BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 3 May 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Surprise Fall in iPhone Sales for Apple
  
  Apple reported a 4.6% rise in revenue across the whole company, despite the sales fall.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Yemen - Jamie McGoldrick
  
  Is the UN losing the struggle to save millions of lives?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Cathedral of the Fallen
  
  A journey to the The Valle de los Caidos, the monument at the heart of Spain’s past (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Venezuela Protesters Set Up Roadblocks
  
  Protests target proposed changes to the constitution, as US and Brazil express concerns.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 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 Shia
  
  4/5 The debate within Shi’ism about the role of Islam in government (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Protesters Block Streets of Caracas
  
  Opponents of the Venezuelan president have staged demonstrations demanding elections.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Political Divisions Intensify in Venezuela
  
  Opponents of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro have set up roadblocks in Caracas.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Suicide Bombing in Afghan Capital
  
  Bomb blast targets armoured personnel carriers of NATO-led mission in Afghanistan.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kabul Blast: The Latest
  
  The Afghan Interior Ministry says at least eight people were killed in the attack.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kabul Suicide Bomb Attack
  
  A NATO military convoy has been attacked by a suspected suicide bomber in Afghanistan.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Hormones: Testosterone
  
  Is this supposed elixir of manliness responsible for causing stock market bubbles?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Magnum Photos
  
  The legendary photographic cooperative, Magnum, was founded 70 years ago
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Nepal: Banished for Bleeding
  
  The practice of chhaupadi, in which menstruating women are isolated from community life. (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—EU Sets Out Plans for Brexit Talks
  
  There is growing speculation that block might demand a higher exit payment for Britain
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Strangers for Hire
  
  Many people rent out their homes or cars - in Japan some are now renting middle-aged men
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Giving Birth During an Air Strike
  
  The Yemeni doctor helping mothers caught up in the conflict to give birth safely.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 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 Shia
  
  4/5 The debate within Shi’ism about the role of Islam in government (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—EU Sets out Brexit Priorities
  
  EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, warns Brexit will not be quick or easy
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Yemen - Jamie McGoldrick
  
  Is the UN losing the struggle to save millions of lives? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tallying The Bill For Brexit
  
  As the EU lays out a negotiating mandate for Brexit, we hear how expensive it might be.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Private Education Surges in Africa
  
  'One in four' African children will privately educated by 2021, report says
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—03/05/2017 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—2017/05/03 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Libya Rivals in UAE Talks
  
  The UN-backed Prime Minister Fayez al-Serraj meets Commander Khalifa Hefter in Abu Dhabi
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/05/03 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—2017/05/03 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Somalia's Youngest Minister Shot Dead
  
  Abas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji grew up in Kenya's Dadaab camp for refugees
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Speed Up Wound-healing With Expressive Writing
  
  How writing about your own emotional events can speed up wound healing after an injury.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—French Presidential Candidates Clash in Final Debate
  
  Le Pen and Macron slug it out over policy in TV debate
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 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 Shia
  
  4/5 The debate within Shi’ism about the role of Islam in government (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Strangers for Hire
  
  Many people rent out their homes or cars - in Japan some are now renting middle-aged men (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/05/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/03 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tallying The Bill For Brexit
  
  As the EU lays out a negotiating mandate for Brexit, we hear how expensive it might be.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/03 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Nepal: Banished for Bleeding
  
  The practice of chhaupadi, in which menstruating women are isolated from community life. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Candidates clash on French TV
  
  The French Presidential TV debate gets heated; Australia tightens up immigration rules.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How did North Korea get the bomb?
  
  Exploring how the secretive state has acquired nuclear weapons
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Strangers for Hire
  
  Many people rent out their homes or cars - in Japan some are now renting middle-aged men (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Debate: Candidates Trade Insults
  
  French presidential hopefuls Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen clash in final TV debate.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—I Don't Cook
  
  This is definitely not a cookery programme
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Final Debate Between French Presidential Hopefuls
  
  Crucial, final TV debate in French Presidential election.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Hopefuls Trade Accusations on Live TV
  
  Emmanuel Macron cements position as favourite for French president against Marine Le Pen
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Emmanuel Macron favourite to win French Presidency, analysts says
  
  Emmanuel Macron's position as favourite for Sunday's French presidential election.

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