BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 2 September 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Live From South Korea: The Most Wired Place On Earth
  
  A special programme from South Korea, said to be the most wired country on the planet
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived a River Exorcism
  
  Nuzo Onoh's mother arranged an exorcism for her when she was just 13 (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Rival Mass Protests Held in Venezuela
  
  Thousands of demonstrators in Venezuela; US Slaves descendants; Photographing in Vietnam
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Rival Demonstrations in the Venezuelan Capital
  
  Thousands protest in Venezuela; A year since symbolic refugee photo; Gabon post-election
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Supporters and Opponents of Venezuelan President Protest in Caracas
  
  Rival demonstrations in Venezuela; Georgetown Uni slave descendants; The Fire of London
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—One Year Since a Refugee Photograph Shocked the World
  
  One year since Alan Kurdi's death; Protests in Venezuela; Florida hurricane
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Alan Kurdi's Father in Plea for Migrants Year after Tragedy
  
  Alan Kurdi's father in plea for migrants; 350 year since Fire of London; Vietnam heritage
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Florida Hurricane Poses 'Life-threatening Danger'
  
  Hurricane to hit the US; Melania Trump suing British newspaper; Artificial intelligence
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Is the Euro Doomed?
  
  Nobel laureate, Joseph Stiglitz, says so: "Either federalise or abandon the currency."
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Day Sweden Turned Right
  
  In September 1967 Swedish traffic changed to driving on the right-hand side of the road.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The End of Cash?
  
  How far are we from a truly cashless society?
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Hermine hits Florida
  
  State braces for first hurricane in 11 years. Also: The Great Fire of 1666
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Uzbek President Karimov 'Critical'
  
  He's led the former Soviet country for 27 years
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Reporting the Disappeared
  
  Telling the stories of the disappeared in Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Unofficial Reports say the Uzbekh President Islam Karimov has died
  
  India strike, Japan black bear attack, dog birthday party
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  World Football—Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League
  
  Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning an Olympic medal despite crazy preparations and no pay
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Is Uzbek President Alive?
  
  Turkey says Uzbek president is dead; Samsung phone recall; chocolate festival
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—HARDtalk: Sara Khan
  
  Sara Khan on the challenges of preventing young women being radicalised
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Oldest Life on Earth
  
  Life on Earth might have started even earlier than we thought, 3.7 billion years ago (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The Final Stage of AFCON Qualifying
  
  Sport Today look ahead to the weekend for the final round of qualifying matches of AFCON
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Georgetown University and slavery
  
  Georgetown University is to give admissions preference to the descendants of slaves
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/09/2016 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—2016/09/02 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Probe Returns Closest Ever Jupiter Picture
  
  Nasa has released spectacular new images of Jupiter acquired by its Juno probe
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Samsung Recalls Phones With Batteries That Catch Fire.
  
  Samsung has recalled Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones that use unsafe batteries linked to fires. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—Nigerian Chaos and the Afghan Premier League
  
  Nigeria's Samson Siasia on winning an Olympic medal despite crazy preparations and no pay (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Uzbekistan confirms death of President Karimov
  
  Uzbek leader's death confirmed; Denmark's hippy commune closes drug street; Zika latest
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—HARDtalk: Sara Khan
  
  Sara Khan on the challenges of preventing young women being radicalised (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—The Voice
  
  What do our voices reveal about ourselves?
15. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Menstrual Syncing
  
  Do women’s periods start to synchronise if they spend time together?
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Uzbekistan after Islam Karimov
  
  Authoritarian president of former Soviet Republic has died; Juno images of Jupiter
18. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/09/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
19. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/02 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Samsung Recalls Phones With Batteries That Catch Fire.
  
  Samsung has recalled Galaxy Note 7 Smartphones that use unsafe batteries linked to fires.
21. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/02 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The End of Cash?
  
  How far are we from a truly cashless society? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Samsung Recalls Note 7 Over Explosive Batteries
  
  Flagship Samsung smartphone released two weeks ago recalled due to explosive batteries.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Reporting the Disappeared
  
  Telling the stories of the disappeared in Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Political Theatre
  
  Stories from the G20 in Hangzhou, China; Brazil ; Central African Republic and France
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/03 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Compass—The Borders of Sanity, Healing in Ghana
  
  4/5 What options do people in Ghana have when a person suffers mental illness? (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—The End of Cash?
  
  How far are we from a truly cashless society? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Migrants re-appear in their thousands
  
  Calm seas meant thousands of migrants risked the journey across the Mediterranean.
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/03 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Coming of Age
  
  The conflict in Colombia began before she was born. But it has affected her personally.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Islam Karimov of Uzbekistan Dead
  
  Uzbekistan mourns; sainthood for Mother Teresa of Kolkata; Trump and Utah Republicans.

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