SATURDAY 07 OCTOBER 2023

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzc3q)
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SAT 00:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q79)
How do we stop rapid insect decline?

As human activities rapidly transform the planet, the global insect population is declining at an unprecedented rate. In the UK, a recent survey suggested the number of flying insects have fallen by almost 60% in less than 20 years. Some are calling it an impending 'insect apocalypse'.
Their disappearance matters because insects are the most diverse group of organisms on the planet and the foundation of every freshwater and land based ecosystem. They provide food for birds, bats and small mammals; they pollinate around 75% of the crops in the world; they replenish soils and keep pest numbers in check. You may not always like insects in your personal space but you certainly need them to survive.
Insect population collapses could mean significant crop failures, collapsing food webs, bird extinctions, disease outbreaks and more. We're going to explore why it's happening and what can be done to mitigate it.

Shaun Ley is joined by:
Dr Erica McAlister - Principal curator of fleas and flies at the Natural History Museum in London and an honorary fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.

Dr David Wagner - Professor of ecology and evolutionary behaviour at the University of Connecticut where he specialises in caterpillars, butterflies, moths, insect conservation and global insect decline.

Oliver Milman - US environment correspondent for The Guardian newspaper and author of The Insect Crisis.

Also in the programme:
Dr Kendra Klein - senior staff scientist with Friends of the Earth in the United States.

Julian Little - a plant biochemist with 35 years of experience in the agricultural industry including time as head of communications for Bayer in the UK.

(Image: A butterfly rests at the Butterfly Garden in Konya, Turkey. Credit: Serhat Cetinkaya/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzgvv)
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SAT 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzrrxxk9085)
US Labour market: what's behind unexpected growth?

Employers added 336,000 jobs in September, almost double the 170,000 estimated, according to figures released by the Labor Department. Great news if you're looking for work there, of course, but if you're in the Federal Reserve, America's central bank, and worried about the economy overheating, maybe not so good.

(Picture: Portrait of smiling waitress carrying food and drink on serving tray in bar. Picture credit: Getty Images)


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzllz)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwjx85)
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SAT 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhnywc)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct4tky)
World Cup fever, proud Dutchman and Gandhi's cricket connections

Over the next 46 days, the sport's biggest tournament will showcase the world's top ten 50-over teams and with India starting their campaign against Australia, Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Sunil Gupta all look ahead to the mouthwatering clash.

Plus Tim De Leede, the Netherlands most capped player with 237 appearances, joins us on the programme. He’s featured in three previous World Cups, including the 1996 tournament where India were the co-hosts. 27 years later, Tim's son, Bas is a key member of the Netherlands squad and embarking on his very first World Cup.

Have you ever wondered whether there is a connection that ties Mahatma Gandhi to cricket? Author Kausik Bandyopadhyay joins us to discuss his book, the story of the forgotten partnership. 'Mahatma on the pitch - Gandhi and cricket in India'.

Photo: A general view of the Cricket World Cup during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023. England & New Zealand Net Sessions at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 04, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Credit: ICC via Getty Images)


SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzqc3)
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SAT 03:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v0k)
Pakistan and Iran: Expelling Afghans

Presented by Sana Safi

Millions of Afghans living in Pakistan and Iran are facing growing pressure to return to Afghanistan. In Pakistan, around 1.7 million unauthorised Afghan asylum seekers have been ordered to leave by the end of this month. In Iran, the authorities say there are five million Afghans living without legal status, and forced removals are increasing. We hear from BBC Urdu’s Asif Farooqi and BBC Persian’s Zia Shahreyar about the latest developments.

Turkish beach towel revolution
Fences, fees for sun loungers and private beach clubs are on the rise in Turkey, and in many tourist areas it's becoming increasingly difficult to find a free place to lay your beach towel. But now some locals are protesting, as Mahmut Hamsici of BBC Turkish explains.

Celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's iconic loincloth
BBC Indian marked the anniversary of Gandhi's birth this week with a story about the history of his iconic loincloth or dhoti, and why he chose to wear it, as Vandana in Delhi explains.

Flappy Bird and beyond: Vietnam's gaming industry
Vietnam today has become a regional hub for game app development, spurred on by the success of Flappy Bird, which 10 years ago took the world by storm. Thuong Le from BBC Vietnamese is a gaming fan, and tells us about the growth of the homegrown games development industry.

Sudan's all-female rap group
BBC Arabic's Sarah Magdy took her personal interest in conflict rap to report a story for their culture show about Sudan's first all-female rap group, 249 Gang.

(Photo: Afghan families on the road in Pakistan's Khyber district, returning to Afghanistan. Credit: Abdul Majeed/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4x7y)
Protectors of the Amazon

In 2003, an oil company entered the indigenous Sarayaku community’s territory in the Ecuadorian Amazon in search of oil.

Neither the government nor the firm had consulted the community beforehand.

The locals responded by filing a lawsuit against the company. The ruling of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights would go onto become an important case for indigenous communities all over the world.

Former Sarayaku president Jose Gualing and community leader Ena Santi recall the landmark case.

A Munck Studios production for BBC World Service presented by Isak Rautio.

(Photo: Ecuadorian rainforest. Credit: Fabio Cuttica/Reuters)


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzv37)
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SAT 04:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q79)
[Repeat of broadcast at 00:06 today]


SAT 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flwzyvc)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwk8hk)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhpb3r)
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SAT 05:32 The Comb (w3ct5j06)
Mogadishu's daughter (Radio version)

Aisha’s story of a childhood shaped by conflict in Somalia, and her complicated journey to finding herself and finding peace. How do you navigate a normal life after a childhood of “chaos and conflict”?

This is a shortened radio version of this episode - to hear the full-length version, visit bbc.worldservice.com/thecomb


SAT 05:50 More or Less (w3ct5b6z)
Are half the words in English from French?

Are almost half the words in the English language of French origin? It’s a claim one of our loyal listeners found surprising. Tim Harford talks to Dr Beth Malory, lecturer in English Linguistics at University College London, who explains why so many words derived from French have ended up in English.

Presenter: Tim Harford
Producer: Daniel Gordon
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Richard Vadon
Sound Engineer: Graham Puddifoot

(Picture: A French dictionary showing the entry 'Dictionnaire'
Credit: NSA Digital Archive / iStock / Getty Images Plus)


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx02lh)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n29v3)
Men implicated in assassination of presidential candidate killed in prison

The authorities in Ecuador says six inmates killed in a jail on Friday had all been accused of involvement in the assassination of an anti-corruption presidential candidate, Fernando Villavicencio in August. The news prompted the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, to return home from New York to Ecuador to convene an emergency security cabinet.

Also in the programme: United Nations investigators arrive in north-eastern Ukraine following a missile strike in the village of Hroza; and we speak to the American filmmaker Martin Scorsese ahead of the release of his latest picture Killers of the Flower Moon.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are the American journalist Charlotte Kilpatrick and Oliver McTernan who is co-founder of Forward Thinking, an organisation which focusses on conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Africa.

(File photo: Ecuadorean presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio pictured at a rally before he was assassinated in August. Credit: Karen Toro/Reuters.)


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx06bm)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n2fl7)
Dozens of rockets fired from Gaza towards Israel

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have launched dozens of rockets towards Israel, setting off air raid sirens across the country. There have been reports of explosions near Tel Aviv and the areas surrounding southern Gaza. One person is reported to have died.

Also in the programme: the lead singer of Australian band Midnight Oil tells us why he's supporting a change in the country's constitution; and we delve into a treasure trove of recordings from what would have been India's first electronic music studio.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are the American journalist Charlotte Kilpatrick and Oliver McTernan who is co-founder of Forward Thinking, an organisation which focusses on conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Africa.

(Picture: A man runs on a road as fire burns after rockets were launched from the Gaza Strip Credit: Amir Cohen/ Reuters)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0b2r)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n2kbc)
Israeli forces move to war footing

Security forces in southern Israel have moved to a war footing to combat a surprise attack launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. A barrage of rocket fire from Gaza into Israeli territory began just after dawn, with explosions on the streets of Ashkelon and Tel Aviv. Gunmen on the loose in the town of Sderot have opened fire on civilians. Unverified Palestinian reports say militants have attacked Israeli military vehicles and kidnapped several Israelis.

Also in the programme: American film director Martin Scorsese, who is now 80, on his latest picture, Killers of the Flower Moon; and Indigenous Peoples' Day in the United States, which celebrates native American history. 

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are the American journalist Charlotte Kilpatrick and Oliver McTernan who is co-founder of Forward Thinking, an organisation which focusses on conflict resolution in the Middle East and North Africa.

(Picture: A rocket is launched from the coastal Gaza strip towards Israel by militants of the Ezz Al-Din Al Qassam militia, the military wing of Hamas movement, in Gaza City. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0ftw)
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SAT 09:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b2d)
Fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh

The territory of Nagorno-Karabakh is at the centre of one of the world’s longest running disputes that goes back more than 100 years.

The latest conflict involved a lightening military operation by Azerbaijan. It resulted in nearly 120,000 Armenians, virtually the entire population, leaving Nagorno-Karabakh and making a difficult journey – across the border – to Armenia,

Host Anna Foster hears from three women who took that single route. What might normally be an hour and a half’s drive through mountains took several days; meaning many people were without food and water.

“People were freezing. People were trying to find something to eat,” says humanitarian aid worker Mary Asatryan. “You would see people getting out of their cars and searching for grass or something to have at least something to eat.”

We’ll also hear from three volunteers in Armenia, who are meeting people at the end of that journey and trying to help with basic provisions and psychological support.

On the other side of the dispute are the Azerbaijanis. And they share their views and experiences spanning back over the decades.

(Photo: An elderly woman and children sit on bags of belongings as residents gather in central Stepanakert to leave Nagorno-Karabakh, a region inhabited by ethnic Armenians, September 25, 2023. Credit: David Ghahramanya/Reuters)


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhpt38)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


SAT 09:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b97)
The world's first ever cat cafe

Inside the world’s very first cat cafe in Taiwan in 1998. The Rock, a Zimbabwean wrestler and a story fit for Hollywood. Plus, the Indian boy with record-breaking long hair.


SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct4rpw)
Advanced medical science and irregular migration

The Evidence invites scientists and experts to explore issues that are the focus of advanced medical science in the world today. A recent edition looked at something that affects millions of us: allergies. We are joined by the programme’s host Claudia Hammond.

Plus, how Business Daily tackled the issue of irregular migration in Europe through the lens of finance. Its reporter Frey Lindsay is in the studio.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service


SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0kl0)
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SAT 10:06 Sportshour (w3ct4s9n)
From wickets and wides to tackles and tries

Rudie van Vuuren holds a unique double. He is the only man to play in a Rugby World Cup and a Cricket World Cup when he represented Namibia in both competitions in 2003. As the two competition play out in 2023 He's been recalling the good and the bad of the tournaments he played in exactly 20 years ago

Photo: (L) Rudie van Vuuren taking part in the 2003 Cricket World Cup for Namibia (R) Rudie van Vuuren taking part in the 2003 Rugby World Cup for Namibia (CREDIT: Getty)


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0pb4)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwkzzb)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhq1lj)
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SAT 11:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct5hn1)
Are democracies hindering the fight against climate change?

Short-term politics gets in the way of dealing with an ever-warming planet. The BBC's climate editor, Justin Rowlatt, discusses the problems with how democracies tackle climate change with the BBC's world affairs editor, John Simpson.

With no victory in sight, are some leaders in Europe growing weary of supporting Ukraine? The BBC's Europe editor, Katya Adler, outlines the growing tensions inside the EU.

What next for Niger now the military is in charge, and what might it mean for the region? West Africa correspondent Mayeni Jones explains what she learnt from those on the ground after gaining rare access to the country. And Armenians have fled Nogorno-Karabakh. Kian Sharifi from BBC Monitoring analyses what's at stake for neighbouring countries.

Photo: Fridays for Future climate rally in Italy, Naples - 06 Oct 2023. Credit: Photo by CESARE ABBATE/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Produced by Pandita Lorenz and Benedick Watt


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0t28)
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SAT 12:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xll)
Michael Chabon: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay

American writer Michael Chabon talks about his 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay.

From Jewish mysticism to Houdini to the Golden Age of Comic Books and WWII, Chabon’s immersive novel deals with escape and transformation through the lives of two Jewish boys in New York. Josef Kavalier makes an impossible escape from Prague in 1939, leaving his whole family behind but convinced he’s going to find a way to get them out too. He arrives in New York to stay with his cousin Sammy Klayman, and together the boys cook up a superhero to rival Superman – both banking on their comic book creation, The Escapist, to transform their lives and those around them, which in part he does. Their first cover depicts The Escapist punching Hitler in the face, and they wage war on him in their pages, but the personal impact of WWII is painfully inevitable.

The novel touches on the personal scars left by vast political upheaval, and the damaging constraints of being unable to love freely and live a true and authentic life. Chabon’s prose is perfectly crafted – sometimes lyrical, sometimes intensely witty, and occasionally painfully heartbreaking.

