BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 1 February 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dozens Killed in Damascus Bomb Blasts
  
  More than 50 people killed in bomb blasts near Syria's holiest Shia shrine
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Wedding Planners: Vithika Agarwal and Gloria Buckman Yankson
  
  How to organise a memorable wedding and avoid a disaster in India and Ghana
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/02/01 01:06 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Oil: How Low Will it Go?
  
  How low can the price of oil go and what are the global implications? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Pleasures and Perils of Storytelling
  
  Why do we see a narrative in everything?
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Islamic State or Daesh?
  
  BBC outlines its position on how it refers to the terrorist group based in Syria and Iraq (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Bombs As Syria Peace Talks Commence
  
  Syria Talks; Zika Virus; Mechanical Doping.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nigeria Seeks $3.5bn Emergency Loan
  
  Nigeria Economy; Syria Talks; Mechanical Doping
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is Zika Virus a Global Threat?
  
  Zika Virus; Syria Talks; France Pardon.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Myanmar's First Freely Elected Government Seated
  
  Myanmar Parliament; Zika Virus; Australia Bird
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel Approves Mixed-Sex Prayer Wall
  
  Israel Wall; Libya Benghazi; Ethiopia's Lions
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Peace Talks at Stalemate?
  
  Syria Talks; France Pardon; Zika Virus
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Sub-Zero Interest
  
  Interest rates in Japan go negative, and temperatures rise in Greenland
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Spanish Embassy Killings
  
  In January 1980, 37 people died as police stormed Spain's embassy in Guatemala
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Alaa al-Aswany, Michael B Jordan, Hou Hsiao-Hsien
  
  Egyptian author Alaa al-Aswany on his latest novel; Michael Jordan on his role in Creed (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Zika Emergency Talks to Take Place
  
  The meeting in Geneva will decide whether to declare a global emergency for Zika virus
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Zika Virus Emergency Talks
  
  Should a global health emergency be declared over the Zika virus outbreak?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I was Groomed Online and Kidnapped
  
  Alicia Kozakiewicz is on a mission to protect children and now has a law named after her.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—01/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chair of the National Bank of Greece, Louka Katseli
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Impersonators: Why do People Pretend to be Someone Else?
  
  Examining the world of the Impersonators, con-artists and entertainers (R)
9. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Swedish Refugees
  
  Have refugees caused a gender imbalance in Sweden's teenage population? (R)
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Manchester City's New Manager
  
  Pep Guardiola will take charge of Manchester City manager from the summer.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—How serious is Zika?
  
  We bring together a group of global experts to answer your questions.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/02/2016 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—2016/02/01 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Britain Approves Gene Manipulation
  
  French President pardons abused killer, China to punish rowdy air passengers
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Nigeria asks for World Bank loan
  
  Nigeria has asked the World Bank for a multi-billion dollar loan.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—01/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Wedding Planners: Vithika Agarwal and Gloria Buckman Yankson
  
  How to organise a memorable wedding and avoid a disaster in India and Ghana (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—01/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chair of the National Bank of Greece, Louka Katseli
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—An Infinite Monkey's Guide to General Relativity
  
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince explore the legacy of Einstein's great theory.
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—WHO: Zika is a Global Emergency
  
  WHO says the spread of Zika virus is now a global health emergency.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/01 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/02/01 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/01 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Alaa al-Aswany, Michael B Jordan, Hou Hsiao-Hsien
  
  Egyptian author Alaa al-Aswany on his latest novel; Michael Jordan on his role in Creed (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Elections: Iowa Prepares To Vote
  
  Iowa set for first test in the US presidential race, Zika declared a global emergency
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Truth About...—The Truth About Diabetes, Diabetes: Sugar, Death and Taxes
  
  4/5 Mexico’s government has introduced the first-ever sugary drinks tax to combat diabetes
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Google Owner Takes Top Spot From Apple
  
  Alphabet, parent company of Google, has become the most valuable company in the US.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I was Groomed Online and Kidnapped
  
  Alicia Kozakiewicz is on a mission to protect children and now has a law named after her. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Zika Virus Declared Global Health Emergency
  
  Zika Virus; US Elections; Earth's Birth.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Elections: Ted Cruz Republican Frontrunner
  
  US Elections; Dadaab Refugees; Pep Guardiola.
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Elections: 2nd Place Trump 'honoured'
  
  US Elections; Jordan King; Colombia Acid.

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