BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 14 January 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Director Chloé Zhao on her film Hamnet
  
  Nikki Bedi interviews Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao about her new film Hamnet (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Has Xi Jinping outsmarted his rivals?
  
  The story of how China became a superpower. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
  
  Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment. (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Beirut blast: The Girl Scout who saved a stranger’s life
  
  Marina was driven by her mum's war-stolen wish to help victims of Lebanon’s port disaster (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Why some people claim the Moon landing was faked
  
  We debunk the conspiracy theory Kim Kardashian and others believe
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Bomb—Kennedy and Khrushchev, 7. Eyeball to eyeball
  
  7/10 President Kennedy addresses the nation and imposes a blockade on ships bound for Cuba
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More than 2,000 reported killed in Iran protests
  
  The news comes as President Trump promises protesters in Iran that 'help is on its way'.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump tells protesters in Iran 'help is on its way'
  
  It's reported that death toll rises into the thousands.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Human Rights group says over 2,500 killed in Iran
  
  The American-based human rights group Hrana says twelve are children.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Arminka Helic, campaigner against sexual violence in war: Rape is used as part of genocide
  
  Lucy Hockings talks to Baroness Arminka Helic about conflict-related sexual violence
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?
  
  Anger over the falling value of the Iranian currency has triggered protests nationwide
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Creating Cluedo
  
  Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Are SUVs becoming a climate problem?
  
  Ever larger cars are creating new challenges for emissions and the environment. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Looking for No Man's Land
  
  Is there anywhere left on Earth that is unaffected by humans? (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness
  
  Putin’s mission to restore Russia to its Soviet-era glory.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Working for 'the Man' to rebel against my anti-Hollywood dad
  
  Lloyd and Lily-Hayes Kaufman on cult horror filmmaking and life in the Tromaverse
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Creating Cluedo
  
  Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game. (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—When will a robot do my laundry?
  
  Meet the humanoid robots designed to help with household chores (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran: Erfan Soltani’s family understand he’s about to be executed
  
  The 26-year-old Iranian was detained during the protests last week and due to be executed
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 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—14/01/2026 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?
  
  Anger over the falling value of the Iranian currency has triggered protests nationwide (R)
14. 15:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Could US access to Greenland's minerals be the answer to President Trump's territorial ambitions?
  
  Finance, economy and business news from BBC journalists around the world
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—What is the future for Greenland?
  
  President Donald Trump insists the US needs Greenland for "national security"
17. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 16:32GMT
  
  Africa Cup Of Nations—09/01/2026 GMT
  
  Live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
3. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  
  Africa Cup Of Nations—14/01/2026 GMT
  
  Live coverage of the Africa Cup of Nations
5. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/01/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/01/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Could a cap on credit-card rates really hurt consumers?
  
  President Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for a year
9. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/01/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Working for 'the Man' to rebel against my anti-Hollywood dad
  
  Lloyd and Lily-Hayes Kaufman on cult horror filmmaking and life in the Tromaverse (R)
11. 23:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Creating Cluedo
  
  Blackouts during World War II helped Anthony Pratt invent the popular family board game. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Looking for No Man's Land
  
  Is there anywhere left on Earth that is unaffected by humans? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/01/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Putin’s pursuit of Russian greatness
  
  Putin’s mission to restore Russia to its Soviet-era glory. (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2026 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/01/2026 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Stories from the New Silk Road: The Bering Sea
  
  Anna Holligan reports from Alaska on China’s expanding role in the Bering Sea
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Working for 'the Man' to rebel against my anti-Hollywood dad
  
  Lloyd and Lily-Hayes Kaufman on cult horror filmmaking and life in the Tromaverse (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Is Grok undressing you?
  
  The AI chatbot and the fake nudes
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/01/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Should we all eat the Mediterranean way?
  
  How the Mediterranean diet came to be the world's most researched and recommended diet.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—15/01/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iran says no execution of protesters
  
  The Foreign Minister says government has no plans to hang people arrested for protesting.

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