BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 6 April 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Icelandic PM Quits Over Offshore Firm
  
  The 'Panama Papers' scandal has claimed its first political scalp in Iceland.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Mother Was Killed For Being HIV+
  
  Mandisa Dlamini returned to her community in South Africa to meet her mother's killers. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN-Backed Libyan Government Gets Support From Rival Administration
  
  Libya politics; US Presidential race in Wisconsin; Chinese imperial seal
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders Win US Wisconsin Primaries
  
  Wisconsin presidential race; Artic Study; Angola Yellow Fever
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Primaries: The Latest On Wisconsin Contest
  
  US Wisconsin presidential race; Netherlands referendum; Italian centenarians
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Cruz & Sanders Win Wisconsin US Primaries
  
  US presidential contest in Wisconsin; Libya governments; Mississippi gays
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Panama Papers: Iceland In Turmoil
  
  Lessons from Panama Papers; CERN conspiracy theories; Angola yellow fever
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Wisconsin US Primaries: The Lessons To Learn
  
  US presidential race in Wisconsin; Cuba tattoos; Refugees possessions
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Panama Papers: Fifa and BVI
  
  Fifa boss named in leaked documents, plus one low-tax territory defends itself.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mallory on Everest
  
  In 1999 the body of legendary British mountaineer, George Mallory, was found on Everest.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Nuruddin Farah - Maps
  
  Somali writer Nuruddin Farah will be discussing his novel Maps with Harriett Gilbert (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Cruz Wins Wisconsin in Blow to Trump
  
  In the Democratic race, Bernie Sanders scored a strong victory over Hillary Clinton.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—New EU asylum policy
  
  How will EU countries handle asylum claims in response to the migrant crisis?
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Kate Bornstein: Not-Man, Not-Woman
  
  American artist and writer Kate Bornstein identifies as not-man, not-woman
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dutch Vote on EU-Ukraine Trade Pact
  
  Dutch referendum is public opinion test on EU, diabetes on the rise, Pfizer scraps merger
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Europe's Terror Networks
  
  How the so-called Islamic State operates in Europe.
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Diabetes Warning
  
  Why 1 in 11 adults have diabetes; Executions in Iran & China; Three hares mystery
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Fahd al Rasheed, CEO King Abdullah Economic City
  
  HARDtalk speaks to Fahd al Rasheed, CEO of King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—1979 Revolution Game
  
  The Iranian Revolution as a revolutionary new video game (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/04/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Champions League Quarter-Finals Preview
  
  Steve Crossman previews a second night of Champions League quarter-finals.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Apps Help Blind Users 'See'
  
  Blind people talk about how revolutionary new smartphone apps might change their lives
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/04/2016 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—2016/04/06 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Panama Papers Reveal Extent of Offshore Chinese Money Transfers
  
  Leaked documents reveal how China's elite use offshore banking to protect their wealth.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Pfizer/ Allergan Merger Called Off
  
  The biggest drug company merger of all time is cancelled. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—06/04/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Europe's Terror Networks
  
  How the so-called Islamic State operates in Europe. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Pfizer abandons Allergan merger
  
  Biggest ever drugs merger scrapped; First female Orthodox Rabbi; Can algae be fuel?
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Fahd al Rasheed, CEO King Abdullah Economic City
  
  HARDtalk speaks to Fahd al Rasheed, CEO of King Abdullah Economic City in Saudi Arabia. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Ketamine: Party Drug and Essential Anaesthetic in Africa
  
  Impact on Surgery in Africa if Cheap Anaesthetic & Party Drug Ketamine Becomes Controlled
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Country Music Star Merle Haggard Dies
  
  Merle Haggard dies on his 79th birthday, How China's elite use offshore banking
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—06/04/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/04/06 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/04/06 22:32 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/06 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Nuruddin Farah - Maps
  
  Somali writer Nuruddin Farah will be discussing his novel Maps with Harriett Gilbert (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Pfizer Abandons $160bn Allergan Deal
  
  The deal to make the biggest drugs company in the world is off.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Kate Bornstein: Not-Man, Not-Woman
  
  American artist and writer Kate Bornstein identifies as not-man, not-woman (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Did Bernie Sanders Predict the Panama Papers Scandal Five Years Ago?
  
  Panama Papers; Egypt welcomes Saudi Arabia's king; US lottery scam
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Panama Papers and China's Super Rich
  
  The Panama papers and China's rich; France prostitution bill; Merle Haggard dies
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France Pass Bill Outlawing Prostitution
  
  France prostitution law; Sudan president denies abuses; Autistic children in Tanzania
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/04/07 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'Admissibility Checks' for Asylum Seekers on Lesbos Begin
  
  Asylum seeker checks on Lesbos; Boko Haram rehab camps; Buying weapons on Facebook

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