BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 19 January 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Former White House Communications Director - Anthony Scaramucci
  Why has the former White House Communications Director stayed loyal to President Trump?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  World Football—The Pioneers
  A first-hand account from the first women allowed into football stadia in Saudi Arabia.
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—The US Goverment Faces Shutdown
  The Republican party attempts to avoid a possible government shutdown.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Blood Test Could Detect Cancer
  Scientists have trialled a test to detect eight common types of cancer.
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Degrees of Deception
  How have thousands of people obtained fake degrees and diplomas undetected?(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Former White House Communications Director - Anthony Scaramucci
  Why has the former White House Communications Director stayed loyal to President Trump?(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Health Check—Kids’ Screen Time: What Are the Risks?
  Does screen time damage children’s health?(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—New Cancer Test
  A new blood test has been developed to detect eight common cancers in their early stages
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Gambia - One Year On
  How successful has President Adama Barrow's first year in office been?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Cancer Test Breakthrough
  Scientists announce a step towards developing a universal blood test for cancer
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Cancer Test 'Enormously Exciting'
  Scientists say it could lead to a universal blood test for cancer.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Blood Cancer Test a Step Nearer
  Doctors say their findings are "enormously exciting"
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Trump's America: One Year On
  The US economy continues to boom, but how much credit can the new president take for it?
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—My 10-Year Battle to Adopt in Guatemala
  How Guatemala's changes in law scuppered Ruth Sheehan's attempt to adopt a baby boy
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does Coal Have a Future?
  President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Universal Blood Test for Cancer
  A new blood test could detect the early stages of eight forms of cancer
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  World Football—The Pioneers
  A first-hand account from the first women allowed into football stadia in Saudi Arabia.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—The Pope in Chile
  Two Popes, two Chiles: through the eyes of a reporter who witnessed both papal visits
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Muslims in President Trump's America
  How America’s Muslim communities are faring a year after President Trump’s election
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Taiwan Blocks Chinese Airlines' Flights
  Taiwan denies requests for nearly 200 extra flights; Lunch with Zimbabwean president;
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Zimbabwe Ready To Rejoin Commonwealth
  Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa tells the Financial Times his country ready to improve ties with UK.
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—US Government Lurching Towards a Shutdown
  There's a battle in the US Senate to avert a shutdown of the federal government
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—President Trump: First Anniversary
  As President Trump nears one year in office we hear from some of his supporters
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—President Mnangagwa Says Zimbabwe Ready To Improve Ties With The West
  Zimbabwe keen to improve relations with the UK.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Tech Life—'Revenge Porn' Victory For YouTube Star
  Chrissy Chambers wins case against ex-boyfriend who posted explicit videos of her online.
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Science In Action—African Swine Fever
  The viral African swine fever is spreading through Europe, threatening pork production
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Former Prime Minister Returns To Guinea Bissau
  Carlos Gomes Junior Guinea Bissau's former prime minister returns to a country in crisis.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/01/19 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—2018/01/19 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—19/01/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Trending—The History of ‘Fake News’ (Part 2)
  How do we tackle online misinformation? And what new forms is it taking?
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  World Football—The Pioneers
  A first-hand account from the first women allowed into football stadia in Saudi Arabia.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—US Government Facing Potential Shutdown
  The US Senate has until midnight EST to pass budget bill
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/01/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/19 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—US Government Lurching Towards a Shutdown
  There's a battle in the US Senate to avert a shutdown of the federal government
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/19 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does Coal Have a Future?
  President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Kill or "Cure"
  Stories from Gambian survivors, El Salvador jails, the Indian Himalayas and 80s Bulgaria
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/20 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Are Crunchy Caterpillars the Food of the Future?
  Meet the entrepreneurs turning bugs into food and get top tips on how to cook them
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Negotiations Continue to Avoid US Government Shutdown
  The battle in the US Senate continues to avert a shutdown of the federal government.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/20 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Muslims in President Trump's America
  How America’s Muslim communities are faring a year after President Trump’s election(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Kill or "Cure"
  Stories from Gambian survivors, El Salvador jails, the Indian Himalayas and 80s Bulgaria(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/20 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Seun Kuti: Life, Legacy and Afrobeat
  The Cultural Frontline explores how memory and legacy have shaped the work of artists.
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does Coal Have a Future?
  President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?(R)
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/01/20 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/01/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/20 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The Protest Edition
  Six stories about people finding all sorts of ways to take a stand.

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