BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 8 September 2025

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Sir Magdi Yacoub
  
  Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub discusses his career at the cutting edge of transplant surgery (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Will drinking milk help me live longer?
  
  Is drinking milk good for us, or an unnecessary habit? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Flower power
  
  Exploring innovative solutions to flower waste from temples in India (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Colombia's cocaine submarines
  
  How Colombian drug cartels are using new methods to boost their revenues (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Bringing movies back to life
  
  Two women from Italy and US discuss film restoration and the ‘detective work’ it requires
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Australia's mushroom killer jailed for life
  
  Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Australian triple-murderer sentenced to life in prison
  
  Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Australia mushroom murderer jailed for life
  
  Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three of her husband’s relatives
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Francis Fukuyama, political economist: America’s Putin-esque direction
  
  Paddy O’Connell speaks to Francis Fukuyama about the threats to liberal democracy
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Trump card: what are golden visas?
  
  We hear from the super-rich looking for a different kind of dividend
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Festac ’77: Nigeria’s largest festival of African arts and culture
  
  The 1977 celebration of African culture that attracted half a million visitors
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Will drinking milk help me live longer?
  
  Is drinking milk good for us, or an unnecessary habit? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Chindits and USAID
  
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week's episodes of Witness History
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Brazil’s Jan 6: the ‘Trump of the Tropics’ on trial
  
  How Trump tried to influence the trial of Jair Bolsonaro, who might go to prison for life
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 1. Signs from the Universe
  
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship Avontuur
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Festac ’77: Nigeria’s largest festival of African arts and culture
  
  The 1977 celebration of African culture that attracted half a million visitors (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Will drinking milk help me live longer?
  
  Is drinking milk good for us, or an unnecessary habit? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel: Six killed in Jerusalem shooting attack
  
  The police said two attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy road junction.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Francis Fukuyama, political economist: America’s Putin-esque direction
  
  Paddy O’Connell speaks to Francis Fukuyama about the threats to liberal democracy (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French PM François Bayrou on the brink in crucial vote
  
  French government facing collapse as PM Francois Bayrou expected to lose confidence vote.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 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—08/09/2025 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2025/09/08 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—08/09/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—French government faces defeat in confidence vote
  
  Prime Minister François Bayrou seems likely to lose a vote of confidence
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Francis Fukuyama, political economist: America’s Putin-esque direction
  
  Paddy O’Connell speaks to Francis Fukuyama about the threats to liberal democracy (R)
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Bringing movies back to life
  
  Two women from Italy and US discuss film restoration and the ‘detective work’ it requires (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2025/09/08 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—08/09/2025 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—08/09/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Tori Herridge
  
  Dr Tori Herridge on her fascination with Ice Age elephants and their evolutionary story.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—French PM resigns
  
  The French government collapsed after it lost a parliamentary vote of confidence
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 1. Signs from the Universe
  
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship Avontuur (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Festac ’77: Nigeria’s largest festival of African arts and culture
  
  The 1977 celebration of African culture that attracted half a million visitors (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French MPs bid farewell to François Bayrou
  
  France's government collapses as MPs vote to oust prime minister Bayrou
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Galicia’s wild horses in peril
  
  Europe’s largest herd of wild horses, in north-west Spain, is under threat. Why? (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2025 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Brazil’s Jan 6: the ‘Trump of the Tropics’ on trial
  
  How Trump tried to influence the trial of Jair Bolsonaro, who might go to prison for life (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Murdoch family seals US$3.3bn succession deal
  
  Rupert Murdoch buys out three of his children to hand global media empire to eldest son
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/09/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/09/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Saving Gaza's past
  
  How Palestinians are trying to save Gaza's 5000-year history
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Hold Fast! 1. Signs from the Universe
  
  Siobhάn McSweeney tells the extraordinary story of sailing cargo ship Avontuur (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Charli XCX Apple dance lawsuit: Can you copyright a dance move?
  
  Kelley Heyer created the Apple dance and it went viral
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/09/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/09/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—MAST: Architecture on water
  
  Copenhagen architecture studio MAST specialises in building on water
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydropower dam
  
  The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has caused a huge diplomatic row with Sudan and Egypt
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/09/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Murdoch family reaches deal over media empire succession
  
  Lachlan Murdoch will have control over outlets such as Fox News

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