West and Central Africa Schedule
Early
00:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 00:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:06GMT
World Business Report—Brazil's Congress Votes on Rousseff Impeachment
Brazil's parliamentarians vote on whether to impeach President Dilma Rousseff.
00:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 00:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
00:32GMT
The Food Chain—Animals on Antibiotics: Could Pigs on Pills Make us Ill?
Amid warnings we are heading into post-antibiotic era, we ask if farmers are to blame.(R)
01:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 01:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06GMT
The Forum—Lost and Found
Can loss be a force for renewal, forcing us to adjust and experience things differently?
01:50GMT
Over to You—The Elements
Do science lessons on the world’s chemical elements work on the radio?(R)
02:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 02:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:06GMT
Newsday—Voting in Brazil on Whether to Impeach President Dilma Rousseff
Brazil's impeachment vote; Ecuador earthquake; Generating electricity from urine
03:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 03:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
03:06GMT
Newsday—Brazil's Lower Congress Votes for President Dilma Rousseff's Impeachment
Vote to impeach Brazil's president; Ecuador earthquake search; Gambia opposition deaths
04:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 04:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:06GMT
Newsday—South Sudan Leader Riek Machar is Expected to Arrive in Juba
Riek Machar South Sudan return; President Rousseff's impeachment; Johnny Depp in court
05:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 05:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06GMT
Newsday—State of Emergency Declared in Ecuador
Ecuador earthquake; Brazil impeachment vote; Surviving on Mars
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Morning
06:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 06:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
06:06GMT
Newsday—Brazil's Deepening Political Crisis
Brazil president impeachment; Over 200 killed in Ecuador; Generating power from urine
07:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 07:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
07:06GMT
Newsday—Ecuador Earthquake Death Toll Rise to 272
Ecuador earthquake update; Brazil vote; Global steel meeting
07:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 07:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
07:32GMT
Business Daily—Are Some Disputes Beyond Negotiation?
As oil producers fail to reach agreement, are some conflicts beyond negotiation?
07:50GMT
Witness History—Haile Selassie In Jamaica
On 21 April 1966 Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia arrived in Jamaica
08:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 08:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
08:06GMT
The Arts Hour—Benjamin Zephaniah, Elif Safak, Yasmin Kadi, Baptist Coelho
A live discussion chaired by Nikki Bedi on identity and migration in the arts
09:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 09:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
09:06GMT
World Update—Identity and Politics: Special Programme
How do political parties change to fit new identities?
10:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 10:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10:06GMT
BBC OS—Ecuador Earthquake: Search Continues for Survivors
Teams from neighbouring countries arrive to assist
11:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 11:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11:06GMT
Outlook—Going Undercover to Save my Rainforest
The Cambodian who disguised himself as an illegal logger to save the rainforest.
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Afternoon
12:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 12:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12:06GMT
The Newsroom—Ecuador Earthquake Aftermath
Rescue efforts continue for Ecuador survivors, Chinese school pupils 'pollution' sickness
12:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 12:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12:32GMT
The Conversation—Squash Stars: Maria Toorpakai and Nicol David
Pioneering squash players from Pakistan and Malaysia swap notes
13:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 13:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13:06GMT
Newshour—Brazil President's Impeachment Battle Goes to Senate
Rouseff to 'fight' impeachment; Iran's foreign minister on Syria; Louisiana sinking
14:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 14:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14:06GMT
The Interview—IMF Managing Director - Christine Lagarde
Is there trouble ahead for the global economy?
14:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 14:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14:32GMT
The Why Factor—Radio Requests
Music fans and radio stations from Mexico to Myanmar explain the appeal of radio requests(R)
14:50GMT
More or Less—The Life Expectancy of a Pope
Statistics show that the Head of the Catholic Church can expect to live to an old age(R)
15:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 15:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15:06GMT
Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
15:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 15:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15:32GMT
Sport Today—What has happened to Barcelona?
Three league defeats in a row: is this a crisis for Barcelona?
16:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 16:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16:06GMT
World Have Your Say—Losing Your Identity
A day of events looking at exploring our identity and how it's shaped by globalisation
17:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 17:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17:06GMT
Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
18:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 18:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18:06GMT
Global Beats—Musical Identities
How does globalisation affect the identity of musicians and their music?
19:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 19:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19:06GMT
Focus on Africa—18/04/2016 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
19:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 19:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19:32GMT
The Conversation—Squash Stars: Maria Toorpakai and Nicol David
Pioneering squash players from Pakistan and Malaysia swap notes(R)
20:00GMT
BBC News—Syria Peace Talks
Syrian opposition suspends talks; migrants feared drowned; online comments moderator.
20:06GMT
Newshour—18/04/2016 GMT
Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
21:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 21:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21:06GMT
Identity—Identity Debate: Who Are We?
Razia Iqbal presents a debate in London asking how do we as individuals form our identity
21:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 21:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21:32GMT
Discovery—Science Stories: Series 2 - Orgueil Meteorite
The riddle of the 19th century French meteorite that carried a secret for 100 years.
22:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 22:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22:06GMT
The Newsroom—Brazil's president challenges impeachment vote
Dilma Rousseff says she's committed no illegal act, Deaths rise in Ecuador quake
22:20GMT
Sports News—18/04/2016 GMT
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
22:30GMT
BBC News Summary—2016/04/18 22:30 GMT
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22:32GMT
World Business Report—Police Probe After 'Drone' Hits Plane
There's concern over the dangers posed by drones after one hit a passenger plane.
23:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/18 23:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23:06GMT
The Arts Hour—Benjamin Zephaniah, Elif Safak, Yasmin Kadi, Baptist Coelho
A live discussion chaired by Nikki Bedi on identity and migration in the arts(R)
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Late
00:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 00:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
00:06GMT
Big Boss Interview—China Denies Responsibility for Steel Crisis
China defends its position at steel industry talks in Brussels.
01:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 01:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
01:06GMT
Outlook—Going Undercover to Save my Rainforest
The Cambodian who disguised himself as an illegal logger to save the rainforest.(R)
02:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 02:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
02:06GMT
Newsday—Hundreds Are Reported To Have Died in Ecuador
Ecuador earthquake deaths; Houston floods; Interactive Shakespeare
03:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 03:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
03:06GMT
Newsday—Over 2,000 Injured in Ecuador's Earthquake
Thousands injured in Ecuador earthquake; Global drug policy; Somaliland drought
04:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 04:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
04:06GMT
Newsday—Search and Rescue Operations Continue in Ecuador
Ecuador earthquake search and rescue; New York primary; Turkey sex abuse
05:00GMT
BBC News—2016/04/19 05:00 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
05:06GMT
Newsday—Democratic and Republican Primaries in New York
New York primaries; Houston floods; UK and India jewel dispute


































