BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 7 February 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Ukrainian film-maker Mstyslav Chernov
  Nikki talks to the Oscar-nominated Ukrainian film director Mstyslav Chernov.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Meta tackles AI images
  Meta says it will introduce technology that can detect and label AI generated images
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
  Graihagh Jackson finds out how melting sea ice is testing Russia-NATO relations(R)
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—My grandmother walked the rabbit-proof fence
  Maria Pilkington's grandmother walked 1400km through Australia to get home, aged 14(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  What in the World—Is guinea worm about to be eradicated?
  And what can we learn about how to tackle other diseases?
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, The Disciples 5/6: Collapse
  To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/worldofsecrets
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Hamas responds to new Gaza ceasefire deal
  Diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying after Hamas 'positive'
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel and US reviewing Hamas response to proposed deal
  Hamas says it has given its response to a framework proposal for a new ceasefire in Gaza
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Gaza ceasefire deal 'possible and essential' - says top US diplomat
  The US Secretary of State meets Israeli leaders today to push for a ceasefire in Gaza
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Vassily Nebenzia: Is Russia influencing global opinions?
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Russia’s permanent representative to the UN
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Is it worth being a B Corp?
  We look at why companies want to join this exclusive business club
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—Lucha Reyes: Peruvian music star
  She overcame poverty, health problems and racism to become one of Peru’s greatest singers
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 09:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Why is climate change fuelling tension in the Arctic?
  Graihagh Jackson finds out how melting sea ice is testing Russia-NATO relations(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  World Book Club—Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
  A dazzling and mind-bending introduction to the wonders of modern physics(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  World of Secrets—The Disciples, The Disciples 5/6: Collapse
  To listen online, visit www.bbcworldservice.com/worldofsecrets(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—Fugees Family: The football team who became my life
  The extraordinary coach who started a football team but built something much bigger
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—Lucha Reyes: Peruvian music star
  She overcame poverty, health problems and racism to become one of Peru’s greatest singers(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  Tech Life—Health Tech
  We look at two different areas of health tech, improving lives for women and children.(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—UN appeals for $4bn to help Sudanese civilians
  The UN says over four billion dollars is needed to help those caught in Sudan’s war
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—07/02/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Worries over Germany's economy
  New data shows Germany's industrial production fell more than expected in December
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Internet blackout in Sudan
  Sudan has been plunged into an internet blackout during the 10-month civil war
16. 16:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 16:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 16:32GMT
  Africa Cup Of Nations—Africa Cup of Nations
  For broadcast rights reasons, our coverage of AFCON can only be heard on live radio
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—07/02/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
3. 19:29GMT
  Africa Cup Of Nations—Africa Cup of Nations
  For broadcast rights reasons, our coverage of AFCON can only be heard on live radio
4. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—07/02/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—07/02/2024 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
7. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—07/02/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Senators block $118bn US-Mexico border deal
  The deal granted aid for Ukraine in exchange of tougher border control
9. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—07/02/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 23:06GMT
  Outlook—Fugees Family: The football team who became my life
  The extraordinary coach who started a football team but built something much bigger(R)
11. 23:50GMT
  Witness History—Lucha Reyes: Peruvian music star
  She overcame poverty, health problems and racism to become one of Peru’s greatest singers(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Book Club—Carlo Rovelli: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
  A dazzling and mind-bending introduction to the wonders of modern physics(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Senators block $118bn US-Mexico border deal
  The deal granted aid for Ukraine in exchange of tougher border control
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2024 02:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2024 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  Assignment—Is Ireland’s reputation for tolerance under threat?
  Tensions are rising in Ireland over the increasing number of refugees
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—Fugees Family: The football team who became my life
  The extraordinary coach who started a football team but built something much bigger(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  What in the World—How free are celebs to get political online?
  What happens when they share their opinions? And is there pressure to do so?
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Detroit's urban farmers
  Meet the people growing food on vacant land in this US city
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—New evidence of a warming world
  The world was 1.5 degrees warmer than pre- industrial levels for a year, says EU agency

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