BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 11 January 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Nominee for US Attorney General Denies KKK Sympathies
  
  Trump's attorney general nominee, Jeff Sessions, defends his record at committee hearing
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—11/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Muhammadan Bean
  
  The relationship between Islam and coffee
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—As Obama Waves Goodbye, Confirmation of Team Trump Begins
  
  Key members of incoming President Trump's team are being confirmed in Washington.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—How Two Friends Found a Lost Plane
  
  Americans Dan Futrell and Isaac Stoner tried to solve a 30-year-old mystery in Bolivia. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Barack Obama Gives Farewell Speech to Americans
  
  President Obama urges Americans to be optimistic about the country's future.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Recounts His Legacy In Final Address
  
  Be a 'jealous guardian of our democracy' - urges President Obama to US citizens
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Has Made His Farewell Address To The Nation
  
  Inequality and racial divisions remain threats to democracy - warns President Obama
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—A 'Better, Stronger' Country - President Obama's Legacy?
  
  President Obama makes final appeal to Americans to safeguard democracy by taking part.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Acknowleges Race Remains A Divisive Force.
  
  In a farewell speech to supporters in Chicago, Mr Obama urged Americans to unite.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Lists His Achievements and Concerns
  
  After two terms of a black president, Mr Obama admits race remains 'often divisive'
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Bionic Business
  
  Sight to the blind and hearing for the deaf: The commercial potential of bionics.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Chicago's Police Torture
  
  A victim of abuse at the hands of the Chicago police tells his story.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family
  
  Acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard talks about his book A Death in the Family (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Russia Rejects 'Compromising' Trump Dossier
  
  US president-elect says accusations are a witch hunt. Also: VW set to plead guilty
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Furious Trump Calls Russia Report 'Fake News'
  
  US president-elect blasts intelligence agencies over 'compromising' material
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Phoning My Brother's Killer
  
  Sikh Rana Singh Sodhi's brother was shot in a hate crime after the 9/11 attacks on NYC
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Donald Trump Calls New Allegations "Fake News"
  
  Unverified reports in US media allege that Moscow has video of Mr Trump with prostitutes
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Muhammadan Bean
  
  The relationship between Islam and coffee (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump Hits Out At 'Fake News'
  
  Donald Trump denies unsubstantiated allegations about him in US media
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—11/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Can Aubameyang Handle the Pressure of AFCON?
  
  With 2017 AFCON starting in three days all eyes are on Gabon's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Trump's News Conference
  
  Live coverage of President-elect Donald Trump's first press conference for six months
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—11/01/2017 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—2017/01/11 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Faces Press Amid Russia Reports
  
  US president-elect blames intelligence agencies for leaking alleged compromising material
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Gives First Press Conference Since Election
  
  President-elect Donald Trump has detailed measures to avoid conflicts of interest.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—11/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Getting the Best from Medicine
  
  Tackling the twin health threats of over and under-use of medicine around the world
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—11/01/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President of the Council on Foreign Relations - Richard Haass
  
  How different and unpredictable is President Donald Trump going to be?
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Muhammadan Bean
  
  The relationship between Islam and coffee (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Blasts 'Fake News Disgrace'
  
  Donald Trump accuses US intelligence agencies of putting out false claims
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/11 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Gives First Press Conference Since Election
  
  President-elect Donald Trump has detailed measures to avoid conflicts of interest.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/11 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Karl Ove Knausgaard - A Death in the Family
  
  Acclaimed Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard talks about his book A Death in the Family (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Condemns Spy Agency 'Leaks'
  
  Donald Trump has angrily dismissed claims that Russia has compromising material on him
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/12 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Siege at the Holey Artisan Bakery
  
  One night of terror at Dhaka's Holey Artisan Bakery in July 2016
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Explosive Trump Press Conference
  
  The incoming President talked Russia, hacking, his business empire and the Mexican wall.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Phoning My Brother's Killer
  
  Sikh Rana Singh Sodhi's brother was shot in a hate crime after the 9/11 attacks on NYC (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump Lashes US Spy Agencies Over Russia 'Leaks'
  
  Donald Trump has attacked leaks alleging Russia has gathered compromising material on him
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Spy Chief Denies Involvement in Russia 'Leaks'
  
  America's intelligence boss says US spy agencies have nothing to do with Russia "leaks"
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/12 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Row Over Russia 'Leaks' About Donald Trump
  
  US intelligence top official rejects suggestions that agencies were behind Russia "leaks"

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