BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 27 June 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Travel Ban Injunction Partly Lifted
  The US Supreme Court partly implements the travel and refugee ban
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Brazil's President Charged With Corruption
  Chief prosecutor accuses Michel Temer of accepting bribes
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Polygamy
  Why would anyone share their husband or wife with another partner?(R)
7. 01:50GMT
  More or Less—How Rare Are Deadly Tower Block Fires?
  How statistics can help us understand the tragic fire at London’s Grenfell Tower.(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Turning Fatbergs into Fuel
  How one company is turning sewer waste into a valuable energy source
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Francis Kéré – Architect from Burkina Faso
  Architect Francis Kéré is bringing a slice of Burkina Faso to a London Royal Park.
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—"Syria Preparing for Chemical Attack": US
  The US says it has identified potential preparations for a chemical attack by Syria.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria Preparing New Chemical Attack, Says US
  US says Syria is preparing for another chemical weapons attack
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria Planning New Chemical Attack?
  US says it believes Syria is planning a new chemical attack
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria Planning Chemical Attack, Says US
  The USA says it believes Syria is preparing for another chemical attack
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—US Accuses Syria of Preparing Chemical Attack
  The US says Syria may be preparing for another chemical weapons strike.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The End of Globalisation?
  Does the advent of automation and re-shoring spell the end of global trade growth?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The Hippie Trail
  In the 1960s and 70s, thousands of westerners travelled to India by overland bus.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Reith Lectures—Silence Grips the Town
  The story of a how historical obsession killed a Polish writer, told by Hilary Mantel
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—US Says Syria is Preparing Chemical Weapons Attack
  The White House says Syria is planning another chemical attack and issues a stark warning
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  In the Studio—Francis Kéré – Architect from Burkina Faso
  Architect Francis Kéré is bringing a slice of Burkina Faso to a London Royal Park.(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—A Kenyan Bush Pilot's Dramatic Escape
  Conservationist Harry Dyer was given less than 1% chance of survival after a plane crash.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—The Newsroom
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Documentary—Young in Hong Kong
  The post-1997 generation of Hong Kong, how they see themselves and what makes them tick
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Europe Imposes Record Fine on Google
  European Commission imposes a US$2.7 billion fine on Google
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Turning Fatbergs into Fuel
  How one company is turning sewer waste into a valuable energy source(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Google Hit With Record $2.7bn EU Fine
  The European Commission fines the US tech giant for favouring its own shopping service
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Deadly 'Xenophobic' Attacks on Somalis in Cape Town
  Fourteen Somali shopkeepers have been killed in Khayelitsha township since January 2017
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—BBC OS
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  BBC OS—BBC OS
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—'Urban Highlife' Music from Adekunle Gold
  The Nigerian star speaks to BBC Africa ahead of a live performance in London
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—New Global Cyber Attack
  Large-scale ransomware attack strikes companies across the world
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—Sport Today
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Tanzania Reissues Warning: 'Pregnant Schoolgirls Will Be Expelled'
  President John Magufuli's announcement last week has been met with protests
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Augmenting Reality with Virtual Reality
  Virtual Reality pushing the boundaries of the new art form
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Huge Cyber-Attack on Ukraine Goes Global
  Multi-national companies and transport hubs have been affected by malicious software
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Documentary—Young in Hong Kong
  The post-1997 generation of Hong Kong, how they see themselves and what makes them tick(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Francis Kéré – Architect from Burkina Faso
  Architect Francis Kéré is bringing a slice of Burkina Faso to a London Royal Park.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Global Cyber Attack Spreads
  A cyber-attack affects companies across the globe
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—Sports News
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Google Hit With Record $2.7bn EU Fine
  The European Commission fines the US tech giant for favouring its own shopping service
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Forum—Indian Princely States
  The lives of the Princes of India, their relationship with the British and legacy today
22. 23:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The First Women's Cricket World Cup
  Women players from England and the West Indies recall the inaugural tournament in 1973.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Global Ransomware Attack Causes Turmoil
  Banks, retailers, energy firms and Kiev airport have been targeted by malware attacks
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Colombian Farc Rebels End Armed Struggle
  Colombia's Farc officially ceases to be an armed group
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Young in Hong Kong
  The post-1997 generation of Hong Kong, how they see themselves and what makes them tick(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Screenwriter and LGBTQ Activist Dustin Lance Black
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the American Screenwriter and LGBTQ activist Dustin Lance Black
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—BBC News Summary
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—A Tale of Two Rivers, A Tale of Two Rivers: Los Angeles
  1/2The regeneration of the Los Angeles river and the challenges of turning it 'green'
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Renewed Cyprus Talks set to begin in Switzerland
  Cypriot leaders are set for fresh talks to try to reunite the Mediterranean island.
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Cyberattacks Hit Major Companies Across the Globe
  Computer systems around the world have been hit by a major cyber-attack.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—BBC News
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Helicopter 'Attacks' Venezuelan Court
  A helicopter reportedly flown by a police officer drops grenades on Venezuelan Court.

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