Next week, BBC World Service offers two special programs: “BBC World Questions: Brexit and Europe” and “Yusra: Swim for Your Life”. These specials will replace regularly scheduled programs, and are available for download with a 7-day broadcast window. They follow the World Service clock.
“BBC World Questions: Brexit & Europe” replaces “The Thought Show” on September 15 and “HardTalk/Click” on September 17.
“Yusra: Swim for Your Life” replaces “HardTalk/Assignment” and the “History Hour” on September 18,
“BBC World Questions: Brexit and Europe”
Program Description:
On June 23, Britain made a momentous decision and voted to leave the European Union. But what happens next? Will migrants from the EU be sent home from Britain? What kind of trading relationship can the UK hope to expect? What will be the impact of Brexit upon the rest of Europe, and can the European Union itself survive without significant change?
In the Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, London, a panel of experienced politicians and experts joins Jonathan Dimbleby to bring their expertise to questions from the audience as they debate the future of Britain and the EU after Brexit. Guests on the panel include:
- Former European Commissioner, Lord Chris Patten
- Chair of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, Frank Field MP
- Political economist, Ruth Lea
- Professor of EU Law, Michael Dougan
- Daniela Schwarzer, Director of the Berlin Office of the German Marshall Fund of the United States
Broadcast Details:
Airing: Thursday, September 15 at 19:00 ET; repeat Saturday, September 17 at 14:00 ET.
Broadcast window: September 15-21.
Duration: 49 minutes 30 seconds (23 minutes & 26 minutes 30 seconds) or 59 minutes including the News Bulletins, billboards & promos.
Download availability: from Friday, September 16 at 00:30 for 7 days.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/partners/english/programmes/bbc-world-questions–brexit-and-europe
“Yusra: Swim for Your Life”
Program Description:
The story of Yusra Mardini’s unique journey – from swimming to survive as a teenage Syrian refugee, to swimming in the Rio Olympics.
Yusra Mardini was a junior international swimmer in Syria who made a dramatic escape from her homeland when she and her sister jumped into the water to swim alongside an overcrowded boat as it threatened to sink in the sea between Turkey and Greece, pulling it to shore. Yusra’s story has captured the imagination of the world’s media, and thanks to a partnership with Czech Radio, the BBC provides unique access to her journey.
Presenter Magdalena Sodomkova travelled with Yusra, her sister and other refugees as they travelled on foot to the Hungarian border – long before there were any thoughts of the Olympics. Magdalena remained in close contact with Yusra, following her journey to Germany and the beginnings of a new life in Berlin, her selection for the Olympic Games, and her experiences in Rio as part of the newly-formed refugee team.
Broadcast Details:
Airing: Sunday, September 18 at 7:00am ET; repeat at 17:00 ET.
Broadcast window: September 18-24.
Duration: 49 minutes 30 seconds (23 minutes & 26 minutes 30 seconds) or 59 minutes including the News Bulletins, billboards & promos.
Download availability: from Sunday, September 18 at 11:00 GMT for 7 days.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/partners/english/programmes/yusra–swim-for-your-life