(Picture: Michael Chabon. Photo credit: Ulf Andersen/Getty Images.)


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx0xtd)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172z09myy2xl1t)
We are at war, says Israel’s PM, after major Palestinian attack

At least 22 people have been killed and more than 500 injured in Israel after a major attack with militants crossing into Israel from Gaza during heavy rocket fire.

Islamic Jihad, which operates in Gaza, claims its fighters have also captured "many" Israeli soldiers.

Also in the programme: how a Romanian town is faring after protests by environmentalists stopped a huge gold-mining project in the mountains of Transylvania 10 years ago; and Martin Scorsese's latest picture Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Robert De Niro and Leonardo di Caprio.

(Photo:Smoke rises following Israeli strikes in Gaza. Credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx11kj)
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SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172z1kyp1z1cjr)
Live Sporting Action

Sportsworld will have six Premier League games to discuss, including live match commentary of Burnley versus Chelsea at Turf Moor from 1400 GMT.

Former Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa and England defender, and current Bristol City Women first team coach, Anita Asante, and the former Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly join Lee James to discuss the day’s Premier League action.

We’ll also have the latest from the day’s action at the Rugby World Cup in France and the men’s Cricket World Cup in India, as well as previewing the Formula One Qatar Grand Prix Sprint Race, where Max Verstappen could win his third successive World Championship.

Photo: A general view of Turf Moor before the Sky Bet Championship between Burnley and Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on November 13, 2022 in Burnley, United Kingdom. (Credit: Offside via Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx1jk1)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwlv67)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhqwtf)
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SAT 18:32 The Comb (w3ct5j06)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 today]


SAT 18:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sjf)
The Netherlands beat England at the Home of Cricket

The Netherlands embarrased England at Lord's on the opening day of the 2009 T20 Cricket World Cup. The top scorer for the Dutch was Tom de Grooth and he speaks to Matthew Kenyon about the famous victory.

(Photo: Tom De Grooth of Netherlands plays a reverse shot watched by James Foster of England during their ICC World Twenty20 Cup match at Lord's cricket ground in London, on June 5, 2009. Credit: Ian Kington/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx1n95)
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SAT 19:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wdh)
Why can’t Germany build enough homes?

The German government was elected with a plan to build 400,000 new homes a year – but it fell short last year by over 100,000. The country’s house building industry is in crisis, with hundreds of companies going into liquidation this year as order books are emptying and demand for new homes has fallen. So why can’t Germany build enough homes?

A combination of high construction costs caused by inflation since the Covid pandemic, and increases in interest rates in recent years has produced a difficult business environment for a construction sector that is a significant part of the German economy. Along with falling demand, industry experts fear that regulations and bureaucracy are a factor in causing the crisis.

Charmaine Cozier hears from:
Dirk Salewski President of the German Housebuilding Federation who attended a recent summit hosted by Chancellor Olaf Scholz when the government announced a 14 point plan to revive housing construction.
Alice Pitinni is the research director at Housing Europe, the European Federation of Public Co-operative and Social Housing and says there is a growing affordable housing crisis in Europe.
Ireland has endured it's own housing crisis in the past - Michelle Norris, is professor of social policy at University College Dublin, and says Ireland has repeated some of Germany’s mistakes.
Jens Boysen-Hogrefe is a senior economist at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy – he says the country faces a tough situation, that worse is yet to come, but it is not a repeat of the post-reunification boom and bust of the 1990s.



CREDITS
Presenter - Charmaine Cozier
Producer - Phil Reevell.
Researcher - Matt Toulson
Editor - Tara McDermott



(Photo: A construction worker is seen on the roofing for a new residential building in Dortmund, western Germany, on April 18, 2023) (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)


SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhr0kk)
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SAT 19:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct5hlb)
Wagner after Prigozhin

What next for the notorious Wagner group after the plane crash that wiped out its leadership? The Russian private military group that’s left boot prints in Europe, the Middle East and Africa is facing an uncertain future. We look at official movements and narratives - in Russia and abroad - to lift the deliberate veil of murkiness and find the clues.

Get in touch: theglobaljigsaw@bbc.co.uk

Producer: Kriszta Satori
Presenter: Krassi Twigg


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx1s19)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vlm)
London Film Festival

Nikki Bedi talks to Malaysian writer-director Amanda Nell Eu about her teenage body horror film Tiger Stripes.

British-Sri Lankan film-maker Chloe Abrahams whose incredibly personal documentary The Taste of Mango explores family trauma through the relationships with her mother and grandmother.

Nikki will be speaking with director Fawzia Mirza about her film The Queen of My Dreams, a Pakistani-Canadian comedy drama.

Plus, US film producer Mel Eslyn talks about changing lanes for her directorial debut Biosphere.

Presenter: Nikki Bedi
Producer: Oliver Jones

(Photo: Zafreen Zairizal as Zaffan. Credit: Modern Films)


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx1wsf)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172z09myy2yk0v)
Israel launches air strikes in response to Hamas attack

Israel has responded to Hamas' unprecedented attacks by launching air strikes on Gaza. More than two hundred Palestinians and more than a hundred Israelis have so far been killed, and dozens are being held hostage.

We hear from residents of Israeli towns and villages under attack from Hamas and others in Gaza. And a former head of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad tells us his thoughts on the agency's failings.

(Photo: Smoke rises after an Israeli air strike in Gaza City, 7 October 2023. Credit: Saber/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx20jk)
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SAT 22:06 Music Life (w3ct4mgd)
Confronting expectations with Steven Wilson, Roland Orzabal, Lucy Rose and Andy Partridge

Steven Wilson, Roland Orzabal, Lucy Rose and Andy Partridge talk about the effect of fan expectations on the creative process, whether the world needs any more new music, and if “retro mania” is stopping rock music from evolving.

Born in London and raised in Hemel Hempstead in the UK, Steven Wilson developed an interest in music as a child and was heavily influenced by Pink Floyd. His dad built him a multi-track tape machine when he was 12, which allowed him to start experimenting with sound. He formed two bands in 1986, No Man and Porcupine Tree, both of which came to define much of his career. His music covers everything from rock, to ambient, to electro pop, and he’s worked with Elton John, Guns N' Roses, XTC, Pendulum, Yes, Marillion, and Black Sabbath. He’s just released his seventh solo album, The Harmony Codex.

Roland Orzabal is a British musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and author. He is best known for co-founding of one of the most influential bands from the 80s, Tears for Fears.

British singer-songwriter Lucy Rose started out performing with indie act Bombay Bicycle Club before becoming a successful solo artist in her own right. More recently she’s worked with Paul Weller, and she’s just finished her new album.

Andy Partridge is a British guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer who, as a founding member of cult rock band XTC, many call the godfather of Britpop.


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx248p)
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SAT 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sqs48y4hl)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SAT 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k47bcd5pq)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


SAT 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhrhk2)
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SAT 23:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tqg)
Where are we on the road to EV?

Shiona McCallum takes Tech Life on the road to find out more about electric vehicles and the challenges of rolling them out globally. Monica Miller is in Singapore experiencing some of the new cars on the block and Alasdair Keane joins Nissan's Formula E team in France.

(Picture: Shiona McCallum plugging in an EV)

SUNDAY 08 OCTOBER 2023

SUN 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx280t)
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SUN 00:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b2d)
[Repeat of broadcast at 09:06 on Saturday]


SUN 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhrm96)
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SUN 00:32 The Comb (w3ct5j06)
[Repeat of broadcast at 05:32 on Saturday]


SUN 00:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sjf)
[Repeat of broadcast at 18:50 on Saturday]


SUN 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2cry)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 01:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wk2)
Complete shutdown

How would it feel wake up years later? After the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, we look at how complicated systems - such as living things - can just press pause.

Could humans ever hibernate like bears and squirrels? Or even like simpler animals that can be revived after 46,000 years.

Also, which way does antimatter fall under gravity? And how might IVF save a functionally extinct species of rhino?

Presenter: Caroline Steel, with Chhavi Sachdev and Philistiah Mwatee.
Producer: Alex Mansfield, with Margaret Sessa-Hawkins, Ben Motley and Sophie Ormiston


SUN 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2hj2)
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SUN 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwmt58)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


SUN 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhrvsg)
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SUN 02:32 Health Check (w3ct4pdk)
Malaria vaccine backed by WHO

A vaccine for malaria that can be produced cheaply on a large scale has been recommended for use by the World Health Organisation. It was developed by the University of Oxford, and is only the second malaria vaccine to be developed.

Claudia Hammond is joined by New Scientist health reporter Clare Wilson to look at how the new vaccine works, and why it’s proven so hard to find a way to inoculate against malaria.

We also look at major new research that’s found women are facing major inequalities in cancer care around the world, with calls for a feminist approach to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.

Claudia and Clare also discuss this week’s announcement of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Professors Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman are sharing the prize for their work developing the technology that led to the mRNA Covid vaccines.

And we hear whether or not there’s evidence that mental health ‘first aid’ courses have real medical benefits.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Dan Welsh
Editor: Erika Wright


SUN 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2m86)
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SUN 03:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xll)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Saturday]


SUN 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2r0b)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


SUN 04:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nth)
How Portugal deals with drugs

Pascale Harter introduces insights and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers around the world.

Portugal decriminalized the public and private use, acquisition, and possession of all drugs in 2000 - while keeping heavier legal penalties for dealers and drug traffickers. Now many other governments around the world are also considering how best to limit the damage the drug trade can inflict on their countries. James Cook visited a clinic in Porto, northern Portugal, where addicts can legally consume drugs under medical supervision, to weigh up how the alternative approach has been working.

In the aftermath of a new suicide bombing in Ankara, which was claimed by the Kurdish rebel movement the PKK, Emily Wither reports from Turkey on how the public reacted. In cities across the country, there are many people with traumatic memories of terrorist attacks mounted by the PKK and Islamic State during the 2010s. More recently, the Turkish state has turned to using drones to attack its enemies at home and abroad - and says "the future is in the skies".

Hundreds of thousands of refugees are flooding INTO South Sudan - a nation whose people have had to survive decades of war, first for their independence, and then within its own borders after a series of internal conflicts. That has left its fields, farms and roads peppered with unexploded and possibly lethal landmines and bombs. Sira Thierij went out with a group of women working to make their homeland safer, one controlled explosion at a time.

And ten years after the announcement of China's ambitious "Belt and Road" initiative - which first aimed to integrate China more closely with its neigbours in central Asia, and has since spread out to include infrastructure projects across the world and even into space - Jacob Mardell takes a journey to a borderland which still looks pretty wild. The Torugart pass in Kyrgyzstan offers breathtaking landscapes, with high mountains, vast lakes and only the occasional yurt as a sign of human life. But it might soon be much more developed, if a planned railway is built...


(Image: A patient addicted to heroin receives clean syringes in Lisbon, Portugal. Credit: Horacio Villalobos - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)


SUN 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhs38q)
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SUN 04:32 Trending (w3ct5d98)
Inside America’s political battleground

Mike Wendling and Maxine Hughes explore how extreme conspiracies and right wing rhetoric went mainstream in America. From the Proud Boys' Enrique Tarrio, to far right militias and Antifa, we hear from individuals on the extremes of American politics about what they believe and why, and explore what part social media has played in the radicalisation of parts of American society.
Presenter: Mike Wendling
Reporter: Maxine Hughes
Producer: Kayleen Devlin
Editor: Flora Carmichael


SUN 04:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct4sjf)
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SUN 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2vrg)
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SUN 05:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwn5dn)
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SUN 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhs70v)
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SUN 05:32 The Documentary (w3ct63cx)
Will the unicorns of the sea fall silent?

The term “narwhal” derives from the old Nordic for “nár + hvalr”, meaning corpse + whale, which, for these animals, is quickly becoming prophetic. Climate change, with its accompanying increase in human marine activity, has led to the Arctic Ocean becoming noisier. As narwhal rely on sound to communicate and navigate their surroundings, this could result in the extinction of populations like East Greenland's narwhal by as soon as 2025. This is the canary in the coalmine moment for the deep-sea mammals, along with the people who rely on them.

Mary-Ann Ochota investigates how this issue is at once political, cultural, and environmental by talking to the scientists, traditional hunters, and activists, who are all seeking a solution.

Music by Siobhan McDonald, Chris Bean and Jonathan Nangle
Nunavut hunters voiced by Francis Quinn
Producer: Jacob Dabb

(Image: A male and female narwhal, Monodon monoceros, have been digitally created and added to this underwater image of the oceans surface. Credit: David Fleetham/Getty Images)


SUN 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx2zhl)
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SUN 06:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n56r6)
Israel warns Gaza residents to leave ahead of retaliatory strikes

Residents across Gaza are bracing themselves after the Israeli army warned of more airstrikes to destroy Hamas targets, in retaliation for Saturday's major attack by the militant organisation. Sirens have again sounded in parts of southern Israel, as more rockets were fired from Gaza overnight. The Israeli army says fighting is still ongoing in several places inside Israeli territory.

