BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 18 August 2023

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US bonds offer investors better returns
  Investors in the US receive better return on bonds
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Tech taught me
  From life hacks to tech skills, the people learning and teaching online(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Mum’s recipe secured my place in MasterChef history
  With chef's whites and a white cane Christine Hà is the only blind winner of the TV show(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—Judy Garland: The final shows
  The last performances of Judy Garland in January 1969(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Canada wildfires: Yellowknife city evacuation deadline looms
  Canada is having its worst wildfire season on record, with more than 1000 active fires
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Residents of Yellowknife flee wildfires in Canada's Northwest Territories
  Angry people have been turned away from packed evacuation flights leaving Yellowknife
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Firefighters in Canada battle its worst wildfire season on record
  Canada counts more than 1,000 active fires burning across the north of the country
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Picture perfect cakes and cafes
  How tastes and habits are changing when it comes to buying and eating cakes and puddings.
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii.
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Canada Fires: Yellowknife residents ordered out
  We hear from Canada's minister for environment and climate change.
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  Evergrande: China property giant files for US bankruptcy protection
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—18/08/2023 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2023/08/18 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—18/08/2023 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Starvation in Ethiopia's Tigray region
  What's behind the starvation deaths in Tigray?
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader(R)
19. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2023/08/18 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—18/08/2023 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—18/08/2023 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii.(R)
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—British nurse found guilty of baby murders
  Lucy Letby’s conviction makes her the most prolific child killer in modern Britain
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—18/08/2023 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—18/08/2023 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Freeman and FBK
  A Zimbabwean dancehall artist on the rise, and a Tunisian rapper speaking up for women
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Outlook—The daring prison escape of an Argentine footballer
  Claudio Tamburrini used bed sheets and a metal bolt to escape imprisonment and torture
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Canadian province declares a state of emergency
  Canada dealing with its worst wildfire season on record

Saturday 19 August 2023

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