BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 4 October 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US Gun Laws Back in the Spotlight
  The Las Vegas shooting has prompted renewed calls for reform to US gun laws
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalonia Independence 'In a Matter of Days'
  Catalan leader says region will declare independence 48 hours after referendum result
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Che Today
  Fifty years after his death, what would Che Guevara have thought of today’s Cuba?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Deputy Leader, Alternative for Germany Party - Beatrix Von Storch
  What difference will the Alternative for Germany party make to Germany?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Rugged Tablets for African Schools
  2/4 Start-ups who are innovating products in Kenya and India
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Las Vegas Killer Installed Cameras In Hotel
  Police say Las Vegas gunman, Stephen Paddock, "pre-planned extensively".
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzania's President Discloses his Salary on TV
  John Magufuli says he earns 9 million Tanzanian shillings ($4,008) every month.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—King Felipe: Spain Will Defend Constitutional Order in Catalonia
  Felipe VI accuses secessionists of placing themselves beyond the law and democracy.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Global Pledge To End Cholera By 2030
  Health officials commit to preventing 90% of cholera deaths by 2030.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Reports Las Vegas Killer's Girlfriend in Custody
  Stephen Paddock's girlfriend is "a person of interest".
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The New Bankers
  Will 'challenger' banks change the financial industry?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Israel Withdraws From Gaza
  One woman's account of life on the front-line of Israel's occupation of Gaza.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Silent Forest, The Silent Forest - Part Two
  2/2How the locals of Thailand and Myanmar are resisting the destruction of their forests(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Catalonia: Region's Independence 'in Matter of Days'
  Spain's King Felipe VI said organisers of the vote put themselves "outside the law"
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalonia's President: Independence Declaration Within Days
  Carles Puigdemont said his government would act within the week
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  The Documentary—Aymara and the Ants
  How Aymara Val and her neighbours are fighting for better jobs, sewage and water systems
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—I Saved 144 People From Militants
  Norodin Alonto Lucman led many people to safety in a city under siege in the Philippines
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Catalan Referendum: Region's Independence 'in Matter of Days'
  Catalan President, Carles Puigdemont, says his government will act this week or next
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Rugged Tablets for African Schools
  2/4 Start-ups who are innovating products in Kenya and India(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Catalonia To Declare Independence "Within Days" says President
  Carlos Puigdemont, President of the devolved government of Catalonia, talks to the BBC
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Deputy Leader, Alternative for Germany Party - Beatrix Von Storch
  What difference will the Alternative for Germany party make to Germany?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Amazon Hit in EU Tax Crackdown
  Amazon has been ordered to repay €250m in back taxes by the European Commission
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Kenyan government urged not to neglect drought
  Oxfam says the ongoing political impasse in Kenya is hampering humanitarian efforts
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—04/10/2017 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Rex Tillerson's News Conference
  Rex Tillerson has denied reports that he has considered resigning.
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—African Remittances Set To Rise
  Researchers say African countries to receive 38 billion dollars of remittances this year
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Trump Arrives in Las Vegas to Pay His Respects
  As he left for Nevada, president Trump said the attack was a "very sad thing"
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/10/04 GMT
  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—2017/10/04 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—04/10/2017 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—Prize-winning Body Clock News
  Tips for a good night’s sleep as body clock scientists win science prize
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—EU Warning Over Catalan Independence
  Catalonia's break for independence leaves EU in a quandary and Spain in steadfast mood.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Rugged Tablets for African Schools
  2/4 Start-ups who are innovating products in Kenya and India(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Aymara and the Ants
  How Aymara Val and her neighbours are fighting for better jobs, sewage and water systems(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/10/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—04/10/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/04 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Amazon Hit in EU Tax Crackdown
  Amazon has been ordered to repay €250m in back taxes by the European Commission
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/04 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Silent Forest, The Silent Forest - Part Two
  2/2How the locals of Thailand and Myanmar are resisting the destruction of their forests(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Growing Tension in Spain Following Catalan Referendum
  The Catalan leader has attacked Spain's king for "ignoring millions of Catalans".
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Vegas Police: Gunman Spent Decades Acquiring Weapons
  Sheriff Joseph Lombardo says Stephen Paddock lived a "secret life"
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/05 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Aymara and the Ants
  How Aymara Val and her neighbours are fighting for better jobs, sewage and water systems(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Is Privacy Dead?
  Can we protect our privacy in the digital age?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/05 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Madhur Jaffrey: My Life in Five Dishes
  The most unforgettable meals from an extraordinary life.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Madrid Rejects Talks on Catalonia
  Spanish government insists independence campaign should first be abandoned.
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—No Compromise Over Catalonia
  The Spanish Government says NO to talks about an independent Catalonia
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/10/05 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—More TV Diplomacy in the Catalan Crisis
  The regional president criticises the Spanish king in his own TV address

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