Also in the programme: the main candidates in Argentina's presidential meet for a second campaign debate; and research has found that a majority of countries fail to make any mention of people with disabilities in their official climate targets.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are Jane Kinninmont, who is director of policy and impact at the European Leadership Network, and Alan Posener, a columnist from the German newspaper die Welt.

(Picture: Smoke rises after Israeli warplanes targeted the Palestine tower in Gaza City. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


SUN 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx337q)
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SUN 07:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n5bhb)
Israel trying to regain full control of territory after attack

Gun battles between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants are continuing in southern Israel, as Israel carries out operations to rescue hostages taken during Saturday's coordinated attack by Hamas. Several Palestinian fighters are reported to have been killed. Nearly fifty hostages have been freed.

Also in the programme: we speak to the Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine, who says he's now under house arrest after returning from South Africa.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are Jane Kinninmont, who is director of policy and impact at the European Leadership Network, and Alan Posener, a columnist from the German newspaper die Welt.

(Picture: Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched from the Gaza Strip, as seen from Ashkelon. Credit: Amir Cohen/Reuters)


SUN 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx36zv)
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SUN 08:06 Weekend (w172z37g15n5g7g)
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue

Airstrikes on Gaza are continuing, with a ground offensive widely expected as Israel steps up its retaliation after Hamas attack from Gaza. The Israeli military says it has also carried out strikes into Lebanon after projectiles were fired from the north. The militant group Hezbollah said it was responsible for that rocket and artillery attack on three Israeli posts. We hear from a spokesperson for the Israel Defence Forces.

Also in the programme: we hear from the daughter of the imprisoned Iranian human rights activist, Narges Mohammadi, who has won the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize; and the new film that traces the history of Klezmer music.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss this and more are Sanam Vakil, who is the director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at the Chatham House think tank, and Alan Posener, a columnist from the German newspaper Die Welt.

(Picture: Palestinians search through the rubble of a house destroyed in Israeli strikes in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. Credit: REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa)


SUN 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx3bqz)
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SUN 09:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nth)
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SUN 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhsq0c)
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SUN 09:32 Outlook (w3ct4rbl)
Why this doctor hid his homeless past

Emmanuel Taban spent his childhood as a witness to the violent civil war in Sudan. He grew up in what is now South Sudan but, by the time he was a teenager, he'd spent time in prison – falsely accused of being a rebel spy – and had then left his home. He ended up travelling across Africa, mainly on foot, sleeping on the streets and relying on the kindness of strangers for food. Eventually he reached South Africa where he got a scholarship to study medicine and opened up his own practice. For a long time, Emmanuel hid what he’d endured to fulfil his ambitions. (A longer version of this interview was first broadcast in September 2021.)

Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Katy Takatsuki

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Dr Emmanuel Taban. Credit: Darrel Fraser)


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SUN 10:06 Music Life (w3ct4mgd)
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SUN 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx3l77)
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SUN 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwnwwf)
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SUN 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhsyhm)
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SUN 11:32 Trending (w3ct5d98)
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SUN 11:50 More or Less (w3ct5b6z)
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SUN 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx3pzc)
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SUN 12:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b2d)
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SUN 12:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbht27r)
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SUN 12:32 The Global Jigsaw (w3ct5hlb)
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SUN 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx3tqh)
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SUN 13:06 Newshour (w172z09myy30gyx)
Israel to evacuate its residents near Gaza border

The Israeli military has said that all residents in towns near the Gaza border will be evacuated within the next 24 hours as Israel intensifies its offensive against Hamas targets. The army says that more than 400 Palestinian gunmen have been killed and dozens arrested as fighting in several areas in southern Israel continues for a second day.

We will get the latest from Israel and Gaza.

(Picture: Israeli tanks drive on a road following a mass infiltration by Hamas gunmen from the Gaza Strip, near Sderot in southern Israel. Credit: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters)


SUN 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx3ygm)
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SUN 14:06 Music Life (w3ct4mgd)
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SUN 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx426r)
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SUN 15:06 Sportsworld (w172z1kyp1z4d5z)
Live Sporting Action

Delyth Lloyd presents live Premier League action from the Emirates Stadium as the top-two teams from last season go head-to-head - Arsenal versus Manchester City.

There will also be the latest from around the sporting world including from the Rugby World Cup in France and the men's 50-over Cricket World Cup in India.

Photo: John Stones of Manchester City battles with Declan Rice of Arsenal during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Credit: Visionhaus/Getty Images)


SUN 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx4k68)
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SUN 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tk6vwpvvg)
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SUN 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhtxgn)
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SUN 19:32 Unspun World with John Simpson (w3ct5hn1)
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SUN 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx4nyd)
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SUN 20:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wk2)
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SUN 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx4spj)
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SUN 21:06 Newshour (w172z09myy31fxy)
Israel declares war on Hamas after militants kill hundreds in Israel incursions

Seven hundred Israelis have been killed in two days of intense fighting following Hamas rocket attacks and militant incursions inside Israel; with some two hundred and fifty bodies being recovered from the site of a music festival attacked early on Saturday. Airstrikes by the Israelis on the Gaza Strip have killed more than four hundred people in retaliation. We’ll hear from the governing Likud Party and from a senior Hamas official as well as from survivors of the attacks.


SUN 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx4xfn)
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SUN 22:06 The Climate Question (w3ct5bkm)
How can we fight drought in the Horn of Africa?

This week we speak to people in the greater Horn of Africa, experiencing the worst drought in 40 years. It's left 23 million people at risk of starvation and new research has found that it was 100 times more likely to have happened because of climate change.

Presenter Sophie Eastaugh hears about a climate adaptation strategy pioneered by the Maasai people.

Food insecurity, conflict and perishing livestock are just a few elements of an ever-worsening crisis, with proactive planning difficult for governments with limited resources and other immediate problems. So what can be done to fight the worst effects of the ongoing crisis?

Sophie is joined by:
Lanoi Meitiekene, a leader in the Maasai community
Joyce Kimutai, Principal Meteorologist at Kenya Meteorological Department
Yared Abera Deme, Research Analyst with the International Climate Action team, WRI Africa, Ethiopia.

Email us: theclimatequestion@bbc.com

Presenter: Sophie Eastaugh
Producers: Osman Iqbal and Cesar Vargas
Series Producer: Alex Lewis
Editor: China Collins
Sound Engineer: Tom Brignell


SUN 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhv8q1)
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SUN 22:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b97)
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SUN 22:50 Over to You (w3ct4rpw)
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SUN 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx515s)
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SUN 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sqs4911dp)
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SUN 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k47bch2lt)
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SUN 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhvdg5)
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SUN 23:32 Outlook (w3ct4rbl)
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MONDAY 09 OCTOBER 2023

MON 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1flx54xx)
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MON 00:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nth)
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MON 00:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rvwbhvj69)
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MON 00:32 Trending (w3ct5d98)
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MON 00:50 More or Less (w3ct5b6z)
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MON 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw693y6)
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MON 01:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45vfld)
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MON 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lszh6l)
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MON 01:32 Happy News (w3ct5hv4)
Biles is back with a bang

Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world. This week, the extraordinary comeback of US gymnast Simone Biles, an author who proves there is no age-limit on learning to read. And, solving the mystery of how cats purr.

Presenter Jackie Leonard. Music produced by Iona Hampson.


MON 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw697pb)
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MON 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45vkbj)
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MON 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lszlyq)
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MON 02:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y4n)
Can humans be part of healthy ecosystems?

Humans have an outsized impact on the planet: we’ve wreaked havoc on countless ecosystems and one study estimates only 3% of land on Earth remains untouched by our influence. CrowdScience listener Teri has witnessed the harmful effects of development on natural habitats near her home, and wonders whether we can ever function as part of a healthy ecosystem.

We look for answers in Teri’s home state, California. Humans have lived here for over 10,000 years and its first inhabitants formed a connection to their landscape unlike the exploitative approach of many later settlers. Today, the beliefs and traditions of the Karuk Tribe of northern California still emphasise a symbiotic relationship with nature, seeing plants and animals as their relations.

Over the past couple of centuries much of the Karuk’s land has been degraded by mining, the timber industry and the outlawing of traditional burning practices. Tribal members show us how they’re working to try to restore ecological balance.

As for the rest of humanity: can we rein in our destructive relationship to nature; or even have a beneficial effect on our local ecosystems?

Contributors:

Kathy McCovey - Karuk Tribe member and cultural practitioner
Dr Steward Pickett - Ecologist, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
Bill Tripp - Karuk Tribe member and Director of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy, Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources
Dr Frank Kanawha Lake - US Forest Service Research Ecologist and Tribal Liaison
Will Harling - Co-lead, Western Klamath Restoration Partnership

Presenter: Caroline Steel
Producer: Cathy Edwards
Editor: Richard Collings
Production Co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris
Studio Manager: Giles Aspen & Steve Greenwood

(Image: Huckleberries and tanoak acorns gathered near a burn site. Credit: Stormy Staats)


MON 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69cfg)
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MON 03:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y04)
Coconuts fixing the world

We eat millions of tonnes of coconuts every year - with the dense white flesh of the fruit making a tasty snack and the juice a refreshing drink.

But the inedible husk and shell go to waste – and it’s this part that innovators and entrepreneurs around the world are now putting to work to solve a whole host of problems.

In Sierra Leone, a personal tragedy was the catalyst for young entrepreneur Alhaji Siraj Bah to start a business which takes the coconut husk and turns it into an alternative to charcoal - which is good for the forests and could potentially save lives too.

And we hear about the start-up using coconut to keep fish, fruit and vegetables cool for longer without using any plastic.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporters: Eric Mugaju
Producer: Craig Langran
Series producer: Tom Colls

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

(Photo: Farmers in Teluk Payo village, south Sumatra are peeling the skin of coconuts to be turned into copra or charcoal, 13 July, 2022. Credit: Sigit Prasetya/Getty Images)


MON 03:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lszqpv)
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MON 03:32 Pick of the World (w3ct5b97)
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MON 03:50 Over to You (w3ct4rpw)
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MON 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69h5l)
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MON 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45vsts)
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MON 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lszvfz)
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MON 04:32 The Conversation (w3ct4tw0)
Women in Beirut: Facing up to the climate crisis

The cedar tree is Lebanon’s national symbol: it can be seen everywhere, on flags, banknotes and souvenirs. But this majestic tree is under threat as a result of climate change and has come to symbolise the greater environmental crisis facing Lebanon: heatwaves, wildfires and an energy crisis that is pushing up already high levels of pollution. Kim Chakanetsa meets two women who work with local communities to bring about change.

Dr Najat Aoun Saliba is a prominent Lebanese scientist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of air pollution and its impact on people’s health. She’s one of the eight women elected to parliament in 2022, where she’s trying to promote the use of clean energy sources. Najat has also been actively involved in promoting science education and women's participation in STEM fields.

Nouhad Awwad is the founder of the Lebanese national chapter of the Arab Youth Climate Change and a campaigner at Greenpeace MENA. From beach clean-ups to planting trees, Nouhad has been engaging youth in environmental issues since the age of 15. She is currently leading the implementation of the Ummah For Earth project, an initiative working to empower Muslim communities on climate action.

Produced by Alice Gioia. Sound recording by Antonio Nakhoul.

Image: (L) Nouhad Awwad (R) Dr Najat Aoun Saliba. Credit: Alice Gioia/BBC.)


MON 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69lxq)
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MON 05:06 Newsday (w172z07600l4bw8)
Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack

The death toll rises in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Seven hundred Israelis have been killed in an unprecedented series of attacks by Hamas militants, with more than four hundred Palestinians killed after Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip. What is the latest from both sides?

The story of one Israeli family that's looking for their loved ones, kidnapped and held by Hamas.

And an account on what life is now like for Palestinians in the occupied territories.

Also in Afghanistan an earthquake has killed more than two-thousand people.


MON 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69qnv)
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MON 06:06 Newsday (w172z07600l4gmd)
Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack

The death toll rises in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Seven hundred Israelis have been killed in an unprecedented series of attacks by Hamas militants, and more than four hundred Palestinians have been killed in air strikes on the Gaza Strip. What is the latest from both sides? The UN says 123,000 Palestinians are displaced In Gaza, after the Israeli air strikes with close to 74,000 seeking shelter in schools. And Liberia gears up for its presidential elections.


MON 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69vdz)
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MON 07:06 Newsday (w172z07600l4lcj)
Death toll crosses 1000 in Israel and Gaza following Hamas attack

The death toll rises in the conflict between Israel and Gaza. Seven hundred Israelis have been killed in an unprecedented series of attacks by Hamas militants, with more than four hundred Palestinians killed in retaliatory air strikes on the Gaza Strip.

Many Palestinians say they are now living in fear of their lives.

Rescuers say they've found more than 250 bodies at the site of a music festival, the first area attacked by Hamas.

And the story of one Israeli family that's looking for their loved ones, kidnapped and held by Hamas.

Plus in other news, rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after an earthquake that has killed more than two thousand people.


