BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 16 January 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Promises "Smart Trade"
  
  President-elect pledges to cut US trade deficit; Brazil counts cost of third prison riot
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Schools for Girls
  
  Two women overcome hurdles to give girls an education
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2017/01/16 01:06 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Of Maize and Men: Unpicked
  
  The most abundant crop on earth is maize. We ask if we consume too much of it. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Silicon Chip: A Tech Revolution
  
  The story of the development of the silicon chip
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Did Post-Truth Overshadow US Election Coverage?
  
  Post-truth played a role in the US Elections but how did the BBC handle it? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Foreign Policy Plans Outlined
  
  The US President-elect, Donald Trump, sets out his foreign policy priorities.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—New US Foreign Policy Highlights
  
  Donald Trump, the US President-elect, outlines his key foreign policy plans.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US President-elect's Plans for Foreign Policy
  
  Trade, NATO, Middle East and Russia discussed in an interview with European newspapers.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—What Next for US Foreign Policy?
  
  The US President-elect outlines his priorities in foreign affairs.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Reactions to US Foreign Policy Plans
  
  The US President-elect Donald Trump has set out his foreign policy priorities.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Highs and Lows of US Foreign Policy Plans
  
  The US President-elect, Donald Trump, outlines his diplomatic and trade priorities.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Trump and Tech
  
  What a Trump presidency means for tech and renewable energy.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The End of El Salvador's Civil War
  
  A former Salvadoran guerrilla fighter talks about her experience of war and peace.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Ray BLK, Liam Neeson, Dayanita Singh
  
  Ray BLK talks about being the winner of the BBC's Sound of 2017.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Interviews
  
  Donald Trump supports Brexit and says Angela Merkel made a mistake on refugees
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Trump on Germany: Migration and Business
  
  The President-elect called Angela Merkel's migration policy 'a catastrophic mistake'.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Pianist who Escaped a Shipwreck
  
  Antimo Magnotta was entertaining guests on board the Costa Concordia when it hit a reef.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Talks Trade
  
  Trumps wants quick UK trade deal, fathers struggle with work-life balance
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Schools for Girls
  
  Two women overcome hurdles to give girls an education (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump: Brexit a 'Great Thing'
  
  The UK is "doing great" following the Brexit vote, says Donald Trump
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—16/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Are Man City's title hopes over?
  
  Man City are out of the Premier League title race according to manager Pep Guardiola.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Trump and Pennsylvania
  
  Less than a week before Donald Trump's inauguration we ask whether America has changed
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—16/01/2017 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—2017/01/16 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Merkel: European Unity is Best Response to Criticisms Made by Trump
  
  German Chancellor urges European nations to stand together in face of major challenges
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Facebook to Roll Out Fake News Tools in Germany
  
  The social network plans to work with fact checkers to mark 'disputed' stories.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—16/01/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Sesame Open
  
  The new science facility, SESAME, that aims to promote peace in the middle east
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—16/01/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—American Journalist Held Hostage in Syria, 2012 - 2014 - Theo Padnos
  
  Held hostage for nearly two years, Theo Padnos blames himself for his ordeal
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Schools for Girls
  
  Two women overcome hurdles to give girls an education (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Reports of Istanbul Nightclub Attacker Captured
  
  Turkish media report that the suspect in the New Year attack has been captured
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Facebook to Roll Out Fake News Tools in Germany
  
  The social network plans to work with fact checkers to mark 'disputed' stories.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/16 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Ray BLK, Liam Neeson, Dayanita Singh
  
  Ray BLK talks about being the winner of the BBC's Sound of 2017. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Istanbul Reina Nightclub Attack Suspect Captured
  
  Abdulkadir Masharipov is believed to have killed 39 people
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/01/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/01/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Response—The Response - America's Story, America's Story - Part One
  
  1/4 Unique stories about the lives of ordinary Americans and their hopes for the future
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Republicans Begin Obamacare Repeal
  
  The Affordable Care Act is already in the process of being repealed.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Pianist who Escaped a Shipwreck
  
  Antimo Magnotta was entertaining guests on board the Costa Concordia when it hit a reef. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Istanbul Nightclub Attack Suspect Captured
  
  The main suspect in the Istanbul nightclub attack at New Year has been captured.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkish Police Say Istanbul Nightclub Attack Suspect Captured
  
  Turkish police say they've captured the main suspect in the Istanbul nightclub shooting.
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/01/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Police In Turkey Arrest Istanbul Nightclub Attack Suspect
  
  Police in Turkey arrest the main suspect in the attack on a nightclub in Istanbul.

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