BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 14 March 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Co-founder Black Lives Matter - Patrisse Khan-Cullors
  Can a movement founded on a hashtag really change the world?
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Compass—Stargazing, Stargazing: A New Vision of Our Cosmic Origins
  3/5The James Webb Space Telescope: its journey to discover how our universe came to be. 3/5(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Tillerson: Russia Trajectory will lead to 'Greater Isolation'
  Russia's London embassy says it will not respond to an ultimatum for information
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—Grandma, Guyana and Me
  How migration has impacted on three generations of women in one family(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Co-founder Black Lives Matter - Patrisse Khan-Cullors
  Can a movement founded on a hashtag really change the world?(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Discovery—In Their Element, Iodine
  8/8Why iodine is essential for our health?(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies Aged 76
  The British theoretical physicist was known for his groundbreaking work with black holes
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Stephen Hawking Dies Aged 76
  The British physicist was known for his work with black holes
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Stephen Hawking, the World Famous Physicist, Has Died at the Age of 76
  Hawking was possibly the most talked-about scientist since Einstein
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Physicist Stephen Hawking dies aged 76
  Professor Hawking wrote several popular science books including A Brief History of Time
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—World Renowned Physicist Stephen Hawking Dies at Age of 76
  Professor Hawking was known for his work with black holes and relativity
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Hormones: Oestrogen and the Menopause
  Every woman experiences menopause, but it can be tough to combine with a full-time job
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The Battle of the Airwaves in Latin America
  How the BBC began Spanish and Portuguese broadcasts to fight the Nazis in the Americas
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  Jim, We Love You Because...
  Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music.(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Stephen Hawking Dies Aged 76
  He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Why Trapped Cave Divers Call Edd
  Edd Sorenson has rescued more divers from underwater caves than anyone else on the planet
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Compass—Stargazing, Stargazing: A New Vision of Our Cosmic Origins
  3/5The James Webb Space Telescope: its journey to discover how our universe came to be. 3/5(R)
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—UK To Expel 23 Russian Diplomats
  Theresa May announces expulsion of Russian diplomats in response to nerve agent poisoning
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—14/03/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Russian Spy: UK to Expel 23 Russian Diplomats
  The UK retaliates against Russia following the nerve agent attack on a former spy
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—14/03/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—14/03/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Co-founder Black Lives Matter - Patrisse Khan-Cullors
  Can a movement founded on a hashtag really change the world?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Sheldon County Computer-Generated Fictional Worlds
  Sheldon County is a podcast that will never sound the same twice
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—14/03/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/03/14 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—2018/03/14 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—14/03/2018 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Stargazing, Stargazing: A New Vision of Our Cosmic Origins
  3/5The James Webb Space Telescope: its journey to discover how our universe came to be. 3/5(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—From the Steppes to the Stage
  How baritone Ariunbaatar Ganbaataar rose from the Monglian steppe to operatic stardom
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—14/03/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/14 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Russian Spy: UK to Expel 23 Russian Diplomats
  The UK retaliates against Russia following the nerve agent attack on a former spy
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/14 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  Jim, We Love You Because...
  Tayo Popoola explores Nigeria's enduring love of Jim Reeves and country and western music.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What’s Happening to IS Fighters Now?
  From courtrooms and prisons to rehab centres and martial arts training
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/15 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Food Confidential
  How the food industry keeps its trade secrets.
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—UN Security Council debates Russian spy murder
  Britain's charge d'affaires accused Russia, while its ambassador denied involvement
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/03/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/15 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Documentary—From the Steppes to the Stage
  How baritone Ariunbaatar Ganbaataar rose from the Monglian steppe to operatic stardom(R)
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—What’s Happening to IS Fighters Now?
  From courtrooms and prisons to rehab centres and martial arts training(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/15 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Sheldon County Computer-Generated Fictional Worlds
  Sheldon County is a podcast that will never sound the same twice(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Russian Diplomats Expelled In Nerve Gas Row
  British Prime Minister accuses Moscow of murder.
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/03/15 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Russians Expelled in Spy Attack Row
  Britain responds to nerve gas incident.

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