SATURDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2022

SAT 00:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzhvch)
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SAT 00:06 The Real Story (w3ct1hts)
Why is China supporting Russia on Nato?

This month President Putin of Russia was the star guest at the opening of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. But his trip to China was not just about showing support for the host country. He and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping issued an unexpectedly long statement pledging friendship with 'no limits' and no 'forbidden areas of co-operation'. Beijing and Moscow have maintained a stable relationship since the 2000s, a far cry from the bitter days of the Sino-Soviet split during the Cold War.

China has increased its gas imports from Russia and Russia has in turn allowed more Belt and Road investments in its territory. The two conduct joint military exercises, co-operate in exploring Arctic sea routes, and support each other on the world stage. Now, breaking with its previous ambiguity, China has expressed support for Russia's concerns over the potential future expansion of Nato, giving Moscow a significant boost in its border standoff with Ukraine. Russia meanwhile backs China's claims over Taiwan. Even though no formal alliance has been announced, experts see the new Sino-Russia pact as a clear challenge to the United States.

So how important is the agreement between Russia and China and what are the countries' longer term goals? Does Russia risk being dominated by China, which is soon to become the biggest economy in the world? And how will the evolving relationship between the two powers impact the future of the democracy-based world order envisioned by President Biden? Ritula Shah is joined by a panel of experts.

Producers: Junaid Ahmed and Paul Schuster


SAT 01:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzhz3m)
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SAT 01:06 World Business Report (w172xzlp3t5wl8w)
Canadian police try to end trucker protest

To get the latest on the Canada truck protest situation, we hear from Kristy Kirkup in Ottawa - she's the national reporter for the Globe and Mail newspaper; and we also hear from Professor Arthur Wheaton the director of labor studies at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor relations. The World Health Organization has announced that six African countries will be given the revolutionary mRNA technology to set up their own vaccine production centres - helping the continent acquire self-reliance against the Covid pandemic. But there are still a lot of questions to answer; we hear from Anna Marriott, Health Policy Manager at Oxfam, part of the People's Vaccine Alliance. And many of us are now returning back to the office and that leads to some big questions. Top of the list is what should we wear... we get some answers from Marketplace's Kai Rysdall who talks to Elizabeth Spaulding, the CEO of Stitch Fix.
(Picture of protests in Ottawa, Photo Credit: Scott Olson for Getty Images).


SAT 01:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l6bd0)
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SAT 01:32 WorklifeIndia (w3ct2f4j)
Indian women in sports: The making of a champion

More and more women are taking up professional sports across the world, becoming more visible, assertive and active in the sporting arena. But these hard-won victories are not the norm, and they invariably have amazing back stories of struggles off the field. Women starting out in any sport often have an uphill battle to wage due to limited opportunities, support and money.

In India, family obligations and a patriarchal mindset are often the biggest roadblocks. But as the BBC announces this year’s awards to honour India’s finest sportswomen, we look at their personal journeys to understand the sweat, grit and struggle that goes into every win. Is there a better way to formulate policies to encourage more women and para athletes to take up sport?

In this edition of WorklifeIndia, we look at India’s ace women athletes and what goes into the making of a champion. With contributions from Dr Deepa Malik, president, Paralympic Committee of India; Manu Bhaker, Olympian shooter; Deepthi Bopaiah, CEO, GoSports Foundation.

Presenter: Devina Gupta

(Photo: The India team celebrate the final of the women's 4*400m athletics event on day 12 of the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia. Credit: Fred Lee/Getty Images)


SAT 02:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzj2vr)
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SAT 02:06 The Newsroom (w172xyxyw13lpv0)
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SAT 02:32 Stumped (w3ct1lct)
Charu's IPL auction experience

After IPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on the first day of the IPL mega auction our very own Charu Sharma stepped in to take over. Charu tells Alison Mitchell and Jim Maxwell all about the experience. Plus we debate which teams came out on top, how the new franchises will fare and why some players weren't selected.

Australia World Cup and Ashes winner Alex Blackwell joins us to discuss her new book Fair Game which outlines the battles she faced on and off the cricket pitch as the first openly gay Australian female player.

And we hear the first part of our interview with Pakistan Women’s ODI captain Bismah Maroof. She tells us about returning to captain the national side for the Women’s World Cup after becoming a mother and the importance of being role models to young Pakistan women.