MON 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw69z53)
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MON 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nyg)
Peter Singer: Is the animal rights movement unstoppable?

Philosopher Peter Singer has spent decades arguing for animal rights; his arguments have persuaded millions to give up meat. Has the movement he inspired become unstoppable?


MON 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt0bfh)
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MON 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4mv5)
The Commonwealth Games in crisis?

The event is facing its biggest financing challenge in its 93-year history.

There is no host city for the next edition in 2026, and the Commonwealth Games Federation is struggling to persuade other cities to host after that.

We speak to academics who say the model of structuring and paying for the Games is broken. Some observers go further – saying the Games and the Commonwealth itself are relics of the British Empire and should be wound up.

We also hear from athletes who have competed at the Games and highlight their importance for their respective sports and countries.

And we look at one city that has hosted with relative success – within budget and with long-lasting benefits to civic infrastructure.

Producer/Presenter: Gideon Long

(Image: The closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Credit: Getty Images)


MON 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xb7)
Yinka Shonibare: Nelson's Ship in a Bottle

On 24 May 2010, artist Yinka Shonibare unveiled Nelson’s Ship in a Bottle, on the fourth plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square.

The piece was the world’s largest ship in a bottle, but it wasn’t just any vessel.

It was a replica of HMS Victory, commanded by Admiral Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar, except Yinka had made an eye-catching change.

The ship’s plain sails had been replaced with colourful Dutch wax sails. Dutch wax is a fabric typically sold in West Africa.

Yinka’s work captivated crowds and left people wondering what it meant.

“Some people were like ‘oh great we are celebrating Britishness. Fantastic’, and then some other groups said ‘Oh this is a critique of Britain. Fantastic’. I love it when the work does that!”, says Yinka.

He tells Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty how his artwork was created and what it means to him.


MON 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6b2x7)
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MON 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45wdkf)
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MON 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt0g5m)
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MON 09:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y4n)
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MON 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6b6nc)
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MON 10:06 The History Hour (w3ct4w5p)
Marking 50 years since the 1973 global oil crisis

Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes from the BBC World Service.

To mark 50 years since the global oil crisis, we’re focusing on oil - from discovery to disaster. We hear from Dr Fadhil Chalabi, then the deputy secretary general of Opec (Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries) about what happened during the 1973 crisis.

Our guest Helen Thompson, Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University, explains why oil became the lifeblood of industrial economies during the last two centuries. We also learn how Kazakhstan signed ‘the deal of the century’ to become a fossil fuel powerhouse thanks to the Tengiz Oil Field.

Plus, why in 1956, not everyone welcomed the discovery of oil in the Nigerian village of Oloibiri. We find out more about the devastating impact of one of the world’s largest oil spills - when the Amoco Cadiz tanker ran aground off the coast of France in 1978. The wreck released more than 220,000 tonnes of crude oil into the sea.

And finally, how an indigenous community in the Ecuadorian Amazon fought a court battle to protect their land from oil drilling – and won.

Contributors:
Dr Fadhil Chalabi – former deputy secretary general of Opec
Professor Helen Thompson - Professor of Political Economy at Cambridge University
Bruce Pannier - Central Asia news correspondent
Chief Sunday Inengite – chief of Oloibiri, Nigeria
Marguerite Lamour – former secretary to Alphonse Arzel, the mayor of Ploudalmézeau in France
Jose Gualing - former Sarayaku president
Ena Santi - Sarayaku community leader

(Photo: Oil rig. Credit: Fairfax Media via Getty Images via Getty Images)


MON 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6bbdh)
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MON 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45wn1p)
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MON 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt0pnw)
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MON 11:32 The Conversation (w3ct4tw0)
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MON 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6bg4m)
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MON 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qgj)
Love, loss and my unlikely romance with Oliver Sacks

After coming out at age 23, writer Bill Hayes moved to San Francisco to finally live his life as a liberated gay man. There, he fell in love for the first time with a man called Steve. They spent happy years together but then one day, out of the blue, their 17 year relationship was dramatically cut short.

After this monumental loss, Bill moved to New York where he met the renowned neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks. They struck up a close - if unlikely - friendship and Bill was charmed by Oliver's eccentricity and kindness. It soon became clear there was a romantic spark between them, but would Sacks, at the age of 75, finally open up to the infinite possibilities of love?

Presenter: Mobeen Azhar
Producer: Charlie Towler and Laura Thomas

Bill has written a memoir of his time with Oliver and his life in New York, Insomniac City.

Audio taken from Oliver Sacks: His Own Life by Ric Burns

(Photo: Oliver Sacks (L), and Bill Hayes in 2015. Credit: Corbis)

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707


MON 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xb7)
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MON 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6bkwr)
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MON 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45wwjy)
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MON 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt0y54)
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MON 13:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y4n)
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MON 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6bpmw)
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MON 14:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6d7bw9)
More than 1000 dead in Palestinian and Israeli Attacks

Dozens have been kidnapped by Hamas militants as family members ask how it could have happened. Criticism has been directed at Israel's Defence Forces. Newshour hears from their spokeswoman. As Israel orders a complete siege of Gaza, we speak to a resident.

Also on the programme: a feat of human endurance as the men's marathon world record is broken in Chicago.

(Photo: Rockets are fired from Gaza towards Israel, in Gaza on October 9, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Salem)


MON 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6btd0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 15:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nyg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt15nd)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zdv)
Israel-Gaza conflict: Economic impact

Following the latest Hamas attacks in the region over the weekend and Israel’s response, we look at what it means for the economy in both Israel and the Gaza Strip.

Samantha Fenwick examines this and hears what it could mean for oil prices around the world.

(Photo: A general view shows the rubble of a destroyed mosque after Israeli air strikes in Gaza City, 09 October 2023. Credit: Mohammed Saber/EPA)


MON 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6by44)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzw8zsr)
Israel announces total siege of Gaza

The Israeli military says it's regained control of all southern communities attacked by Palestinian gunmen over the weekend. The Israeli defence minister, Yoav Gallant, has said the blockade on the Gaza Strip will be tightened into a full siege, to prevent food and fuel being brought in.

We speak to our correspondents and regional experts about the developments and explain the key players and terms in the conflict.

We bring together Israelis, who have been affected by the weekend’s attacks, to share what they have experienced, and hear how people in Gaza are preparing for more attacks from Israel.

Our colleague from BBC Verify explains the material the desk has been checking.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Destruction in Gaza Strip as Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks - 09 Oct 2023. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6c1w8)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzw93jw)
Israel-Gaza conflict: More than 1000 deaths

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said it would impose a "complete siege" on the territory. "No electricity, no food, no water, no gas - it's all closed," he said, adding that "we are fighting animals and are acting accordingly."

More than 700 people have been killed in Israel since Saturday, dozens of people were also kidnapped and Hamas claims four of the hostages were killed by air strikes in Gaza. More than 500 people have died in Gaza since Israel began striking the area.

With the help of our regional expert, we answer the popular questions our audiences are asking while they search information about the Gaza-Israel conflict.

We also bring together Israelis, who have been affected by the weekend’s attacks, to share what they have experienced, and hear how people in Gaza are preparing for more attacks from Israel.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Israeli military tries to strengthen borders with Gaza as battle enters third day, Sderot, Israel - 09 Oct 2023. Credit: ATEF SAFADI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6c5md)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4qgj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


MON 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xb7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


MON 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6c9cj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45xm0q)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt1nmx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4sth)
2023/10/09 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


MON 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6cf3n)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 20:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct4nth)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:06 on Sunday]


MON 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt1sd1)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 20:32 Discovery (w3ct65qt)
Deborah Greaves

If you’ve ever seen the ocean during a storm, you’ll understand the extraordinary power contained in waves. On an island nation like Britain, that power could well be harnessed to produce clean energy; so why have we barely begun to tap this bountiful resource?
Deborah Greaves is trying to change that. As Professor of Ocean Engineering at the University of Plymouth, she combines physical wave tanks with sophisticated computer modelling to test how well wave power devices respond to stormy seas. And as Director of the Supergen ORE Hub, she brings together researchers in offshore renewable energy to imagine a future of widespread, eco-friendly ocean power.
Deborah tells Jim Al-Khalili about growing up in Plymouth fascinated by the sea, and about breaking from the norm in her arts-focused family, to pursue a degree in engineering. But she spent years as a civil engineer building tunnels for the London Underground - and going on expeditions to the Arctic with her husband - before undertaking a PhD at Oxford University, exploring what happens when waves crash into solid structures.
She eventually returned to Plymouth and set up the institute’s Coastal, Ocean and Sediment Transport (COAST) Laboratory - a building with a swimming-pool-sized wave tank for testing new technologies. As Jim hears, these wave devices have an extraordinary diversity of uses - and could help to propel Britain into a greener energy future.

(Photo: Deborah Greaves. Credit: Deborah Greaves.)


MON 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6cjvs)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 21:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6d8636)
Israel says retaliation against Hamas has only just begun

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a "terrible" response to the killing of at least nine hundred people by Hamas. He compared the group to Isis and called on parliamentary opposition to form a broad collation government in order to react to the attacks.

Also on the programme, this year's Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to the American economic historian Claudia Goldin for her pioneering research on how women have affected labour markets, and the key drivers behind the gender pay gap

(Photo: Destruction in Gaza Strip as Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks - 09 Oct 2023. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


MON 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6cnlx)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 22:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nyg)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


MON 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt20w9)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 22:32 The Conversation (w3ct4tw0)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


MON 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6csc1)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


MON 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sr4dl7sky)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


MON 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k4llnpts2)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


MON 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt24mf)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


MON 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zh3)
Israel-Gaza conflict: EU backtracks on Palestinian aid freeze

The European Union had announced a suspension on funding for Palestine after Hamas attacks. It will now 'review' financial aid to the region. We get the latest from Brussels.

We also take a look at the impact the conflict in the Middle East is having in the oil and gas markets.

And Claudia Goldin has become the first woman to be awarded the Nobel economics prize on her own. We hear about her contribution to understanding the gender pay gap.

(Picture: Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike on Gaza City, 09 October 2023. Picture credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock.)

TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2023

TUE 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6cx35)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 00:06 The History Hour (w3ct4w5p)
[Repeat of broadcast at 10:06 on Monday]


TUE 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6d0v9)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzrs95vpk7m)
Israel declares 'complete siege' of Gaza after attacks

Volatility could spread across global markets as the conflict escalates. We take a look at what is happening in the Middle East and the implications this could have for the rest of the world.

China's Golden Week has given the tourism industry a huge boost, but not as big as expected. We hear more about the impact it had on tourism and retail.

And Claudia Goldin has won the Nobel economic prize. We look into the research that led her to receive the award.

Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Stefanie Yuen Thio, Joint Managing Partner at TSMP Law in Singapore, and Luisa Kroll, executive editor at Forbes in New York.

(Picture: Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike on Gaza City, 09 October 2023. Picture credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6d4lf)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45yg7m)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt2hvt)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 02:32 The Documentary (w3ct63cy)
Africa's urban future: Ghana

If, as has been projected, Africa could be home to 40% of humanity by the end of the century, will its already highly pressurised cities be able to provide decent living conditions for all their inhabitants? Mike Wooldridge and Ghanaian architect Ruth-Anne Richardson report on the opportunities and challenges this rapid urbanisation brings in West Africa.

The stretch of nearly 1,000 km between Abidjan and Lagos, is by 2100 projected to be the largest zone of continuous, dense habitation on earth - and home to about half a billion people. In Ghana alone, the population which was around six million at the time of independence could – according to some estimates – exceed 50 million by 2050. There has been unprecedented migration into Accra and other cities from rural areas, straining the city’s ability to provide basic housing and services to people, and exacerbating existing inequalities.

Presenter: Mike Wooldridge
Producer: Ruth Evans
A Ruth Evans Productions series for BBC World Service

(Photo: A street hawker sells Ghana flags in Accra. Credit: Getty Images)


TUE 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6d8bk)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qgj)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Monday]


TUE 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xb7)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Monday]


TUE 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6dd2p)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45ypqw)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt2rc2)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 04:32 In the Studio (w3ct4yfq)
Anton Skrypets: Making a war movie in a war zone

Stay Online is the first film about the full-scale war in Ukraine. Young producer Anton Skrypets tells Antonia Quirke about the dangers and challenges of this groundbreaking production, through a series of interviews and diary entries interspersed by the sound of air raid sirens and drone attacks.

Directed by his sister Yeva Strielnikova, Stay Online is a rare thing: a war movie made entirely in a war zone. Anton talks about the serious challenges that the cast and crew faced during the harrowing weeks of filming, and contemplates an uphill struggle to complete the project and get it into cinemas. But it all seems worth it when they receive an invitation to host the world premiere at a festival in Montreal. The only problem now is how to get there from Kyiv...

Producer: Antonia Quirke
Executive producer: Stephen Hughes

(Photo: Anton Skrypets. courtesy of Anton Skrypets)


TUE 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6dhtt)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 05:06 Newsday (w172z07600l77sc)
Israel PM warns Gaza action only just begun as Hamas threatens hostages

Israel has continued airstrikes on Gaza, for the third night in a row - the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that its military action has only just begun.

