bias in AI fintech is affecting money lending.
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Myanmar coup: Protesters insist 'we will not buckle'
  Widespread protests have continued against the military in cities across the country
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/03/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—09/03/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—WHO: One in three women subjected to violence
  Mexican women want the government to address the country's record on the murder of women
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—09/03/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The magic greenhouse
  A greenhouse powered by the wind has made it possible to grow crops on arid land(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2021 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  In the Studio—Chick Corea: Accomplishing the goal of art
  Jazz legend Chick Corea on composing a new work for jazz trio(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Singer and broadcaster Cerys Matthews
  Nikki Bedi talks to singer, broadcaster, author and poetry-lover Cerys Matthews(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—WHO: One in three women experience violence
  Almost 1,000 women were victims of femicide in Mexico in 2020
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Jewher Ilham: Fears for her Uighur family in China
  What hope for human rights for Uighurs living in Xinjiang province?
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Project 17—Goal 8: Decent work
  Seventeen-year-old Ruhani looks at job opportunities for young people in Bangladesh
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—I hated the word 'albino'
  Mala Bhargava learned to accept her white hair and skin when her face became famous(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Cixi: China's most powerful woman
  She was the power behind the Chinese throne for decades(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Compass—Under the Canopy, Forests of science and knowledge
  Radical new ways of recognising forests as communities of mutually supportive trees
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Digital Planet—The cost of bias in AI fintech
  Bias in AI fintech is affecting money lending.(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—10/03/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Meghan and Harry interview: Palace taking race issues 'very seriously'
  The British Royal Family has responded to allegations of racism raised by the Sussexes

Wednesday 10 March 2021

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