Image Left: Stumped presenter Charu Sharma during Bid and Hammer exhibition on January 15, 2008 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Dijeshwar Singh/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)
Image Right: India's Ishan Kishan plays a shot during the warmup cricket match between India and England for the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup at the ICC Cricket Academy Ground in Dubai on October 18, 2021. (Photo by Aamir QURESHI / AFP) (Photo by AAMIR QURESHI/AFP via Getty Images)


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SAT 03:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzj6lw)
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SAT 03:06 The Fifth Floor (w3ct20g9)
A tale of two Olympians

As the Winter Olympics draw to a close, we take a closer look at two stars who have dominated the headlines. Zhijie Shao of BBC Chinese describes how China’s ‘frog princess’ Eileen Gu has captured the heart of the nation, and Elizaveta Fokht of BBC Russian charts the ups and downs of 15-year-old figure skater Kamila Valieva.

Icon, rebel and feminist: a tribute to Forugh Farokhzad
It’s 55 years this week since the death of Iranian poet Forugh Farokhzad, but her popularity has never faded and she still inspires young and old. Maryam Zohdi of BBC Persian, who is herself a poet, has made a BBC radio documentary to introduce Forugh to non-Farsi speakers.

Goodbye Turkey, hello Türkiye
Why is Turkey trying to change its internationally recognised name to Türkiye? BBC Monitoring’s Ilgin Karlidag takes us into the history and geopolitics behind the move.

The brothers separated for 75 years
A story of two brothers – one in Pakistan and one in India – has gone viral in both countries. Sadiq and Habib Khan were separated 75 years ago during the Partition of India. Thanks to a Pakistani campaigner, they recently met face to face. The BBC’s Ali Kazmi, who’s based in Lahore, worked with BBC Punjabi colleagues in India to tell the brothers’ story.

(Photo: Composite image with Ailing Eileen Gu of Team China (L) and Russian Kamila Valieva. Credit: VCG via Getty Images (L), Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)


SAT 03:50 Witness History (w3ct1wzx)
The world's first civil union

In 1989, Denmark became the first country to celebrate same-sex civil unions. In 2014, Farhana Haider spoke to Ivan Larsen and Ove Carlsen, who were one of the first couples to sign on the dotted line


SAT 04:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzjbc0)
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SAT 04:06 The Real Story (w3ct1hts)
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SAT 05:06 The Newsroom (w172xyxyw13m22d)
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SAT 05:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l6tcj)
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SAT 05:32 World of Wisdom (w3ct2zwk)
Overcoming betrayal

When someone we trust betrays us, the feelings can be corrosive and long-lasting. Nini, from Myanmar, found out a year ago that her husband of 20 years had been cheating on her for a decade and had a child with another woman. They are now divorced. He has moved on with his life, but Nini finds it difficult to let go of a deep resentment. She speaks to writer and teacher Gary Zukav, who suggests that feeling her emotional pain in terms of physical sensations could help her let these feelings go.

Presenter: Sana Safi
Producers: Charlie Taylor and Steven Williams


SAT 05:50 Over to You (w3ct1l2s)
Was an exclusive Djokovic interview too dominant?

Listeners ask if an exclusive BBC interview with one of the world’s leading tennis player, Novak Djokovic, should have been so dominant in news programmes.
Plus Comedians versus the news is back for a new series - but is it being welcomed with open arms by listeners?

Presenter: Rajan Datar.
Producer: Howard Shannon


SAT 06:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzjkv8)
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SAT 06:06 Weekend (w172xytp33pvz3c)
Ukraine tensions: Biden says Russian invasion imminent

Also in the programme Canadian police arrest dozens of protesters as they move to end a truck drivers' blockade of the capital, Ottawa. The truck drivers have spent the last three weeks protesting against mandatory coronavirus vaccinations.

Paul Henley has two guests to discuss about topical issues of the day, global security and the crisis in Afghanistan: Gwen Hines is the CEO of the British charity, Save the Children and Monika Sus is an assistant professor at the Institute of Political sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences and fellow at the Centre for International at Security at Hertie School in Berlin.

