BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 4 May 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US-China Trade Talks Begin
  White House economic advisers have travelled to China in an attempt to avert a trade war
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—The Invisible Man of Britain’s Far Right
  Who are the anti-immigration, anti-Muslim organisation Knights Templar International?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Ukraine's Health Minister - Ulana Suprun
  Can Ukraine's ailing health system undergo a radical reformation?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  World Football—The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke
  Featuring the Yemen coach Abraham Mebratu and Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Diesel Emissions Scandal: Ex-VW Boss Charged in US
  Former Volkswagen chief executive charged in US over diesel emissions scandal
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—The Political Role Being Played by the Church in the DRC
  Catholic Church in the DRC emerges as the most powerful opposition to the government
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Ex-VW Boss Charged Over Diesel Scandal
  Former VW chief executive charged in US over the diesel emissions scandal
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Diesel Emissions Scandal: Ex-VW Boss Charged in US
  Former VW chief executive charged in US over the diesel emissions scandal
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Nobel Organisers to Reveal 2018 Literature Prize's Fate
  Group which awards the Nobel Prize for Literature considers cancelling this year's prize
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Economists in the Doghouse
  The failure to foresee the 2008 financial crisis has prompted a lot of soul-searching
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—When Margaret Thatcher Came to Power
  The British politician was the first woman elected to lead a Western European country.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?
  Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Basque Military Group ETA Dissolved
  After 50 years, the Basque militant group ETA says it will disband
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Science In Action—The ‘Greatest Glasshouse’ in the World
  Re-opening of Kew glasshouse provides a home for thousands of endangered plants.(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Behind the Scenes at BBC Lagos
  Undercover Investigations, song and dance, and hot pepper soup from the Lagos Bureau
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Morocco's Jews: Hospitality or Hostility?
  The ancient and complex relationship between Muslims and Jews in Morocco
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Nobel Prize For Literature Postponed Due To Scandal
  The Nobel for Literature won't be awarded after a sexual assault allegations scandal
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Ukraine's Health Minister - Ulana Suprun
  Can Ukraine's ailing health system undergo a radical reformation?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Argentina Raises Interest Rates to 40%
  Argentina's central bank has raised interest rates for the third time in eight days
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—04/05/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—04/05/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Hawaii Volcano Erupts
  We speak to one man who posted pictures from the top of Mount Kilauea
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—04/05/2018 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—2018/05/04 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/05/04 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—2018/05/04 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—04/05/2018 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why Don’t We All Like The Same Food?
  How does biology and culture shape what’s delicious and disgusting?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump Drops Hints About Korea Summit
  President Trump says date and location have been set for a meeting with Kim Jong Un
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Tech Life—Facebook Seeks Lonely Hearts
  Data scandal-hit social network announces online dating feature.
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  World Football—The Yemen coach, a Thai international and Christian Benteke
  Featuring the Yemen coach Abraham Mebratu and Bangkok United's Mika Chunuonsee.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—04/05/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/04 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Argentina Raises Interest Rates to 40%
  Argentina's central bank has raised interest rates for the third time in eight days
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/04 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?
  Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—05/05/2018 GMT
  Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/05 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Morocco's Jews: Hospitality or Hostility?
  The ancient and complex relationship between Muslims and Jews in Morocco(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—A Hostile Environment
  Tales from Nigerian returnees, Armenia's protests, Suriname's rainforest and Goan beaches
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/05 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Telling Fairy Tales for Today
  Tales of modern myth, magic and morality on The Cultural Frontline
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Real Story—Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?
  Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/05 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Inside the Box
  Braces from home: The next stage in global dental care?
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/05/05 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Trump: No To Stricter Gun Control
  Trump wants to arm school teachers; Venezuelan migrants; Hawaii earthquake

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