Israel's defence minister has ordered - what he called - a "complete siege" of Gaza; almost 700 have died in airstrikes there - we get the latest on the situation in Gaza with a United Nations representative.

About 900 people have died in Israel since Hamas militants launched an unprecedented attack, including 260 people massacred at a music festival - the leaders of the UK, US, France, Italy and Germany have said they "unequivocally condemned Hamas and its appalling acts".


TUE 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6dmky)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 06:06 Newsday (w172z07600l7cjh)
Israel pounds Gaza after Hamas incursion on Saturday

Israel's Prime Minister has warned that his country will use "enormous force" and that airstrikes against Hamas targets in Gaza have only just begun; Benjamin Netanyahu said every place in which the militant group operated would be reduced to rubble - we get reaction from inside Israel.

With the number of those killed mounting on both sides, the United Nations chief has criticised Israel's declaration of a total siege of the Gaza Strip.

And we also hear what it's like for Palestinians living in Israel since the unprecedented attack on Saturday morning.


TUE 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6drb2)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 07:06 Newsday (w172z07600l7h8m)
Israel orders complete siege of Palestinian enclave of Gaza

About 900 people have died in Israel and almost 700 in Gaza since Saturday's surprise attack. Israel's Prime Minister warns that military action in Gaza has only just begun while Hamas - the Palestinian militant group - threatens to kill Israeli hostages.

Israel's defence minister has ordered what he called a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip - we get the latest on the situation there with a UN representative and also speak to a man who's family members were kidnapped by Hamas.

And in other headlines this morning - Millions of Liberians head to the polls to elect their representatives, including president - we go live to a polling station.


TUE 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6dw26)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y05)
AI for good

Artificial intelligence can sometimes provoke fear and anxiety. Will it take away our jobs? Will it take over the world? So it’s important to recognise some of the good things AI is being used for.

We look at how AI chatbots are helping people tackle anxiety, how AI is being used in Africa to lower infant mortality and even speak to the team using AI to try and communicate with bats.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Producer: Lizzy McNeill
Series producer: Tom Colls
Sound mix: Hal Haines
Editor: Penny Murphy

Email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

Image: An illustration of a digital brain (Getty Images)


TUE 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt37bl)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4n46)
Fire-proofing California’s wine industry

In 2020, Napa Valley experienced its most destructive wildfire ever. Vineyards burned, leaving not only direct damage, but more long lasting impact with wine affected by smoke taint.

We hear how the perennial presence of wildfires means local businesses face a harsh reality of living with the risk of fire. Sophie Long visits wine makers who are using inflammable materials to build new wineries, changing growing techniques and using technology to deal with tainted wine.

And she meets local residents learning firefighting techniques - all to keep smoke out of your wine glass and the billion dollar industry thriving.

Presenter: Sophie Long
Producer: Samantha Granville

(Image: Burned grapes hang on a damaged vine at a vineyard as the Glass fire continues to burn in Calistoga, California on October 1, 2020. Credit: Getty Images)


TUE 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xgs)
The 84-year-old primary school pupil

In 2004, Kimani Maruge became the oldest man to start primary school when he enrolled at the Kapkenduiywo Primary School in Kenya.

The 84-year-old student was a former soldier who had fought against colonial rule in the Mau Mau independence movement.

He missed out on school as a child so when the Kenyan government scrapped all fees for state primary education, he saw his chance to finally learn to read and write.

Kimani's former teacher Jane Obinchu tells Vicky Farncombe how his story inspired people all over the world.

(Photo: Kimani Maruge attends class at Kapkenduiywo Primary School in Kenya. Credit: Reuters/Thomas Mukoya)


TUE 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6dztb)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45z9gj)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt3c2q)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 09:32 The Documentary (w3ct63cy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6f3kg)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 10:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vlm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


TUE 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6f79l)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45zjys)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt3lkz)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 11:32 In the Studio (w3ct4yfq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fc1q)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qx2)
Latifa and Mohamed: A reunion through dance

A mother, a son, and the discovery of a shared dream.

Latifa Khamessi and her son Mohamed Toukabri from Tunisia were inseparable until aged 15, when he left for Europe to study dance. It was gut-wrenching to be apart, but an opportunity he couldn't turn down. It wasn't until years later that Mohamed discovered his mother had wished for the same future for herself, but had been forbidden from dancing. Separated by a sea and oceans of time, Mohamed then hatched a plan to reunite with his mother, now in her sixties but still just as eager to take to the stage.

The Power (of) the Fragile was performed at The Shubbak Festival in London.

Presenter: India Rakusen
Producer: Helen Fitzhenry
Editor: Rebecca Vincent
Voice over by Mounira Chaieb

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

Image credit: Christian Tandberg_Dansens Hus Oslo!


TUE 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4xgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fgsv)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl45zsg1)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt3v27)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 13:32 Discovery (w3ct65qt)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:32 on Monday]


TUE 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fljz)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 14:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6db7sd)
Israel pounds Gaza from the air

Newshour hears from presenter Tim Franks in Jerusalem, a correspondent in Gaza, as well as a man who says the Israeli authorities still haven’t told him whether his mother has been killed or kidnapped.

Also on the programme: the High Court in Kenya temporarily blocks the deployment of its police officers to Haiti; and the extreme rower Tom Robinson on what went through his mind during the 14 hours that he was left clinging naked to his handmade rowing boat.

(Photo: Houses and buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City, October 2023 Credit: Reuters/Mohammed Salem)


TUE 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fq93)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y05)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt42kh)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zpw)
UN warns of risks in Gaza

UN aid agencies have raised concerns of the severe consequences of Israel's 'total siege' on Gaza in response to the Hamas attacks four days ago.

In a press conference the United Nations humanitarian office said nearly 200,000 people, that's nearly a tenth of the strip’s population, have fled their homes in Gaza, with fears about water shortages due to a blockade.

Sam Fenwick hears the latest from the region and from those trying to send aid in.

(Picture: Palestinians inspect a destroyed building of the Palestine Telecommunications Company (Paltel) following Israeli air strikes at the Al-Ramal neighborhood in Gaza City, 10 October 2023. Credit: Photo by MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fv17)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwcwpv)
Israel-Gaza conflict: Violence continues

Israel is continuing to bomb Gaza on the fourth day of its retaliation to the killings by Hamas. For its part, Hamas has fired more rockets into Israel, targeting the port of Ashkelon.

We hear from Israelis and people in Gaza about what they have been witnessing.

Our Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet joins from Jerusalem to give the latest.

Our Middle East expert in the newsroom answers audience questions about the conflict.

Presenter: James Reynolds

(Photo: Devastation in Gaza Strip as Israel retaliates after Hamas attacks - 10 Oct 2023. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6fysc)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwd0fz)
Hamas fires rockets at Israeli city of Ashkelon

Thick black smoke fills the air over Gaza following a further day of intense Israeli air strikes. Hamas has responded with barrages of rockets into southern Israel. The number of dead on both sides continues to rise, with little prospect of an end to the violence.

We hear from Israelis and people in Gaza about what they have been witnessing.

Our colleague from BBC Monitoring in Jerusalem explains how the Israeli media is reporting the story.

Our expert from BBC Verify talks about the material they have been checking today.

Our Middle East expert in the BBC newsroom answers audience questions about the conflict.

We also hear from family members of the Israelis who are believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas.


Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Hamas fire rockets towards Israeli city of Ashkelon, Israel - 10 Oct 2023. Credit: ATEF SAFADI/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


TUE 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6g2jh)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4qx2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 today]


TUE 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 today]


TUE 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6g68m)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl460hxt)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt4kk0)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4sz0)
2023/10/10 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


TUE 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gb0r)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:06 The Documentary (w3ct63cy)
[Repeat of broadcast at 02:32 today]


TUE 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt4p94)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 20:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tqh)
The carbon footprint of AI

Researchers estimate that the AI industry could consume as much energy annually as a country the size of the Netherlands by 2027. We take a look at the details and ways of reducing electricity demand. Also, we talk to one of Africa's leading technology entrepreneurs about how he sees AI helping the continent and how workers can adapt to it. And how do you persuade an unwanted wildlife creature not to mess up your garden ? One man trained his home camera system to solve the problem.

(Photo: Electricity pylons. Credit: Igor Borisenko/Getty Images)


TUE 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gfrw)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 21:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6dc309)
A view from inside the Hamas attack on the Kfar Aza kibbutz

Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on the Kfar Aza kibbutz by the Gaza border. We speak to a survivor of the Israeli Supernova festival and a Gaza resident tells us how the besieged residents of the Gaza strip are facing shelling and increased shortages of basic goods.

Also in the programme: US President Joe Biden pledges full support to Israel and two of Poland's highest ranked military generals have resigned during a hotly contested election

(Photo: Israeli soldiers carry the body of a victim at Kfar Aza kibbutz. Credit: Reuters / Ronen Zvulun)


TUE 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gkj0)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:06 People Fixing The World (w3ct4y05)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:06 today]


TUE 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt4xsd)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 22:32 In the Studio (w3ct4yfq)
[Repeat of broadcast at 04:32 today]


TUE 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gp84)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sr4dlbph1)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


TUE 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k4llnsqp5)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


TUE 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt51jj)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


TUE 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zs4)
Joe Biden condemns Hamas' attack on Israel

The US president calls it 'an act of sheer evil' as reports of more victims emerge. The European Union vows to offer more support to the region. We look at what has happened and the economic impact it has caused.

Finland and Estonia say an undersea gas pipeline between both countries has suffered deliberate damage. We look into the details.

And the global economy is 'limping along,' according to the International Monetary Fund. We get the latest from our correspondent.

(Picture: Joe Biden. Picture credit: Reuters)

WEDNESDAY 11 OCTOBER 2023

WED 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gt08)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 00:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct4vlm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 20:06 on Saturday]


WED 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6gxrd)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzrs95vsg4q)
Israel-Gaza conflict escalates

The US and the European Union vow to increase support as more reports of killings emerge. We take a look at the impact this is having in the global economy.

Finland and Estonia are investigating damages to an undersea gas pipeline between both countries. Authorities suspect it wasn't an accident. We hear about the implications this can have for the energy market.

And the trial against the crypto exchange FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, goes on in New York, where his former girlfriend will testify. We get the latest from our correspondent.

Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Andy Uhler in the US, journalism fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute and Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, and Rachel Pupazzoni in Australia, a national business reporter and presenter at ABC.

(Picture: A view shows houses and buildings destroyed by Israeli strikes in Gaza City, October 10, 2023. Picture credit: Reuters)


WED 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6h1hj)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl461c4q)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt5drx)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 02:32 The Climate Question (w3ct5bkm)
[Repeat of broadcast at 22:06 on Sunday]


WED 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6h57n)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qx2)
[Repeat of broadcast at 12:06 on Tuesday]


WED 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xgs)
[Repeat of broadcast at 08:50 on Tuesday]


WED 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6h8zs)
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.


WED 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl461lmz)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


WED 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt5n85)
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.


WED 04:32 The Documentary (w3ct03c3)
Soul Music

True Colors by Cyndi Lauper

Billy Steinberg's lyrics were originally inspired by his mother, but his song writing partner Tom Kelly recognised their universal appeal. With a slight re-write, True Colors became the song that Cyndi Lauper made famous the world over.

Growing up in a small town in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ken Kidd could never truly be himself. Watching Cyndi Lauper perform True Colors on MTV showed him that it was OK to be his authentic self. Years later he describes his pride at watching the rainbow flag being raised above the Stonewall National Monument as he and other LGBTQ campaigners sang that same song.

Lesley Pyne learnt to sing True Colors with her local choir. It's a song that resonated with her more than she had ever expected. After six attempts at IVF, Lesley had had to come to terms with the knowledge that she wouldn't be able to have children. It wasn't easy. It has taken years of digging deep to work through the grief, but now she helps others to find their true colours, and firmly believes that they can be beautiful, like a rainbow.

And in 1999, Caroline Paige, a jet and helicopter navigator in the Royal Air Force, became the first ever openly serving transgender officer in the British military. She rose above the extraordinary challenges placed before her to show her 'True Colors' whilst serving her country on the front line in the war on terror.

Featuring songwriter Billy Steinberg and music from The Rock Choir.

Image: Cyndi Lauper, pictured in 1986 (Credit: Michael Putland/Getty Images)


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Israel concluding operations to clear Hamas gunmen from its territory

The Israeli military says children are among the people killed by Hamas gunmen in southern Israel - we hear from our correspondent there.

Meanwhile Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continue killing more than 900 people - we get the latest.

Also, an undercover investigation by the BBC has exposed how scammers are using instant loan apps to entrap and blackmail people across India.


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WED 06:06 Newsday (w172z07600lb8fl)
Palestinian officials say Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 900 people

Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza count the human costs of their conflict sparked by the surprise attacks in southern Israel by Hamas militants - described by President Biden as an "act of sheer evil" - we bring you the latest from both sides of the wire fence.

