BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 18 July 2022

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—The mysterious particles of physics, part 2
  Dark matter's dark secrets. Researchers seeking the unseen stuff that fills the universe(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
  Could we ban man-made nitrogen fertilisers and still feed the world?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Tech Life—Twitter and Elon Musk: The deal goes sour
  What happens now Elon Musk wants to pull out and how damaged will he and Twitter be?(R)
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Political chaos from Sri Lanka to the UK
  Protesters in Sri Lanka force the president to flee(R)
13. 02:50GMT
  Over to You—Is the BBC committed to achieving impartiality?
  Research says there’s a perception that the BBC is not fulfilling its impartiality remit(R)
14. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  The Conversation—Powered by women: Lineworkers
  How does electricity get to your power socket? These two women have the answer
18. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—President Zelensky fires Head of Ukraine's security agency and Prosecutor General
  He alleges some of their staff have collaborated with Russia, citing treason
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Ukrainian President sacks top officials
  President Zelensky sacks his security chief and top prosecutor accusing them of treason
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—President Zelensky fires security chief and top prosecutor
  President Zelensky says they've been collaborating with Russia within their departments
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Omah Lay: Is there a universal message in his music?
  Sarah Montague speaks to Omah Lay, Nigerian Afrobeats Musician
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Military contracts in India
  Government plans to shorten military contracts in India have led to protests.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The school for telenovela stars
  In 1987, in Mexico City, a TV station opened a school to train telenovela actors.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
  Could we ban man-made nitrogen fertilisers and still feed the world?(R)
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Are viruses the key to fighting infections?
  Can bacteria-munching viruses help with the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Musicians championing indigenous languages
  Artists campaigning through song for their languages to have a place on the world stage(R)
14. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—Perfect match
  Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter(R)
16. 09:50GMT
  More or Less—Is Uganda about to become a middle income country?
  We assess President Museveni’s claim that Uganda is nearing a higher economic status.(R)
17. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 10:32GMT
  The Conversation—Powered by women: Lineworkers
  How does electricity get to your power socket? These two women have the answer(R)
21. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Swimming with polar bears – a photographer’s 'crazy' dream
  Israeli photographer Amos Nachoum is known for his close-up encounters with predators
23. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The school for telenovela stars
  In 1987, in Mexico City, a TV station opened a school to train telenovela actors.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Can we feed the world without using chemical fertilisers?
  Could we ban man-made nitrogen fertilisers and still feed the world?(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Heatwave: Warnings of 'heat apocalypse' in France
  Extreme temperatures continue in much of Europe
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Omah Lay: Is there a universal message in his music?
  Sarah Montague speaks to Omah Lay, Nigerian Afrobeats Musician(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Adapting to record heat in Europe
  Businesses are putting special measures in place to cope with high temperatures.
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Ghana confirms first cases of deadly Marburg virus
  Ghana says two patients died from the Marburg virus in the southern Ashanti region
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2022/07/18 15:32 GMT
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Heatwaves: Your questions answered
  Our environment expert answers your questions about extreme temperatures
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—'Marburg virus is one of the deadliest'
  Ghana's health chief confirms two patients have died from the Marburg virus
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—18/07/2022 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/07/2022 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2022/07/18 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—18/07/2022 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Uganda’s Karamjong region at risk of acute hunger
  Estimates say half a million people in Karamoja are on the edge of starvation
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—Perfect match
  Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/deardaughter(R)
9. 19:50GMT
  Africa Cup Of Nations—18/07/2022 GMT
  Live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations
10. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/07/2022 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 23:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Are viruses the key to fighting infections?
  Can bacteria-munching viruses help with the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Too hot to work?
  Forest fires are raging in Europe and temperatures in China reach record highs.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/07/2022 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2022 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Nursing matters
  In Zambia there is still only 13 nurses per 10,000 people, compared to 175 in Switzerland
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Swimming with polar bears – a photographer’s 'crazy' dream
  Israeli photographer Amos Nachoum is known for his close-up encounters with predators(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The school for telenovela stars
  In 1987, in Mexico City, a TV station opened a school to train telenovela actors.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/07/2022 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2022 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Joanne Harris - Writing Chocolat
  The writer reflects on the process of writing her bestselling novel
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Europe heatwave: Extreme temperatures grip region
  Much of Western Europe is continuing to swelter under an intense heatwave
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/07/2022 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Heatwave triggers England's first-ever extreme heat warning
  The red heat alert is due to last through Tuesday

Tuesday 19 July 2022

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