BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 7 April 2023

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Lowest growth in 30 years ahead, warns IMF
  
  IMF Chief describes road ahead as "rough and foggy"
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—How to make sure the whole world benefits from AI
  
  Are some countries and languages being cut out of the AI revolution? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The runaway child bride who changed a village
  
  Dorcas Zoogah resisted child marriage and now helps other young women do the same (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Beto Perez: 'I created Zumba by accident'
  
  In 2001, Colombian born choreographer Beto Perez created Zumba and it was all by accident (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Clergy in cartel land
  
  Meet the young men preparing to join the most dangerous priesthood in the world
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US guns: Tennessee lawmakers expel two black democrats for protests
  
  Tennessee Republican lawmakers expel two black Democrats for protesting current gun laws.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel launches missiles into Gaza and Lebanon
  
  Israel has shot missiles into the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon in the latest flare-up.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US guns: Republicans expel two Democrats who protested gun laws
  
  Tennessee Republicans expel two Democrats for a protest against guns in the statehouse.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Minette Batters: Is farming ready for the future?
  
  Stephen Sackur meets the President of the National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Good Friday Agreement: 25 years on
  
  Has stability in Northern Ireland helped the economy?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Good Friday Agreement referendum
  
  In 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and Ireland on the Belfast Agreement
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Chasing tornados in the American mid-West
  
  Chasing tornados in the American mid-West – the science behind the current outbreaks.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Can we control Artificial Intelligence?
  
  AI is growing more powerful, so what are the potential risks and rewards?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Clergy in cartel land
  
  Meet the young men preparing to join the most dangerous priesthood in the world (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Indian students returning to Ukraine
  
  Why medical students evacuated in 2022 are returning to Ukraine
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Good Friday Agreement referendum
  
  In 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and Ireland on the Belfast Agreement (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Chasing tornados in the American mid-West
  
  Chasing tornados in the American mid-West – the science behind the current outbreaks. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel strikes targets in Gaza and Lebanon after days of violence
  
  Strikes follow Jerusalem clashes and rocket attacks on Israel from Gaza and south Lebanon
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Minette Batters: Is farming ready for the future?
  
  Stephen Sackur meets the President of the National Farmers’ Union of England and Wales (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Samsung cutting chip production
  
  The firm's shares rose more than 4% despite the decision to slow chip-making
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—At least fifty killed in Benue State in Nigeria
  
  At least fifty bodies found after armed gangs attack in Nigeria
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2023/04/07 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—07/04/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—America's opioid problem
  
  We hear how opioid problem affects families in the US
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—At least fifty killed after armed gangs attack in Nigeria
  
  At least fifty bodies found after gangs attack in Nigeria
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/04/07 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—07/04/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Cameroonian victims of scammers stranded in Ghana
  
  Cameroonian victims of scammers stranded in Ghana after being duped
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Chasing tornados in the American mid-West
  
  Chasing tornados in the American mid-West – the science behind the current outbreaks. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel: Civilians killed in violent attacks
  
  Attacks against Israeli civilians raise tensions as Israel says it wants de-escalation
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Indian students returning to Ukraine
  
  Why medical students evacuated in 2022 are returning to Ukraine (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Good Friday Agreement referendum
  
  In 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and Ireland on the Belfast Agreement (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/04/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—07/04/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/04/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Microchips: From shortage to glut
  
  Samsung blames a fall in profits on slowing demand for semiconductors
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/04/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Can we control Artificial Intelligence?
  
  AI is growing more powerful, so what are the potential risks and rewards? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Is the Semiconductor shortage over?
  
  As Samsung cuts back on production, is the industry now in a surplus?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/04/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/04/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Amzy and Nabalum
  
  Two contrasting artists behind a song that's got Burkina Faso talking
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Indian students returning to Ukraine
  
  Why medical students evacuated in 2022 are returning to Ukraine (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Good Friday Agreement referendum
  
  In 1998, a referendum was held in Northern Ireland and Ireland on the Belfast Agreement (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Can we control Artificial Intelligence?
  
  AI is growing more powerful, so what are the potential risks and rewards? (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/04/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/04/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Outlook—The immigration lawyer who hid her undocumented past
  
  Qian Julie Wang started working on immigration cases and faced a dilemma
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/04/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Texas clamps down on abortion drug
  
  A judge in Texas has moved to stop the use of a drug used in half of all abortions.

Saturday 8 April 2023

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