BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 2 January 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/01/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Alone at Sea
  
  Two women who steer boats across oceans single-handed on the challenges of being at sea
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Can we build our way to prosperity?
  
  Roads, railways and airports can deliver goods and people, but are the costs justified?
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Food Chain: The Quiz
  
  Take part in the ultimate test of culinary trivia in our inaugural quiz (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Fela Kuti: King of Afrobeat
  
  The life and legacy of Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s maverick musical pioneer
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Your Stand Out Moment of 2016
  
  Listeners tells us what story stood out most to them and editors and presenters respond (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Funerals Held For Istanbul Nightclub Victims
  
  The first funerals have been held in Turkey for some of the people killed in Istanbul
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Latest On Bahrain Prison Break
  
  Bahrain has launched a manhunt for inmates who've escaped their cells after a jail break.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Manhunt For Istanbul Nightclub Gunman
  
  Turkish police is hunting the gunman who killed 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkish Police Hunting for Istanbul Nightclub Gunman
  
  Turkish police has launched a manhunt for the gunman who killed 39 people in Istanbul
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Manhunt Continues For Istanbul Nightclub Gunman
  
  Turkish police are still looking for the gunman who killed 39 people at a nightclub.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Latest on Istanbul Nightclub Gunman
  
  Turkish police have launched a manhunt for the gunman who killed 39 people in Istanbul
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—How to Change Your Career
  
  A criminal turned athlete and a journalist turned teacher on the art of the career switch
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—America's First Communists
  
  Husband and wife Bert and Ella Wolfe faced persecution in the movement's early years
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Natalie Portman, Amitabh Bachchan, Mira Nair
  
  Natalie Portman on playing the lead in her directorial debut A Tale of Love and Darkness
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—IS Claims Responsibility for Istanbul Attack
  
  So-called Islamic State claims responsibility for a shooting at a nightclub in Istanbul
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Dozens Killed by Baghdad Car Bomb
  
  A car bomb in the Iraqi capital Baghdad has killed more than thirty people.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Lawyer Fighting Back Against Revenge Porn
  
  Carrie Goldberg was once harassed online by an ex-partner, she now defends other victims
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Islamic State Says it Carried Out Turkey Nightclub Attack
  
  Eight arrests after Istanbul massacre, Indian cricket board chief dismissed
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Alone at Sea
  
  Two women who steer boats across oceans single-handed on the challenges of being at sea (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—IS Claims Istanbul Nightclub Attack
  
  Eight detained over attack; Donald Trump and China; Man Booker Prize winner Paul Beatty
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Live Premier League Action
  
  Join Sport Today as we head live to the four Premier League matches,
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Turkey nightclub attack
  
  What is life like for people living in Istanbul?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/01/2017 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—2017/01/02 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Turkish Police Arrest 8 Following Istanbul Nightclub Massacre
  
  IS claims it carried out attack on Istanbul club, more than 60 die in Brazil prison riot
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Can we build our way to prosperity?
  
  Roads, railways and airports can deliver goods and people, but are the costs justified? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—02/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 3 - Mesmerism and Parapsychology
  
  The showmanship of Anton Mesmer and the rise and fall of animal magnetism
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—02/01/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Artist and Musician - Brian Eno
  
  Is Brian Eno a musician, a composer, or an artist impossible to label?
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Alone at Sea
  
  Two women who steer boats across oceans single-handed on the challenges of being at sea (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Police 'Close To Identifying' Istanbul Attacker
  
  Turkish investigators said they've found fingerprints that would soon identify the gunman
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/02 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Can we build our way to prosperity?
  
  Roads, railways and airports can deliver goods and people, but are the costs justified? (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/02 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Natalie Portman, Amitabh Bachchan, Mira Nair
  
  Natalie Portman on playing the lead in her directorial debut A Tale of Love and Darkness (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dozens Die in Brazil Prison Riot
  
  More than 50 people have died in fighting between rival gangs in a prison in the Amazon
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/03 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—City of the Future
  
  Dealing with immigration, an exploding population, and a divide between rich and poor
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—What Will Happen In 2017?
  
  We ask our guests to predict who will be the winners and losers in the year ahead.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Lawyer Fighting Back Against Revenge Porn
  
  Carrie Goldberg was once harassed online by an ex-partner, she now defends other victims (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Dozens Killed In Brazil Prison Riot
  
  More than fifty people have died in a prison riot in Brazil
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump Dismisses North Korea's Latest Nuclear Claim
  
  Donald Trump: North Korea will not develop nuclear weapon that can reach the US
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Opposition Groups Suspend Syria Peace Talks
  
  Syrian rebel groups have suspended talks about peace negotiations.

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