Our business desk reports on shares in Samsung have been trading higher despite a huge fall in profits at the electronics giant.

And in sport, we're in North America for the new season of Ice Hockey with the opening match between the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins.


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WED 07:06 Newsday (w172z07600lbd5q)
The Israeli army says the first plane carrying US arms has arrived

The Israeli military says children are among the 1200 people killed by Hamas gunmen in southern Israel. We hear from our correspondent there and also get the latest on the situation in Gaza where more than 900 people have been killed by Israel airstrikes.

Arab League foreign ministers meet today to discuss the situation - we go live to Cairo where the meeting is taking place.

And we go to Liberia where the first elections completely run by the country itself since the United Nations Mission left has just taken place.


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WED 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4p82)
Danny Danon: A new Middle East war

Stephen Sackur speaks to long-standing Israeli politician Danny Danon. He is a member of the Knesset for the ruling Likud party and sits on the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. Hamas’s murderous assault on Israel from Gaza is one of the darkest chapters in the country's history. The Israeli military response has already cost many Palestinian lives and has barely begun. Can a new conflict in the Middle East be contained and where does it end?


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WED 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4n8q)
The rising price of fuel in Nigeria

In May this year, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu took office – and announced an end to fuel subsidies.

He said the move would free up money for investment in public services and infrastructure projects, but it caused a spike in prices and, in some cases, triggered street protests.

We explore the impact of removing the subsidy on residents and businesses, and the knock on-effect for neighbouring countries like Cameroon.

Presenter/producer: Bisi Adebayo

(Image: Members of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) holds a placard during a march in Abuja on August 2, 2023. Credit: Getty Images)


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Theodosia Okoh: Designer of Ghana’s flag

In March 1957, Ghana became the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence and a new flag was unveiled marking a fresh start for the former British colony known as the Gold Coast.

The woman behind the design was Theodosia Okoh, an artist and former teacher who won a government competition for a new emblem which would signify the end of British rule.

Her flag had red, gold and green horizontal stripes with a black star in the centre and it replaced the symbol of an elephant encircled in front of a palm tree below the Union Jack.

Theodosia’s son Kwasi Okoh was a young boy at the time of independence, he speaks to Reena Stanton-Sharma about the inspiration behind his mother's creation.

(Photo: Ghanaian football fans with the flag at the 2006 World Cup. Credit Joerg Koch/DDP/AFP via Getty Images)


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WED 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4r3v)
How almost dying on a migrant boat gave me a new purpose

Baye Seyni Sène almost died at sea in his attempt to leave behind a difficult life in Senegal. He had dreamt of reaching Europe, thinking it was just a test of courage. But the boat was overcrowded and quickly got into difficulty. They had run out of fuel and were drifting for several days without food or water. When they eventually made it to land and he returned to his home in Dakar, Baye made it his mission to dissuade others from taking the same risks. Back in his neighbourhood, he set up a school for underprivileged children. He also founded an association called AMAG to support returned migrants and prevent future migration. He wants to demonstrate that there are ways to succeed within the country.

Kalista Sy is on a mission to show West African women that they can be themselves. She’s created a TV series called 'Maitresse d'un homme marié' which tackles subjects which are normally off limits in Senegal – including infidelity, domestic abuse and polygamy. The series, which first aired in 2019, is hugely popular, even though it also been criticised for its frankness about sex. Kalista tells Jo Fidgen how she was inspired to find her own ways to succeed by her mother's precarious situation in life. This interview was first broadcast in 2020.

Presenter: Hannah Ajala

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(Photo: Baye Seyni Sène / Credit: Maria Gerth-Niculescu)


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WED 14:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6df4ph)
Gaza’s only power plant runs out of fuel during Israeli siege

We hear from one man in Gaza City, sheltering with his extended family and from Newshour's Tim Franks who's spent the day in southern Israel, still under fire from Hamas rockets.

Also on the programme: the loan sharks blackmailing the people who borrow from them, driving some to suicide; and how the taste of beer is changing because of global warming.

(Photo: Israeli artillery unit fires towards Gaza along the border in southern Israel, 11 October 2023 Credit: Atef Safadi /EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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WED 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zvd)
How is Hamas funded?

As the Israeli blockade continues, food and medical supplies in the Gaza Strip are running low.

Hamas, which governs the area, is designated as a terrorist group by the US, the UK and the European Union, meaning it's cut off from their financial assistance.

Sam Fenwick looks at how, despite this, the group finances itself.

(Picture: A Hamas flag is seen amid the rubble of a destroyed mosque after Israeli air strikes in Gaza City, 09 October 2023. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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Gaza runs out of fuel

The sole power plant has run out of fuel as an Israeli siege continues. Earlier this week, Israel announced it was stopping electricity, fuel and water from crossing the border. More Gazans are seeking shelter in schools and hospitals as Israeli air strikes continue. We speak to people who live there and are sheltering from the bombings.

In Israel, air raid sirens have been heard in the north and the south, with injuries reported as rockets land from Gaza. The Israeli military says it has massed troops at near the border with Gaza, including 300,000 reservists. The number killed by Hamas's weekend attacks in Israel has reached 1,200 - while more than 1,000 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes on Gaza. We get the latest on the situation from our correspondents in the region.

Presenter: James Reynolds

Picture: Reuters/ Israel strikes Gaza. Palestinians inspect the damage in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in the northern Gaza Strip, October 11, 2023.


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Israel sets up 'war cabinet'

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Benny Gantz have agreed to form an emergency government. A "war cabinet" will also be set up - with Netanyahu, Gantz and the country's defence minister. It's after Saturday's surprise attack by Hamas militants which killed 1,200 people. We hear from Israelis affected by the attacks and get the latest reaction from our correspondents monitoring the region.

It's as people living in Gaza tell OS they're running out of supplies, including food, water and power. Earlier this week, Israel announced it was stopping electricity, fuel and water from crossing the border. Israeli air strikes have killed more than 1,000 people in Gaza.

Presenter: James Reynolds

Picture: Reuters. A man holds his dog after a rocket, launched from the Gaza Strip, landed in Ashkelon 11/10/2023


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WED 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4t18)
2023/10/11 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


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WED 20:32 Health Check (w3ct4pdl)
US proposes world first policy to reduce STIs

‘Doxy PEP’, or doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, is where a common antibiotic is given to someone shortly after having unprotected sex to avoid the chance of them getting an STI like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. It’s an idea being put forward by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the USA to cut STI rates. If their proposal is rolled out across the country, it would be the first national guideline recommending Doxy PEP for certain individuals, anywhere in the world. Claudia Hammond speaks to Professor Annie Luetkemeyer about the evidence for Doxy PEP, and hears from a Canadian man who had syphilis.

BBC Health and Science Correspondent James Gallagher brings Claudia new research on the most effective COVID-19 disease trackers. And a study from Sweden which could help us understand why people live beyond 100, by analysing their blood.

And they hear from people around the world who have come together to talk about grief. The New Normal is a charity that has its roots in a barber shop in the UK when Ben (the barber) and Jack (his client) realised they shared the experience of losing their fathers. They set up a support group where people could share honest stories about grief. Now the charity have members across the globe who meet online and share stories about losing the people they love.

Presenter: Claudia Hammond
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WED 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6kbnz)
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WED 21:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6dfzxd)
Appeal for aid as Israel cuts off power to Gaza

The Israeli military says it has massed troops near the border with Gaza. We hear what a ground offensive could look like.

And a mother in Gaza describes her plans as the Israeli siege continues and Gaza's only power station runs out of fuel.

Also on the programme:

Nasa reveals the first look at a rare asteroid sample.

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Palestinians walk amid debris in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Gaza City, October 11, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem


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WED 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zxn)
Gaza goes dark after its only power station shuts down

As the conflict continues, we hear how a business tries to stay afloat in Israel, and we look into the role cryptocurrencies may have played in the financing of Hamas.

The trial of the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, goes on in New York. We get the latest from our correspondent.

And ExxonMobil signs a deal to buy the largest oil producer in the Permian Basin, Pioneer Natural Resources. We hear about the implications this can have for the industry.

(Picture: A view of Gaza amid widespread blackouts after the main power plant ran out of fuel and shut down, during Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza City. Picture credit: Reuters)

THURSDAY 12 OCTOBER 2023

THU 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6kpxc)
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THU 00:06 World Book Club (w3ct4xll)
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THU 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6ktnh)
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THU 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzrs95vwc1t)
Gaza's only power station shuts down

As the conflict continues, we hear how a business tries to stay afloat in Israel, and we look into the role cryptocurrencies may have played in the financing of Hamas.

The trial of the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, goes on in New York. We get the latest from our correspondent.

An undercover investigation by the BBC has exposed a blackmail scam using instant loan apps to entrap and humiliate people across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We hear more about how it worked.

Rahul Tandon discusses these and more business stories with two guests on opposite sides of the world: Mehmal Sarfraz, Co-founder of The Current in Lahore, and Tony Nash, chief economist at Complete Intelligence in Houston.

(Picture: An Israeli army flare illuminates the sky above the northern Gaza strip on 11 October 2023. Picture credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 02:32 Assignment (w3ct4m7n)
America’s hidden histories

It’s more than 150 years since the end of the American Civil War. But the replacement of a monument dedicated to the Confederate Commander Robert E Lee with a statue of black icon Henrietta Lacks has proved an emotive issue in Roanoke, Virginia.

In a region steeped in the history and trauma of that war, the unveiling of a new memorial has shone a spotlight on the hidden histories of the United States. As Elizabeth Gabriel reports for Assignment, how we remember the past remains a divisive issue.

Produced by Ben Wyatt
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Editor: Penny Murphy
Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman

(Photo: Statue of Henrietta Lacks on Lacks Plaza, Roanoke. Credit: David Hungate and the Roanoke Times)


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THU 04:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v7c)
How to feed a city

More than half of us globally now live in cities. The United Nations estimates that by 2050, that number will be closer to seven out of ten of us.

How can growing cities feed their populations?

In this programme Ruth Alexander finds out about the history of how cities grew to their current scale, and some potential solutions to meeting their food needs.

Carolyn Steel, architect and author of ‘Hungry City’ meets Ruth in London, United Kingdom, to talk about the role of transport and markets in making London the city it is today. Ruth hears about Tokyo, Japan, a city that has spread around ancient farmland rather than build on it. She speaks to Yu Tominaga and Mayumi Kawaguchi who own Hasune farm in central Tokyo, and Professor Makoto Yokohari who studies urban farming at the University of Tokyo.

In Namibia, our reporter Frauke Jensen Röschlau reports on the role of informal food vendors on the streets of Windhoek, she interviews Professor Ndeyapo Nickanor, an expert in food security at the University of Namibia.

If you’d like to contact the programme you can email thefoodchain@bbc.co.uk.

Presented by Ruth Alexander.

Produced by Beatrice Pickup.

Additional reporting by Frauke Jensen Röschlau.

(Image: commuters walking on a street in Tokyo. Credit: Getty Images/BBC)


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THU 05:06 Newsday (w172z07600lf1lk)
US tells Israel it must abide by the rules of war in combating Hamas

More bombs fall on Gaza as residents say that they're scared for the future of city - the United Nations says more than 300,000 people have now fled their homes in Gaza, but the exit points are closed and they are unable to leave the enclave.

Many expect Israel to send ground forces into Gaza in the coming days - the US president Joe Biden has reiterated US support for Israel, but has reminded the Israeli leadership that they must obey the rules of war - we hear from a former prime minister of Israel.

And we speak to a Nasa scientist about the largest ever asteroid sample brought back from space.


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Push for access to life-saving supplies for Gaza

Israel launches more bombs on Gaza as residents say that they're scared for the future of the city as the United Nations says more than 300,000 Palestinians have now left their homes, but the exit points are closed and they are unable to leave the enclave.

Many expect Israel to send ground forces into Gaza in the coming days - the US president Joe Biden has reiterated US support for Israel, but also says he has reminded the Israeli leadership that he must obey the rules of war.

And we hear about Mohammed Deif - the Hamas leader who is believed to have planned the cross-border attack in southern Israel.


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THU 07:06 Newsday (w172z07600lf92t)
US top diplomat Antony Blinken is about to arrive in Israel to meet Israeli officials

The Israeli blockade of Gaza is provoking a humanitarian crisis in the territory, with its sole power station running out of fuel the situation is set to get worse, as international diplomacy focus on getting essential supplies back in.

With the situation in Gaza deteriorating the United Nations say that 340,000 people have been forced to leave their homes, though with exit crossings closed their routes to safety are limited.

Politically and militarily Israel has been preparing for a ground war, and in the US Joe Biden has expressed strong support for its ally - but the American leader also said they must abide by the laws of war.


THU 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6lnwd)
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THU 08:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wdj)
Can Europe solve its migrant crisis?

Europe’s migration crisis began back in 2015, with the arrival of over a million refugees, the majority from the war in Syria. Many thousands more from different countries have since sought refuge on European shores for one reason or another, whilst the tightening of external borders and asylum laws have proved ineffective in stopping the boats.

