BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 18 February 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pope Bids Mexico 'Farewell'
  
  Pope Francis says Mass in shadow of drug wars; Ankara bomb kills 28
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Germany at the Centre of EU Migration Crisis
  
  Chris Bowlby explores how Germany found itself at the centre of Europe's migration crisis
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Apple v the FBI: Authorities Demand Software Crack
  
  Should technology companies be forced to hand over private information on cell phones?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Imprisoned with My Attacker
  
  Bangladeshi blogger Asif Mohiuddin met the man who had tried to kill him, in prison (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Condemns Turkey Bombing
  
  Ankara bombing; Iraq radioactive; aboriginal Canadians
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Reports Theft of Radioactive Material
  
  Radioactive theft; Turkey blast; Antarctic meteorites
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Leaders to Debate Britain's European Union Future
  
  US hunts for missing nuclear material; British EU negotiations; Transgender restrooms
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Condemns Bombing in Turkey
  
  Turkey attack; China arms; Nigerian corruption
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraqi Radioactive Material Stolen from Basra
  
  Iraqi radioactive material; European Union talks, Neanderthal sex
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Will Britain Remain in European Union?
  
  European Union negotiation; Elephant wars; Tuvan throat singer
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Is Being Slim a Luxury?
  
  What is the link between poverty and obesity?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Battle of Verdun
  
  In 1916, French and German armies began one of the most devastating battles of WW1
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—More plastic than fish; Sexual harassment in Iran; Why we like what we like
  
  More Or Less asks if it’s true that soon there will be more plastic than fish in the sea
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Arrests in Turkish Bomb Attack
  
  Prime Minister says Kurdish militants behind explosion that killed 28
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Deadly Bombing in Ankara
  
  Deadly attack in Ankara, Uganda votes and the Polish magazine cover causing controversy
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Greek Restaurant Became a Refuge
  
  The Greek restaurant owner caring for thousands of migrants
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Drug Decriminalisation in Portugal
  
  3/22 Is Portugal's view of drugs as a health issue rather than a crime a good model to follow?
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Health Check—The Medical Scandal Engulfing top Swedish University
  
  The “Macchiarini affair” which involved ground-breaking surgery with artificial windpipes (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Manchester United's Rooney misery
  
  Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is out of action for six weeks with a knee injury.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Nike & Manny Pacquiao
  
  Are some opinions too offensive to express in public?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/02/2016 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—2016/02/18 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pope Questions Donald Trump's Christianity
  
  Pope Francis criticises US presidential hopeful Donald Trump
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU Leaders Consider New Deal For UK
  
  The UK seeks reforms from its EU partners ahead of a referendum on membership.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Germany at the Centre of EU Migration Crisis
  
  Chris Bowlby explores how Germany found itself at the centre of Europe's migration crisis (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/02/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Drug Decriminalisation in Portugal
  
  3/22 Is Portugal's view of drugs as a health issue rather than a crime a good model to follow? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Predicting the Next Financial Crisis
  
  Predicting the next financial crisis – scientists call for a global warning system
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Britain Battles for EU Reform
  
  Cameron seeks better deal on EU membership, Pope criticises Trump, Obama to visit Cuba
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/18 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU Leaders Consider New Deal For UK
  
  The UK seeks reforms from its EU partners ahead of a referendum on membership.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/18 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—More plastic than fish; Sexual harassment in Iran; Why we like what we like
  
  More Or Less asks if it’s true that soon there will be more plastic than fish in the sea (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pope Questions Trump's Faith
  
  The unholy row over immigration, Britain's push to reform EU, new North Korea sanctions
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/02/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/02/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chaos in Romania and Dutch Match-Fixing
  
  Romania's unpaid players, Dutch match-fixing, and an interview with Bacary Sagna
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—'No Progress' in Cameron's EU Talks
  
  The possibility that Britain might leave the EU is edging closer
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Greek Restaurant Became a Refuge
  
  The Greek restaurant owner caring for thousands of migrants (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Crunch time for Cameron's EU re-negotiation
  
  EU summit; Trumping the Pope; Jamaica sexual harassment
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Migration Top of EU Summit Agenda
  
  EU migration; Pope on Trump; Uganda election
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/02/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Call for Urgent EU-Turkey Migration Plan
  
  EU summit; Pope v Trump; Syria peace deadline

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