BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 2 November 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Real Story—Russia's new internet firewall
  The implementation of a new Russian law will redefine the way internet is governed there(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—TikTok owner scrutinised over Musical.ly deal
  TikTok's Chinese owner is reportedly undergoing a national security investigation
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Bahara Golestani: From child refugee to TV star
  Afghan actress Bahara Golestani on her journey from fleeing a war zone to being a TV star
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Bought and sold like used cars
  BBC Arabic investigates domestic maids being traded on commodity apps in Kuwait(R)
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Russia's new internet firewall
  The implementation of a new Russian law will redefine the way internet is governed there(R)
13. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  Trending—The Instagram suicide network
  How one teenager’s phone revealed a secret network of people sharing suicidal thoughts
17. 05:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Glasses
  A vital aid for many, but billions don't know they need them
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Beto O'Rourke drops out of race for Democratic nomination
  Beto O'Rourke pulls out of Democratic presidential bid; bees and pesticides in Romania
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—New wild fires in California
  A new wild fire is burning out of control in California; a Japanese flag causing outrage
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—The life of Janis Joplin
  The newly-released biography of Janis Joplin; Beto O'Rourke quits race to the White House
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  World Football—Mia Hamm, Heather O'Reilly and the return of Mr Odemwingie
  World Cup winner Mia Hamm joins her former team mate Heather O'Reilly on the show(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  The World This Week—The death of Baghdadi
  President Trump said the IS leader detonated a suicide vest during a US attack
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  In the Balance—Outsmarting AI
  Who should decide how to hold AI to account - companies or countries?
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Rugby World Cup Final
  We are live at a rugby club to discuss the final between England and South Africa.
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  Trending—The Instagram suicide network
  How one teenager’s phone revealed a secret network of people sharing suicidal thoughts(R)
19. 11:50GMT
  Over to You—The Global News podcast and its 'geeky gossip' on Brexit
  Reactions after the Global News team devote an edition of its podcast to Brexit
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Top of the Pops—Stereophonics and James Blunt
  Lead singer Kelly Jones on Stereophonics' latest album recorded in just 11 days
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Hong Kong police fire tear gas to break up anti-government rally
  There've been violent clashes in central Hong Kong in the latest pro-democracy protest
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Rugby World Cup final reaction and Live Premier League build-up
  Reaction to England v South Africa and preview to all the day's football.
7. 15:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 15:04
8. 15:04GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  We'll have full coverage of Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, live from Villa Park.
9. 16:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 16:04
10. 16:04GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  Join us for full coverage of Aston Villa vs. Liverpool, live from Villa Park.
11. 17:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 17:04
12. 17:04GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  Join us for a round-up of the day's top sporting stories from around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Assignment—The Zogos of Liberia
  Inside the lives of Liberia’s forgotten child soldiers(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—02/11/2019 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Music Planet—The music of Belize
  Discover the music of Belize with record producer Ivan Duran
9. 19:50GMT
  More or Less—Unbelievable: The forgotten rape data
  How shelved data from rape cases in America is helping the police catch criminals now.
10. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  Music Extra—Rocking the Stasi
  Did music help bring down the Berlin Wall? Chris Bowlby reports(R)
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Turkey blames Kurdish fighters for deadly explosion in Syria
  A bomb blast in the border town of Tal Abyad has killed at least 13 people.
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—02/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—02/11/2019 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Power and diplomacy
  Are students of diplomacy reconsidering their choice and impeachment’s teachable moment
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/02 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Argentina goes back to the future
  The return of Peronism, plus reform in Rome, feeding Kenya and meeting a people smuggler
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/02 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  Outlook—The 'deepest man on earth'
  Herbert Nitsch broke the record for deepest free dive but fell asleep on the way back up
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Campaigner and businesswoman Gina Miller
  How has Gina Miller, a non-politician, had such an impact on Britain’s politics?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/03 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Can my stutter be cured?
  Most of us take speaking for granted, but for Breeda it has been a lifelong struggle
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The World This Week—The death of Baghdadi
  President Trump said the IS leader detonated a suicide vest during a US attack(R)
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/03 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  In the Balance—Outsmarting AI
  Who should decide how to hold AI to account - companies or countries?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/03 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Music Planet—The music of Belize
  Discover the music of Belize with record producer Ivan Duran(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—The Global News podcast and its 'geeky gossip' on Brexit
  Reactions after the Global News team devote an edition of its podcast to Brexit(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  World Book Club—David Nicholls - Us
  David Nicholls talks about his internationally successful novel 'Us'.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Argentina goes back to the future
  The return of Peronism, plus reform in Rome, feeding Kenya and meeting a people smuggler(R)
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/03 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Power and diplomacy
  Are students of diplomacy reconsidering their choice and impeachment’s teachable moment(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/03 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/03 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women living positively with HIV
  Two HIV advocates explain why it's no longer a death sentence.(R)

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