BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 12 February 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek
  Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, on Turkey's military operations in Syria
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting revenge porn
  Two women fighting the online sharing of non-consensual pornography
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—Trump to Reveal Infrastructure Plan
  President Trump will unveil his plans for infrastructure spending over the next decade.
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—The Anatomy of Pain, Controlling Pain
  3/4How do brains control pain? Irene Tracey asks can we distance ourselves from agony(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Trending—The Rise of Extreme Pranking
  Why has there been a rise in disturbing internet pranks that simulate real life attacks?(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—Behind the BBC Investigation
  More on the BBC operation which revealed the Taliban are active in 70% of Afghanistan(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek
  Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, on Turkey's military operations in Syria(R)
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—The Secrets of Hummingbird Flight Revealed
  Slow motion videos of hundreds of hummingbirds reveal their remarkable manoeuvrability(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—71 Killed in Moscow Plane Crashes
  The jet vanished minutes after take-off
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Oxfam 'Must Account for Actions'
  The British government says it is reviewing its work with the aid charity
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Pence Says US Ready to Talk with North Korea
  His comments comments appear to be a change of stance by the United States.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Pence Says US Ready to Talk with North Korea
  His comments appear to be a change of stance by the United States.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—US Change of Direction on North Korea
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Who Profits from Nuclear Weapons?
  Why a major US nuclear defence upgrade could be lucrative for a handful of contractors.
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Hull's 'Headscarf Revolutionaries'
  The British fishermen's wives who fought for better safety standards in their industry
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Syrian Qanun player Maya Youssef
  Maya Youssef will be talking about her instrument(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—ANC Leaders to Decide on President Zuma's Future
  Mr Zuma, 75, faces a number of corruption charges after nine years in power
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting revenge porn
  Two women fighting the online sharing of non-consensual pornography(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The Life and Loves of Asma Jahangir
  Remembering Pakistan's human rights lawyer who broke new ground
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Pain
  The Why Factor asks why we need to understand more about pain.
7. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—Russia: Has drinking fallen by 80% in five years?
  Alcohol consumption has fallen sharply according to Russia’s health ministry.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Oxfam In Government Crisis Talks Over Abuse Scandal
  Around 120 charity workers in Britain were reportedly accused of sexual abuse
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—ANC Deciding President Zuma's Fate
  ANC's Ramaphosa has acknowledged that the issue is causing 'disunity and discord'.
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Australia Bank Fraud and Exploitation Enquiry
  Australian banks are under investigation, accused of customer exploitation and fraud
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—12/02/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Liberia's Sirleaf Wins African Leadership Prize
  She was praised for her work rebuilding the nation after the civil war.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek
  Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey, Mehmet Simsek, on Turkey's military operations in Syria(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why Does Dark Matter, Matter?
  Scientists have been hunting for it for decades, but will finding it change our lives?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—GPS Devices to Help Catch Fish in Tanzania
  Fish stocks are believed to be greater in deeper waters.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/02/12 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—2018/02/12 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—12/02/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Pain
  The Why Factor asks why we need to understand more about pain.(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Fighting revenge porn
  Two women fighting the online sharing of non-consensual pornography(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—12/02/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/12 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Update: Trump Reveals Spending Plan
  Donald Trump unveils his budget and infrastructure spending plans over the next decade.
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/12 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Syrian Qanun player Maya Youssef
  Maya Youssef will be talking about her instrument(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Improvising Your Way Out of Anxiety
  Could this theatre technique help improve mental health?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/13 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  In the Studio—Icelandic Novelist Sjón’s Secret Weapon
  How a second hand bookstore and a small black hut inspire his creativity(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—President Trump Outlines US Budget
  Infrastructure features prominently in Trump's spending plan for the 2019 fiscal year.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—13/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/13 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Pain
  The Why Factor asks why we need to understand more about pain.(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—Russia: Has drinking fallen by 80% in five years?
  Alcohol consumption has fallen sharply according to Russia’s health ministry.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Improvising Your Way Out of Anxiety
  Could this theatre technique help improve mental health?(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/13 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why Does Dark Matter, Matter?
  Scientists have been hunting for it for decades, but will finding it change our lives?(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—ANC 'Decides to Remove' Zuma
  The party will formally request that President Jacob Zuma
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/13 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—South Africa: ANC 'Decides Zuma Must Go'
  The party will formally request that President Jacob Zuma

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