BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 19 February 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Former mayor of El Hatillo, Venezuela - David Smolansky
  Why does Venezuela's opposition so consistently promise more than it delivers?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Swimmers
  Two female swimming champions discuss sexism, success and mental strength in the sport
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—Latvia's Central Bank Governor Detained in Corruption Probe
  Finance minister says Ilmars Rimsevics should step aside to protect country’s reputation.
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—The Anatomy of Pain, Pain of Torture
  4/4Does knowing that someone is inflicting pain on you deliberately make the pain worse?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Trending—Undercover with the Alt-Right
  Patrik Hermansson spent a year undercover with extremist groups. He tells us his story(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—In The Studio with the Voice of David Bowie
  Impressionist, Jon Culshaw answers your questions about playing David Bowie(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Former mayor of El Hatillo, Venezuela - David Smolansky
  Why does Venezuela's opposition so consistently promise more than it delivers?(R)
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—Reversing Systemic Bias Against Women Scientists in the Media
  Addressing the bias against women quoted in popular science articles(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Survivors Demand Action on Gun Control
  Teenage survivors of the Florida school shooting are demanding action on gun control
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Survivors Vow a March on Washington
  Survivors of the Florida school shooting say they'll march on Washington
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Florida Survivors Have a Message for Washington
  Florida survivors plan a march on Washington, DC to force action on gun control
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Young Survivors to Take to the Streets
  Survivors of Wednesday's school shooting in Florida say they will march on Washington
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Shooting Survivors Take Part in Rally
  Young survivors of shooting in Florida have taken part in an emotionally charged rally
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Biohacking
  Meet the transhumanists
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Ghana Must Go
  Over a million African migrants, most of them Ghanaian, had to leave Nigeria in 1983
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Backstage
  Nikki is at rehearsal for BBC Radio 3’s Open Ear concert of new and experimental music(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Anti-Doping Case Against Russian Curler
  The case has been opened against Russian medal-winning curler Alexander Krushelnitsky
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  The Conversation—Swimmers
  Two female swimming champions discuss sexism, success and mental strength in the sport(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Calling a Ceasefire in Our US City
  Erricka Bridgeford called a Baltimore ceasefire but could it go 72 hours without killing?
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Interviews
  Why do we rely on the interview process when it's proven to be ineffective?
7. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—Debunking guide – on a postcard
  How to question dubious statistics in just a few short steps(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Russian Curler In Anti-Doping Test
  A medal-winning Russian athlete at the Winter Olympic Games has failed a drugs test
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—At least 17 dead after rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique
  Several buildings destroyed and rescuers fear more bodies may be buried under debris
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Latvian Central Bank Boss Detained in Corruption Probe
  Bank of Latvia's Ilmars Rimsevics has been arrested by Latvia's anti-corruption agency
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Syria to Help Kurdish Fighters in Afrin
  Turkey has warned the Syrian government against helping Kurdish fighters in Afrin.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Nnamdi Kanu: Wife asks Nigerian government for information
  The Nigerian separatist leader has been missing since last September
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Former mayor of El Hatillo, Venezuela - David Smolansky
  Why does Venezuela's opposition so consistently promise more than it delivers?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  CrowdScience—How does the Moon affect life on Earth?
  We investigate the moon's effects on life on Earth from early births to interrupted sleep(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—19/02/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/02/19 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—2018/02/19 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—19/02/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Interviews
  Why do we rely on the interview process when it's proven to be ineffective?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Swimmers
  Two female swimming champions discuss sexism, success and mental strength in the sport(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/02/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/19 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Israel and Egypt Signal Closer Ties with $15bn Gas Deal
  Operator of giant gas fields agrees Egypt deal
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/19 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Backstage
  Nikki is at rehearsal for BBC Radio 3’s Open Ear concert of new and experimental music(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Putting Forgotten Pills Back to Work
  An app is helping people donate their leftover drugs to people who can't afford them.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/20 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  In the Studio—Liz Gerring – Master of Movement
  The choreographer who sees dancers onstage like paint on canvas
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Venezuela Launches Cryptocurrency
  Digital currency is introduced as country faces economic meltdown and crippling sanctions
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/20 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Interviews
  Why do we rely on the interview process when it's proven to be ineffective?(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—Debunking guide – on a postcard
  How to question dubious statistics in just a few short steps(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Putting Forgotten Pills Back to Work
  An app is helping people donate their leftover drugs to people who can't afford them.(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/20 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  CrowdScience—How does the Moon affect life on Earth?
  We investigate the moon's effects on life on Earth from early births to interrupted sleep(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria: Dozens Killed in Eastern Ghouta Strikes
  At least 77 civilians were killed in air strikes and rocket fire, activists say.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/20 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Turkey Warns Syria Against Helping Kurds
  Turkey warns the Syrian government not to help Kurds fighting against Turkish forces.

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