BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 30 October 2015

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Paul Ryan Elected US House Speaker
  
  Key Syria players meet, China to end one child policy, Gay man wins damages over gestures
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—30/10/2015 00:20 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Forced Out of Barça
  
  Hear how a dream move turned sour for Barcelona youth players Ben Lederman and Nanno Lugo
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Sword Attack on Myanmar Opposition Rally
  
  Men wielding swords and knives have attacked people at an opposition rally in Myanmar.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Johannesburg's homeless book seller
  
  How Philani Dladla sold books on the streets of Johannesburg and taught kids how to read (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—30/10/2015 03:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is The Central African Republic Ready For Elections?
  
  Transition in C A R; Syria talks; Bohemian Rhapsody
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Violence And Politics In The Central African Republic
  
  C A R bracing for elections; US prison releases; Rugby injuries
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Violence and Politics in the Central African Republic
  
  CAR bracing for elections; US prison releases; Rugby injuries
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hope and Fear In The Central African Republic
  
  Unrest in C A R; Iraq bombing; Chile toilet paper
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—A Day's Patrol In The Central African Republic
  
  Keeping the peace in Bangui; Syria talks; El Salvador tax on gang violence
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Bangui On Edge
  
  Internal refugees in Bangui; North Korea's party congress;Poland court ruling on Polanski
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—India's African Ambitions
  
  India-Africa trade summit; Nigerian pensions; Ghosts in Taiwan
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—A Jewish Homeland in Siberia
  
  In 1930 the USSR created a Jewish Region in Siberia, a homeland for Soviet Jews
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Egypt: Democracy or Dictatorship?
  
  Can meaningful parliamentary elections take place in Egypt?
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Syria Conflict: Powers Backing Rivals Meet in Vienna
  
  First talks involving all foreign powers backing rival sides in Syria are due to open.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Major powers hold key Syria talks
  
  Foreign powers backing rival sides in Syria's civil war hold talks in Vienna.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Nepal: A Country Still in Ruins
  
  'The colour of tents fading away, the hopes of people fading with that'
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—30/10/2015 13:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—US Ambassador to the UK - Matthew Barzun
  
  As the Obama presidency enters its final phase how have attitudes towards the US shifted?
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Shockingly Sophisticated Electric Eels
  
  Electric eels use high voltage zaps to find, stun, track, and manipulate their prey (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—30/10/2015 15:06 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—30/10/2015 15:32 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Guantanamo & Kenya v Nigeria
  
  Should anyone remain detained at Guantanamo?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—30/10/2015 17:06 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—30/10/2015 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Syria Peace Talks: 'Some Progress Made'
  
  US to send special forces into Syria, more migrants drown, Polanski extradition rejected
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Turkey's Election: Economic Impact
  
  Turkey heads for its 2nd election this year, we find out how it's affecting the economy
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—30/10/2015 19:06 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—Forced Out of Barça
  
  Hear how a dream move turned sour for Barcelona youth players Ben Lederman and Nanno Lugo (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—30/10/2015 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—US Ambassador to the UK - Matthew Barzun
  
  As the Obama presidency enters its final phase how have attitudes towards the US shifted? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Love the Bicycle?
  
  How did the bicycle change the world?
15. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Processed Meat and Cancer
  
  Are processed meats as cancer-causing as cigarettes? Ruth Alexander investigates.
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Poland Won't Extradite Polanski
  
  Syria 'peace effort', new Russian Gulag museum, one-child policy change affects shares
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—30/10/2015 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Turkey's Election: Economic Impact
  
  Turkey heads for its 2nd election this year, we find out how it's affecting the economy
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—30/10/2015 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Egypt: Democracy or Dictatorship?
  
  Can meaningful parliamentary elections take place in Egypt? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Bucharest Nightclub Fire
  
  New Syria diplomatic process, Aegean migrant deaths, Adele at Number One
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/10/2015 00:20 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/10/2015 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The On-Air Groping that Got Mexico Talking
  
  A female presenter in Mexico was groped live on television sparking a national debate
6. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The All Blacks learn to win
  
  How the New Zealand rugby team beat France and stopped "choking" in the World Cup in 2011
7. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—World Powers Agree to Step Up Efforts to end Syria Conflict
  
  Efforts to end Syria's civil war have been ramped up by world powers including Iran.
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Nepal: A Country Still in Ruins
  
  'The colour of tents fading away, the hopes of people fading with that' (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Keeping Up Appearances
  
  The power of public image in Russia, Guatemala, Somaliland and the island of Sulawesi
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/10/2015 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Palestinian Museum Uniting Story and Memory
  
  A museum without borders; art on the Mexican border; Nimrud destruction; literary protest
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Egypt: Democracy or Dictatorship?
  
  Can meaningful parliamentary elections take place in Egypt? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—China Abandons its One Child Policy
  
  China hopes to rejuvinate economy by scrapping one child policy, Iran attends Syria talks
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/10/2015 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Compare and Contrast
  
  Iran starts to dismantle its nuclear infrastructure as part of an agreement with the West

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