BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 24 February 2020

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Why are trade deals so hard to do?
  As Britain tries to negotiate multiple trade deals, why do they take so long?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—Science Stories, 17/02/2020 GMT
  1/3Mary Somerville, pioneer of popular science writing.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—Coronavirus: Venice carnival closes
  Italy imposes lockdown
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Feminist chatbots
  Countering bias, sexism and trolling online(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2020 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Is bad data killing women?
  We look at the impact of a gender data gap and a ‘one-size-fits-men’ approach to design.
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Interview—Alan Dershowitz: Are the rich above the law?
  Stephen Sackur cross examines one of America's most high profile lawyers.
15. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  Health Check—Why is Covid spreading so quickly on cruise ships?
  First case of Covid in Africa reported as virus spreads rapidly on cruise ship near Japan(R)
17. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—South Korea placed on 'red alert' as seventh person dies
  South Korea's president meets experts to discuss how to contain the coronavirus outbreak.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus: South Korea declares highest alert as infections surge
  South Korea's president to meet health experts to discuss how to contain the outbreak
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—24/02/2020 06:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—24/02/2020 07:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  Newsday—24/02/2020 08:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Cognac and hip hop
  How brands forge strong relationships with music
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—An Antarctic mystery
  Human remains were found on a remote island in Antarctica in 1985 but whose were they?
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Why are trade deals so hard to do?
  As Britain tries to negotiate multiple trade deals, why do they take so long?(R)
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  Boston Calling—Leading the way
  What $10 billion can buy to help fight climate change(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  World Update—President Trump makes first state visit to India
  The president addressed thousands at a rally in the state of Gujarat
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2020 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why do insects prefer to bite certain people?
  Why are some people magnets for mosquitos and others not? CrowdScience investigates(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Nigeria’s rebel artist families
  Outlook is in Lagos with rebel artists Wole Soyinka, Femi Kuti, and Afrobeats star Falz.
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—An Antarctic mystery
  Human remains were found on a remote island in Antarctica in 1985 but whose were they?(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2020 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Zombies
  Why are we so fascinated by Zombies?(R)
8. 13:50GMT
  More or Less—Artificial (not so) Intelligence
  Is the problem with AI its lack of intelligence?
9. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Coronavirus: soon a pandemic?
  Countries struggle to contain virus
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Lesotho High Court to rule on PM's bid for immunity
  The ruling will determine whether Mr Thabane can be charged whilst in office
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Coronavirus spike puts part of Italy in lockdown
  A spike in cases of the new coronavirus in Italy fuelled concerns of a possible pandemic
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Coronavirus: the new hotspots
  We take you to South Korea, Italy and Iran with updates on the Covid-19 outbreaks there
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera released after seven months in jail
  His release came after he entered into a plea bargain agreement with the prosecution
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Alan Dershowitz: Are the rich above the law?
  Stephen Sackur cross examines one of America's most high profile lawyers.(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Why do insects prefer to bite certain people?
  Why are some people magnets for mosquitos and others not? CrowdScience investigates(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Lesotho's PM seeks immunity over murder of ex-wife
  Lawyers for Thomas Thabane tell the court he cannot be charged whilst in office
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2020/02/24 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—24/02/2020 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—24/02/2020 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Zombies
  Why are we so fascinated by Zombies?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Is bad data killing women?
  We look at the impact of a gender data gap and a ‘one-size-fits-men’ approach to design.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/02/2020 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—24/02/2020 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/02/2020 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Coronavirus fears hit financial markets
  Global stock markets fell sharply because of concerns about the virus' economic impact.
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—24/02/2020 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  Outlook—Nigeria’s rebel artist families
  Outlook is in Lagos with rebel artists Wole Soyinka, Femi Kuti, and Afrobeats star Falz.(R)
22. 23:50GMT
  Witness History—An Antarctic mystery
  Human remains were found on a remote island in Antarctica in 1985 but whose were they?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—Saving Antarctica
  Environmentalists save the ice continent; how meditation changes the brain; Nigerian art.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Weinstein convicted of rape and sexual assault
  The film producer was ordered to jail immediately.
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/02/2020 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2020 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—Artificial improvisation
  Composer Kris Bowers meets Shimon, a robot that can improvise live music
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—A safe place to be gay
  An idea used in video games is helping LGBTQ people in the Middle East talk safely online
11. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/02/2020 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Zombies
  Why are we so fascinated by Zombies?(R)
13. 03:50GMT
  More or Less—Artificial (not so) Intelligence
  Is the problem with AI its lack of intelligence?(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Coronavirus: share prices slump in Asia
  Japan shares fell sharply early Tuesday morning as Asia reacts to global sell-off
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—25/02/2020 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Forced sterilisation of women in South Africa exposed
  The Commission for Gender Equality published its report after a five-year investigation

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