BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 9 April 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Solar Eclipse lights up businesses in the US
  Millions stopped work and school to find any point they could watch a solar eclipse
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—New Caledonia: New agreement needed
  New Caledonia – the French territory negotiating how the islands are run in the future
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Helping the children of incarcerated parents get to college
  Yasmine Arrington has set up a scholarship fund for the children of incarcerated parents(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Is conscription making a comeback in Europe?
  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sparked debate over mandatory military service
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Making a splash with Ellie Simmonds
  The Paralympic gold medallist follows the construction of a new public swimming pool
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel says the date is set for a ground invasion of Rafah
  The Israeli PM says a date is set for an offensive on Gazan town but won't reveal it.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel says the date is set for a ground invasion of Rafah
  Israel's PM says a date is set for ground offensive in Gaza but won't reveal it
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—09/04/2024 06:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How literacy can change a life
  How an app in Somaliland and moveable classrooms in Bangladesh help adults learn to read
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Video games in concert
  How gaming soundtracks are boosting audiences at concert halls
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—How Lake Karla in Greece was drained
  In 1962, Thessaly’s Lake Karla was drained by the Greek government
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—New Caledonia: New agreement needed
  New Caledonia – the French territory negotiating how the islands are run in the future(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Jessica Hobbs on her new comedy The Regime
  New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs about her new comedy drama series The Regime(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Ukraine's fight for justice in Bucha
  Remembering the atrocities of Russian occupation two years later
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—A mother’s quest to uncover why her neighbours kept dying
  Sofía Gatica was set on finding out the cause of sickness in her area, no matter the cost
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—How Lake Karla in Greece was drained
  In 1962, Thessaly’s Lake Karla was drained by the Greek government(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Discovery—Wild Inside: The Bearded Vulture
  Explorations in the world of science.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Senior women win landmark climate case at top European court
  Senior women win landmark climate case at top European court
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How literacy can change a life
  How an app in Somaliland and moveable classrooms in Bangladesh help adults learn to read(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—March marks new global heat record
  A top European court issues the first ruling against a country for climate inaction
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—09/04/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2024/04/09 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—09/04/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Floods in Russia and Kazakhstan
  Evacuation orders have been issued to more residents of southern Russia and Kazakhstan
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How literacy can change a life
  How an app in Somaliland and moveable classrooms in Bangladesh help adults learn to read(R)
19. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  In the Studio—Making a splash with Ellie Simmonds
  The Paralympic gold medallist follows the construction of a new public swimming pool(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/04/09 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—09/04/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—09/04/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—Space junk
  What is it, and what risk does it pose to the technologies we rely on in everyday life ?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Will Swiss climate ruling set a precedent?
  A group of older Swiss women have won a victory in the European Court of Human Rights
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—A mother’s quest to uncover why her neighbours kept dying
  Sofía Gatica was set on finding out the cause of sickness in her area, no matter the cost(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—How Lake Karla in Greece was drained
  In 1962, Thessaly’s Lake Karla was drained by the Greek government(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/04/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/04/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—How is the surging price of commodities affecting the global economy?
  The S&P GSCI, which tracks commodity prices has advanced 12% this year
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—09/04/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Jessica Hobbs on her new comedy The Regime
  New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs about her new comedy drama series The Regime(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—How is the surging price of commodities affecting the global economy?
  The S&P GSCI, which tracks commodity prices has advanced 12% this year
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
  How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—A mother’s quest to uncover why her neighbours kept dying
  Sofía Gatica was set on finding out the cause of sickness in her area, no matter the cost(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—How much can scientists learn from eclipses?
  And can they help unlock the secrets of our universe?
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—10/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—10/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Hollywood Exiles—8. The un-Americans
  The Hollywood Ten hit a legal brick wall as the blacklist era begins
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—The UN says people face famine in Gaza
  The head of the United Nation's agency in Gaza says people there are facing famine.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—10/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—President Biden's strong criticism of Israel's Prime Minister
  The President criticised Benjamin Netayahu for the way he was conducting war in Gaza.

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