BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 21 September 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Nike Faces Up To Shareholders
  Nike is holding its annual shareholders' meeting, and the company is under major scrutiny
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Generation Identity
  Simon Cox investigates a new far right youth organisation in Europe, Generation Identity.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—CEO, UK Space Agency - Graham Turnock
  Will post Brexit Britain be left behind in the race to reach new scientific frontiers?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  World Football—Bruce Grobbelaar and the Return of Red Star Belgrade
  Life stories from the former Liverpool and Zimbabwe goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzanian Ferry Disaster: Death Toll Rising
  The MV Nyerere overturned close to the shore between the islands of Ukerewe and Ukora
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzanian Ferry Disaster: 'More Than 100 Rescued'
  The ferry was overloaded with more than 400 passengers on board, reports say
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzania Ferry Disaster: At Least 40 people Have Died, Many More Fear Drowned
  A ferry carrying hundreds of people has capsized on Lake Victoria, Tanzania killing many
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzania Ferry Disaster: The MV Nyerere Overturned Close to the Shore
  Three dozen people were rescued before nightfall, some of them in a very bad condition.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Tanzanian Ferry Disaster: Rescue Teams Return
  Rescue attempts are resuming after a ferry capsizes in Tanzania with hundreds on board
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Welcome to Wakaliwood
  Uganda's home-grown film industry is a hit on YouTube, but does it glorify violence?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Brazil's Nuclear Accident
  Hundreds of people were contaminated when a disused radiotherapy machine was scrapped.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Unity Coming to Ireland?
  How will Britain's vote to leave the European Union affect Irish unity?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—21/09/2018 GMT
  News and issues making the headlines each day.
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Science In Action—Dickinsonia – The Earliest Known Animal
  558-million-year-old fat reveals that Dickinsonia was the earliest known animal(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Reclaiming Mogadishu’s Sports Stadium
  A short history of Somalia through a sports stadium
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Faith and Feminism in Brazil
  Fighting sexism in the pews of Brazil's churches
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Foreign Fighters Refuse to Leave Syria
  Jihadists from the UK are still fighting in Idlib
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—CEO, UK Space Agency - Graham Turnock
  Will post Brexit Britain be left behind in the race to reach new scientific frontiers?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—South Africa Unveils Economic Stimulus Programme
  South Africa's President Ramaphosa has unveiled an economic stimulus programme
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Lake Victoria Tanzania ferry disaster death toll hits 136
  Many are missing and it is feared that more than 200 people in total may have drowned.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—21/09/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—21/09/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Four days of national mourning declared in Tanzania following the Lake Victoria ferry disaster
  Many are missing and it is feared that more than 200 people may have drowned.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/09/21 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—2018/09/21 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Lake Victoria Tanzania ferry disaster: Many still missing
  More than 130 people have died after a ferry capsized on Lake Victoria on Thursday.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—What’s The Point of Laughter?
  All of us laugh, and it may seem obvious why we do, but what does the science say?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—UK-Europe Row over Brexit Deepens
  British PM says the EU must treat the UK with "respect" in Brexit negotiations.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Tech Life—Intelligent Algorithms
  IBM thinks it has an answer to worries about bias in artificial intelligence.
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  World Football—Bruce Grobbelaar and the Return of Red Star Belgrade
  Life stories from the former Liverpool and Zimbabwe goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—21/09/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/21 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—South Africa Unveils Economic Stimulus Programme
  South Africa's President Ramaphosa has unveiled an economic stimulus programme
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/21 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Unity Coming to Ireland?
  How will Britain's vote to leave the European Union affect Irish unity?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Will Canada and the US Strike a Trade Deal?
  White House Advisor Kevin Hassett said the US was getting close to a deal without Canada
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/22 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Faith and Feminism in Brazil
  Fighting sexism in the pews of Brazil's churches(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Plots Thicken
  Intrigue in South Africa, Afghan conspiracy theories, Israel's identity and Galician food
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/22 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Daring Disabled Artists
  What does it mean to be an artist with a disability?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Unity Coming to Ireland?
  How will Britain's vote to leave the European Union affect Irish unity?(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/09/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/22 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The New Normal
  The destruction caused by Hurricane Maria didn’t stop this student from returning home
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/09/22 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Supreme Court Justice Row Intensifies
  Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford is granted more time to consider testifying

Saturday 22 September 2018

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