BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 1 March 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What Happens When a Cyber-attack Strikes?
  We tell the story of the most damaging cyber attack in history
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Eat, Stay, Love
  Three women who escaped war and conflict on how food helped them rebuild their lives
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Retail Giants Wade into US Gun Debate
  We talk gun control as major retailers stop selling assault-style rifles
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Her Story Made History, Her Story Made History: Shukria Barakzai
  Shukria Barakzai was one of a handful of female MPs in Afghanistan to speak up for women(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What Happens When a Cyber-attack Strikes?
  We tell the story of the most damaging cyber attack in history(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Serbia’s Tech Future
  Tech answers Serbia’s future(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Two Major US Retailers Restrict the Sale of Guns
  President Trump urges US lawmakers to come up with a comprehensive bill on gun reform
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump Suggests Expanding Background Checks for Gun Buyers
  Donald Trump calls for tougher safety laws
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump: Lawmakers 'Afraid' of NRA Gun Lobby Group
  President Trump urges lawmakers to come up with a comprehensive bill on gun reform
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump: Lawmakers 'afraid' of US Gun Lobby
  The American retail giant Walmart is tightening its policy on gun sales
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump Tells Congress it's Time to Act Following Florida Shooting
  The American retail giant Walmart is tightening its policy on gun sales
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Italians First!
  Anti-immigrant rhetoric and extravagant spending promises in Italy's general election.
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—China's Barefoot Doctors
  How China's barefoot doctor scheme revolutionised rural healthcare.
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Thought Show—Students vs Gun Laws; Winter Olympic Winners
  The Students leading the gun control debate; Numbers at the Winter Olympics and Bullies
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Trump at Odds with Republican Lawmakers over Gun Reforms
  Mr Trump urged lawmakers to come up with a "strong" reform bill
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Eat, Stay, Love
  Three women who escaped war and conflict on how food helped them rebuild their lives(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Triumph and Tragedy in a Boy Band
  Former a1 boy band singer Ben Adams on life as a teen idol
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: Blood Mining
  Ed Butler investigates untold stories of one of West Africa’s dramatic abuses of power
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Putin Reveals 'Invincible' Nuclear Weapons
  President Putin says Russia is developing an array of nuclear weapons
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Heartbreak in Dapchi Over Nigeria School Kidnap
  We hear from families in Dapchi who voice their despair over the missing Nigerian pupils
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Italian Voters Focus on Economy
  Italy goes to the polls this weekend, with the economy on many voters' minds
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—President Putin's State of the Nation Speech
  Mr Putin showed off Russia's new defence weapons and pledges to tackle poverty
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Mandela Foundation Wants Apartheid Flag Banned
  The Nelson Mandela Foundation wants an end to "gratuitous displays" of the old flag
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What Happens When a Cyber-attack Strikes?
  We tell the story of the most damaging cyber attack in history(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Health Check—Seven Hour Operation Removes Giant ‘Brain’ Tumour
  We talk to the Indian neurosurgeon who removed the ‘world’s largest brain tumour’
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—"I'm... Very Proud of My Father"
  Nigerian Oliver Enwonwu responds after the auction of his father's masterpiece 'Tutu'
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/03/01 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—2018/03/01 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—01/03/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: Blood Mining
  Ed Butler investigates untold stories of one of West Africa’s dramatic abuses of power(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Eat, Stay, Love
  Three women who escaped war and conflict on how food helped them rebuild their lives(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—01/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—01/03/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/01 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Italian Voters Focus on Economy
  Italy goes to the polls this weekend, with the economy on many voters' minds
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/01 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Thought Show—Students vs Gun Laws; Winter Olympic Winners
  The Students leading the gun control debate; Numbers at the Winter Olympics and Bullies(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Prime Minister of Kosovo - Ramush Haradinaj
  Can Kosovo escape its troubled history?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/02 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  World Football—Monday Night Boycotts, Cancelled Seasons and Stadiums for All
  We hear why German fans are staying home and being counted in protest over Monday games.
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump to Hike Steel Tariffs
  President Donald Trump is to impose steep tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/02 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Sierra Leone: Blood Mining
  Ed Butler investigates untold stories of one of West Africa’s dramatic abuses of power(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Prime Minister of Kosovo - Ramush Haradinaj
  Can Kosovo escape its troubled history?(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/02 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Health Check—Seven Hour Operation Removes Giant ‘Brain’ Tumour
  We talk to the Indian neurosurgeon who removed the ‘world’s largest brain tumour’(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—How Do Active Shooter Drills Affect Kids?
  Many US schools get their pupils to take part in "active shooter drills"
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/02 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Newsday: Live from Mombasa
  Live from the busiest port in Africa

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