BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 19 February 2020

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Korean film director Bong Joon-ho
  Bong Joon-ho whose film Parasite has won the Oscar for best film(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Coronovirus hits tech and auto supplies
  The secondary effects of coronavirus arrive, as tech giant Apple warns of disruption
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—2020/02/19 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Compass—Being, Poland: Men and gender relations
  4/4What men in Poland are really thinking about the pivotal point for gender relations
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Halima Aden: Challenging supermodel stereotypes
  Top models are deemed to have a look that attracts and sells. But how diverse is it?
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Crossing Divides: The exchange
  Cattle farmers from the USA and South Africa share perspectives(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus death toll passes 2,000
  But the number of new infections has again fallen in China
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Diamond Princess: some passengers allowed to leave flu-stricken ship
  The ship was carrying about 3,700 people when it was placed in quarantine two weeks ago
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus cruise ship: some passengers disembarking
  Passengers who tested negative are being let off the quarantined cruise ship off Japan
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus: some cruise ship passengers going home
  The authorities in Hubei province are tightening already strict containment measures
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus: some passengers leave quarantined Diamond Princess ship
  The cruise ship has been home to the biggest covid-19 outbreak outside China
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Why you should hire an ex con
  Should employers simply stop asking job applicants if they have a criminal record?
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Fighting oil pollution with art in Nigeria
  "Battle Bus" was a sculpture in memory of Nigerian environmentalist Ken Saro Wiwa
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Documentary—Gospel meets hip-hop
  Award winning UK rapper Guvna B explores the ‘gospel hip-hop’ music genre(R)
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  World Update—Coronavirus: Passengers allowed to leave cruise ship
  Passengers are disembarking quarantined cruise ship in Japan
14. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—2020/02/19 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Feminist chatbots
  Countering bias, sexism and trolling online
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The rapper who woke up deaf
  Dutch rapper Sor was on the brink of stardom when his hearing began to deteriorate.
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—2020/02/19 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  The Compass—Being, Poland: Men and gender relations
  4/4What men in Poland are really thinking about the pivotal point for gender relations(R)
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Coronavirus: Confusion on a quayside in Japan as passengers are released
  Some passengers say disembarkation was 'chaotic' and 'haphazard' following quarantine
9. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Experts warn of uncertain future for children
  A major study said climate change and harmful food and drink ads were risk factors.
11. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—The search for a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine
  How close are we to developing a vaccine?
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Syria: What will happen to Idlib?
  Turkey is threatening a military operation in the province
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Zambia’s First Lady calls for end to spate of gas attacks
  Esther Lungu broke down in tears as she appealed for an end to the attacks in the country
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Halima Aden: Challenging supermodel stereotypes
  Top models are deemed to have a look that attracts and sells. But how diverse is it?(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Feminist chatbots
  Countering bias, sexism and trolling online(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—UK government plans “points based” immigration system
  The changes will come into effect next year .
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2020/02/19 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—2020/02/19 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Compass—Being, Poland: Men and gender relations
  4/4What men in Poland are really thinking about the pivotal point for gender relations(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Documentary—Don't Log Off, Don't log off: Part one
  1/2Using social media, Alan Dein connects with strangers across the world seeking fulfilment
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—2020/02/19 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—19/02/2020 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/19 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—The search for a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine
  How close are we to developing a vaccine?
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/19 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  Outlook—The rapper who woke up deaf
  Dutch rapper Sor was on the brink of stardom when his hearing began to deteriorate.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Documentary—Gospel meets hip-hop
  Award winning UK rapper Guvna B explores the ‘gospel hip-hop’ music genre(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Michael Bloomberg's first Democratic debate
  US presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s campaign spending is raising eyebrows
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—2020/02/20 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/20 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Why are people putting chemicals in our food?
  Three food scientists tell us how they manipulate flavour, shelf-life and appearance
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Why are trade deals so hard to do?
  As Britain tries to negotiate multiple trade deals, why do they take so long?
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2020/02/20 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Don't Log Off, Don't log off: Part one
  1/2Using social media, Alan Dein connects with strangers across the world seeking fulfilment(R)
13. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Democrats face off in Nevada debate
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
15. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2020/02/20 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Are African countries at risk from Coronavirus?
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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