BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 2 October 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—China celebrations take a dark turn
  A day of grief in Hong Kong as a protester is hit by a live bullet
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—How to buy your own country
  The winners and losers from the booming global citizenship trade.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Daughter of former Chief Minister of Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti - Iltija Mufti
  Do Kashmiris have any choice but to accept their new reality?
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Dominion, Dominion: The animals and the linguists
  2/4What part does language play in how we think about other animals?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Japanese prime minister condemns North Korea for test firing what he says were two ballistic missiles
  The missile launch comes hours after Pyongyang said talks with US would finally resume
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korea has fired a missile into the Sea of Japan
  After a hiatus, North Korea has resumed missile launches in recent months
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Japan's Prime Minister condemns North Korea for firing what he says were two ballistic missiles
  Hours earlier Pyongyang had said denuclearisation talks with Washington could resume
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korea may have fired a ballistic missile from a submarine
  Pyongyang had announced that nuclear talks with US officials would resume later this week
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—North Korea has fired a missile into the Sea of Japan
  Pyongyang had said talks about its nuclear programme with the US would resume
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The search for sustainable fabric
  Cotton needs gallons of water, polyester comes from oil. Could mushrooms hold the answer?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Mao's Cultural Revolution
  We hear from one man who took part in China's brutal Cultural Revolution.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Documentary—America's child brides
  In America children can get married legally in most states. Jane O'Brien investigates.(R)
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  World Update—UK prime minister offers new Brexit deal to the EU
  Will it be acceptable to the EU and to Ireland? Or even to the UK Parliament?
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Mobile data costs falling globally
  Mobile data costs are falling in low and middle income countries according to new data(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Exposing the scandal that's cost me my life
  Vicky Phelan on the medical scandal that gave 221 women inaccurate smear test results
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Compass—Dominion, Dominion: The animals and the linguists
  2/4What part does language play in how we think about other animals?(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—UK Announces Brexit Compromise Proposal
  UK Prime Minister says proposal respects Irish peace agreement and allows UK to leave EU.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Daughter of former Chief Minister of Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti - Iltija Mufti
  Do Kashmiris have any choice but to accept their new reality?(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—The Japan-South Korea trade dispute explained
  A trade dispute between Japan and South Korea has led to boycotts of Japanese goods
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Nigeria's President Buhari to meet South Africa's Ramaphosa
  President Buhari is travelling to South Africa for a state visit
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—02/10/2019 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—PM Johnson announces Brexit proposals
  The UK government publishes what it says is a "fair and reasonable compromise" with EU
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Cameroon's national conference highlights divisions
  Divisions between English-speaking separatists and the central government emerged
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2019/10/02 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—2019/10/02 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Animal welfare campaigners oppose live stock shipment
  South African animal welfare campaigners protest against a shipment of sheep
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—How athletes prepared for Doha heat
  Many athletes struggled with heat and humidity in Doha. How did they prepare?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—British Government Publishes New Brexit Proposals
  The European Commission said there had been progress but "problems" remained
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Dominion, Dominion: The animals and the linguists
  2/4What part does language play in how we think about other animals?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Detours, The last cola in the desert
  5/5A Costa Rican city is an unexpected home for people in search of a better life in the US
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—02/10/2019 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/02 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—The Japan-South Korea trade dispute explained
  A trade dispute between Japan and South Korea has led to boycotts of Japanese goods
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/02 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Documentary—America's child brides
  In America children can get married legally in most states. Jane O'Brien investigates.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US to impose new tariffs on European Union goods
  The World Trade Organisation rules in favour of the US
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/10/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/03 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Detours, The last cola in the desert
  5/5A Costa Rican city is an unexpected home for people in search of a better life in the US(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Is Africa facing another debt crisis?
  A risky mix of easy credit and easy spending
9. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/10/03 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—How to cook for a megastar
  Private chefs take us into the extravagant and sometimes disturbing world of celebrity
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump confronts Democrats
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Cameroon conference aims to end separatist rebellion
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/10/03 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—President’s anger over impeachment inquiry
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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