BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 14 March 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Breaking News
  
  How should the media report on Donald Trump?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Scotland's Leader Plans Second Independence Referendum
  
  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans vote on independence from the United Kingdom.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Newlyweds Separated by Kidnap Ordeal
  
  Pakistani Shahbaz Taseer didn't see his wife for nearly 5 years after being kidnapped. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Ready To Leave The EU - Official
  
  Parliament passes the bill which officially allows the UK to quit
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Ready To Leave The EU
  
  British parliament approves landmark bill to begin process of leaving EU
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK Parliament Begins Process of Leaving EU
  
  The British parliament has given its final approval to the Brexit bill
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Set To Exit EU
  
  The British parliament has cleared the way for talks to begin leaving the EU
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Ready To Leave The EU - Official
  
  British parliament has cleared the way for talks to begin on exiting the European Union.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Financing Formula 1
  
  Can new management revive F1's appeal? Is the solution to give small teams a bigger cut?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The First Russian Revolution of 1917
  
  In March 1917 Tsar Nicholas II abdicated ending centuries of autocratic rule in Russia
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Marie Curie: A pioneering life
  
  The extraordinary life of the Polish scientist who changed the course of physics (R)
12. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—John Surtees - Motorsport Legend
  
  The only person to win world championships on motorbikes and in racing cars
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Dutch PM Warns Against Populism in TV Debate
  
  Mr Rutte was taking on his main rival, the controversial populist Geert Wilders
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—EU's Headscarf Ruling
  
  The EU's top court rules that employers can ban headscarves.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Foster Father to the Most Vulnerable
  
  Mohamed Bzeek has dedicated his life to caring for terminally ill children.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Huge Snowstorm Hits US North-East
  
  Storm Stella: New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia declare states of emergency
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Breaking News
  
  How should the media report on Donald Trump? (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Politics of Immigration in the Dutch Elections
  
  Far-right politician to challenge Holland's Prime Minister in tomorrow's elections
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Somali pirates suspected of first ship hijacking since 2012
  
  The ship sent a distress signal saying it was being approached by high-speed boats.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Can Leicester City progress to the Champions League quarter finals?
  
  Join Ed Harry for Sport Today as we preview the Champions League last 16 second leg ties.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Religious Symbols at Work
  
  Did the European Court get it right in its ruling over wearing headscarves at work?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Kenya: The 100 day long doctors strike comes to an end
  
  Doctors return to work but say the dispute that led to the strike has not been resolved
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Fillon Placed Under Formal Investigation
  
  French presidential candidate investigated over allegations of misusing public funds
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU Workplace Headscarf Ban 'Can Be Legal'
  
  Europe's top court has ruled headscarves can be banned in the workplace.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Ghana launches project to help early detection of Tuberculosis
  
  In 2015, the largest number of new cases occurred in Asia followed by Africa
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Brain Wave for Controlling Bots
  
  How your brain might control a robot
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are Famines Always Man-Made?
  
  Humankind long ago figured out how to avoid famine
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Breaking News
  
  How should the media report on Donald Trump? (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dutch Leaders Make Final Pitch on Election Eve
  
  The leaders of the country's 14 main political parties took part in a televised debate.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—EU Workplace Headscarf Ban 'Can Be Legal'
  
  Europe's top court has ruled headscarves can be banned in the workplace.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Marie Curie: A pioneering life
  
  The extraordinary life of the Polish scientist who changed the course of physics (R)
21. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—John Surtees - Motorsport Legend
  
  The only person to win world championships on motorbikes and in racing cars (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dutch Leaders Make Final Election Pleas
  
  The leaders of the main political parties took part in a televised debate
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Songs for the Dead
  
  The role of Irish keeners - women who were paid to cry, wail and sing over the dead
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—EU Workplace Headscarf Ban 'Can Be Legal'
  
  The European Union's highest court rules that workplaces can ban religious clothing
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Foster Father to the Most Vulnerable
  
  Mohamed Bzeek has dedicated his life to caring for terminally ill children. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump's 2005 Tax Return Made Public, Says MSNBC
  
  President Donald Trump's 2005 tax return has been shown on US television
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The White House Pre-empts Trump Tax Leak
  
  President Trump has accused MSNBC of breaking the law by publishing his 2005 tax returns
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—MSNBC Shows 'Donald Trump's 2005 tax return'
  
  The MSNBC channel has shown two pages of what it says are Donald Trump's 2005 tax return

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