BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Sunday 21 April 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The World This Week—The miracle of Notre Dame
  The cathedral survived a devastating fire - just(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  In the Balance—The giving business
  The ethics of big donations to arts and cultural institutions come under question(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Puppet Master—Ascension
  Vladislav Surkov's rise from small-town Russia to the heights of power in the Kremlin
9. 01:50GMT
  Over to You—Reporting the biggest democratic poll ever held
  Battling the threat of fake news in the biggest democratic poll ever held in the world(R)
10. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  The Documentary—10, 9, 8, 7
  10, 9, 8, 7: The dramatic missions that made the Moon landing possible.
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Mourning the dead - for money
  Insight, wit and stories from the DRC, Canada, Mongolia and China, with Pascale Harter.(R)
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Safe spaces
  Volunteers in the US form underground networks to house migrants with nowhere else to go(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Assignment—Restoring Brazil's National Treasure
  Can the treasures lost when Brazil's National Museum burnt down be salvaged or replaced?(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Ukrainians head to the polls
  Ukrainians choose a new president; voting in North Macedonia; Serbia's EU bid
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Blasts target churches in Sri Lanka
  Bomb blasts at churches in Sri Lanka during Easter services; protests in Sudan continue
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—Churches and hotels under attack in Sri Lanka
  Bomb blasts target churches and hotels in Sri Lanka; Ukraine heads to the polls
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The pot washers
  The little heard voices who wash the world's dishes.(R)
7. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Mourning the dead - for money
  Insight, wit and stories from the DRC, Canada, Mongolia and China, with Pascale Harter.(R)
9. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—New York Stations of the Cross
  In New York, a 'Stations of the Cross' bears witness to the scourge of sex trafficking(R)
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  The Compass—My Perfect City, The 24-hour city: London, UK
  How the UK capital makes money around the clock(R)
13. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  Outlook—Sarajevo Siege - the band that drowned out the bombs: part 2
  How do you get Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson to play in a warzone?(R)
15. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Notre-Dame and the art that changes us
  We reflect on the power of art and culture to change the way we see the world(R)
19. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  The Evidence—Contagious cities
  How Hong Kong has been shaped by epidemics(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—Sri Lanka attacks: over 200 killed
  Over 200 killed in eight bombing attacks in Sri Lanka
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—Attacks on Sri Lanka churches and hotels
  More than 200 killed as churches and hotels targeted.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Documentary—10, 9, 8, 7
  10, 9, 8, 7: The dramatic missions that made the Moon landing possible.(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  The Forum—Inside the mind of Leonardo da Vinci
  The Italian artist’s unique understanding of science and the natural world(R)
7. 14:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—QWERTY
  From the early typewriters, the QWERTY keyboard layout has stood the test of time(R)
8. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 15:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Premier League, WFOTY and Boxing
  John Bennett brings you the latest sport with news, interviews and analysis
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  In the Balance—The giving business
  The ethics of big donations to arts and cultural institutions come under question(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—21/04/2019 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—New York Stations of the Cross
  In New York, a 'Stations of the Cross' bears witness to the scourge of sex trafficking(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Many dead in Sri Lanka attack
  More than 200 people have been killed in bomb explosions in Sri Lanka.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Global Beats—Pakistan
  Farah Karim presents new musical talent from Pakistan, ranging from rap to qawwali.
13. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—21/04/2019 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  The Puppet Master—Ascension
  Vladislav Surkov's rise from small-town Russia to the heights of power in the Kremlin(R)
18. 22:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—QWERTY
  From the early typewriters, the QWERTY keyboard layout has stood the test of time(R)
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/21 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—DNA tests for dogs to tackle problem poo
  US residents fed up with dog mess are using a high-tech solution(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/21 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  Discovery—Corinne Le Quéré on carbon and climate
  Corinne Le Quéré on carbon and the global climate(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Comedian Wins Ukraine's Vote
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/22 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Science In Action—The Zombie Pig Brain
  What are the ethical concerns behind the so-called “Zombie Pig Brain”?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—22/04/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/22 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—How epidemics have helped to shape the city of Hong Kong
  From plague to SARS – how disease has shaped Hong Kong(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Wole Soyinka, Nobel Literature laureate
  Nigerian writer and Nobel Literature laureate, Wole Soyinka
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/22 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Yoga women
  Two women discuss the power and popularity of yoga around the world
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Sri Lanka's PM questions why attack warnings were ignored
  More than 200 people were killed and hundreds more injured in a series of bomb attacks
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—24 suspects arrested in Sri Lanka after bomb blasts kills hundreds
  The attacks are the deadliest seen in the country since the end of the civil war in 2009
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/04/22 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks death toll rises to 290
  About 500 people were injured

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