BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 19 April 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—British PM May Calls Shock Snap Election
  
  Theresa May calls UK General Election for June 8.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Philosopher and Writer - Pascal Bruckner
  
  Is France living through an age of decline?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Headed for Snap General Election
  
  UK PM says the vote will bring 'certainty and security'
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Salafis
  
  2/5 Disputes in Islam’s most misunderstood sect - the Wahhabis, also known as Salafis (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Peace & Reconciliation in Columbia
  
  Former rebels are to transition into civilian life after a peace deal
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Indonesia: Living with the Dead
  
  The dead are part of day-to-day life in the Indonesian region of Toraja
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—British Parliament to Vote on Early General Election
  
  The call for a vote needs the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Bracing Itself for Early General Election
  
  The poll is expected to receive the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—British MPs to Approve Early General Election
  
  The call for a vote needs the backing of two-thirds of the parliament
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—A Snap Election in Britain
  
  How will the UK general election affect business and Brexit?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Charlie Chaplin Returns to America from Exile
  
  Eugene Chaplin remembers his famous father's love-hate relationship with the USA
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—A Soldier's Eye View of Afghanistan
  
  Russian, American, British and Afghan soldiers talk about fighting in Afghanistan (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—British MPs' Vote Set to Trigger Snap Election
  
  The early poll is expected to secure the two-thirds Commons majority
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Theresa May to Appear in House of Commons
  
  The British PM to appear in Parliament after announcing plans for a snap election
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Living with the Dead
  
  How some Indonesians live with dead family members for years
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Dressed as a Man to Work in a Mine
  
  Pili Hussein disguised herself as a man for 10 years so she could work down a mine
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UK MPs Vote on Snap Election
  
  PM Theresa May wants general election on June 8
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Salafis
  
  2/5 Disputes in Islam’s most misunderstood sect - the Wahhabis, also known as Salafis (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—British PM Says Election not 'Political Opportunism'
  
  British PM Theresa May on why she's gone back on a promise not to call an early election
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Philosopher and Writer - Pascal Bruckner
  
  Is France living through an age of decline? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UK Snap Election Approved by MPs
  
  The British Parliament has given its backing to a surprise general election.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Buhari suspends Nigeria's spy chief over $43m cash find
  
  Nigerian President Buhari suspends the boss of the intelligence agency, Ayo Oke.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—19/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—19/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Buhari suspends top officials over aid funds and $43m cash find
  
  President Buhari suspends the Secretary to the Govt Babachir David Lawal and Ayo Oke.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Nigeria Spy Chief Suspended Over Cash Find
  
  The Nigerian president has suspended the country's spy chief
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/04/19 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Where does Sudan get its weapons from?
  
  The country is subject to numerous international arms embargos.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Challenge to Arkansas’ Lethal Injection Drug
  
  The rush to execute prisoners in Arkansas before lethal injection drug passes use by date
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Where is the US aircraft carrier Carl Vinson?
  
  President Trump said the Vinson was heading for Korea - in fact it was going elsewhere.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—What Happened To US Aircraft Carrier?
  
  President Trump said he was sending an aircraft to Korea, but it was heading elsewhere
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Salafis
  
  2/5 Disputes in Islam’s most misunderstood sect - the Wahhabis, also known as Salafis (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Living with the Dead
  
  How some Indonesians live with dead family members for years (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Deadly Violence at Anti-Government Demonstrations in Venezuela
  
  Two dead in violent anti-government protests in Venezuela;
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/19 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—UK Snap Election Approved by MPs
  
  The British Parliament has given its backing to a surprise general election.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/19 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Evidence—Should Vets and Doctors Work More Closely Together?
  
  Claudia Hammond and Graham Easton ask should vets and doctors work more closely together?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Two Dead as Venezuelan Protests Turn Violent
  
  Two people were shot dead as anti-government demonstrations intensified.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Powerful is Facebook's Algorithm?
  
  What does Facebook’s computer code do with the data we give it?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Living with the Dead
  
  How some Indonesians live with dead family members for years (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Violence Breaks Out at Anti-Government Demonstrations in Venezuela
  
  Two killed as Venezuela's biggest anti-government demonstrations in years turn violent.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/20 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Liberte, Egalite, Gastronomie?
  
  What does French food tell us about the country's future?
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Two People Shot Dead in Venezuela in Protests Against the Government
  
  Opponents of Venezuela's president vow to renew their mass protests after a day of unrest
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Opponents of Venezuela's President Have Vowed to Renew Their Mass Protests
  
  Venezuela's opposition leader has called for further mass protests.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pakistan's Supreme Court to Deliver Corruption Case Verdict
  
  Verdict expected in Pakistan corruption case implicating family of the prime minister.

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