BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Sunday 23 July 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump stumped on healthcare
  
  The attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare fails in the Senate. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Plastic Planet
  
  Quantifying all our plastic waste reveals a large, and growing, environmental problem. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Truth About...—The Truth About Cancer, Eating Well in Lyon: Healthy Diets to prevent Bowel Cancer
  
  6/6 Anu Anand is in Lyon, looking at what we eat and drink and the risk of bowel cancer (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Forecasting: How to Map the Future
  
  Why do so many economic and business forecasts fail to correctly map the future? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Serious Business of Comedy
  
  Navigating the line between funny and offensive (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Museum Of Lost Objects, Delhi's Stolen Seat of Power
  
  The creation and capture of Mughal India’s coveted Peacock Throne
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Venezuelan Violinist Hurt in Protest
  
  Wuilly Arteaga - a famous face of anti-Maduro protests - has been treated in hospital
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Battle for Raqqa
  
  On the frontline with the female Kurdish fighters liberating Raqqa and themselves (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—More Protests in Venezuela
  
  Demonstrations on the streets of Caracas; Kenya elections preview; sexist adverts
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Erdogan of Turkey Visits the Gulf
  
  President Erdogan visits Qatar; India v England cricket; on a migrant rescue ship
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—England Play India in Cricket Finals at Lord's
  
  England versus India in women's cricket finals at Lord's; the 2018 Pirelli calendar
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Spirit of the Midnight Sun
  
  The spiritual bond between the Sami people of northern Europe and the land, sea and air (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—On The Black Sea, On the Black Sea: The Voyage Begins
  
  1/5 A journey around the Black Sea, where Russian warships sail for Syria and Nato watches (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Story, Story: Voices from the Market—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Heat Is On
  
  Endurance amid hostile conditions - in Gaza, Alaska, South Africa and the Black Sea (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—China’s livestreaming: a strange love story
  
  What does the phenomenon of livestreaming tell us about modern China? (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Uncovering Japan’s Extraordinary Stories for Outlook
  
  A freelance journalist reveals the process behind finding stories and getting them on air (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Erdogan Heads to Gulf Amid Crisis
  
  Turkey's president begins a two-day visit to the Gulf to try to resolve crisis
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Are You Afraid of The Dark?
  
  A solar eclipse rallied Americans around science. Could it again? (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—If You're Going to San Francisco
  
  In the summer of 1967, thousands of hippies descended on San Francisco (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Yemen's Cholera Cases Could Double
  
  Aid workers in Yemen say number of cholera cases will double over the next six months.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Museum Of Lost Objects, Delhi's Stolen Seat of Power
  
  The creation and capture of Mughal India’s coveted Peacock Throne (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Forecasting: How to Map the Future
  
  Why do so many economic and business forecasts fail to correctly map the future? (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Story, Story: Voices from the Market—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria. (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Musicians
  
  Two women who have mastered instruments traditionally played by men (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Nigerian Army Thwarts Boko Haram Suicide Attack in Borno State
  
  The militants are still using seized girls as weapons in its insurgency
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Story, Story: Voices from the Market—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC World Service drama that's made and set in Nigeria. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israeli Embassy In Jordan Attacked
  
  Shooting at Israeli embassy in Amman kills at least one person
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—BBC Music Introducing at Glastonbury
  
  Highlights from the Introducing stage at the world renowned Glastonbury Festival (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—23/07/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/23 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Estonia’s Ongoing Democratising Digital Revolution
  
  Estonia leads the way with its ongoing democratising digital revolution (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/23 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Psychological Warfare
  
  Spooking fighters during the Vietnam War plus the Mont Blanc Tunnel and a Nintendo legend
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—UK and US to start trade deal talks
  
  UK and US officials are meeting in Washington to discuss post-Brexit trade.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Most Wanted
  
  The man who says he killed Osama Bin Laden
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/07/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/24 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Are You Afraid of The Dark?
  
  A solar eclipse rallied Americans around science. Could it again? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—UAE's Ambassador to Russia - Omar Saif Ghobash
  
  What does the UAE hope to achieve by isolating Qatar?
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/07/24 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Diving into the Past
  
  Two women exploring underwater archaeological sites in Thailand and Australia
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World Economy Making "Steady Progress"
  
  The IMF has however warned about putting up barriers to trade.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World Economic Figures Published
  
  The IMF downgrades US and UK growth.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/07/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Deadly Attack in Kabul
  
  The Afghan government says a suicide attack has taken in the west of the city.

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