BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 28 September 2016

West and Central Africa Schedule

View BBC World Service schedule variations

Skip to:

Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Utah Land Disputes
  
  Land disputes in Utah and the collapse of controversial online lenders in China.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Homeless Hero who Stopped a Bomb in US
  
  Lee Parker was homeless when he came across a bag in a bin - it turned out to be a bomb. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Veteran Israeli Politician Shimon Peres has died
  
  Shimon Peres dies; Three person baby born; England Manager Out
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Veteran Israeli Politician Shimon Peres Has Died
  
  Shimon Peres dies; Three person baby born; England manager Sam Allardyce out
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Has Died
  
  Shimon Peres dies aged 93; MH17 missile investigation; Sam Allardyce out
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Has Died
  
  Israeli politician Shimon Peres dies. He is known for negotiating the Oslo Peace Accords
Back to top
Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former Israeli President Shimon Peres Dies
  
  Shimon Peres dies; MH17 missile investigation; Somali journalist killed
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Veteran Israeli Politician Shimon Peres has died
  
  Israeli Politician Shimon Peres dies; Ukraine plane attack investigation; ancient ostrich
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: the Obscure Ones
  
  In the final programme in the series we look at the rarest members of the periodic table.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Attica Prison Rebellion
  
  In 1971 inmates rioted and seized control of the US jail, taking guards hostage
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—America Revisited, America Revisited: The East
  
  3/4 What do the people of the East coast think of Barack Obama's legacy? (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Obama: Peres was the 'Essence of Israel'
  
  Tributes to Shimon Peres, who died aged 93. Also: Corruption in English football
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—MH17 Investigation Findings Released
  
  Investigators say flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014 by a BUK missile
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving a Two-Year-Old Boy Branded a Witch
  
  Anja Ringgren Lovén rescues Nigerian children who have been accused of witchcraft
Back to top
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—MH17 Missile 'Came From Russia'
  
  Report says missile which downed passenger plane supplied by Russia; Shimon Peres mourned
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—They Call Us Viet Kieu
  
  Anna Nguyen returns to Vietnam to rediscover the war-torn country her family fled in 1975
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Shimon Peres: The World Remembers
  
  A founding father of Israel dies; MH17 evidence revealed; Allardyce out
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President of the Cambodia National Rescue Party - Sam Rainsy
  
  Can the leader of the Cambodian opposition make a difference when he is in exile ?
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Space, the Final Frontier for Cybersecurity?
  
  Why Space is under threat from cyberattack (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—28/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Who Will Replace Allardyce?
  
  All the reaction to the England football manager leaving position under mutual agreement.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Would You Go to Live on Mars?
  
  SpaceX has unveiled its vision for manned missions to Mars
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—28/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
Back to top
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russia Condemns MH17 Report
  
  Inquiry concluded that plane was hit by missile brought over the border from Russia
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Standard Chartered Bank Faces US Investigation
  
  Authorities in the US are investigating allegations a business the bank owns paid bribes. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—28/09/2016 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—They Call Us Viet Kieu
  
  Anna Nguyen returns to Vietnam to rediscover the war-torn country her family fled in 1975 (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Voices From East and West Aleppo
  
  Student and teacher in a divided Aleppo talk; MH17 report; The Israel Peres left behind
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President of the Cambodia National Rescue Party - Sam Rainsy
  
  Can the leader of the Cambodian opposition make a difference when he is in exile ? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Finding Rest in the Modern World
  
  Claudia Hammond and guests reveal the Rest test results and analyses how the world relaxes
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Congress Foils Obama's Bid to Block 9/11 Saudi Lawsuits
  
  Congress backs bill to let 9/11 relatives sue Saudi Arabia; Russia rejects MH17 report
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/09/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/09/28 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Standard Chartered Bank Faces US Investigation
  
  Authorities in the US are investigating allegations a business the bank owns paid bribes.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/28 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—America Revisited, America Revisited: The East
  
  3/4 What do the people of the East coast think of Barack Obama's legacy? (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Congress Rejects Obama Veto of Saudi 9/11 Lawsuits Bill
  
  Congress overrides Obama’s veto of a bill letting terror victims sue foreign governments
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving a Two-Year-Old Boy Branded a Witch
  
  Anja Ringgren Lovén rescues Nigerian children who have been accused of witchcraft (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Congress Rejects Obama Veto On 9/11 Bill
  
  US Congress on Obama veto; 3D-printed synthetic bone; Migrating back to Iraq
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama Criticises US Congress Vote On 9/11 Bill
  
  US Congress decision on Obama veto; Journey back to Iraq; Missing penguin
9. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—White House Anger Over Congress Vote On 9/11 Bill
  
  9/11 US Congress decision; Darfur chemical weapon; Iraqi returning home
11. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/09/29 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Are Chemical Weapons Being Used In Darfur?
  
  Darfur chemical weapons; Remake of the Lion King movie; Kidnapped penguin

Thursday 29 September 2016

Please choose the appropriate schedule