BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 15 March 2023

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Director Asif Kapadia on capturing choreography on camera
  
  Nikki Bedi is joined by the directors Asif Kapadia and Florian Zeller (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Meta the company behind Facebook cuts 10,000 jobs
  
  Facebook's parent company Meta set to cut 10,000 jobs.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The boat smugglers
  
  How boats used in migrant Chanel crossings are sourced and the huge profits being made
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Miracle at Point Nemo: Rescued from the remotest spot on Earth
  
  Isabelle Autissier was alone in the Pacific, trapped in a capsized boat (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iraq War: Refugees escaping
  
  In March 2003, millions of citizens tried to flee Iraq after the US invasion began (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby—Love, Janessa, 7. Fantasy meets reality
  
  The fish meets the bait. Roberto lost thousands of dollars. Vanessa had her images stolen
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nearly 200 killed in Malawi after Tropical Storm Freddy caused devastation
  
  The commercial capital Blantyre has been particularly harshly hit.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nearly 200 people killed in Malawi after Storm Freddy caused devastation
  
  Rescue workers warn that the number of fatalities is likely to rise.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nearly 200 people killed by Tropical Storm Freddy
  
  Malawi's information minister has described how the government is helping those affected.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Roxane Gay: An unflinching memoir
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to American writer, academic and cultural commentator Roxane Gay.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What is Rumble? The streaming platform building an alternative internet
  
  We take a deep dive into the alt-tech company “immune to cancel culture”
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iraq War: 'Most wanted' playing cards
  
  In April 2003, playing cards were given to US troops to help them identify Iraqi targets
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The boat smugglers
  
  How boats used in migrant Chanel crossings are sourced and the huge profits being made (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The health wagon
  
  On the road with the oldest mobile clinic in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby—Love, Janessa, 7. Fantasy meets reality
  
  The fish meets the bait. Roberto lost thousands of dollars. Vanessa had her images stolen (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I played violin during my brain surgery
  
  Dagmar Turner played to prevent any damage to her violin skills.
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iraq War: 'Most wanted' playing cards
  
  In April 2003, playing cards were given to US troops to help them identify Iraqi targets (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Jimmy Wales on bots and blockages
  
  Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales speaks to Gareth Mitchell.
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hundreds dead in wake of tropical storm in Malawi
  
  More than 220 people known to have died as a result of Tropical Storm Freddy
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Cyclone Freddy: Malawi death toll rises as rains ease
  
  Malawi says more than 220 people have died in floods and mudslides caused by the cyclone
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Credit Suisse shares plunge as concerns over bank widen
  
  Credit Suisse share price sank up to 30%. Will it follow in the footsteps of SVB?
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Thailand air pollution
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events, with explanation and reaction from those involved
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Malawi’s health minister says cyclone was ‘totally unexpected’
  
  Malawi’s Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda says Cyclone Freddy is the most devastating ever
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Roxane Gay: An unflinching memoir
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to American writer, academic and cultural commentator Roxane Gay. (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Jimmy Wales on bots and blockages
  
  Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales speaks to Gareth Mitchell. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—D R Congo government spokesman on the instability in his country
  
  D R Congo government spokesman, Patrick Muyaya, insists Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/03/15 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—15/03/2023 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The boat smugglers
  
  How boats used in migrant Chanel crossings are sourced and the huge profits being made (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby—Love, Janessa, 7. Fantasy meets reality
  
  The fish meets the bait. Roberto lost thousands of dollars. Vanessa had her images stolen (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/03/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/03/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/03/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Swiss central bank ready to support Credit Suisse
  
  Swiss regulators have said they are ready to help troubled banking giant Credit Suisse
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/03/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I played violin during my brain surgery
  
  Dagmar Turner played to prevent any damage to her violin skills. (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iraq War: 'Most wanted' playing cards
  
  In April 2003, playing cards were given to US troops to help them identify Iraqi targets (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The health wagon
  
  On the road with the oldest mobile clinic in the Appalachian mountains of Virginia (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Credit Suisse rocked as banking fallout continues
  
  The Swiss banking giant is the latest to feel the impact of US bank collapses.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2023 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—16/03/2023 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Killer drug: The Mexico connection
  
  Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid killing thousands of Americans – it is made in Mexico
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I played violin during my brain surgery
  
  Dagmar Turner played to prevent any damage to her violin skills. (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iraq War: 'Most wanted' playing cards
  
  In April 2003, playing cards were given to US troops to help them identify Iraqi targets (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/03/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—16/03/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—How to photograph food
  
  What it really takes to make something look delicious.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—16/03/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Credit Suisse: Troubled bank borrows $54bn from government
  
  Switzerland has agreed to provide massive loans to Credit Suisse to save it from collapse

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