BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 20 September 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Tensions soar in Beirut
  Under the shadow of conflict is normal life possible in Lebanon?
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Online maps
  How live updating of online maps is helping humanitarian work around the world.(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The boy who hid from Nazis in the woods, part 2
  Maxwell Smart survived the Holocaust by living in a makeshift bunker on the forest floor(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—How did thousands of pagers simultaneously explode in Lebanon?
  And what actually is a pager?
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—I became a Muslim after the Taliban kept me hostage
  Jibra’il Omar, formerly Timothy Weeks, spent three years in captivity in Afghanistan(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel says 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers hit
  The Israel Defence Forces said the launchers were ready to be fired against Israel.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israeli forces launch a fresh wave of strikes across Lebanon
  The IDF said it will continue to degrade Hezbollah's infrastructure.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—US calls for restraint as Israel attacks southern Lebanon
  Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Imaan Mazari-Hazir: Seeking justice for Pakistan's disappeared
  Mishal Husain speaks to the renowned human rights lawyer
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets Booking.com CEO Glenn Fogel
  We meet the chief executive of global online travel service provider Booking Holdings
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Designing the Google logo
  Brazilian artist and designer, Ruth Kedar’s story of designing the Google logo.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Science In Action—Flash floods in the Sahara
  The Sahara has been experiencing unusually heavy rainfall due to an extratropical cyclone(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Shiny: Why we are dazzled by new sparkly things
  Like magpies, we're obsessed with everything shiny. What is behind this attraction?
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Succession: The secret battle for the Murdoch empire
  The media mogul is taking on three of his children in court
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: we want your stories!
  We love these stories, sent in by listeners. And we're always on the lookout for more...
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Designing the Google logo
  Brazilian artist and designer, Ruth Kedar’s story of designing the Google logo.(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Science In Action—Flash floods in the Sahara
  The Sahara has been experiencing unusually heavy rainfall due to an extratropical cyclone(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Three killed in Beirut after Israeli strike
  Lebanon says 3 people have been confirmed killed and 17 more injured
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Imaan Mazari-Hazir: Seeking justice for Pakistan's disappeared
  Mishal Husain speaks to the renowned human rights lawyer(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—Can a new CEO make Nike cool again?
  Struggling sportwear brand Nike brings in new CEO
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  BBC OS—2024/09/20 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—20/09/2024 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Israeli forces strike Beirut
  Israeli military said it carried out a "targeted strike" on the Lebanese capital Beirut
17. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Imaan Mazari-Hazir: Seeking justice for Pakistan's disappeared
  Mishal Husain speaks to the renowned human rights lawyer(R)
19. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—I became a Muslim after the Taliban kept me hostage
  Jibra’il Omar, formerly Timothy Weeks, spent three years in captivity in Afghanistan(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2024/09/20 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—20/09/2024 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Are we mature by 18?
  Why is 18 considered the start of adulthood in many places? Does science back this up?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Israel kills top Hezbollah figure in Beirut strike
  Israel says it killed Hezbollah's sernior commander Ibrahim Aqil in 'targeted' strike
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: we want your stories!
  We love these stories, sent in by listeners. And we're always on the lookout for more...(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—Designing the Google logo
  Brazilian artist and designer, Ruth Kedar’s story of designing the Google logo.(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/09/2024 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/09/2024 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—What next for Lebanon?
  As violence escalates, what is the future for Lebanon?
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—20/09/2024 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Shiny: Why we are dazzled by new sparkly things
  Like magpies, we're obsessed with everything shiny. What is behind this attraction?(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—What’s next for Lebanon?
  As violence escalates, what is the future for Lebanon?
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Taves
  Afro-soul artist Taves is a man on the rise
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: we want your stories!
  We love these stories, sent in by listeners. And we're always on the lookout for more...(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—P Diddy: What are the charges against the hip-hop mogul?
  The downfall of the rapper
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Shiny: Why we are dazzled by new sparkly things
  Like magpies, we're obsessed with everything shiny. What is behind this attraction?(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—21/09/2024 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  The Fifth Floor—The silent death of an anti-Putin pianist
  Pavel Kushnir: a classical pianist or a dangerous dissident?
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—21/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Beirut: Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah commander
  Ibrahim Aqil was one of several senior Hezbollah figures killed in the strike

Saturday 21 September 2024

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