BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 7 September 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The South Korean Government Could Bail Out Shipping Giant Hanjin
  
  South Korea's government could give Hanjin loans to keep the shipping giant afloat
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My Friend, James Foley, Beheaded by IS
  
  Brian Oakes on reclaiming the legacy of journalist James Foley who was killed in Syria (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria: Government Helicopters 'Drop Chlorine' on Aleppo
  
  Syria attacks; Chicago violence; Long lost letter
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—What is Behind Surge in Chicago Violence?
  
  Chicago violence; Syria strikes; Zika safe sex guidance
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Government Accused of Chlorine Attacks
  
  Syria attacks; Zika warnings; World's oldest man?
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Gun Violence Soars in Chicago
  
  Chicago gun violence; Saudi Arabia in Syria; Obama in Laos
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Saudi Foreign Minister Considers Syria Policy
  
  Saudi Arabia in Syria; Gabon elections "anomaly"; World's oldest man?
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chicago's Deadly Summer of Violence
  
  Chicago violence; Syria chlorine attacks; Russian polls
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: the Platinum Group
  
  Six rare metals that clean the air but are the focus of violent conflict in South Africa.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Star Trek - The Early Years
  
  In September 1966 the cult American science fiction series first went on air.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—DBC Pierre - Vernon God Little
  
  DBC Pierre discusses his book Vernon God Little and answers questions from the audience (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Syria: Government Helicopters 'Drop Chlorine' on Aleppo
  
  Syrian opposition groups meet backers in London to work out the best way forward
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Rio Paralympic Games Start
  
  The Paralympic Games are due to begin and Russia holds an alternative event
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Australia's Pioneering Aboriginal MP
  
  Linda Burney is the one of Australia's first Aboriginal members of parliament
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—BBC Interviews Syrian Minister
  
  Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister, Faisal Mekdad, says President Assad will not step aside
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Blind Man Roams the Globe, Blind Man Roams the Globe: Nairobi
  
  1/3 Peter White is blind and explores Nairobi through the sounds of the city
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria Transition Plan Unveiled
  
  Plan for Syrian peace; Murders spike in Chicago; How to live beyond 100 years of age
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—US Senator - Lindsey Graham
  
  United States Senator Lindsey Graham talks about foreign policy and the presidential race
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Raising a Bump on Flat Screens
  
  How to virtual change the shape of a flat screen device (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—07/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/09/07 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—2016/09/07 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Chicago gun violence
  
  How should Chicago combat the violence that has seen 92 murders in August alone?
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—07/09/2016 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—2016/09/07 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Apple Unveils iPhone 7
  
  Apple is holding its annual launch event where the new phone is revealed
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple Tax: Irish Parliament Debates European Ruling
  
  Irish MPs have been debating whether Apple owes their government €13bn in back taxes. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—07/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Blind Man Roams the Globe, Blind Man Roams the Globe: Nairobi
  
  1/3 Peter White is blind and explores Nairobi through the sounds of the city (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Rio ushers in Paralympics Games
  
  Paralympic Games begin; 'Cholrine gas attack' in Syria; Legendary London nightclub closes
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Paralympics Live—Paralympics 2016: Opening Ceremony
  
  Live coverage from the 2016 Paralympics opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—2016 Paralympic Games Begin
  
  Opening ceremony underway in Rio
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—07/09/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/07 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple Tax: Irish Parliament Debates European Ruling
  
  Irish MPs have been debating whether Apple owes their government €13bn in back taxes.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/07 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—DBC Pierre - Vernon God Little
  
  DBC Pierre discusses his book Vernon God Little and answers questions from the audience (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Apple Unveils its Latest iPhone
  
  Apple has announced its decision to scrap the headphone socket on its latest smartphone.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Today In Rio—Paralympics Opening Ceremony
  
  Eleven-time Paralympic gold medallist Tanni Grey-Thompson talks to Mani Djazmi
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brazil President Booed at Paralympic Opening
  
  Paralympic opening; Trump and Clinton; New Apple phone
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Clinton and Trump Address Military
  
  Clinton and Trump; Apple launch; Boko Haram infighting
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Paralympics Get Underway in Rio
  
  Paralympic Opening; German immigrant sentiments; Retracing Inuit journeys
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/08 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump and Clinton Go After Veteran Vote
  
  Trump and Clinton; Paralympic opening; Gabon unrest

Thursday 8 September 2016

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