BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East Schedule Sunday 1 October 2023

Europe and the Middle East Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—How inflation affects the entire cosmos
  The science behind news about inflation leads us to the first moments of the universe.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/10/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—The deadly practice of gum lancing
  How the tradition of extracting babies’ teeth used in some communities can be fatal(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Documentary—October 1973: The war that changed everything
  The 1973 Arab-Israeli war that lasted 19 days but changed the world forever(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: The view from the Donbass
  Civilians in Russian-speaking areas bear their own traumas after years of war
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Can anyone in Russia challenge Putin now?
  Now Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, can anyone in Russia challenge the president’s power?
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/10/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—Donor babies: A question of identity
  People born as a result of egg and sperm donation on finding their real identities(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—The US avoids government shutdown
  The vote to approve short-term funding came at the 11th hour
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Populist party wins Slovakia election but needs allies for coalition
  The pro-Moscow former Prime Minister Robert Fico promised to end military aid to Ukraine
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Pro-Moscow leader wins Slovakia's general election
  The party of former prime minister Robert Fico won the most votes
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: The view from the Donbass
  Civilians in Russian-speaking areas bear their own traumas after years of war(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Bees should not be able to fly... but they do
  What do you know about the Bee Paradox? We break down the science
9. 08:50GMT
  Over to You—The challenges of telling a personal tragedy
  How My Indian Life told the tragic story of the death of a young mountain climber
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  Music Life—Let the pressure make a diamond with Xefer, Apashe, Kovacs and Raja Kumari
  An international quartet of musicians discuss how they have evolved through songwriting(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/10/2023 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  This Is Africa—BNXN
  DJ Edu meets one of Nigeria's most recognisable voices
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—War and fatigue in Ukraine
  Fighters, families and journalists share their experiences of the conflict(R)
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  Assignment—Germany: Jail for fare-dodging
  Why travelling without a ticket on public transport in Germany could land you in jail(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Slovakia elections: Populist party wins vote
  A pro-Moscow party wins Slovakia's parliamentary elections
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Music Life—Let the pressure make a diamond with Xefer, Apashe, Kovacs and Raja Kumari
  An international quartet of musicians discuss how they have evolved through songwriting(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/10/2023 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Can anyone in Russia challenge Putin now?
  Now Yevgeny Prigozhin is dead, can anyone in Russia challenge the president’s power?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Evidence—Is the world becoming more allergic?
  Are allergies still increasing in prevalence and can we prevent and treat them?
7. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Biden vows to stand by Ukraine, despite budget fiasco
  President Biden says the US cannot allow American support for Ukraine to be interrupted
9. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Are disabled people forgotten in climate disaster plans?
  How do we include disabled people in preparations for extreme weather events?
11. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Bees should not be able to fly... but they do
  What do you know about the Bee Paradox? We break down the science(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Over to You—The challenges of telling a personal tragedy
  How My Indian Life told the tragic story of the death of a young mountain climber(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/10/2023 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—01/10/2023 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  Outlook—How a girl from Mexico fought to dance in the clouds
  Irene García Hernández defied gender norms to take part in a high risk aerial tradition(R)
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—01/10/2023 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: The view from the Donbass
  Civilians in Russian-speaking areas bear their own traumas after years of war(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2023 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  Trending—India's latest 'love trap'
  Why are videos of ‘interfaith couples’ being harassed and attacked going viral in India?(R)
23. 23:50GMT
  More or Less—Is the UK really ahead in cutting carbon emissions?
  As the UK changes course in its path to net zero, how does it compare with other nations?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2023 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2023 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Happy News—Uncovering the wonders of the universe
  Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  CrowdScience—What is consciousness?
  It's easy to observe that we ourselves are conscious but how do you study this phenomenon?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Surviving earthquakes
  From a VR game to a hobby seismometer – projects trying to make earthquakes less deadly(R)
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2023 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Outlook—How a girl from Mexico fought to dance in the clouds
  Irene García Hernández defied gender norms to take part in a high risk aerial tradition(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2023 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—02/10/2023 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women living with ADHD
  Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two women about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
17. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Mexico church: Nine dead and 30 trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse
  50 others are injured.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—02/10/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Mexico church: Nine dead and 30 trapped after Tamaulipas roof collapse
  There is dramatic CCTV video of the moment when the church just crumbles.

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