BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule Saturday 10 January 2026

East and Southern Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Science of the future
  Exciting developments in science, in cervical cancer, xenotransplantation, fusion energy(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Global Story—Will Gen Z protests around the world continue in 2026?
  2025 was the year of youth-led protests across the world. What’s next for the movement?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Mani Martin
  Mani Martin talks about the life-changing experience that inspired his latest album
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The life and legacy of Eva Schloss, part 2
  How Anne Frank’s diary led Eva Schloss to find her brother’s hidden Holocaust paintings(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  What in the World—All the single ladies, put your hands up
  Boyfriends are actually embarrassing now (according to Vogue)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Science of the future
  Exciting developments in science, in cervical cancer, xenotransplantation, fusion energy(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  Americast—Can the US really rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry?
  Trump says the US oil industry will be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Iran unrest spreads despite blackout and Trump warns US could “get involved”
  Unrest spreads despite an internet blackout and a defiant address by the Supreme Leader
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Protests in Iran enter week two as crackdowns intensify and Tehran blames the US for inciting unrest
  Another night of anti‑government protests sweeps Iran, with crowds defying the authorities
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—The US says it must “own” Greenland to block Russia and China, but Denmark and Greenland insist it’s not for sale
  President Trump repeats his threat to take over Greenland
7. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Life in Venezuela
  How has life changed for Venezuelans after the detention of Nicolas Maduro?(R)
9. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 09:32GMT
  Stumped—The Ashes: Matthew Hayden on what's next for England and Australia?
  We are joined by former Australia opener Matthew Hayden for our post-Ashes debrief.
11. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—My way
  How being told to conform makes some more determined to do it "their way".
13. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 11:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Child Cancer Scam, 4. The contract
  4/6We go undercover in Ukraine to try to catch the scammers in action(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Top of the Pops—Sound of 2026
  The BBC's annual poll of the most promising acts for 2026 and the latest UK Music charts
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Iran: Pahlavi calls for more protests
  The exiled son of Iran's former shah urges Iranians to protest and seize city centres
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 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 FA Cup.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Mani Martin
  Mani Martin talks about the life-changing experience that inspired his latest album(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Life in Venezuela
  How has life changed for Venezuelans after the detention of Nicolas Maduro?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: The 88-year-old veteran given nearly $2m by strangers
  Why an Australian man raised nearly two million dollars to help an elderly US veteran
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Director Chloé Zhao on her film Hamnet
  Nikki Bedi interviews Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao about her new film Hamnet
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Iran protests grow despite regime crackdown
  Fresh protests across the country as exiled crown prince calls for nationwide strikes
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/01/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Mani Martin
  Mani Martin talks about the life-changing experience that inspired his latest album(R)
17. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—10/01/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Can AI power a green fashion revolution?
  Is AI helping to make fashion more sustainable? Or could it make the problem worse?(R)
19. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/01/2026 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 6. Kennedy’s move
  6/10Pressure builds on President Kennedy to order a military strike on Cuba(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Life in Venezuela
  How has life changed for Venezuelans after the detention of Nicolas Maduro?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/01/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Taraneh: Iran's defiant actress
  Why has a documentary about Taraneh Alidoosti been watched by millions in Iran?
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Dark Is Rising—4. The Walker on the Old Way
  Will tries his new powers, but the Dark appears(R)
9. 01:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The Nasa swimsuit that rocked the 2008 Olympics
  The swimsuit was worn to break 23 records in the Olympic pool before it was banned
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  Health Check—China’s latest bid to boost its birth rate
  What impact might taxes on contraceptives have in China?(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Documentary—Looking For No Man's Land
  Is there anywhere left on Earth that is unaffected by humans?
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Venezuela: Maduro's downfall
  Reactions to the capture of Venezuela's President - and his record while in power
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Child Cancer Scam, 4. The contract
  4/6We go undercover in Ukraine to try to catch the scammers in action(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/01/2026 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/01/2026 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  The Dark Is Rising—4. The Walker on the Old Way
  Will tries his new powers, but the Dark appears(R)
24. 05:50GMT
  More or Less—Does Venezuela really have the biggest oil reserves in the world?
  We investigate if there are actually 300 billion barrels of oil in Venezuela's reserves

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