BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 21 April 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Policeman Killed in Paris 'Terror Attack'
  
  One policeman shot dead and two others wounded in Paris.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Russia's Ambassador to the EU - Vladimir Chizhov
  
  Will Russia promise not to pervert democracy in Europe?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cuba’s Cancer Revolution
  
  In a revolutionary first, one of Cuba’s cancer treatments gets a US drug trial (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Policeman Killed in Paris 'Terror Attack'
  
  President Francois Hollande says he's convinced the attack was "terrorist-related.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Dwight Yorke, Indonesia and the Assassination of Amilcar Henriquez
  
  Dwight Yorke tells us why he thinks black footballers should go on strike.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Suspected Terror Attack in France
  
  France's President Hollande has promised absolute vigilance after a gun attack in Paris.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Policeman and Suspected Gunman Shot Dead in Paris 'Terror Attack'
  
  President Francois Hollande has promised absolute vigilance after the gun attack in Paris
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Paris Gunman Was 'On Police Terror Radar'
  
  Paris shooting: Gunman was 'focus of anti-terror' probe.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Paris Shooting: Gunman Was 'Focus of Anti-Terror' Probe
  
  President Hollande promises absolute vigilance after the deadly gun attack in Paris.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hollande Chairs Security Meeting After Deadly Gun Attack in Paris
  
  Paris gunman was 'focus of anti-terror' probe.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—French Elections: Meet the Candidates
  
  The economic factors at play ahead of round one of France's presidential election.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Suzuki Violin Method
  
  In post-WW2 Japan, Shinichi Suzuki developed a new method of teaching the violin.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Hungary: Protest and Populism
  
  Is Hungary's government, once considered far to the European right, now mainstream?
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—French PM: Attack Will Not Impede Democracy
  
  How will Thursday night's deadly attack impact the upcoming presidential election?
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/04/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—Dwight Yorke, Indonesia and the Assassination of Amilcar Henriquez
  
  Dwight Yorke tells us why he thinks black footballers should go on strike. (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Who is Yogi Adityanath?
  
  Getting to know Uttar Pradesh's new saffron-robed Chief Minister
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—What the Paris Attack Means for Sunday's Election
  
  Reaction after last night's shooting in Paris
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Off the Derech
  
  The charity helping Orthodox Jews who want to break away from their faith (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Paris Shooting Ahead of Elections
  
  Policeman killed ahead of the first round of the presidential elections this weekend
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Automation Rapidly Changing Work
  
  How artificial intelligence is changing jobs even faster than experts predicted.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Terror Attack Ahead of Election
  
  France deals with the aftermath of an attack on police as the country prepares to vote.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Dutch businessman gets 19 years for Liberian crimes
  
  Guus Kouwenhoven convicted as an accessory to war crimes for selling weapons.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—21/04/2017 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—2017/04/21 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—21/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—What does the French election mean for people of African descent?
  
  France to vote in the first round of its presidential election.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—France Reacts to Paris Gun Attack
  
  Most politicians suspend campaigning ahead of election; Selfie election app; Egypt Video
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/04/21 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—2017/04/21 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Africa Debate—What Will it Take to Rebuild The Gambia?
  
  After more than 20 years rule by former President, Gambians have great expectations.
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Safety Dominates Last Day of French Presidential Campaign
  
  France's presidential front-runners turn attention to terrorism after Thursday's shooting
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Trending—Fake Celebrity Accounts
  
  What is behind the disturbing rise of fake celebrity accounts targeting minors?
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Trumped—21/04/2017 GMT
  
  A weekly conversation from Washington DC to decipher the new Trump White House.
13. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Death Rate of White Americans
  
  Are middle-aged white Americans dying younger than other groups?
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Forces Kill 'Close Associate' of IS Leader
  
  US troops in Syria kill senior member of IS linked to Istanbul nightclub attack
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/04/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/21 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Terror Attack Ahead of Election
  
  France deals with the aftermath of an attack on police as the country prepares to vote.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/21 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Evidence—Living with Animals
  
  Claudia Hammond and Tim Cockerill look at how we live with animals
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Last Day of Campaigning in France
  
  France prepares for first round of Presidential elections this weekend.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Who is Yogi Adityanath?
  
  Getting to know Uttar Pradesh's new saffron-robed Chief Minister (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Image is Everything
  
  Revolutionary cool re-evaluated, rest and recuperation, and a president’s birthday bash.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Trending—Fake Celebrity Accounts
  
  What is behind the disturbing rise of fake celebrity accounts targeting minors? (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Air Conditioning
  
  Invented for the printing industry, air conditioning now influences where and how we live
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Hungary: Protest and Populism
  
  Is Hungary's government, once considered far to the European right, now mainstream? (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Mirrored
  
  From childhood to old age, a journey through life reflected in the mirror (R)
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/04/22 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Road
  
  Will the cars of the future be shaped like fish?
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/04/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US to Honour Australia Asylum Deal
  
  The US confirms it will stick to a refugee resettlement plan made with Australia.

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