BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 20 February 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Lenin Moreno Leads in Ecuador’s Exit Polls
  
  Ecuador’s presidential election will see first new head of state in a decade
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Winemakers
  
  Two women growing grapes in Argentina and Italy.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Kraft Heinz Drops Unilever Bid
  
  The US food giant "amicably" withdraws plans to buy its Anglo-Dutch rival.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
  
  A look at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The real story of Frankenstein
  
  The origins, themes and continuing legacy of Mary Shelley’s gothic tale Frankenstein
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Future Voices on the BBC World Service
  
  What can the BBC World Service do to reflect greater diversity on its network? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Troops Make Headway in Mosul Assault
  
  Iraqi forces recapture number of villages in offensive to retake Mosul from the IS group
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraqi Government Forces Advance in Mosul
  
  Mosul assault: Iraq troops make headway against the Islamic State group
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Offensive to Retake Mosul from IS
  
  The UN expresses fear over the safety of the 65,000 civilians trapped inside Mosul
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Mosul Assault: Iraq Troops Make Headway Against IS
  
  Iraqi government forces make significant advances in Mosul offinsive against IS
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Iraqi Offensive on the Last IS Stronghold
  
  The Iraqi government launches offensive on the last Islamic State stronghold in Mosul
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Advances in the Battle for Mosul
  
  The UN warns that civilians in Mosul are at extreme risk as the offensive continues
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What You Know or Who You Know?
  
  The good, bad and ugly of business networking
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Trial of Slobodan Milosevic
  
  The former Serbian President went on trial for war crimes in 2002. Hear from his lawyers.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Denzel Washington, Naomie Harris, Asghar Farhadi
  
  Hollywood star Denzel Washington describes directing and starring in Fences.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—US Vice-President Pence Reassures European Leaders
  
  European Council President Donald Tusk said he had a positive meeting with Mike Pence
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Iraqi Special Forces Edge Closer to Western Mosul
  
  Iraqi government forces are continuing their push towards western Mosul.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Race to Rescue Stranded Whales
  
  The volunteers trying to rescue hundreds of whales stranded in New Zealand
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—South Sudan Declares Famine in Unity State
  
  100,000 people face starvation in world's first famine in six years
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Winemakers
  
  Two women growing grapes in Argentina and Italy. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Pence Seeks to Allay EU Fears Over Trump
  
  US Vice-President Mike Pence insists the Trump administration is "committed" to EU ties
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—South Sudan Declares Famine in Unity State
  
  UN says 100,000 people face starvation in world's first famine in six years.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/02/20 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—What's Happening in Sweden?
  
  Donald Trump's 'last night in Sweden' quote went viral, so what's really happening there?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—First African Winner of Young Scientist Prize
  
  Ghana's Dr Francis Hasford explains his cancer-scanning innovation.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pence Reiterates Commitment to NATO
  
  US Vice-President insists Washington will continue to back NATO
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US VP Seeks to Calm European Nerves
  
  Mike Pence has sought to reassure Europe over relations with the US under President Trump
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Nigerian Muslim Leader Links Polygamy to Terrorism
  
  Emir of Kano warns poor men against taking multiple wives.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Why do some people have no sense of direction?
  
  Plus, why is my mum tone deaf?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—20/02/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chief Sports Writer, Sunday Times, UK - David Walsh
  
  Is elite sport still being devalued by the dopers?
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Winemakers
  
  Two women growing grapes in Argentina and Italy. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Chooses New National Security Adviser
  
  General H R McMaster is named as the United States' new National Security Adviser
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US VP Seeks to Calm European Nerves
  
  Mike Pence has sought to reassure Europe over relations with the US under President Trump
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Denzel Washington, Naomie Harris, Asghar Farhadi
  
  Hollywood star Denzel Washington describes directing and starring in Fences. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—General H R McMaster Named as Trump's New Security Adviser
  
  President Donald Trump announces his replacement for General Flynn
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/21 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 - Health
  
  2/4 Shaimaa Khalil shares your unique stories about the lives you lead and stories on health
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Vice President Seeks to Smooth EU Relations
  
  Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure EU leaders as he met with them in Brussels.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Race to Rescue Stranded Whales
  
  The volunteers trying to rescue hundreds of whales stranded in New Zealand (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump's New National Security Adviser Appointed
  
  President Trump appoints the straight-talking military strategist, General H R McMaster.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Serving General, H R McMaster, Appointed US National Security Adviser
  
  Mr Trump described his new National Security Adviser as a man of tremendous talent
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan Is Appointed New US National Security Adviser
  
  Gen HR McMaster replaces Michael Flynn who was sacked over misleading the Vice-President.

Tuesday 21 February 2017

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