BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 26 February 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Petroleum Minister, South Sudan - Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth
  Who or what can deliver South Sudan's people from despair?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Creating movie worlds
  Two women in charge of production design on major movie sets
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—Xi Jinping Clears Way to Rule China Indefinitely
  China's government wants to change the constitution to scrap presidential term limits
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Discovery—The Power of Sloth
  Lucy Cooke discovers the joy of sloth and sloths and the benefits of being really slow.(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Trending—American Students Rally for New Gun Measures
  How US students are changing the debate over gun control(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—New Director on the BBC World Service Future
  New director Jamie Angus tells listeners how he plans to combat fake news(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Petroleum Minister, South Sudan - Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth
  Who or what can deliver South Sudan's people from despair?(R)
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—Will Cape Town Run Out of Water?
  Cape Town is warning that taps will be turned off in July if rains don’t come soon(R)
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Eastern Ghouta: Syria Defies A UN Ceasefire Call
  Syrian government forces have been accused of using chlorine gas
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria Accused Of Using Chlorine In Eastern Ghouta
  Ground battles have intensified despite a UN call for a ceasefire
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—America Rejects A Dialogue Offer From North Korea
  The White House says any dialogue with North Korea must lead to nuclear disarmament
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—South Korea Calls for US North Korea Talks
  Seoul seeks to build on the diplomatic momentum of the Winter Olympics
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Syria: Ground Battles Intensify In Rebel-held Ghouta
  Syrian activists say civilians were killed in Eastern Ghouta on Sunday
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Sierra Leone's Economic Struggle
  Sierra Leone's fight to rebuild its economy after Ebola
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Angel of the North
  The huge steel sculpture that has become an icon for the north-east of England.
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Addis Ababa
  Nikki Bedi is joined on stage by star guests and the best performers in the city(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Air Strikes in Syria Following Ceasefire Deal
  Latest attacks include a ground offensive that began hours after UN urged a 30-day truce
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—UN Sec Gen calls for end to 'hell on earth' in Syria
  Antonio Guterres has demanded an immediate ceasefire for the enclave of eastern Ghouta
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  The Conversation—Creating movie worlds
  Two women in charge of production design on major movie sets(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—How Dickens Helped Me Survive Anorexia
  Through novels Laura Freeman was able to eat again after a decade of battling anorexia
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—Call For Truce As Syrian Death Toll Rises
  UN demands immediate ceasefire as government forces continue assault on eastern Ghouta
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Bullies
  Why do bullies do what they do?
7. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—The Winter Olympics
  Which is the most successful country? Plus the chances of a dead heat.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Syria War: New UN Truce Plea
  The UN has renewed its appeal for an immediate truce in Eastern Ghouta
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Tanzanian MP Sentenced For Insulting the President
  Tanzanian MP Joseph Mbilinyi gets a five-month jail term for 'defaming Magufuli'
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—UK Opposition Sets Out Brexit Customs Policy
  The UK opposition Labour party has announced a shift in its approach to Brexit
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—BBC OS at The Washington Post
  As part of our US Movie Towns tour we're live from the newsroom setting of 'The Post'.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Countdown To Sierra Leone's General Election
  Sierra Leone goes to the polls on 7 March to elect a new president and MPs
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Petroleum Minister, South Sudan - Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth
  Who or what can deliver South Sudan's people from despair?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Do Animals Have Accents?
  Can animals of the same species from different places communicate with each other?(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Kenyan Court Orders Return of Deported Politician
  Kenya's Immigration has been ordered to allow Miguna Miguna to return to Kenya
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/02/26 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—2018/02/26 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—26/02/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Bullies
  Why do bullies do what they do?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Creating movie worlds
  Two women in charge of production design on major movie sets(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—26/02/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/26 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Update: What exactly is a customs union?
  The UK opposition Labour party has announced a shift in its approach to Brexit
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/26 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Addis Ababa
  Nikki Bedi is joined on stage by star guests and the best performers in the city(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How to Talk to Potential Extremists
  Can you persuade potential extremists out of their views by chatting to them on Facebook?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/27 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  In the Studio—Sir Antonio Pappano - The Maestro of a new La Bohème
  Tom Alban follows Sir Antonio Pappano during their new production of La Bohème
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Weinstein Company to File for Bankruptcy
  The firm is expected to file for bankruptcy after talks with an investor group collapsed
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/02/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/27 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Bullies
  Why do bullies do what they do?(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  More or Less—The Winter Olympics
  Which is the most successful country? Plus the chances of a dead heat.(R)
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How to Talk to Potential Extremists
  Can you persuade potential extremists out of their views by chatting to them on Facebook?(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/27 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Do Animals Have Accents?
  Can animals of the same species from different places communicate with each other?(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—China Considers Removing Presidential Term Limits
  The move is seen as opening the door for Xi Jinping to rule for life
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/02/27 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Russia's Putin Orders Daily Ceasefire in Eastern Ghouta
  The measure is meant to allow safe passage for humanitarian assistance

Tuesday 27 February 2018

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