BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Sunday 21 May 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Special counsel to probe Trump and Russia
  
  Mr Trump says it's a witch hunt - but a former FBI boss will look into links with Russia. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Real Value of a Cup of Tea
  
  Do you pay enough for your cup of tea? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Recycling Radio Telescopes
  
  Africa refits redundant satellite dishes for radio astronomy
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Trump and the Sunshine State
  
  Ed Butler reports from Florida on whether President Trump can keep his economic promises (R)
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—How does the Experience of Emigration Affect a Writer’s Work?
  
  Lila Azam Zanganeh on the creativity that comes from having multiple identities (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Khan Mutiny
  
  The Muslim male actors taking over Bollywood amidst growing Hindu fundamentalism in India
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Banishing America's Bad Hombres
  
  Lucy Ash asks how a ruthless street gang is affecting the immigration debate in the U.S. (R)
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Battle for Al-Azhar, The Battle for al-Azhar - Part One
  
  Who is to blame for all the violence and brutality in the name of Islam? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump to Address Islamic Extremism in Saudi Speech
  
  President Trump will address the leaders of over 40 Muslim nations at a meeting in Riyadh
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iranian President Hails Victory
  
  Re-elected Hassan Rouhani says his win shows Iranian voters reject extremism
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump Continues Middle East Tour
  
  US President Donald Trump renews diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia and Israel
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Battle for Al-Azhar, The Battle for al-Azhar - Part One
  
  Who is to blame for all the violence and brutality in the name of Islam? (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—A Young World, A Young World - Sierra Leone
  
  2/4 How do young people in Sierra Leone cope faced with staggering rates of unemployment? (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Story, Story: Voices from the Market—21/05/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—New Beginnings
  
  Lessons in love and patriotism, music and dancing and what's in a name? (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—What Happened to #Kony2012?
  
  What Happened to #Kony2012? And the the priest mixing Buddhist chants with techno beats (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—What is it Like Interviewing a Sex Doll?
  
  Jane Wakefield on the pros and cons of making a programme about robots and sex dolls (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump in Saudi Arabia Meeting Arab Leaders
  
  President Trump is meeting Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It is all Words
  
  What did the phrase 'America First' mean in the 1700s? (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  Global Questions—The ASEAN Way
  
  Political and business leaders from ASEAN countries face questions from an audience
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump to Speak on 'Good v Evil'
  
  Trump's Saudi speech to condemn violence in name of religion
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Khan Mutiny
  
  The Muslim male actors taking over Bollywood amidst growing Hindu fundamentalism in India (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Race for the Champions League
  
  Live commentary of Watford v Manchester City on the last day of the Premier League season
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Race for the Champions League
  
  Live commentary of Watford v Manchester City on the last day of the Premier League season
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Premier League Champions are crowned
  
  A round up of the last day of the Premier League season as Chelsea are crowned champions
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Trump and the Sunshine State
  
  Ed Butler reports from Florida on whether President Trump can keep his economic promises (R)
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It is all Words
  
  What did the phrase 'America First' mean in the 1700s? (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump to Muslim Leaders: Drive Extremists Out
  
  President Trump urges Muslim states to lead fight against radicalisation
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Interpreters
  
  Two female interpreters on the challenges of being someone else's voice. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—21/05/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Story, Story: Voices from the Market—21/05/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump Urges Muslim Leaders to 'Drive Out' Extremists
  
  President Trump has called on Muslim leaders to take the lead in fighting terrorism.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Colombia
  
  Natalio Cosoy shares his pick of the new crop of Colombian artists (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Tells Middle East to Tackle Extremism
  
  President Trump calls on Muslim leaders to step up and fight terrorism
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/05/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/21 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Click from the 57th Venice Biennale
  
  A special edition of Click from the 57th Venice Biennale (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/21 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Brown v The Board of Education
  
  Racial segregation ends in US schools; Iran's 2009 election protest; and Weight Watchers
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trump Signs Saudi Arms Deals
  
  President Trump strikes $350bn worth of arms deals with Saudi Arabia
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Stolen
  
  The violinist who lost her million dollar Stradivarius and the boy who stole a bus
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Nigeria's Oil Minister Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu
  
  Can oil dependent Nigeria transform itself into a modern trading economy?
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—It is all Words
  
  What did the phrase 'America First' mean in the 1700s? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Uses Strong Language Against Iran
  
  President Trump accuses Iran of fuelling sectarian conflict and terror across the region.
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/22 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Being Open About Breast Cancer
  
  An athlete and a dancer exchange their breast cancer experiences
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump's Speech To Arab Leaders
  
  President Trump has called on Arab leaders to work together to defeat religious extremism
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Visits Israel Amid Tight Security
  
  President Trump heads to Israel and the Palestinian territories.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Visits Israel and the Palestinian Territories
  
  Trump set to meet both the Israeli prime minister and the Palestinian president.

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