BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 8 July 2025

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—President Trump threatens tariffs on 14 countries
  
  Goods from Japan and South Korea face 25% tariffs in August.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Rehoming France’s immigrant workers
  
  As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The besties who helped expose a truly wild sporting scandal
  
  Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale helped expose a batty sporting scandal to the masses (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Meet Velvet Sundown - the band that doesn’t really exist
  
  They’ve been getting thousands of streams online
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Max Kidruk
  
  In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump and Netanyahu meet at White House
  
  Donald Trump insists there's no hold up in talks on reaching a ceasefire in Gaza
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump upbeat on Gaza ceasefire talks
  
  He says talks to end the war in Gaza have been 'going along very well'
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Netanyahu meets Trump to discuss Gaza conflict
  
  The US president says talks to end the war in Gaza have been 'going along very well'
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Cutting food waste
  
  The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Returning to Ukraine?
  
  Many fled to Poland and have started businesses there, so will they stay long-term?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The mystery of Evita’s corpse
  
  In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Rehoming France’s immigrant workers
  
  As France’s last foyers housing immigrant workers are demolished what next for residents? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Bangkok, Thailand
  
  Nikki Bedi meets the creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Thailand
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Max Kidruk
  
  In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
  
  Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The mystery of Evita’s corpse
  
  In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Tooth and Claw: Killer Whales
  
  This black-and-white marine mammal is the undisputed apex predator of the sea (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Malaria breakthrough for babies
  
  The new treatment for malaria in babies and very small children could save many lives
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Cutting food waste
  
  The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Post-haste: Will Trump's tariff letters help secure trade deals?
  
  What are the first reactions from business owners?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—08/07/2025 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2025/07/08 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—08/07/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—First malaria treatment for babies approved
  
  We speak to parents of children who contracted malaria to hear their reaction to the news
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Cutting food waste
  
  The innovative 'smart sensors' that could cut waste and feeding fish with whisky waste (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Max Kidruk
  
  In The Studio investigates the creative process of figures from across the creative world (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/07/08 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—08/07/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—08/07/2025 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—AIs on the road
  
  Find out about the AI safe driving system that's watching the road ahead, and the driver.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel's plan to move Gazans into a camp
  
  Israel defence minister described a plan to move all Palestinians in Gaza into a camp
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
  
  Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The mystery of Evita’s corpse
  
  In 1955 the Argentine military stole the body of the revered former first lady, Eva Peron (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/07/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/07/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump threatens tariffs on copper
  
  President Trump pledges 50% tariffs on copper.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/07/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Bangkok, Thailand
  
  Nikki Bedi meets the creatives who are shaping the arts and culture of Thailand (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump pledges a 50% tariff on copper imports
  
  US President Donald Trump threatens a 50% tariffs on copper imports
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Why are electric scooters, mopeds and rickshaws booming?
  
  How electric two-wheelers are taking over in India...and helping the climate (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Aboriginal professor who was expelled from school at 13
  
  Jack Beetson was denied schooling as a boy but went on to become a leader in education (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—‘I replaced my therapist with an AI chatbot’
  
  We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/07/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/07/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Killing Call, 4. Making enemies
  
  4/5 Sidhu joins mass demonstrations which rock Delhi. He writes the protest anthem
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaked audio suggests Sheikh Hasina authorised security forces to shoot protestors
  
  14,000 people were killed and 12,000 injured in protests last year.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/07/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaked audio suggest ex-Bangladesh leader authorised shooting of protestors
  
  Around 1,400 people were killed and 12,000 injured in weeks of violence last year.

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