(Photo: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks about Afghanistan from the East Room of the White House in Washington, U.S. August 26, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)


SAT 07:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzjpld)
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SAT 07:06 Weekend (w172xytp33pw2vh)
Ukraine tensions: Biden says Russia preparing to invade

US president says he is convinced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to invade Ukraine. This follows reports of explosions in Donetsk in eastern Ukraine which he said could be a pre-text for invasion. We’ll ask: Has Western diplomacy failed? What will Russia do next?

Also in the programme Canada's Justice Minister and Attorney General, David Lametti on how his government is handling the ongoing protests against mandatory coronavirus vaccinations by truck drivers.

Paul Henley has two guests to discuss topical issues of the day, global security, the crisis in Afghanistan and more: Gwen Hines is the CEO of the British charity, Save the Children and Monika Sus is an assistant professor at the Institute of Political sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences and fellow at the Centre for International at Security at Hertie School in Berlin.

(Photo: President-elect Joe Biden outlines coronavirus (covid) vaccinatation plan during news conference in Wilmington, Delaware, January 15th 2021. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)


SAT 08:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzjtbj)
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SAT 08:06 Weekend (w172xytp33pw6lm)
World leaders meet in Munich amid concerns over Ukraine

Today Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky is due to meet with US vice-president Kamala Harris and German Chancellor Scholz at the Munich Security Conference.. The NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told the BBC’s Chief International correspondent, Lyse Doucet that the situation is becoming increasingly dangerous.

Also in the programme: The legacy of China’s Winter Olympics; and the challenge of translating books of Nobel laureates.

Paul Henley has two guests to discuss these and the other stories of the day. Gwen Hines is CEO of the British charity, Save the Children; and Monika Sus is assistant professor at the Institute of Political sciences at the Polish Academy of Sciences and fellow at the Centre for International at Security at Hertie School in Berlin.

(Photo: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg speaks during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference, in Munich, Germany. Credit: Reuters.)


SAT 08:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l75lx)
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SAT 08:32 The Conversation (w3ct1p9v)
How to find the perfect wedding dress

Of the many different items of clothing a woman will wear throughout her life, there is perhaps none loaded with so much significance as her wedding dress, and finding the perfect one can be an enormous source of stress. Kim Chakanetsa meets two wedding designers who help women dial down that pressure by helping bring their bridal visions to life.

Yasmine Yeya is the founder of Masion Yeya, a couture atelier in Dubai. She was raised in Egypt by a family of French descent and her heritage is reflected in her elegant and unique style, which is a blend of European and Middle Eastern influences.

Nneka Alexander is the founder of Brides by Nona. What started out as a dress making favour for her twin sister has turned into a sought-after bridal business with its signature gowns of intricate detail and bead work. She’s originally from Nigeria and she’s based in Atlanta, in the United States.

Produced by Alice Gioia

(Image: wedding dresses, courtesy of Maison Yeya and Brides by Nona.)


SAT 09:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzjy2n)
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SAT 09:06 BBC OS Conversations (w3ct2d72)
Journalists in Mexico

Outside a war zone, Mexico is one of the most dangerous countries to be a journalist. In 2021, seven journalists were murdered. But in the first few weeks of this year alone, the killing of five journalists has prompted an outcry and concern.

On today’s edition, we have been hearing what it's like when your job is to try and tell stories in a country where four people are killed every hour and where violent crimes fill your newsfeeds. For Adrián López Ortiz, the CEO and editor of Noroeste newspaper in the state of Sinaloa in Northwestern Mexico, it’s a long standing problem since he still suffers from injuries during an attack in 2014.

“I was coming back from a business trip and when I was going from the airport to my home I was intercepted by two cars,” said Ortiz. “From one of them came two guys and one of them shot me in both legs.”

Ines Garcia, co-founder of a digital news service called Punto Norte, is based in Tijuana, an area where two of the five journalists were killed this year. She describes the fear and personal checks she makes each time she leaves her house.

Host Karnie Sharp also hears a conversation with three men and women who are either journalism students or freshly graduated. They share hopes and fears for the profession - and why they believe it is vitally important to report on Mexico’s organised crime, murders and drug cartels.


