BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 3 August 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Oxfam Report: Record Emergency Aid
  
  Oxfam provided nine million people with emergency aid last year, but says more is needed
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Battle for Bravery Recognition
  
  Rabia Siddique was working as a British army lawyer in Iraq when she was taken hostage (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama's Attack on Donald Trump
  
  Donald Trump branded unfit to be president; Parachute free skydive; South Sudan's crisis
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—'Unfit to be President' - Obama on Trump
  
  President Obama says Donald Trump is unfit to be president; Life in Aleppo; Rio countdown
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama: 'Trump Unfit for Role of President'
  
  US president on Republican nominee; South Sudan crisis; Skydiving without a parachute
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump Hits Back at President Obama's Criticism
  
  Obama and Trump row; Jumping without a parachute; Teenager completes Tube Challenge
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Republican Party Divisions
  
  Donald Trump's party woes; Life in Aleppo; South Africa's elections
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pressure on Donald Trump
  
  Republican Party divisions; North Korea fires missile; Teenager's tube challenge
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Cheap Food from the Farm
  
  How to cut global subsidies, make farming cheaper, and grow our own meat
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Reclusive JD Salinger
  
  It's 65 years since JD Salinger's classic novel The Catcher in the Rye was published
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Court in the Centre
  
  How did the US Supreme Court become the most powerful institution of American politics? (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile into Japanese Waters
  
  The missile was launched off the North's east coast early on Wednesday.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—The Action Begins in Rio
  
  The Olympic Games start today with women's football
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Hid my Mum in my Harvard Dorm
  
  Thai martial arts millionaire Chatri Sityodtong saved his family from poverty.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Plane Crash-Lands at Dubai Airport
  
  All 300 people on board evacuated safely after plane crash-lands in Dubai Airport
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Battle for the US Constitution
  
  Why are some fighting to have the 14th Amendment of the US constitution repealed?
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—03/08/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Meeting Would-be Suicide Bombers in Syria
  
  Reporter gains access to al-Nusra fighters; Remembering Munich 1972; Check-out dishonesty
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Hardtalk - Babatunde Fashola
  
  Stephen Sackur talks to Nigeria's Minister for Power, Works and Housing.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Accessing Extremism Online
  
  A new report highlights the interaction of religion and conflict globallly (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—03/08/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/08/03 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Olympics - Is Rio Ready?
  
  Ben James is live from Rio with guests looking ahead to the start of the Olympics
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—03/08/2016 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—2016/08/03 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump denies Republican Splits.
  
  Trump denies fresh rifts in US Republican party. Scientists find hole found in Milky Way.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Indian Parliament Backs Key Tax Bill
  
  India's parliament has passed a long awaited Goods and Services Tax bill. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—03/08/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Battle for the US Constitution
  
  Why are some fighting to have the 14th Amendment of the US constitution repealed? (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—South Sudan Humanitarian Catastrophe
  
  President Kiir fires ministers; new Boko Haram leader; why haven't we found alien life?
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Hardtalk - Babatunde Fashola
  
  Stephen Sackur talks to Nigeria's Minister for Power, Works and Housing. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—What Future for Babies of Women Infected with Zika?
  
  What does the future hold for the babies of women infected with Zika in Puerto Rico?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Huge Hole Found in Milky Way
  
  Scientists reassess knowledge of galaxy; Obama commutes jail sentences
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/03 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Indian Parliament Backs Key Tax Bill
  
  India's parliament has passed a long awaited Goods and Services Tax bill.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/03 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Court in the Centre
  
  How did the US Supreme Court become the most powerful institution of American politics? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India Simplifies its Tax System
  
  Indian politicians vote to streamline the country's highly complex tariff system
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Hid my Mum in my Harvard Dorm
  
  Thai martial arts millionaire Chatri Sityodtong saved his family from poverty. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Woman Killed in London Knife Attack
  
  London attack; Rio protests; South Africa elections
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Protests Mar Olympic Torch Arrival
  
  Olympic protests; London attack; South Africa elections
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Olympic Torch Reaches Rio Amid Protests
  
  Rio protests; Canada enquiry; London attacks
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/04 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—One Dead and Five Hurt in London Attack
  
  London attacks; Phones blocked; Nigeria football

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