BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 5 May 2023

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Apple profit and revenue higher than expected
  Apple profit and revenue higher than expected as iPhone demand persists
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Is digital life booming in Rio?
  With Web Summit arriving in Rio we explore how Brazil is embracing digital(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—My fight to sail around the world at 14
  Dutch sailor Laura Dekker and the legal battle and media storm that surrounded her voyage(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Last King of Bulgaria
  In June 2001, Bulgaria’s former King Simeon II won the country’s parliamentary election(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Will the real Shaman stand up?
  How can followers of the UK’s fastest growing religion prove their beliefs are sincere?
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Sudan crisis: Seven-day ceasefire fails as fighting continues
  The ceasefire was supposed to be in effect until 11 May
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Sudan crisis: Seven-day ceasefire fails as fighting continues
  South Sudan is continuing in its mediation efforts to bring an end to the war
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Sudan crisis: Seven-day ceasefire fails as fighting continues
  South Sudan is continuing in its mediation efforts to bring an end to the war
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Penpa Tsering: Preserving Tibet's identity
  Sarah Montague speaks to the president of Tibet's self-declared government-in-exile
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: Sir John Hegarty
  What's the future of the advertising industry? And how businesses can survive recession.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The removal of Scotland's Stone of Destiny
  In 1950, four young Scottish students took the 'Stone of Destiny' from Westminster Abbey
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Science In Action—Darwin dumped from Indian classrooms
  The exclusion of Darwinism from the curriculum prompts protests in India
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Real Story—The rehabilitation of Syria’s President Assad
  Is Syria's president Assad about to be welcomed back by his Arab neighbours?
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Will the real Shaman stand up?
  How can followers of the UK’s fastest growing religion prove their beliefs are sincere?(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—A lifeline for Sudan
  BBC Arabic's new emergency radio service for Sudan
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The removal of Scotland's Stone of Destiny
  In 1950, four young Scottish students took the 'Stone of Destiny' from Westminster Abbey(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Science In Action—Darwin dumped from Indian classrooms
  The exclusion of Darwinism from the curriculum prompts protests in India(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Sudan: Looting disrupts aid deliveries
  As Sudan's generals carry on their fight, terrified civilians flee in all directions
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Penpa Tsering: Preserving Tibet's identity
  Sarah Montague speaks to the president of Tibet's self-declared government-in-exile(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—The price of gold is rising
  The US banking crisis is pushing the price of gold up to an all time high
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—South Sudan offers blueprint to end Sudan conflict
  South Sudan’s foreign minister urges warring generals to meet for peace talks
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2023/05/05 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—05/05/2023 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—'Covid global health emergency is over'
  The WHO has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency"
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Nigerian politician jailed in UK for organ-trafficking plot
  Nigerian former senator Ike Ekweremadu is sentenced to nine years in prison
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2023/05/05 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—05/05/2023 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Nigerian former senator jailed for nine years in UK
  Nigerian former senator, Ike Ekweremadu and wife, jailed for organ-trafficking plot
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Science In Action—Darwin dumped from Indian classrooms
  The exclusion of Darwinism from the curriculum prompts protests in India(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—No new gun permits in Serbia after mass shootings
  Serbia on a push to disarm after two mass shootings within 48 hours
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—A lifeline for Sudan
  BBC Arabic's new emergency radio service for Sudan(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—The removal of Scotland's Stone of Destiny
  In 1950, four young Scottish students took the 'Stone of Destiny' from Westminster Abbey(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—05/05/2023 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—05/05/2023 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—05/05/2023 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Covid no longer global emergency but left economic scars
  Covid no longer global emergency but left worldwide economic scars
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—05/05/2023 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—The rehabilitation of Syria’s President Assad
  Is Syria's president Assad about to be welcomed back by his Arab neighbours?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Coronation of King Charles III
  Millions across the UK and beyond celebrating the coronation of King Charles III
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Blanche Bailly
  How one of Cameroon's biggest names built her self-confidence
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—A lifeline for Sudan
  BBC Arabic's new emergency radio service for Sudan(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The removal of Scotland's Stone of Destiny
  In 1950, four young Scottish students took the 'Stone of Destiny' from Westminster Abbey(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Real Story—The rehabilitation of Syria’s President Assad
  Is Syria's president Assad about to be welcomed back by his Arab neighbours?(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—06/05/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—06/05/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Outlook—The Cuban dad who became a lifeline for Chernobyl's children
  Manuel Barriuso was a medical translator in an historic humanitarian operation
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—06/05/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—King Charles III coronation
  The British monarch is to be crowned today at Westminster Abbey

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