SAT 09:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l79c1)
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SAT 09:32 Music Planet (w3ct3hgk)
Democratic Republic of Congo - Rumba

Episode 2: Democratic Republic of the Congo - Rumba

Congolese rumba has recently been recognized by UNESCO on its intangible heritage list of music traditions to be celebrated and preserved, and in this Road Trip, Kinshasa-based radio journalist Jean-Marc Matwaki is our guide to Congolese music from the classic rumba of Le Grand Kallé & African Jazz and soukous legend Mayaula Mayoni to some of the artists popular today including singers Celine Banza and Werrason as well as slam poet Yekima De Bel Art.


SAT 09:50 Over to You (w3ct1l2s)
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SAT 10:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzk1ts)
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SAT 10:06 Sportshour (w172y0qg5d50gvf)
An Afghan athletes story: Fleeing the Taliban and life in Eastern Europe

We speak to a female athlete, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban retook control of her country. She managed to leave on a flight with the help of paperwork, which she thought would lead to her starting a new life in Canada. That hasn’t proved to be the case and she’s currently living with other evacuees in eastern Europe. She tells us she believes she would have been killed if found by the Taliban and about her fear for her family still living in Afghanistan.

Henry Cabelus explains what the sport of extreme pogo involves ahead of him performing at the NBA All-Star weekend. Cabelus, who holds a number of world records – including the most consecutive back-flips in a row – tells us he hopes his sport will be included in the X Games in the future.

Olivia and Chandler McDaniel discuss their new found fame after they helped the Philippines reach next year’s Fifa Women’s World Cup. They have been stopped for selfies in the supermarket and been to meet boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Olivia was the star performer in their penalty shoot-out victory over Taiwan at the Asian Cup that qualified them for next year’s World Cup. She saved two spot kicks and then scored a penalty herself and the sisters reflect on that dramatic shoot-out.

Katie Smith brings us the latest from the Winter Olympics, Ade Adedoyin looks ahead to the fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook and John Southall is at the London Stadium ahead of West Ham United’s game against Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Image: The Equality League


SAT 11:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzk5kx)
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SAT 11:06 The Newsroom (w172xyxyw13msk5)
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SAT 11:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l7jv9)
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SAT 11:32 Comedians vs. the News (w3ct3jsq)
Dr Jason Leong and Shalewa Sharpe

Malaysian comedian Dr Jason Leong and New York stand-up Shalewa Sharpe join Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini to take on the week's news.

This week, we’re finding out why a Rosa Parks tribute has backfired in the United States, and asking: Can logging possibly be a good thing for Malaysian tigers?

Join #ComediansvstheNews for the funniest take on the headlines you’ve heard this week.


SAT 12:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzk9b1)
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SAT 12:06 The Documentary (w3ct3hgp)
The River Man

Why was an Irishman executed by other Irish men a century ago? The Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed 100 years ago, brought an end to the Irish War of Independence and ending centuries of British colonial control. Ireland became the first nation to break away from the British Empire.

During the war members of the IRA were pitted against the Royal Irish Constabulary, the British Army and the notorious Black and Tans and Auxiliaries. It's a story of divided loyalties and the unresolved traumas of war, with resonance today as Britain and Ireland struggle to address the legacy of the more recent violence of the Troubles in Northern Ireland.

In an investigation into the fate of one man, James Kane, the River Man, executed by the IRA a century ago, Fergal Keane explores some of these issues. Why did they kill him and what were the consequences for his family and his executioners?

Producer: John Murphy

​(Photo: The River Feale, Listowel, County Kerry, Ireland. James Kane was a fisheries inspector, patrolling the Feale)


SAT 13:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzkf25)
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SAT 13:06 Newshour (w172xv5lss71dcs)
Ukrainian rebels mobilise as fighting escalates

Ukraine has accused Russian-backed separatists of trying to provoke a wider conflict, after a Ukrainian soldier was killed by shellfire in the Donbas region.

Meanwhile the US Vice President Kamala Harris says Russia's aggression is threatening the foundation of European security -- but it will face severe costs if it invades Ukraine.

Also in this programme: We meet the teenager making tens of thousands of dollars from digital art; and what's the secret to Norway's winning ways at the Winter Olympics?

