BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 16 April 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Tesla announces global job cuts
  More than 10% of Tesla’s global electric vehicle workforce faces redundancy
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Assignment—Reggaeton: The pride of Puerto Rico?
  Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico, reflecting the cultural and political scene.
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The boy with red hair: 26 years searching for my stolen son
  Sara Méndez’s desperate hunt for her baby boy, vanished during Uruguay’s military regime(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Why has Iran attacked Israel?
  We explain why they became enemies
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Helle Nebelong: Designing a natural playground
  The Danish landscape architect takes on a major challenge in Illinois
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine dangerously close to nuclear accident
  IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says attacks on nuclear plant put the world at risk
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—IAEA concerned about safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station
  IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns the plant is dangerously close to suffering an accident
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Attacks on Ukraine's nuclear plant put world at risk
  IAEA chief warns the Zaporizhzhia plant is dangerously close to suffering an accident
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Redefining luxury fashion
  The luxury products that love the planet
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The business of fake online reviews
  Is the currency of online customer feedback losing its value?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The friendship train: Connecting India and Bangladesh
  In 2008, India and Bangladesh were reconnected by train after 43 years
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Assignment—Reggaeton: The pride of Puerto Rico?
  Reggaeton’s the soundtrack to Puerto Rico, reflecting the cultural and political scene.(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Nathan Sawaya’s exhibition Art of The Brick
  Nikki talks to American artist Nathan Sawaya(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—India election: How to organise the biggest vote in history
  Nearly one billion people will go to the polls
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—We turned our experience of neurodiversity into a manga
  When Eri Nanato was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she and her husband turned to manga
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The friendship train: Connecting India and Bangladesh
  In 2008, India and Bangladesh were reconnected by train after 43 years(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Discovery—Wild Inside: The aphid
  Insights into the anatomy and physiology of the tiny sap-sucking aphid(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Can the dream of "Digital India" become a reality?
  Will the technology sector have an effect on India’s forthcoming election?
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Redefining luxury fashion
  The luxury products that love the planet(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Global economy ‘resilient’ but may be headed for trouble
  What does the IMF say about the latest global economic outlook?
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—16/04/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2024/04/16 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—16/04/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Caitlin Clark picked in WNBA draft
  Women's college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark has been drafted into the pro league
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Redefining luxury fashion
  The luxury products that love the planet(R)
19. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  In the Studio—Helle Nebelong: Designing a natural playground
  The Danish landscape architect takes on a major challenge in Illinois(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/04/16 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—16/04/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—16/04/2024 GMT
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Tech Life—Fixing undersea cables
  Undersea fibre-optic cables help keep us online - but what happens when they break ?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—How will Israel respond to Iran’s attack?
  Israel military chief of staff says Tehran’s attack would not go unanswered
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—We turned our experience of neurodiversity into a manga
  When Eri Nanato was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she and her husband turned to manga(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—The friendship train: Connecting India and Bangladesh
  In 2008, India and Bangladesh were reconnected by train after 43 years(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—16/04/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—16/04/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Is the American economy out of the woods?
  The American economy is outpacing its peers says IMF - but are businesses feeling it too?
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—16/04/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Nathan Sawaya’s exhibition Art of The Brick
  Nikki talks to American artist Nathan Sawaya(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Flash floods hit the Gulf State
  Heavy downpours leave 18 people dead in the Gulf
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—17/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Can fertilisers go green?
  Synthetic fertilisers help crops but wreck the climate. Can we make better versions?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—We turned our experience of neurodiversity into a manga
  When Eri Nanato was diagnosed with autism and ADHD, she and her husband turned to manga(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—How big could women’s basketball get?
  Players like Caitlin Clark, this year’s top WNBA draft pick, are bringing star power
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—17/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—17/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Hollywood Exiles—9. Naming names
  Careers destroyed and friendships fractured as Charlie Chaplin faces his fate in America
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—More Russians died in Ukraine in second year of war
  The number is higher than the authorities will admit to
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—17/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—More Russians killed in Ukraine war
  The number is higher than the Russians will admit to

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