BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 21 September 2015

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Global Business—A Tale of Two Farms
  
  Two family farms united by the drought but separated by heartless geology. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Are we Losing the Ability to Focus?
  
  In the age of perpetual distraction, are we losing the ability to focus? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC Proms in the Spotlight
  
  Did the coverage of the BBC Proms 2015 resonate with the global audience? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syriza Hails Greek Election Victory
  
  Greek elections; Pope in Cuba; Ethiopia's new rail network
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pope Francis Meets Fidel Castro in Havana
  
  Pope in Cuba; Greek election results; Renewable energy potential.
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Greece: Victory of the People?
  
  Greek elections; Kenyan school closures; Great Barrier Reef warning
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Could Renewable Energy Overtake Coal?
  
  Renewable energy potential; Syriza wins in Greece; Emmy Awards.
3. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Greece: Shipbuilders, Special Interests and Sour Milk
  
  The shelf-life of Greek milk, Dutch tulips, and too many beautiful people at work.
5. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Origins of Ska Music
  
  Jamaica is best known for Reggae music, but before Reggae, came Ska.
6. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour in Delhi, India
  
  How tolerant is Indian Culture of new ideas? (R)
8. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—EU Inability to Act on Migration "Very Worrying"
  
  The memoirs of Grace Jones; The Pope in Cuba; Can you teach happiness?
10. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Austria Struggles with Migrant Influx
  
  20K entered Austria over the weekend, new government in Greece, Ethiopia gets 1st tram.
12. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Rebuilding the Everest Trail
  
  Ang Kami Sherpa is repairing the Mount Everest path, destroyed by April's earthquake.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Minister of Defence in Georgia - Tinatin Khidasheli
  
  Is Nato prepared to accept Georgia as a new member? (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Does the World Love Drinking Tea?
  
  Why tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water. (R)
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Rise of the Giants?
  
  Are rugby players getting bigger and bigger? (R)
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Europe migrant quota dispute
  
  A refugee's view on migrant quotas; A long cycle to rugby defeat; Grace Jones
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Could a Muslim be US President?
  
  Republican hopeful Ben Carson says no to Muslim President and Viola Davis makes history.
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Tempers Flare as Valbuena Returns to Marseille
  
  Mathieu Valbuena was at the centre of ugly scenes at Marseille
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 16:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Ouagadougou Waits For Army Arrival
  
  Israel and Russia co-operation ties in Syria, Apple hack attack, Concern over rugby hits
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Funeral Directors: Nomthetho Zote and Lauren LeRoy
  
  Running funeral homes in the US and South Africa and dealing death everyday. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Life Changers - Didier Queloz
  
  Kevin Fong talks to astrophysicist and planet hunter Didier Queloz. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Volkswagen Accused of Cheating Emissions Tests
  
  Volkswagen shares plunge; German mayor welcomes migrants; US aid waste in Afghanistan
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent at 60—From Our Own Correspondent Through the Ages
  
  From Our Own Correspondent marks its 60th birthday with a trawl through the archives. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Funeral Directors: Nomthetho Zote and Lauren LeRoy
  
  Running funeral homes in the US and South Africa and dealing death everyday. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Army Approaching Ouagadougou
  
  Hungary allows use of non-lethal force against migrants, Reasons for IS defections
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Volkswagen Apologises for Cheating US Emissions Tests
  
  Half a million cars will be recalled, and VW shares fell more than 18%.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Burkina Faso: General's promise
  
  Hungary gives right to use force, Scott Walker abandons his campaign
21. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
22. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 23:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Life Changers - Didier Queloz
  
  Kevin Fong talks to astrophysicist and planet hunter Didier Queloz. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Volkswagen Shares Drop 18%
  
  It follows revelations that the manufacturer cheated on emissions tests.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Rebuilding the Everest Trail
  
  Ang Kami Sherpa is repairing the Mount Everest path, destroyed by April's earthquake. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Burkina Faso: Coup Leader to Step Aside
  
  Burkina Faso unrest; Hungary's militarised border; Pope in the US
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hungary Authorises Force Along Border
  
  Migrants in Europe; Burkina Faso coup; Saudi crucifixion
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—22/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Next Steps in the Fight Against Malaria
  
  Eradicating malaria; Migration to Europe; Burkina Faso unrest

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