BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 15 December 2023

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—An exploration of empathy
  On the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration Of Human Rights, we look at empathy(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Ukraine moves closer to joining the EU
  European leaders have opened membership talks with Kiev along with Moldova
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Tech Life—Connecting people
  Tech Life looks at ways to connect people in our digital world(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Harry Potter and the dynamic shadow – his stuntman
  Gymnast David Holmes got his dream job when he became Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  What in the World—Israel-Gaza: How and when might a ceasefire happen?
  The BBC’s Jeremy Bowen gives his analysis on how the war might end
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Queer and Christian in Kenya
  Esther Ogola meets Christians who’ve formed Kenya’s first openly queer-affirming Church.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel tells US it needs months to defeat Hamas
  The White House has called on Israel to scale down the conflict.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Hungary blocks EU funding for Ukraine
  EU leaders said aid negotiations would resume early next year.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Hungary blocks EU financial aid to Ukraine
  Veto came hours after the EU agreed to open membership talks.
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Izzeldin Abuelaish: Can Palestinians still believe in forgiveness and peace?
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to a Palestinian doctor and acclaimed author
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: Niccolo Ricci
  The CEO of the luxury suits brand, Stefano Ricci, on dressing the rich and powerful
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—The funeral of Nelson Mandela
  In 2013, South Africa's first black president was buried in his ancestral village
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  Science In Action—The science of morning sickness
  A team of researchers have uncovered what may cause morning sickness in pregnancy.(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is time running out for Ukraine?
  As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Queer and Christian in Kenya
  Esther Ogola meets Christians who’ve formed Kenya’s first openly queer-affirming Church.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Ukraine: Ancient and modern
  Diplomatic and military challenges, but victory on the return of ancient treasures
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—The funeral of Nelson Mandela
  In 2013, South Africa's first black president was buried in his ancestral village(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  Science In Action—The science of morning sickness
  A team of researchers have uncovered what may cause morning sickness in pregnancy.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—US expects Israel's war in Gaza 'to enter new phase'
  War in Gaza 'to enter new phase' focused on precise targeting of Hamas leaders - US
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—15/12/2023 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Hungary blocks EU aid for Ukraine at European Council meeting
  Viktor Orban says he's prepared to stop any attempts to send EU cash to Ukraine
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Hungary's Orban blocks aid for Ukraine
  We get reaction from Hungary to the government's stance on Ukraine
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Rockets intercepted in Jerusalem
  We get the latest on the Israel-Hamas conflict
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Interview—Izzeldin Abuelaish: Can Palestinians still believe in forgiveness and peace?
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to a Palestinian doctor and acclaimed author(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Queer and Christian in Kenya
  Esther Ogola meets Christians who’ve formed Kenya’s first openly queer-affirming Church.(R)
5. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—15/12/2023 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2023/12/15 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—15/12/2023 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Israeli forces say that they have killed three hostages in Gaza
  Israel Defence Forces say that they have killed three of the hostages being held in Gaza
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Ukrainians and hope
  People directly affected by the war share their experiences at home and abroad
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Are seeds alive?
  How come a seed can do nothing for months, or even years, before bursting into life?
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/12/2023 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—15/12/2023 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/12/2023 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Maersk halts shipping via Red Sea
  Danish shipping firm pauses journeys after multiple attacks
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—15/12/2023 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Ukraine: Ancient and modern
  Diplomatic and military challenges, but victory on the return of ancient treasures(R)
22. 23:50GMT
  Witness History—The funeral of Nelson Mandela
  In 2013, South Africa's first black president was buried in his ancestral village(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is time running out for Ukraine?
  As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Maersk shipping firm halt Red Sea route after attacks
  Danish shipping firm Maersk hold off using Red Sea route after escalation of attacks
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/12/2023 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/12/2023 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Musa Keys
  A Grammy-nominated South African who's worked with Davido and Gyakie
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Ukraine: Ancient and modern
  Diplomatic and military challenges, but victory on the return of ancient treasures(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  What in the World—BTS: From singers to soldiers
  All members of the K-pop band have enlisted in the South Korean military
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Real Story—Is time running out for Ukraine?
  As US and EU funding falters, is time running out for Ukraine to win the war with Russia?(R)
14. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—16/12/2023 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/12/2023 05:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 05:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/12/2023 05:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  Outlook—The beatboxing cellist making music out of family history
  How US cellist Gary Washington turned a painful history of slavery into a symphony

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