BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 13 January 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Names of the Dead
  An Afghan town ravaged by the drug trade to Iran; tales from Italy, France and Martinique
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  CrowdScience—When Does Speech Become Music?
  How do our brains tell the difference between music and speech?
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Immigration Slur Sparks Outrage
  UN brands alleged comments "shocking and shameful" as African Union demand an apology
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—African Union Says Donald Trump Should Apologise for Remarks
  The group has issued a statement expressing outrage.
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Finding Shelter In Germany's Cities of Refuge
  Germany’s Christians are controversially giving refugees sanctuary in their churches.(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Names of the Dead
  An Afghan town ravaged by the drug trade to Iran; tales from Italy, France and Martinique(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Why The Gruffalo’s Axel Scheffler Draws for Europe
  How leading artists are responding to some of the world’s biggest news stories.
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Addicted to the Game
  How serious a global health problem is internet and gaming addiction?(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—African Countries Unite to Demand Apology from President Trump
  The African Union issues a statement expressing "shock" following reported remarks
19. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Better Together
  A love story that began at the outbreak of the Korean War.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—President Trump Calls for Changes in Iran Nuclear Deal
  Trump give EU four months on Iran deal; new ANC leader's speech; quantum computing
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—How Real are Pyongyang's Overtures to the South?
  Is a diplomatic solution on the Korean Peninsula in sight? Men disown toxic masculinity
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—ANC's New Leader to Deliver First Major Speech
  The new head of the ANC prepares to give his first major speech; Nixon versus the press
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: What's a Family Anyway?
  Two people trying to make sense of their families after finding out an explosive secret
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  The World This Week—North and South Korea Meet
  The two Koreas met for the first time in years to talk Olympics and more
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Why The Gruffalo’s Axel Scheffler Draws for Europe
  How leading artists are responding to some of the world’s biggest news stories.(R)
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Women Allowed
  We reflect on Saudi women being allowed to watch football in stadiums for the first time.
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  In the Balance—Can Social Media be Fixed?
  Who is to blame for the ills of social media - and how to fix them.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Top of the Pops—BBC Music Sound Of Poll and New Artists for 2018
  Who has come top of this years poll and music from some of the runners up
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—ANC's Ramaphosa Makes First Major Speech
  The new leader of South Africa's ruling ANC urges unity and a change of culture
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews—Georgie Fame
  British singer Georgie Fame introduced rhythm and blues and soul to the UK in the '60s
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  Premier League build up and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld team.
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  Coverage of Chelsea v Leicester live from Stamford Bridge.
11. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  The Documentary—The Hackers of Siberia
  Intellectuals banished to an inhospitable land created a pool of talent and creativity(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—13/01/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Finding Shelter In Germany's Cities of Refuge
  Germany’s Christians are controversially giving refugees sanctuary in their churches.(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  The World This Week—North and South Korea Meet
  The two Koreas met for the first time in years to talk Olympics and more(R)
11. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: What's a Family Anyway?
  Two people trying to make sense of their families after finding out an explosive secret(R)
13. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—False Missile Alert Sparks Panic in Hawaii
  An incoming missile alert panicked residents of Hawaii before it was declared false
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—13/01/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  In the Balance—Can Social Media be Fixed?
  Who is to blame for the ills of social media - and how to fix them.(R)
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/13 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The World This Week—North and South Korea Meet
  The two Koreas met for the first time in years to talk Olympics and more(R)
22. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/13 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 23:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Better Together
  A love story that began at the outbreak of the Korean War.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Why The Gruffalo’s Axel Scheffler Draws for Europe
  How leading artists are responding to some of the world’s biggest news stories.(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/14 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Health Check—New Year, New You?
  Do self-help books make people happier?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The World This Week—North and South Korea Meet
  The two Koreas met for the first time in years to talk Olympics and more(R)
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/14 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Iran’s Internet Crackdown
  Is there a way around Iran’s crack down on the internet?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—False Missile Alert Sparks Hawaii Panic
  The alert plunged residents of Hawaii into panic before it was declared a false alarm
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/14 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: What's a Family Anyway?
  Two people trying to make sense of their families after finding out an explosive secret(R)
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  In the Balance—Can Social Media be Fixed?
  Who is to blame for the ills of social media - and how to fix them.(R)
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/14 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  Living with the Gods—The House of God
  The temple designed and formed in Mesopotamia about 4000 years ago to be a house of god
17. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—Reaching out After World War Two
  German children were invited to stay in the English town of Reading after WW2 had ended(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—Pandemic: The Story of the 1918 Flu
  How the flu pandemic of 100 years ago affected every corner of the world
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/14 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—False Hawaii Missile Alert Prompts Apology
  Hawaiian authorities said human error caused the missile alert
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/14 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  Assignment—Ukraine's Frontline Bakery
  Lucy Ash meets the staff and customers of a bakery, the one bright spot in east Ukraine(R)

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