BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 25 July 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Boris Johnson's economic challenges
  As Boris Johnson takes over as UK prime minister, we consider his economic challenges
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—My Favourite Things
  People share stories about music that has changed their lives(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Will China crack down on Hong Kong?
  Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Baristas: The daily grind
  What the person making your coffee is really thinking.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Robert Mueller says his report does not exonerate President Trump
  Mr Mueller investigated alleged collusion between the 2016 Trump campaign and Russia.
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Sudan's army arrests officers and politicians after coup attempt
  Among those arrested were the head of the army and a former vice president
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—PM Johnson's new UK cabinet to meet for the first time
  Mr Johnson gave key roles to leading Brexiteers
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Puerto Rico's governor has announced his resignation
  He has been at the centre of a text message scandal that has led two officials to resign
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets his ministers for the first time
  More than half of Theresa May's old cabinet quit or were sacked
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The truth about natural gas
  A bridge to a renewable future or just hot air?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—When Tunisia led on women's rights
  When Tunisia introduced divorce, abortion and votes for women ahead of much of the world.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Forum—The Spartans: Ancient Greece’s fighting machine
  The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality
10. 08:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The closest Tour de France ever
  How American Greg Lemond won cycling's biggest race by just 8 seconds in 1989.
11. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  World Update—Britain's new prime minister forms new-look cabinet
  Britain's new cabinet is largely made up of those who supported leaving the EU in 2016
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  Health Check—France to axe homeopathy funding
  French plan to end homeopathy funding bitter pill for supporters to swallow(R)
17. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—I had a baby and thought I was Cameron Diaz
  Jen Wight suffered unsettling delusions after becoming a mother
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Assignment—The spy in your pocket
  How sophisticated spy-ware can be used to track our everyday activities. Who is watching?
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Boris Johnson sets out vision for UK
  Boris Johnson promises "beginning of a new golden age" in first Commons statement as PM
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Will China crack down on Hong Kong?
  Last month Hong Kong witnessed its largest ever protests. How will China respond?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—The challenge of childcare
  We take a look at childcare policies in different parts of the world
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Up to 150 people feared dead in shipwreck off Libya
  Another 150 were rescued and being returned to Libya
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—25/07/2019 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Heatwave in Europe
  Much of Western Europe is facing record-breaking temperatures.
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Shipwreck off Libya could be deadliest in the Mediterranean so far this year
  Migrants often make the journey from Libya to Europe in overcrowded boats
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2019/07/25 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—2019/07/25 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—UNHCR say the number of confirmed deaths on Libya to Europe route has risen since start of the year
  Crossings to Europe usually peak in summer when the seas are calmer
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Science In Action—The human danger – for sharks
  A global appetite for shark meat and fins threatens these iconic predators
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Boris Johnson's First Day as UK Prime Minister
  The new prime minister outlines plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Assignment—The spy in your pocket
  How sophisticated spy-ware can be used to track our everyday activities. Who is watching?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Baristas: The daily grind
  What the person making your coffee is really thinking.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—25/07/2019 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/25 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—The challenge of childcare
  We take a look at childcare policies in different parts of the world
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/25 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Forum—The Spartans: Ancient Greece’s fighting machine
  The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality(R)
22. 23:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The closest Tour de France ever
  How American Greg Lemond won cycling's biggest race by just 8 seconds in 1989.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Amazon earnings lower than estimates
  Revenues are lower than expected, while Google parent company Alphabet beats forecasts.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—26/07/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/26 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—The spy in your pocket
  How sophisticated spy-ware can be used to track our everyday activities. Who is watching?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Albert Woodfox: Life after solitary confinement
  What does freedom really mean for someone who spent four decades in solitary confinement?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/26 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  World Football—The good, the bad and Koscielny
  Peter defends Laurent Koscielny's refusal to travel on Arsenal's preseason tour
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Federal executions to resume in the US
  They have been scheduled for December 2019 and January 2020
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—More than 100 drown in Libya coast shipwreck
  The boat was carrying some 250 people from a number of African and Arab countries
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/07/26 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korea calls new missiles a warning to the south
  Leader Kim Jong-un said the test involved a new tactical guided weapons system

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