BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 18 April 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Can Japan Avoid US Steel Tariffs?
  We examine what the Japanese PM is looking for in talks with President Trump in Florida
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Islands on the Front Line
  How are the Solomons, remote islands in the Pacific, at the front line of climate change?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Russia's Foreign Minister - Sergey Lavrov
  After diplomatic expulsions, sanctions and a new cold war, what is Russia’s next move?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Living on the Edge, Glaciers
  3/4Fresh ideas to stop the damage caused by melting glaciers
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—High Level Talks Between US and North Korea
  The head of the US spy agency has reportedly met the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-Un.
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korean Leader Meets US Spy Chief
  High level talks between the US and the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, US media say.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Secret US-NKorea Talks Held Over Easter
  Secret Easter talks between the Trump officials and North Korea's Kim Jong-un.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Top Level US-North Korea Meeting Reported
  US media report top level talks with North Korea
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—A Chance to Formally End The Korean War?
  CIA chief, Mike Pompeo, visited North Korea to meet the country's leader, Kim Jong-Un.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—TED 2018: Changing the AI Conversation
  Do we really know the potential and the pitfalls of artificial intelligence?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The Liberation of Bergen-Belsen
  In April 1945 British troops discovered the horrors of the Holocaust in a camp in Germany
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Documentary—What Men Think, What Men Think: Nigeria
  1/3For editorial reasons this programme is no longer available(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—US Media: CIA Head Visited North Korea
  News and issues making the headlines each day.
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Freedom of Expression Awards
  Digital activism as a form of freedom of expression(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—The Nightmares of a US Border Agent
  Mexican-American Francisco Cantú worked at the US border between 2008 and 2012
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Compass—Living on the Edge, Glaciers
  3/4Fresh ideas to stop the damage caused by melting glaciers(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—CIA Chief Meets Kim Jong-un
  President Trump confirms that Mike Pompeo met the North Korean leader in Pyongyang
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Russia's Foreign Minister - Sergey Lavrov
  After diplomatic expulsions, sanctions and a new cold war, what is Russia’s next move?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Cuba Lawmakers Meet to Choose Raul Castro's Successor
  Cuba's National Assembly is meeting to choose a successor to president Raul Castro
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—18/04/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—US North Korea Secret Meeting
  Reaction to the secret meeting between the US and North Korea.
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2018 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—2018/04/18 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/04/18 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—2018/04/18 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—18/04/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—MMR Scandal – Impact on Vaccination Rates
  How a medical fraud harmed global vaccination campaigns
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Cuba Announces Castro Successor
  For the first time in almost 60 years, the Cuban president won’t be a Castro
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Living on the Edge, Glaciers
  3/4Fresh ideas to stop the damage caused by melting glaciers(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Bermuda's Change of Heart
  How Bermuda has become the first country in the world to repeal same-sex marriage
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—18/04/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/18 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Cuba Nominates Castro Replacement
  Miguel Díaz-Canel will likely succeed Raúl Castro as president.
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/18 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Documentary—What Men Think, What Men Think: Nigeria
  1/3For editorial reasons this programme is no longer available(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Cuba Nominates Castro Replacement
  Vice President Miguel Díaz-Canel will likely succeed Raúl Castro as president.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/04/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Bermuda's Change of Heart
  How Bermuda has become the first country in the world to repeal same-sex marriage(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Are Nerve Agents Out of Control?
  Banned over 20 years ago, how do we explain recent attacks?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Claudia Roden: My Life in Five Dishes
  An extraordinary life story of loss, courage and food
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Replacing the Castro Dynasty
  Vice-president Miguel Diaz Canel is confirmed as sole candidate to succeed Raúl Castro
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—US and Japan Talk Tough on North Korea
  President Trump says he will walk out if talks are not fruitful
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/04/19 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Cuba Looks to Post-Castro Future
  Vice-president Miguel Diaz Canel is chosen to succeed Raúl Castro.

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