BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 27 November 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Rockstar and Businessman Gene Simmons
  Sarah Montague speaks to the Kiss bassist and businessman Gene Simmons.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—First ladies
  Two women whose partners became head of state in Namibia and in Iceland
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2017/11/27 01:06 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—What will happen when the Earth’s poles swap?
  And why do planets spin?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Bali Volcano Alert Raised to Highest Level
  Fears of an imminent major eruption of Bali's Mount Agung have increased
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Trending—YouTube’s Child Protection Problems
  A Trending investigation finds a glitch in YouTube's tool for reporting obscene comments.(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—A Week Without the World Service in Freetown
  Listeners in Freetown, Sierra Leone, could not tune into the World Service for a week(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Rockstar and Businessman Gene Simmons
  Sarah Montague speaks to the Kiss bassist and businessman Gene Simmons.(R)
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—Interstellar Asteroid
  The first asteroid from outside the Solar System has been detected(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Lava Close to Surface of Bali Volcano
  Indonesia says Mount Agung is at highest alert.
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Volcano in Bali: Potential of Eruption Imminent
  Indonesia's Mount Agung alert is raised to highest level.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Fears of Bali Volcano Eruption
  Indonesia put Mount Agung at highest alert.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Bali State of Alert over Volcano at Highest Level
  The activity on Mount Agung volcano has raised fears of an imminent eruption.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Highest Alert as Bali Volcano Activity Increases
  Indonesia fears an eruption of Mount Agung is imminent.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Roadmap to Brexit
  A simple guide to the key outstanding points for a Brexit deal and the likeliest outcomes
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Case of Alger Hiss
  The conviction of diplomat Alger Hiss was one of America's most notorious spy cases
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Mumbai
  Joining Nikki in the studio is film actress, Bhumi Pednekar(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Pope Begins Tricky Myanmar Trip
  Focus will be on whether he uses the term "Rohingya" to describe the Muslim minority
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/11/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  The Conversation—First ladies
  Two women whose partners became head of state in Namibia and in Iceland(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The Mute Teen who Became a Rapper
  Isaiah Acosta was born without a jaw, but ended up becoming a rapper
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/11/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—What Can Chimps Teach us About Politics?
  What politicians might learn from chimps and other primates about politics
7. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—How Rich was Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy?
  What the Pride and Prejudice character would have earned in today’s money(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Pope In Myanmar
  Pope Francis begins delicate visit to Burma
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Ethiopia Ethnic Clashes
  More than 20 killed in Ethiopia's ethnic clashes in past week
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Jailed Britons Win India Appeal
  The six former British soldiers were jailed on weapons charges in 2013
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—UK Royal Engagement
  Britain's Prince Harry is to marry American actress Meghan Markle
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—ECOWAS Court: Sierra Leone VP Removal Illegal
  The regional court declares the sacking of former Vice President Samuel Sam-Sumana void
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Rockstar and Businessman Gene Simmons
  Sarah Montague speaks to the Kiss bassist and businessman Gene Simmons.(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Does Technology Change How we Fall in Love?
  Are computer algorithms the best way to help people make permanent romantic connections?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—President Kenyatta's Challenges
  Kenya opposition urges its supporters to boycott presidential inauguration
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2017/11/27 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Mount Agung: Volcano Alert at Highest Level
  Indonesia has urged more than 100,000 people living near the volcano in Bali to evacuate
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—What Can Chimps Teach us About Politics?
  What politicians might learn from chimps and other primates about politics(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—First ladies
  Two women whose partners became head of state in Namibia and in Iceland(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/11/2017 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—27/11/2017 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/27 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Jailed Britons Win India Appeal
  The six former British soldiers were jailed on weapons charges in 2013
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/27 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Mumbai
  Joining Nikki in the studio is film actress, Bhumi Pednekar(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Smartphone-Activated First Aiders
  Can an app help people survive cardiac arrests by alerting first aiders who are nearby?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/28 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  In the Studio—Dana Gioia - Poet Laureate of California
  Poet Dana Gioia reveals the inspiration for his new poem The Ballad of Jesus Ortiz
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Concern Over US Consumer Finance Protection
  We hear about concern over the organisation intended to protect US financial consumers
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Bali Volcano Alert Leading to Forced Evictions
  Fears of an imminent eruption from Mount Agung are increasing
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/28 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Why Factor—What Can Chimps Teach us About Politics?
  What politicians might learn from chimps and other primates about politics(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—How Rich was Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy?
  What the Pride and Prejudice character would have earned in today’s money(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Smartphone-Activated First Aiders
  Can an app help people survive cardiac arrests by alerting first aiders who are nearby?(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2017/11/28 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Does Technology Change How we Fall in Love?
  Are computer algorithms the best way to help people make permanent romantic connections?(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Pope Starts Myanmar Trip With Army Talks
  Pope Francis prepares to meet Aung San Suu Kyi on the second day of his visit to Myanmar.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2017/11/28 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Security Tight For Kenyatta Inauguration
  The Kenyan president, Uhuru Kenyatta, is to be sworn in for a second term.

Tuesday 28 November 2017

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