(Photo: Thousands of Russian troops have been taking part in joint military exercises in Belarus, which borders Ukraine. Credit: EPA/Russian Defence Ministry)


SAT 14:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzkjt9)
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SAT 14:06 Sportsworld (w172y0tqy9ks5k3)
Live Sporting Action

Lee James presents live Premier League commentary of Liverpool vs Norwich City at Anfield. We’ll also bring you updates on Saturday’s other games.

We'll be discussing the day's action at the Winter Olympics, and the Indoor Grand Prix athletics in Birmingham.

Photo: Sadio Mane of Liverpool in action with Teemu Pukki of Norwich City. (Credit: Getty Images)


SAT 18:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzl0st)
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SAT 18:06 The Newsroom (w172xyxyw13nms2)
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SAT 18:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l8d26)
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SAT 18:32 World of Wisdom (w3ct2zwk)
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SAT 18:50 Sporting Witness (w3ct1l9k)
Dan Jansen - from tragedy to triumph

In February 1988, the American speedskater, Dan Jansen was told on the day of his Winter Olympic final that his sister had died of cancer. Stricken by grief, he then fell during his race. It took Dan Jansen another six years - and five more races - before he finally won gold and completed one of the most emotional laps-of-honour in Olympic history. He spoke to Simon Watts in 2014.

PHOTO: Dan Jansen (Getty Images)


SAT 19:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzl4jy)
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SAT 19:06 From Our Own Correspondent (w3ct1mw6)
An emotional return to the Chagos Islands

When a boat carrying a group of Chagos Islanders landed on their homeland this week, it represented return after half a century of exile. The Islands were once part of British-run Mauritius, and in 1972, Britain removed the inhabitants, so it could hand one of the islands over to the United States, to build a military base. The move has been condemned by the International Court of Justice, and by the United Nations, but the UK has so far refused to allow the Islanders back. This week, they took matters into their own hands, as part of a Mauritian contingent they sailed back to the place they once called home. Andrew Harding was on board.

Lebanon hosts more than a million Syrian refugees, mostly living in very basic accommodation. Now the country has been hit by some extremely cold weather, while in the midst of an economic crisis. That has left refugees exposed to the elements, with families unable to cook, children falling ill, and little sign of help on its way. Leila Molana-Allen found many in despair.

China has been generous to Sri Lanka lately, paying for roads, other transport infrastructure, and retail developments. Some of these have been outright gifts, some were funded by loans, but others were more of a swap, provided in return for access to land. One of the biggest developments is in the harbour area of Sri Lanka's capital, Colombo, where a huge retail, residential, and business area is under way. Anbarasan Ethirajan was given a tour, and found himself asking whether it was what the people of Sri Lanka really needed.

Swedish born Matilda Welin ponders the many ways in which people around the world pronounce her name. Could a different pronunciation bring out a different side of her personality?

(Image: Passengers celebrate on board a boat sent by the government of Mauritius to the disputed Chagos archipelago. Credit: BBC)


SAT 19:30 BBC News Summary (w172xzkvp2l8htb)
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SAT 19:32 Global Questions (w3ct3tpv)
Why The Military Coup is Back in Africa

Global Questions: Why The Military Coup is Back in Africa

Successive coups in Africa are causing concern that military takeovers are on the rise across the continent, prompting fears they will overturn the democratic gains Africa has made in recent decades. 2021 was a tumultuous year in Africa seeing coups in Chad, Guinea, Mali and Sudan. This year has already seen two - a takeover by the army in Burkina Faso and a failed coup attempt in Guinea Bissau. And thousands have been killed in wars like Ethiopia’s civil war in the Horn of Africa. Many of the current conflicts are driven by prospects of political power or financial gain, but while insecurity persists, do some African countries believe the army can bring greater stability, reflecting the interests of the international community?

Join Zeinab Badawi and her panel of politicians and experts in Nairobi, Kenya to take questions from a local audience on Why the Military Coup is Back in Africa.


SAT 20:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzl892)
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SAT 20:06 The Arts Hour (w3ct1rv9)
Poet Olive Senior

Nikki Bedi is joined by Jamaica’s Poet Laureate Olive Senior who talks about her new book ‘Hurricane Watch ’ and, from the Berlin Film Festival, by Sam Asi - presenter of BBC Cinematic on BBC Arabic.

They’ll discuss the UK’s Queen of Pop, Adele, on life as a Brit living in America.

