BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 18 November 2024

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—China's view of a new Russia-North Korea relationship
  
  Beijing's allies are out of its control as Pyongyang and Moscow grow closer. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Jigsaw—Russia’s “special demographic operation”
  
  Why is the Kremlin worried about population decline? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Battle of the Surfaces
  
  Rafael Nadal takes on Roger Federer on a tennis court made of half grass and half clay (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Raymond Schinazi
  
  Raymond Schinazi reflects on his role revolutionising treatment for HIV and hepatitis C (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What does my voice say about me?
  
  What shapes the sound of your voice? And is everybody’s voice unique? (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—A wheelchair that learns
  
  The wheelchair that uses AI and how clothes can help communicate feelings (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—What's in your office lunch?
  
  Plus, unusual stories about how people met the love of their life (R)
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Meeting the team who produced America Decides
  
  Listeners' views on World Service coverage of the US elections (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fabrics for the future
  
  Two women from Singapore and Spain aiming to make fashion more climate-friendly
23. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
24. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Joe Biden lifts restriction on Ukraine missiles
  
  President Biden has allowed Ukraine to use US long-range missiles in Russia
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles
  
  He has authorised Ukraine to use US long- range missiles to strike targets inside Russia
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Biden lifts restriction on Ukraine missiles
  
  President Biden has authorised Ukraine to use US long- range missiles
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paddy Hill: Rebuilding after a miscarriage of justice
  
  A 2011 interview of Paddy Hill, wrongfully convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Egypt's economy under pressure
  
  We find out how attacks on shipping, and a reduction in tourism is affecting the country
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iran's secret Christian 'house churches'
  
  Between 2002 and 2005, Naghmeh Panahi set up a network of 'house churches' in Iran
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What does my voice say about me?
  
  What shapes the sound of your voice? And is everybody’s voice unique? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The ‘Battle of the Surfaces’ and becoming a republic
  
  A half-clay, half-grass tennis court, losing a crown and a mine rescue
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—How social media shapes the way we speak
  
  Internet culture is speeding up language change
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I could never paint my teenage son – until I lost him
  
  Artist Alison Lapper on painting Parys, her late, ‘too beautiful’ teenage son
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iran's secret Christian 'house churches'
  
  Between 2002 and 2005, Naghmeh Panahi set up a network of 'house churches' in Iran (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What does my voice say about me?
  
  What shapes the sound of your voice? And is everybody’s voice unique? (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russia anger at US Ukraine missile decision
  
  Fury in Russia at US decision allow Ukraine to hit Russia with long-range missiles
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Delhi becomes world’s most polluted city
  
  Delhi’s air pollution index had reached 418, which is defined as ‘severe’
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Ukraine war: Reaction to Biden's missile decision
  
  Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use American long-range missiles inside Russia
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Ukraine war: Biden's missile authorisation
  
  We discuss the decision by the US to allow Ukraine use long-range missiles inside
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paddy Hill: Rebuilding after a miscarriage of justice
  
  A 2011 interview of Paddy Hill, wrongfully convicted of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fabrics for the future
  
  Two women from Singapore and Spain aiming to make fashion more climate-friendly (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 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—18/11/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/11/18 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—18/11/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/11/2024 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—China's view of a new Russia-North Korea relationship
  
  Beijing's allies are out of its control as Pyongyang and Moscow grow closer. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific - Dawn Bonfield
  
  Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering.
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/11/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/11/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tackling hunger and poverty takes centre stage as G20 Summit begins
  
  G20 summit begins in Rio de Janeiro
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/11/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I could never paint my teenage son – until I lost him
  
  Artist Alison Lapper on painting Parys, her late, ‘too beautiful’ teenage son (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Iran's secret Christian 'house churches'
  
  Between 2002 and 2005, Naghmeh Panahi set up a network of 'house churches' in Iran (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The ‘Battle of the Surfaces’ and becoming a republic
  
  A half-clay, half-grass tennis court, losing a crown and a mine rescue (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—G20: Xi Calls for More International Governance and Cooperation on AI
  
  President Xi Jinping stresses need for global cooperation on AI
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/11/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/11/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Plastic recycling’s dirty secrets
  
  Malaysia; the global hub for recycling plastic waste
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I could never paint my teenage son – until I lost him
  
  Artist Alison Lapper on painting Parys, her late, ‘too beautiful’ teenage son (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Elon Musk: From tech billionaire to Donald Trump adviser
  
  The US President-elect has appointed Musk to lead on government efficiency
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/11/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/11/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—David Chipperfield
  
  World-renowned architect David Chipperfield embarks on an innovative new project
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/11/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hong Kong activists jailed
  
  Many defendants have been in prison since arrests in 2021

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