BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 22 April 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Wild Inside: The aphid
  
  Insights into the anatomy and physiology of the tiny sap-sucking aphid (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Are our coastlines being washed away?
  
  What is coastal erosion and why is it a problem? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Redefining luxury fashion
  
  The luxury products that love the planet (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—The secret to living a long life
  
  How "good nutrition... and a shot of liquor a day" helped the oldest man in the world (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—20/04/2024 GMT
  
  Talk back to the BBC and challenge the programme makers. (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Outwit and betray: a reality TV survival guide
  
  Ella Al-Shamahi meets women who’ve taken part in TV competitions
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ecuadorians vote on gang crackdown
  
  President Daniel Noboa claims he has won a referendum on new security measures
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ukraine's president welcomes $61bn in US military aid
  
  US House of Representatives approved the package after months of delay
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ecuadorians vote to tighten security measures amid gang violence
  
  Ecuador has the highest murder rate in Latin America
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Richard Haass: How should the US respond to global risks?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to a veteran US diplomat
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Should I put a wind turbine on my roof?
  
  More of us are trying to find cheaper and efficient ways to power and heat our homes
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa's referendum on apartheid
  
  The last whites-only vote in South Africa was held in 1992
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Are our coastlines being washed away?
  
  What is coastal erosion and why is it a problem? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Ebola outbreak and the Friendship Train returns
  
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Israel-Iran: A sigh of relief in the Middle East?
  
  This round of the regions most dangerous rivalry appears to be over, for now
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Did a lightning strike make me a trombonist?
  
  After being struck by lightning in 2005, Laura was consumed by a hunger to play music
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa's referendum on apartheid
  
  The last whites-only vote in South Africa was held in 1992 (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Are our coastlines being washed away?
  
  What is coastal erosion and why is it a problem? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Head of Israeli military intelligence resigns
  
  Major General Aharon Haliva resigned over security failures on October 7th
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Richard Haass: How should the US respond to global risks?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to a veteran US diplomat (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EV price war hits global market
  
  Tesla cuts prices in major markets as sales fall
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—22/04/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/04/22 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—22/04/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israel's military intelligence chief resigns
  
  The head of Israeli military intelligence has resigned over the Hamas attak in October
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Richard Haass: How should the US respond to global risks?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to a veteran US diplomat (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Outwit and betray: a reality TV survival guide
  
  Ella Al-Shamahi meets women who’ve taken part in TV competitions (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/04/22 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—22/04/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—22/04/2024 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Wild Inside: The sea lion
  
  Ben Garrod and Jess French get under the skin (and blubber) of the California sea lion
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UNRWA report says agency needs to improve its neutrality
  
  UN's Palestinian refugee agency needs to improve neutrality, UNRWA report
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Did a lightning strike make me a trombonist?
  
  After being struck by lightning in 2005, Laura was consumed by a hunger to play music (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—South Africa's referendum on apartheid
  
  The last whites-only vote in South Africa was held in 1992 (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/04/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/04/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU may suspend TikTok lite rewards
  
  The European Commission could suspend the scheme that pays users to spend time on the app
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/04/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Ebola outbreak and the Friendship Train returns
  
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India elections: how has the economy changed under Prime Minister Modi?
  
  In the tech hub of Bengaluru, first-time voters say it's been really hard to get a job
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Armenia's lost garden
  
  The life and death of a non-existent country - and the rebirth of its improbable pub
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Did a lightning strike make me a trombonist?
  
  After being struck by lightning in 2005, Laura was consumed by a hunger to play music (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Why I won’t switch to the metaverse as a professional gamer
  
  We explain what the metaverse is and how it could impact our lives
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—23/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Minority Report
  
  Can a sci-fi classic become a success on stage?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK's controversial Rwanda bill will become law
  
  The bill would deport asylum seekers who arrive in the UK by irregular means to Kigali
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—23/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Controversial Rwanda bill passes after months of wrangling
  
  UK Parliament approves legislation to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda

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