Actor Christopher Eccleston’s accent.

The four-part film which chronicles singer Janet Jackson’s extraordinary singing career and life.

The Grande Dame of Blockbusters, Barbara Taylor Bradford's love scenes.

The Film Festival season and hot favourites for The Oscars.

Trinidadian/British poet Roger Robinson on moments of divine inspiration.

And the extraordinary voice of Korean countertenor Kangmin Justin Kim.

(Photo: Olive Senior. Credit: Olive Senior/Carcanet Press)


SAT 21:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzld16)
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SAT 21:06 Newshour (w172xv5lss72cbt)
Ukraine's president wants West to stop Russian 'appeasement'

President Volodymyr Zelensky has told international leaders gathered in Munich that Ukraine will not respond to provocations but will defend itself from Russian aggression. Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Saturday while the Ukrainian interior minister, touring the frontlines, was hurried to a bomb shelter after coming under fire. Mr Zelensky urged the West to stop what he called appeasement.

Also in the programme: Growing sales of breast milk online amid warnings about risks; and hopes fade for survivors in flood-hit Brazil city, Petropolis.

(Photo: Volodymyr Zelensky, Munich Security Conference 2022. Credit: EPA)


SAT 22:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzlhsb)
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SAT 22:06 The Newsroom (w172xyx4f9hztb9)
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SAT 22:20 Sports News (w172y0sxhkz3vyy)
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SAT 22:32 The Cultural Frontline (w3ct1ptz)
Landscapes

On this week’s The Cultural Frontline Nawal Al-Mughafi explores how artists are responding to the landscape around them.

Saudi artist Dana Awartani tells us about her latest piece, Where the Dwellers Lay, part of Desert X AlUla, which has been inspired by the desert landscape of the AlUla region of north west Saudi Arabia. She also discusses the role of female artists on the flourishing art scene in country.

How we look at the landscape around us depends very much on our own relationship with it, whether it’s where generations of our family have taken root, or a place we intend to exploit. And that’s something explored by Zimbabwean author Blessing Musariri in her first adult novel, Only This Once Are We Immaculate. We invited fellow Zimbabwean author Ignatius Mabasa to talk to Blessing about her book. Although Blessing and Ignatius live in the capital Harare, but are both fascinated with the natural world beyond the cities.

Highlighting light pollution and preserving natural darkness is an important subject for conceptual artist Rafael Y. Herman. For his upcoming exhibition called ‘ESSE’ in Palermo, he’s been making his way around the Mediterranean island of Sicily and its surrounding archipelagos, carrying only essential supplies and a camera to capture the most stunning and isolated parts of the Italian region, showcasing its natural beauty without lights, flashes or post-production.

And we hear from the award-winning artist Miko Veldkamp. He was born in Suriname to parents of Dutch and Indonesian heritage and in his exhibition Ghost Stories, he explores his mixed race identity by putting varying versions of himself into paintings of the landscapes of his life, which features symbols from the different geographies in which he’s lived.

(Photo: Dana Awartani. Credit: Desert X AlUla)


SAT 23:00 BBC News (w172xzk17bzlmjg)
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SAT 23:06 Music Life (w3ct1hd7)
Sleeping with your instruments with Elsa y Elmar, Will Joseph Cook, Soko and Jules Crommelin (Parcels)

Columbian spiritual pop artist Elsa y Elmar is joined by Will Joseph Cook, Soko and Jules Crommelin to discuss why musicians have negative thoughts while working alone, and how to preserve the unpredictable magic of the demo recording process.

Now based in Los Angeles, French singer-songwriter, model, and actress Soko makes moody, sultry indie-pop music. After a musical hiatus, she returned in 2020 with her third album Feel Feelings, which tackles themes of queer love, therapy, toxic relationships, and motherhood.

Jules Crommelin is lead singer and guitarist of Parcels, a funk-pop band based in Berlin, and formed in Byron Bay, Australia. Their debut electro-pop EP Clockscared caught the attention of French techno giants Daft Punk, with whom they collaborated on 2017 single Overnight.

UK pop artist Will Joseph Cook taught himself music production and is a huge presence on Tiktok, where he posts videos on everything from how he crafts his music to songs he’s written about his favourite films.