There have been years of disagreements over migration amongst the member states of the European Union, which have caused damage to the bloc’s unity. In recent months, however, it looked like some progress had been made towards a fairer and more uniform migration system, but a proposal to relocate people to different parts of Europe was met with opposition.

As the flow of people into frontline countries like Italy, Greece and Spain looks set to continue in the future, it appears that collective action from the member states, looks further away.

This week on The Inquiry we’re asking ‘Can Europe solve its migrant crisis?’

Contributors:

Hanne Beirens, Director, Migration Policy Institute Europe, Brussels

Cathryn Costello, Full Professor of Global Refugee and Migration Law, UCD Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin, Ireland

Charles Kenny, Senior Fellow, Centre for Global Development, Washington DC. USA

Martin Ruhs, Chair in Migration Studies and Deputy Director of the Migration Policy Centre at the European University Institute (EUI), Florence, Italy.

Presenter: Tanya Beckett
Producer: Jill Collins
Researcher: Matt Toulson
Technical Producer: James Bradshaw
Production Co-ordinator: Jordan King
Editor: Tara McDermott

Photo: MSF Ship GEO Barents rescues migrants off the Libyan coast in the central Mediterranean Credit: Reuters


THU 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt914s)
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THU 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4mzp)
Dumb Money: Unpicking the GameStop saga

Shares in GameStop, the video game store, experienced a dramatic rise in early in 2021. The stock had captured the imagination of many individual investors who heard about it on social media platforms such as TikTok and Reddit.

Some investors made a lot of money, while some hedge funds, who had bet against the stock, lost billions. Eventually, though, GameStop shares crashed back to earth and many investors lost the lot.

The story has been dramatised by Hollywood in ‘Dumb Money’, currently screening in cinemas.

Vivienne Nunis sits down with the film’s director Craig Gillespie and financial journalist Matt Levine to investigate what the GameStop saga teaches us about the power of social media when it comes to influencing the movements of the stock market.

(Picture: Paul Dano as Keith Gill in 'Dumb Money'. Credit: Sony Pictures)

Presented and produced by Vivienne Nunis


THU 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4xdj)
Kwame Nkrumah: Ousted from power

In February 1966, Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa's most famous leaders, was ousted from power in Ghana.

While he was out of the country, the Ghanaian military and police seized power in a coup.

Ghanaian film maker Chris Hesse worked closely with Nkrumah and was with him at the time.

In 2021, Chris spoke to Alex Last about his memories of the coup and his friendship with the man who led Ghana to independence.

(Photo: Kwame Nkrumah after Ghana's independence from Britain. Credit: Bettman, Getty Images)


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THU 10:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wk3)
How bedbugs took over the world

How did bedbugs become a global concern? We examine why their unconventional reproduction methods are so successful, how bedbugs and humans even crossed paths in the first place and what public health has to do with nation building.

Also on the show, we look at why there's no human version of dog food, how conspiracy theories take hold, and the legal wranglings over an old Canadian oil pipeline.


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THU 11:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v7c)
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THU 12:06 Outlook (w3ct4qp9)
The ‘King of Beer’ dismantling racism

When Sir Geoff Palmer was 14 years old, his great-aunt wrapped his chest in newspaper to keep him warm during a ten-day journey from Jamaica to London. Faced with discrimination on his first day at school, Geoff was deemed ‘educationally subnormal’, but he exceeded all expectations. He went on to win what is known as the ‘Nobel prize of the beer world.’ He’s also become a passionate advocate for the rights of black communities, invited by Edinburgh City Council to chair a review group looking at the city’s colonial legacy. In 2014 he was knighted for services to human rights, science and charity.

Presenter: Tommy Dixon
Producer: Eva Krysiak

Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com or WhatsApp +44 330 678 2707

(Photo: Sir Geoff Palmer. Credit: Royal Collection Trust/PA)


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THU 13:32 Health Check (w3ct4pdl)
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THU 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6mdc5)
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THU 14:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6dj1ll)
Antony Blinken visits Israel

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel to underline America's support for the country - and its response to Hamas' deadly attacks.

The Israeli government says it won't lift its siege of Gaza until all Israeli hostages held by Hamas are released; we gauge public opinion in Israel, and hear from people in Gaza City.

(IMAGE: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make statements to the media after their meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023 / CREDIT: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS)


THU 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6mj39)
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THU 15:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wdj)
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THU 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7lt9wcp)
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THU 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zkc)
Doing business in Israel and Gaza

As the war between Israel and the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip intensifies, what are businesses in the region doing to remain operational?

Ahead of Sunday’s election in Poland, presenter Sam Fenwick looks at why it’s been billed as the most important vote in the country since the fall of Communism in 1989.

And Guy Hedgecoe reports from Benidorm in southern Spain on how climate change is affecting tourism.
IMAGE CREDIT: Getty Images/Said Khatib


THU 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6mmvf)
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THU 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwkpj1)
US Secretary of State visits Israel

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel, and in a speech ensured the nation of Washington's unwavering support, and warned its adversaries against taking advantage of the current situation. Our BBC Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale will unpick the latest details from the visit.

Hundreds of thousands of Israeli troops have massed near the border with Gaza, ahead of an expected ground offensive there - as they look to target the militant group Hamas, following its attack against Israel at the weekend. The BBC's Middle East Correspondent Tom Bateman is in Jerusalem and gives us the latest - and we hear a voice message from an Israeli for their account of an attack on the Kibbutz they lived in.

Merlyn Thomas from BBC Verify tells us more about the impact of Israeli airstrikes on buildings in Gaza and we'll provide explanation on the Gaza strip itself. We explore the difficulty in getting voices from Gaza onto the air with OS Team member Kristina Voelk who has been spending the last days getting in contact with people in Gaza and sharing their stories.

(Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel's President Isaac Herzog shake hands after their meeting, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS


THU 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6mrlk)
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THU 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwkt85)
US Secretary of State speaks in Israel

Anthony Blinken has warned Israel's adversaries against taking advantage of the current situation, in a visit to the nation. But he stressed that democracies must take every possible precaution to avoid harming civilians. The BBC's Chief International correspondent, Lyse Doucet, gives her assessment of Anthony Blinken's statements in Israel.

We explore the difficulty in getting voices from Gaza onto the air with OS Team member Kristina Voelk who has been spending the last days getting in contact with people in Gaza and sharing their stories.

Two large earthquakes recently hit western Afghanistan four days apart, killing thousands and flattening homes. The United Nations has called it a "disaster on top of a disaster" in a nation still reeling from decades of war. Zia Shahreyar is with BBC Afghan and gives us the latest.

(Photo: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shake hands after their statements to the media inside The Kirya, which houses the Israeli Ministry of Defense, after their meeting in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS)


THU 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6mwbp)
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THU 18:06 Outlook (w3ct4qp9)
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THU 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4xdj)
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THU 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6n02t)
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THU 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl4669r0)
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THU 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltbcc6)
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THU 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4swr)
2023/10/12 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


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THU 20:06 Assignment (w3ct4m7n)
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THU 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltbh3b)
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THU 20:32 Science In Action (w3ct4scy)
Devastating earthquakes hit Afghanistan

Lying atop a network of fault lines, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, Afghanistan is prone to earthquakes. However, the Herat area has not seen an event for almost 1000 years. As such, it was the least likely area to experience the series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks which are reported to have killed thousands this week. Afghani seismologist Zekaria Shnizai discusses the factors which led to the disaster.

After a couple of delays, NASA’s Psyche mission is due to launch this Friday. It will map Psyche, a metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Project leader Lindy Elkins-Tanton's excitement for the project is infectious.

And can deep learning help us predict the next pandemic? Computational Biologist Debora Marks’ new tool, Evescape, can predict the most likely mutations a virus will gain under pressure. This could be a game changer.


Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Ella Hubber
Editor: Martin Smith
Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth


(Image: An Afghan man sits amid the rubble after a massive 6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes the city of Herat. Credit: Esmatullah Habibian / Getty Images)


THU 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6n7l2)
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THU 21:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6djwth)
UN says Gaza situaion dire as Israeli bombardment continues

The World Food Programme has warned that food and water are quickly running out in Gaza, describing the situation as "dire."

Also in the programme: Poland is holding elections this weekend, with the right-wing Law and Justice party looking to win an unprecedented 3rd term in office; and the former head of Formula One racing, Bernie Ecclestone, has been spared jail, after he admitted major fraud.

(Photo: Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in northern Gaza City. Credit: MOHAMMED SABER/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


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THU 22:06 The Inquiry (w3ct4wdj)
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THU 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltbqll)
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THU 22:32 The Food Chain (w3ct4v7c)
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THU 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6nh2b)
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THU 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sr4dljh97)
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THU 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k4llnzjhc)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


THU 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltbvbq)
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THU 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zmm)
Ford shares fall after UAW strikes expand to its Kentucky plant

Ford Motor shares fell after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union expanded its strike at the company's biggest and most profitable factory in Kentucky. The UAW said 8,700 workers walked out of the truck plant in Kentucky, in response to Ford refusing to move further in contract negotiations.

New Zealanders will be casting their vote on Saturday in the country's general election, 9 months after Jacinda Arden unexpectedly resigned as Prime Minister. They'll be deciding whether to give Labour a third term in office, or flip to a National-led government. We’ll hear from the current finance minister and the deputy leader of the opposition.

(Photo: Signage is displayed outside the Ford Motor Co. Kentucky Truck Plant in the early morning hours on October 12, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky. Picture Credit: Getty Images)

FRIDAY 13 OCTOBER 2023

FRI 00:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6nltg)
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FRI 00:06 Unexpected Elements (w3ct4wk3)
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FRI 01:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6nqkl)
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FRI 01:06 Business Matters (w172yzrs95vz7yx)
New Zealand's economy at the centre of election campaigns

New Zealanders will be casting their vote on Saturday in the country's general election, 9 months after Jacinda Arden unexpectedly resigned as Prime Minister. They'll be deciding whether to give Labour a third term in office, or flip to a National-led government. We’ll hear from the current finance minister and the deputy leader of the opposition.

Ford Motor shares fell after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union expanded its strike at the company's biggest and most profitable factory in Kentucky. The UAW said 8,700 workers walked out of the truck plant in Kentucky, in response to Ford refusing to move further in contract negotiations.

Vivienne Nunis discusses this and more of the business news from around with Colin Peacock, the host of MediaWatch at Radio New Zealand and Betsey Stevenson, Professor of public policy and economics at the University of Michigan.

(Photo: A voting sign on display outside a polling booth during election day on October 17, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. Picture Credit: Getty Images)


FRI 02:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6nv9q)
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FRI 02:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl4674yx)
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FRI 02:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltc6l3)
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FRI 02:32 Tech Life (w3ct4tqh)
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FRI 03:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6nz1v)
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FRI 03:06 Outlook (w3ct4qp9)
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FRI 03:50 Witness History (w3ct4xdj)
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FRI 04:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6p2sz)
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FRI 04:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl467dg5)
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FRI 04:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltcg2c)
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FRI 04:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pj8)
Sikhism’s lost song

In the heyday of the Sikh Empire, Kirtan - Sikh hymns - were performed using stringed instruments such as the sarangi, rabab and taus. The rich, complex tones these instruments create are said to evoke a deeper connection to Waheguru (God). But in the late 19th Century, these traditional instruments were replaced by European imports like the harmonium.

Now a new generation of diaspora Sikhs is painstakingly rebuilding that musical heritage - restoring scores and gathering to teach and learn traditional instruments. In 2022, the Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority for Sikhs, signalled a revival of stringed instruments in the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine. But can they attract and train enough musicians to put strings back at the heart of Sikh worship?
Monika Plaha meets one these musical pioneers, Harjinder Singh Lallie, and finds out how his beliefs fuel his work and how his music shapes his faith.


Producer: Rachel Briggs and Ajai Singh
Presenter: Monika Plaha
Editor: Helen Grady
Production co-ordinator: Mica Nepomuceno

Come with us! Heart and Soul is moving and we would love it if you can join us. You can now find all our episodes on The Documentary, the home of original, global storytelling, from the BBC World Service. Search for The Documentary, wherever you found this podcast, and don’t forget to subscribe or follow.


FRI 05:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6p6k3)
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FRI 05:06 Newsday (w172z07600lhyhn)
Israel wants 1.1 million Gazans to move in next 24 hours, says UN

Israel continues to bomb and blockade Gaza - the healthcare system is just one area under extreme stress. The Palestinian Red Crescent has outlined the humanitarian challenges with 1500 people killed so far.

A senior Israeli politician says they are trying to minimise civilian casualties and urged Palestinians to leave Gaza.

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing with the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken travelling to Jordan for meetings with King Abdullah and the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

And many Afghans who worked for the British before the return of the Taliban are now stuck in limbo in Pakistan.


