BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 30 September 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Mike Edmunds
  
  What is the universe made of? Where does space dust come from? Prof Mike Edmunds tackles (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How did the Moon affect the dinosaurs?
  
  The Moon was once much closer to Earth. How did its gravity affect a dinosaur’s weight? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The power of native knowledge
  
  How communities in Peru and Niger are tapping local knowledge for sustainable solutions (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Your advice to the world's billionaires
  
  Plus the global cities you think have the best nightlife - and the voice inside your head (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How the super-rich amass their incredible wealth
  
  The podcast Good, Bad Billionaire is back with season two. We hear your views. (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The life of a female driving instructor
  
  Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women who teach people how to drive
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel expands its military operation in Lebanon
  
  The Israeli military says in the past few hours it has struck dozens of Hezbollah sites
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel strikes dozens of Hezbollah sites in Lebanon
  
  Israeli military strikes may have displaced a million people across Lebanon
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israeli air strikes in Lebanon and Yemen
  
  Lebanon says one hundred and five killed across country on Sunday
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—María Corina Machado: Defending democracy in Venezuela
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Venezuelan opposition leader
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Is business ready for 6G?
  
  The next generation of mobile connectivity is just years away
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kristallnacht: The night of broken glass
  
  In 1938, the Nazis launched a violent anti-Jewish attack, known as Kristallnacht
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How did the Moon affect the dinosaurs?
  
  The Moon was once much closer to Earth. How did its gravity affect a dinosaur’s weight? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—South Africa’s Immorality Act and India's Mars Orbiter Mission
  
  South Africa's ban on inter-racial relationships, the Estonia ferry disaster and Tupac
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Why can't India tackle its sexual violence crisis?
  
  The rape and murder of a doctor at her own hospital exposes a failure to protect women
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Love, grief, and an AI chatbot
  
  Joshua created an AI simulation of his deceased fiancée to help him deal with his loss
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kristallnacht: The night of broken glass
  
  In 1938, the Nazis launched a violent anti-Jewish attack, known as Kristallnacht (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How did the Moon affect the dinosaurs?
  
  The Moon was once much closer to Earth. How did its gravity affect a dinosaur’s weight? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel continues to strike Hezbollah, Hamas and Houthi targets
  
  Israel continues its airstrikes, as speculation about a ground invasion of Lebanon grows
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—María Corina Machado: Defending democracy in Venezuela
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Venezuelan opposition leader (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Japanese stocks fall after new PM calls snap election
  
  Japanese shares fell sharply on Monday following the new PM's snap election call.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 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—30/09/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2024/09/30 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—30/09/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israel plans Lebanon ground invasion
  
  Israel tells the US it plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—María Corina Machado: Defending democracy in Venezuela
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Venezuelan opposition leader (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—The life of a female driving instructor
  
  Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women who teach people how to drive (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/09/30 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—30/09/2024 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—30/09/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Protein: Powerhouse or piffle?
  
  Protein is having a moment in the spotlight. Should you be worried about getting enough?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel thought to be on brink of Lebanon ground incursion
  
  US says Israel has informed Washington about its Lebanon plans
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Love, grief, and an AI chatbot
  
  Joshua created an AI simulation of his deceased fiancée to help him deal with his loss (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kristallnacht: The night of broken glass
  
  In 1938, the Nazis launched a violent anti-Jewish attack, known as Kristallnacht (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—30/09/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/09/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Strike poised to shut down major US ports
  
  A dockworkers' strike is set to halt container traffic along the east and gulf coasts
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/09/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—South Africa’s Immorality Act and India's Mars Orbiter Mission
  
  South Africa's ban on inter-racial relationships, the Estonia ferry disaster and Tupac (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Israel launches "limited" ground operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon
  
  The Israel Defense Forces says the operation is "limited, localised and targeted"
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Panama’s water fights
  
  Panama’s fight for water in one of the world’s wettest countries
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Love, grief, and an AI chatbot
  
  Joshua created an AI simulation of his deceased fiancée to help him deal with his loss (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Israel-Lebanon: What next?
  
  How will Hassan Nasrallah’s death change Hezbollah?
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/10/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Ian Rankin: Tartan Noir, part one
  
  Crime novelist Ian Rankin begins writing his latest Inspector Rebus novel
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—IDF begins ground operation in southern Lebanon
  
  The Israeli army says a 'limited, localised and targeted' ground operation is underway
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/10/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—IDF: ‘Limited ground operation’ in Lebanon
  
  Israel says it has launched a ground offensive against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

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