BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 16 April 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Long Serving Advertising Boss Steps Down
  The world's largest advertising agency, WPP, is losing its boss, Sir Martin Sorrell
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 5, Barbara McLintock
  Philip Ball tells the story of US geneticist and 1983 Nobel prize winner Barbara McLintock(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Trending—How Jokes Can Get You Blocked in Germany
  Comedians in Germany have been caught up in the country’s strict online hate speech laws.
9. 01:50GMT
  Over to You—The Death of Winnie Mandela
  Did the World Service diminish Winnie Mandela’s role in the struggle against apartheid?
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Northern Ireland Peace Negotiator - Monica McWilliams
  Given the uncertainty that hangs over Northern Ireland today, is there much to celebrate?
12. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Bakers
  Two women explore the business of baking
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—16/04/2018 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—16/04/2018 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—16/04/2018 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—16/04/2018 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—16/04/2018 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Does Trump Have a Trade Plan?
  Focus shifts from China to new potential US trade sanctions targeting Russian companies
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—World War One: Germany's Spring Offensive 1918
  Germany launched a huge offensive on the Western Front in a last gamble to win the war.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Oscar-Winning Film Star Cuba Gooding Junior
  Cuba Gooding Junior tells us why he’s tap dancing on the London stage(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Chemical Weapons Watchdog to Discuss Douma Attack
  The attack on the former rebel-stronghold is thought to have killed dozens of people
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why Do Insects Fly Towards Lights?
  What does the Higgs boson do for the Universe? Why do insects fly into lights?(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Mrs Sparkle: The Trauma Cleaner
  Sandra Pankhurst clears up crime scenes and deep cleans for extreme hoarders
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Fantasies
  Why do people create and inhabit fantasy worlds?
5. 12:50GMT
  More or Less—Are We Breathing Unsafe Air?
  The W.H.O. say 95% of people in cities breathe unsafe air, but what does 'unsafe' mean?
6. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Russia Denies Tampering With Syria Site
  Russia denies tampering with suspected chemical attack site in Syria
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Northern Ireland Peace Negotiator - Monica McWilliams
  Given the uncertainty that hangs over Northern Ireland today, is there much to celebrate?(R)
10. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—US Considers New Russia Sanctions
  Tensions between the US and Russia escalate as Washington considers new sanctions
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Malaria: Leading experts gather for conference in Senegal
  The five-day conference will focus on eradicating the disease.
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—16/04/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Syria Air Strikes
  British PM Theresa May justifies her decision for air strikes against the Syrian regime
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Botswana: As Ian Khama hands over power what next for the country
  Mr Khama, a former army general hands over to vice-president Mokgweetsi Masisi
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/04/16 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—16/04/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Discovery—Bringing Schrodinger's Cat to Life
  Roland Pease meets the quantum scientists hoping to bring Schrodinger's cat to life
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Chemical Weapons Experts Denied Access to Syria Attack Site
  Russia says inspectors will be allowed to visit scene of suspected attack on Wednesday
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Fantasies
  Why do people create and inhabit fantasy worlds?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Bakers
  Two women explore the business of baking(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—16/04/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/16 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Netflix Posts Spectacular Results
  Is its room for further expansion limited by rivals getting into serious streaming?
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/16 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Oscar-Winning Film Star Cuba Gooding Junior
  Cuba Gooding Junior tells us why he’s tap dancing on the London stage(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Can Netflix Solve Negative Cash Flow?
  Investors in the online streaming service are concerned about its spending on content
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/17 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Fantasies
  Why do people create and inhabit fantasy worlds?(R)
7. 01:50GMT
  More or Less—Are We Breathing Unsafe Air?
  The W.H.O. say 95% of people in cities breathe unsafe air, but what does 'unsafe' mean?(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Problem-Solving Prizes
  How big cash rewards can drive innovation
10. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/17 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Teatro La Fenice – Venice Opera House
  How you put on world class opera when everything has to be brought in by boat
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Syrian War: Unclear Who Is Behind Attack
  Syria says source of latest missiles attack is not yet clear.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Syrian War: Anti-aircraft Guns Respond To Missiles
  Syrian anti-aircraft guns have been fired in response to a missile attack on an airbase.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/17 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Syrian War: Missiles Intercepted, Government Says
  Separate missile attacks against air bases in Syria are said to have been repulsed.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

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