BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 14 September 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Can Pakistan avoid a debt default?
  Amid many economic challenges, the government wants to ensure it keeps its IMF support
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Santrinos Raphael
  Togolese singer-songwriter Santrinos Raphael, one of west Africa's greatest voices
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Ending ecocide; the reluctant carer; meeting a 'spy whale'
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Wildfires and drought in Brazil - what does it mean for the Amazon?
  And what wildlife is at risk in the Amazon, Cerrado and Pantanal areas?
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō: The new Māori Kuini
  The crowing of the new Māori Kuini (Queen) is cause for a scientific celebration(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/09/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Exam nightmares
  Stories from India and China about the exams that shape the lives of millions
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—US-Britain talks end without any declared policy change on long-range missiles
  Biden and Starmer also discussed the Gaza-Israel war and security in the Indo-Pacific
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Weekend—British and US leaders meet in Washington
  Putin warns West it risks “fighting Russia” if it lets Ukraine use long-range missiles
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Weekend—No decision on Ukraine missiles as Starmer departs White House
  President Vladimir Putin draws new red line on long-range missiles
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Are we still in love with dating apps?
  We hear from people who ditched their dating apps and from those who found love on them
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Pick of the World—Chappell Roan and our strange obsession with fame
  What in the World looks into the problems of social media and superstardom
9. 08:50GMT
  Over to You—Listeners’ views on a plethora of sports
  Your feedback on how the WS has covered an incredibly busy summer of sport.
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  Not by the Playbook—From selling shoes to running for his dream
  How Ultra marathon runner Hayden Hawkes changed his life and achieved his dream
12. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/09/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  The Food Chain—Forever foods
  The dishes that can be replenished again and again(R)
16. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  Top of the Pops—David Gilmour and Fat Dog
  Brand new UK music charts with guests David Gilmour and Fat Dog
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Newshour—US & UK: Unshakeable support for Ukraine
  Britain's Prime Minister sits down with the US President to discuss Ukraine
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
5. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/09/2024 17:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Santrinos Raphael
  Togolese singer-songwriter Santrinos Raphael, one of west Africa's greatest voices(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Are we still in love with dating apps?
  We hear from people who ditched their dating apps and from those who found love on them(R)
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Trending—Can we live without our phones?
  Marianna Spring investigates the impact of social media on teens.
5. 18:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Formula E: The world’s first electric car championship
  Nelson Piquet Jr competed in the first Formula E race in 2014, featuring 20 electric cars
6. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Kate Winslet on her film Lee
  Nikki speaks to Oscar winning actor Kate Winslet and bestselling author Rumaan Alam.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince dies aged 29
  Ballerina, orphaned by civil war and became trailblazer, has died
10. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—The medicines dropping from the sky
  The HIV drugs being delivered by drones.(R)
12. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Santrinos Raphael
  Togolese singer-songwriter Santrinos Raphael, one of west Africa's greatest voices(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—14/09/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam—8. The fall guy
  Did geologist Michael de Guzman really jump to his death from a helicopter?(R)
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—14/09/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Are we still in love with dating apps?
  We hear from people who ditched their dating apps and from those who found love on them(R)
20. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—14/09/2024 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—Exam nightmares
  Stories from India and China about the exams that shape the lives of millions(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Can we trust Google?
  Has Google become just too big to control?(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/09/2024 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Conversation—Women changing the shape of bra design
  Bra designers from Wales and the US on filling a need for bras that work for all women(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Haiti: Healthcare in the Midst of Conflict
  As Haiti expands its state of emergency, what is the country’s healthcare situation?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  World Questions—Albania
  What are the big issues facing Albanians today?
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  From Our Own Correspondent—Confronting mpox in the DRC
  Medical staff in Congo struggle to treat patients - and are still waiting for vaccines
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  Science In Action—A landslide-induced megatsunami in Greenland
  The 200-metre-high tsunami sloshed between the cliffs of Dickson Fjord for nine days(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—15/09/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—15/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  The Documentary—Flying high: The return of the peregrine falcon
  The fastest animal on earth, the peregrine falcon, was nearly extinct but is now thriving(R)
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—15/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Venezuelan authorities claim assassination attempt
  US & Spanish citizens detained over allegations they tried to overthrow President Maduro

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