BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 19 October 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Jamal Khashoggi case: Mnuchin and Fox quit Saudi summit
  US and UK Trade officials pull out of an investment conference in Saudi Arabia
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Singing for Survival in Cucuta
  Down but not out in a Colombian border town, four Venezuelans pin their hopes on music.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Malawi's Vice President - Saulos Chilima
  Why is Malawi's Vice President criticising a government of which he still is a member?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  World Football—Carlos Queiroz and Troubles for Germany
  Carlos Queiroz on the challenges of coaching Iran.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Khashoggi case: International pressure on Saudi Arabia Mounts
  US Treasury secretary drops out of Saudi International investment conference
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Controversy Continues Over Missing Saudi Journalist
  President Trump says he believes Jamal khashoggi is dead.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Khashoggi Case: Trump Says he Believes Missing Journalist is Dead
  President says Saudi Arabia could face 'severe consequences'
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Missing Journalist: The View From Qatar
  How is the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi viewed by another regional power: Qatar?
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Strains Apparent in US/Saudi Relationship
  President Trump says Saudi Arabia could face 'severe consequences' over Khashoggi case
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The Hunt for Stolen Artwork
  Thousands of stolen pieces circulate in the art market, occasionally some get returned
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—When Belgium Banned Coca-Cola
  When Belgian teenagers got sick they blamed Coca-Cola but the truth was more mysterious
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Identity Corroding Democracy?
  Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Afghanistan Election: Who's in Control?
  Afghans prepare to vote in parliamentary elections tomorrow, but what's at stake?
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Science In Action—Did the Climate Add to the Demise of Angkor?
  How did drought and intense monsoons help the demise of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor?(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Makoko: Stories of Hope
  An upbeat view of Lagos's notorious floating slum
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Hashtag Pray
  Are people in Britain making up new beliefs as they abandon organised religion?
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Afghan Government Postpones Voting in Kandahar
  Assassination of security chief prompts delay to vote in Kandahar province
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Malawi's Vice President - Saulos Chilima
  Why is Malawi's Vice President criticising a government of which he still is a member?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Kandahar Poll Delay After Assassination
  Voting in Kandahar is delayed after the Taliban shot dead a powerful Afghan police chief
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Tunisia prime minister on shaky grounds as the coalition keeping him in power splinters
  This week, Tunisia's Free Patriotic Union party merged with the ruling party Nidaa Tunis.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—19/10/2018 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Migrant Caravan: Mexican Police At Border
  Mexico has sent police to its southern border as thousands of migrants approach
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—A civil society view ahead of long-delayed elections in the DRC
  We speak to an activist from DR Congo's pro-democracy and civil society movement Filimbi.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/10/19 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—2018/10/19 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Tanzania's missing billionaire taken in car from 'a neighbouring country'
  Mohammed Dewji was taken by masked gunmen in Dar es Salaam on Thursday last week.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—What are the limits of human endurance?
  CrowdScience joins a 246km running race in search of the secrets of human endurance
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Ex-MI6 Chief Says Evidence Suggests Saudi Crown Prince Ordered Khashoggi Killing
  Turkey says it has evidence a hit squad was sent from Saudi Arabia
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Tech Life—Twitter Unmasks Troll Farms
  Millions of Tweets allegedly from state-backed Russian and Iranian groups are released.
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  World Football—Carlos Queiroz and Troubles for Germany
  Carlos Queiroz on the challenges of coaching Iran.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/10/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/19 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Kandahar Poll Delay After Assassination
  Voting in Kandahar is delayed after the Taliban shot dead a powerful Afghan police chief
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/19 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Identity Corroding Democracy?
  Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Kandahar Poll Delay After Assassination
  Voting in Kandahar is delayed after the Taliban shot dead a powerful Afghan police chief
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Hashtag Pray
  Are people in Britain making up new beliefs as they abandon organised religion?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Don't Panic! Zimbabwe, Serbia, India and Lebanon
  Zimbabwe's economy, domestic risks in Serbia, India's lethal sewers and a Lebanese cleric
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Art Against Climate Change
  We hear from artists who are speaking out against environmental damage and climate change
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is Identity Corroding Democracy?
  Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice?(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Time Served
  The US is one of just a few Western democracies that prevent felons from voting
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/10/20 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Saudi Authorities Confirm Khashoggi 'Killed'
  Saudi authorities confirm Khashoggi was 'killed'; Afghans defy security concerns to vote

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