FRI 06:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6pb97)
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FRI 06:06 Newsday (w172z07600lj27s)
WHO calls for an end to hostilities in Gaza with hospitals at breaking point

The World Health Organisation says that hospitals in the Gaza strip are at breaking point, running out of supplies and overwhelmed by the number of patients.

Israel tells the United Nations that the population in the north of the Gaza strip has 24 hours to evacuate.

And what role is social media playing in people's perception of the Gaza crisis?

In Afghanistan more than 2400 people have been killed by the earthquake in the west of the country, 10,000 are injured and there are warnings that 17.4 million people face acute hunger.


FRI 07:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6pg1c)
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FRI 07:06 Newsday (w172z07600lj5zx)
Gaza hospitals are dealing with a massive influx of wounded patients

Gaza hospitals are treating a huge influx of wounded patients from Israel's ongoing bombardment of the densely populated area. Inside one hospital the corridors are filled with bodies and the morgue can no longer cope.

As Israel contemplates a land invasion of Gaza, a senior Israeli politician outlines the options the unity government is considering.

With a succession of aid organisations highlighting the precarious humanitarian situation in Gaza, aid workers speak of the dire circumstances they face working in a war zone.

And in sport: in the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations draw, the holders Senegal have drawn Cameroon in the group stage next year, while Nigeria meet hosts Ivory Coast.


FRI 08:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6pksh)
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FRI 08:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nz1)
Ehud Barak: Where will the Middle East conflict end?

Stephen Sackur speaks to Israel’s former Prime Minister Ehud Barak. Hamas’s murderous attack on Israel from Gaza killed more than 1,200 people and has prompted an Israeli response which has already killed more than a thousand Palestinians. Unimaginable horror has been unleashed; where will it end?


FRI 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltcy1w)
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FRI 08:32 Business Daily (w3ct4mpn)
Business Daily meets: Durreen Shahnaz

From Bangladesh to Wall Street and back again, the founder and CEO of Impact Investment Exchange talks to Devina Gupta.

Durreen Shahnaz explains how her childhood in socialist Bangladesh and then move to a job on Wall Street in the 1980s shaped the person and businesswoman she is today.

From trading stamps with her friends and buying pickles with the profit, she moved on to bigger trades at the heart of capitalism. What she learnt there set her up for a life dedicated to trying to make the financial system work for those most in need.

Presenter: Devina Gupta
Producer: Hannah Bewley

(Image: Durreen Shahnaz. Credit: Durreen Shahnaz)


FRI 08:50 Witness History (w3ct4x7z)
Surviving an acid attack and changing the law

In 2013, India's Supreme Court made a landmark ruling aimed at transforming the lives of acid attack survivors.

It followed a campaign led by Laxmi Agarwal, who at the age of 15 was burned by acid thrown over her body.

The attack changed Laxmi’s life and scarred her face. In 2006, she took legal action demanding a ban on the sale of acid and more help for survivors.

But it took seven years of campaigning before the court made a ruling, as Laxmi tells Jane Wilkinson.

(Photo: Laxmi Agarwal. Credit: Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)


FRI 09:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6ppjm)
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FRI 09:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl46805t)
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen


FRI 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltd1t0)
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FRI 09:32 Science In Action (w3ct4scy)
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FRI 10:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6pt8r)
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FRI 10:06 The Real Story (w3ct4q7b)
China’s BRI: Development or Debt?

It has been a decade since Chinese President Xi Jinping's launched the Belt and Road Initiative, an ambitious plan to connect Asia with Africa and Europe through a series of land and sea networks via investments in local infrastructure. But ten years on has it been - as some claim - a debt trap for some developing economies, a road to nowhere? Or has the sweeping infrastructure project - which has funded trains, roads and ports in many countries - successfully expanded global trade links and helped the economic development of countries in Africa and Asia?

Shaun Ley is joined by Eyck Freymann, economic historian and China specialist, currently a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University; Niva Yau, political scientist from Hong Kong and a non-resident fellow with the Atlantic Council’s Global China Hub; Kerry Brown, professor of Chinese Studies and director of the Lau China Institute at King's College, London.

Also featuring: Pakistan Senator Afnan Khan, Pakistan Muslim League, Victor Gao of the Beijing based Centre for China and Globalisation, a think tank with links to the governing Chinese Communist Party and Nicola Procaccini, Member of the European Parliament from the Fratelli d'Italia party

(Photo: Chinese President Xi Jinping waves to children upon arrival at Islamabad airport in Islamabad, 20 April, 2015. Credit: Pakistan Presidency Press Information Department /Getty Images)

Producer: Rumella Dasgupta and Ellen Otzen


FRI 11:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6py0w)
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FRI 11:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl4687p2)
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FRI 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltd998)
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FRI 11:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pj8)
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FRI 12:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6q1s0)
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FRI 12:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v0l)
Reporting the Israel Gaza conflict

A week after the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, we look at how some of the BBC’s major language services have been covering the conflict for their audiences, with William Marquez from BBC Mundo, Zubair Ahmed from BBC Delhi and Daniel Dadzie from the Focus on Africa podcast team.

Banking and slavery in Brazil
Brazil’s oldest bank, the Banco do Brasil, is facing a public inquiry into its alleged involvement in the slave trade during the 19th century. It's been a big story for BBC Brasil, and editor Caio Quero tells us it has started a national debate.

Indonesia's disappearing mangroves
Indonesia's vast mangrove forests are disappearing, with charcoal made from mangrove wood a valued commodity in China, Europe and Japan. Mangrove logging is illegal, but the number of charcoal furnaces continues to grow, as BBC Indonesian's Astudestra Ajengrastri discovered on a visit to the island of Borneo.

(Photo: Smoke plumes billow during Israeli air strikes in Gaza City on October 12, 2023. Credit: Ibrahim Hams/AFP via Getty Images)


FRI 12:50 Witness History (w3ct4x7z)
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FRI 13:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6q5j4)
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FRI 13:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl468h5b)
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FRI 13:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltdjsj)
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FRI 13:32 Science In Action (w3ct4scy)
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FRI 14:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6q988)
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FRI 14:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6dlyhp)
Israel: 'Leave northern Gaza'

The Israeli military tells people in northern Gaza to leave by the end of the day, but the UN says it will be impossible without devastating humanitarian consequences. We hear from people inside Gaza, and from a spokesman of the Israeli Defence Force, with reporting by Newshour's Tim Franks in Jerusalem.

Also in the programme: Newshour's James Coomarasamy reports from Poland, ahead of a bitterly fought general election.

(Photo: People leave Gaza City after the Israeli Defence Force called for an evacuation ahead of an expected ground invasion, 13 October, 2023. Credit: Mohammed Saber/EPA)


FRI 15:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6qf0d)
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FRI 15:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nz1)
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FRI 15:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltds8s)
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FRI 15:32 World Business Report (w3ct4z8b)
UK regulators approve Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal

The Competition and Markets Authority have approved Microsoft's revised deal to buy Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard. Roger Hearing looks at what the deal means for the future of the gaming industry.

As the IMF and World Bank meet in Marrakech we speak to the IMF’s Africa Director, Abe Selassie.

And Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant to increase electricity supplies.
IMAGE CREDIT: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images


FRI 16:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6qjrj)
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FRI 16:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwnlf4)
Israel warns 1.1m people to flee northern Gaza

Israel is telling everyone in north Gaza - about 1.1 million people - to relocate to the south of the Strip in the next 24 hours, according to the United Nations. Israel has massed hundreds of thousands of soldiers on the border ahead of an expected ground offensive into the densely populated enclave. We’ll hear from BBC correspondents on the ground with the latest news, explainers on the long and complicated history of the conflict, and voices from either side with their thoughts on an imminent Israeli incursion into Gaza.

(Picture: A column of Israeli armoured personnel carriers (APCs) manoeuvring at an area along the border with Gaza, southern Israel, 13 October 2023. Picture credit: Atef Safadi / EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)


FRI 17:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6qnhn)
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FRI 17:06 BBC OS (w172z0w1bzwnq58)
Palestinian families flee Gaza City

Civilians are fleeing northern Gaza by car, on the back of trucks and on foot after an Israeli warning that civilians should move south. About 1.1 million people living in northern areas have been told to leave in the next day. We’ll hear from BBC correspondents on the ground with the latest news, explainers on the long and complicated history of the conflict, and voices from either side with their thoughts on an imminent Israeli incursion into Gaza.

(Picture: Palestinians flee their homes in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. Picture credit: Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/Reuters)


FRI 18:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6qs7s)
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FRI 18:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct4v0l)
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FRI 18:50 Witness History (w3ct4x7z)
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FRI 19:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6qwzx)
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FRI 19:06 The Newsroom (w172z2tkl4696n3)
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FRI 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltf889)
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FRI 19:32 Sport Today (w3ct4sr7)
2023/10/13 GMT

BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.


FRI 20:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6r0r1)
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FRI 20:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct5b2f)
Israel and Gaza

This is an historical conflict with decades of bloodshed but the unprecedented violence of the past week has thrown the crisis into unknown territory.

It was triggered by the Islamist militant group Hamas – which is designated a terror organisation by many Western governments – breaking through the barrier between Israel and Gaza and launching a range of surprise attacks. Israel immediately announced it was at war and made threats to destroy Hamas; firing rocket attacks into Gaza.

Hundreds have been killed; thousands have been injured; hostages were taken and tens of thousands have been displaced. Many lives have been shattered.

We have been bringing people together, to share what they experienced.

Three Israelis discuss when Hamas gunman began attacking families in their community.

Liel Fischbein was visiting his family in Kibbutz Be’eri at the time of the Hamas attack. “My best friend is dead, he was murdered. And my sister is missing, and everything is very hard,” he told us.

In Gaza, there is destruction and chaos. Many buildings were flattened, followed by warnings for the safety of the population.

Three people living in Gaza discuss the Israeli attacks. Batool had to leave our conversation after receiving a warning to leave her location.

“You can’t say that there is a safe place in Gaza because we left the neighbourhood and we came to another place where they also bombed the houses in the street,” she said.

BBC OS Conversations is a Boffin media production with the OS team.


FRI 20:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltfd0f)
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FRI 20:32 CrowdScience (w3ct4y4p)
Why are spices delicious?

CrowdScience listener Kristine from Wisconsin in the USA wants to know why herbs and spices taste so good to so many of us. She’s intrigued to know if there's evidence that herbs and spices can keep us healthy.

Anand Jagatia visits the historic naval city of Portsmouth in the UK, where exotic spices from around the world were first brought in from the East Asia more than 600 years ago.

He’s on a journey to find out why many of us think spices are delicious. But are there also nutritional benefits to seasoning our food with them? Anand asks what science or studies are there to show that eating herbs and spices can be beneficial for our health?

Presenter: Anand Jagatia
Producer: Joanna Hall
Assistant Producer: Jonathan Harris
Editor: Richard Collings
Studio Technicians: Bob Nettles & Steve Greenwood

Contributors:

Prof. Lindell Bromham, evolutionary biologist, Australian National University
Dr. Kanchan Koya, Molecular Biologist and founder of the Spice Spice Baby website
Dr. Beronda L. Montgomery, plant biologist and Dean at Grinnell College, Iowa, USA
Dr. Lorenzo Stafford an olfactory researcher, Department of Psychology, University of Portsmouth, UK

(Photo: A couple stand at a spice shop. Credit: Thomas Barwick / Getty Images)


FRI 21:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6r4h5)
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FRI 21:06 Newshour (w172z09nb6dmsql)
Israel says 'localised raids' in Gaza underway

The Israeli military has said that they have carried out 'localised raids' in Gaza. This comes as the deadline approaches for an evacuation order for people in the north of Gaza to move south, before an expected ground offensive.

Also in the programme: The latest on clashes at Israel's northern border with Lebanon; and Newshour's James Coomarasamy reports from Poland, ahead of a bitterly fought general election.

(Picture: Palestinians are fleeing their homes in Gaza City. Credit: Getty Images)


FRI 22:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6r879)
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FRI 22:06 HARDtalk (w3ct4nz1)
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FRI 22:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltfmhp)
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FRI 22:32 Heart and Soul (w3ct4pj8)
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FRI 23:00 BBC News (w172z2r1sw6rczf)
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FRI 23:06 The Newsroom (w172z2sr4dlmd6b)
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FRI 23:20 Sports News (w172z1k4llp2fdg)
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.


FRI 23:30 BBC News Summary (w172z2rw7ltfr7t)
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FRI 23:32 World Business Report (w3ct4zbl)
Microsoft completes biggest deal in gaming history

Microsoft has completed its $69bn takeover of Call of Duty-maker Activision Blizzard in the gaming industry's biggest ever deal.

Also in the programme, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a set of regulations aimed at increasing transparency in short selling, a controversial practice that has captured significant attention during the GameStop saga.

Healthcare company Kaiser Permanente and its workers have reached a tentative deal, following the largest medical strike on record. More than 75,000 health workers in five US states and Washington DC went on a 72-hour strike for better wages and improved staffing last week.

(Picture: Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard. The European Union approved Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Photo credit: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)