BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 23 November 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Real Story—Can algorithms be trusted?
  How are algorithms shaping the modern world and should we be worried?(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Huawei says latest US ban based on 'innuendo'
  US telecommunications regulators have declared Huawei and ZTE national security threats.
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Will Franken: Comedy and culture in Trump’s America
  The comedian Will Franken on why he supports President Trump
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Castle in the sky: Ethiopia’s Shonke village
  Exploring the remote Ethiopian mountaintop village unchanged in nearly a millennium(R)
11. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Can algorithms be trusted?
  How are algorithms shaping the modern world and should we be worried?(R)
13. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  Trending—The grannies against the far-right
  A small Facebook group started a conversation about ring-wing populism across Europe.
17. 05:50GMT
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Fundraising appeal
  What's the best way to get people to give to charity?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—Hong Kong prepares for local elections
  Hong Kong prepares for elections after recent unrest; Bougainville decides its future
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—The Greek government to close migrant camps
  The Greek government to close refugee camps; Czech street made from looted tombstones
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Weekend—Shooting conflict: What is the purpose of war photos?
  The purpose of taking and showing images of war; a spotlight on the work of Dora Maar
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  World Football—Gus Poyet, Finland's history-makers and Jose's return
  Gus Poyet discusses Jose Mourinho's appointment as coach of Tottenham Hotspur.(R)
9. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  The World This Week—Why the prince left public life
  Prince Andrew gave a television interview which aroused public outrage
11. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  In the Balance—Divestment and climate change
  Can our investment choices hasten the switch to clean energy?
13. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—Supersisters: The fight to inspire
  Creating the first female trading cards and the inspiring stories of those featured
15. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  Trending—The grannies against the far-right
  A small Facebook group started a conversation about ring-wing populism across Europe.(R)
19. 11:50GMT
  Over to You—History as witnessed over the past century
  Witness History revisits the events of the past through the eyes of living eyewitnesses
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Top of the Pops—Westlife, Lady Antebellum and Celine Dion
  Westlife on why now why now was the right time to return with a new album
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Hong Kong authorities threaten to suspend voting in local elections
  Authorities have threatened to suspend voting in local elections over fears of violence.
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League build up
  Bringing you all the build up for Saturday's Premier League fixtures
7. 15:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 15:04
8. 15:04GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  We bring you live commentary of Crystal Palace vs Liverpool at the Selhurst Park Stadium
9. 16:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 16:04
10. 16:04GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  We bring you live commentary of the second half of Crystal Palace vs Liverpool.
11. 17:01GMT
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 17:04
12. 17:04GMT
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  Live commentary from the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City take on Chelsea
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Assignment—Russian women fight back
  Domestic violence is endemic and often deadly in Russia but some women are fighting back(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—23/11/2019 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  The Missing Cryptoqueen—Dr Ruja
  She promised financial revolution. And then, two years ago, she disappeared. Why?
9. 19:50GMT
  More or Less—The world’s busiest shipping lanes
  Which is the busiest shipping lane in the world?
10. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  The History Hour—I saw the soldiers who killed El Salvador's priests
  An atrocity in El Salvador, the first Taser, and building the Delhi metro
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Pence makes surprise Iraq visit
  Mike Pence makes unannounced visit to Iraq
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—23/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—23/11/2019 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The innovation edition
  Saving our planet at an affordable cost with the latest innovations.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/23 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Excuses run dry in Zimbabwe
  Is drought letting Zanu-PF off the hook? And stories from Somaliland, France and Cambodia
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/23 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  Outlook—The heavy metal boys from the dump
  The heavy metal band who grew up on Cambodia's biggest rubbish dump
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Interview—Christopher Ruddy: How much trouble is Donald Trump in?
  Will the impeachment proceedings on Capitol Hill derail Donald Trump's presidency?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/24 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Should I stop eating palm oil?
  Is palm oil environmental foe or poverty-fighting crop? Graihagh Jackson investigates
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The World This Week—Why the prince left public life
  Prince Andrew gave a television interview which aroused public outrage(R)
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/24 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  In the Balance—Divestment and climate change
  Can our investment choices hasten the switch to clean energy?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/24 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Missing Cryptoqueen—Dr Ruja
  She promised financial revolution. And then, two years ago, she disappeared. Why?(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—History as witnessed over the past century
  Witness History revisits the events of the past through the eyes of living eyewitnesses(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Malawi tapes
  Preserving the treasure trove of traditional harmonies, rhythms and instruments of Malawi
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Excuses run dry in Zimbabwe
  Is drought letting Zanu-PF off the hook? And stories from Somaliland, France and Cambodia(R)
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/24 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  Boston Calling—The innovation edition
  Saving our planet at an affordable cost with the latest innovations.(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2019/11/24 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/11/2019 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2019/11/24 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  The Conversation—Female friendship
  How to make and how to keep good female friends(R)

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