BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 12 September 2017

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—UN Votes For More North Korea Sanctions
  
  After recent nuclear tests, new sanctions have been unanimously approved.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UN Passes Sanctions on North Korea
  
  The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to back sanctions drafted by the US
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—What Do You Do?
  
  How much emphasis do we place on our jobs defining our identity? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—More Horses than Tanks?
  
  Is the UK the only country with more horses than tanks in its army? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Condom Lifesavers and Voices for the Voiceless
  
  How to save lives with a condom and a company creating voices for people who cannot speak
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Chef Esben Holmboe Bang – Norway on a Plate
  
  He's the youngest chef to hold three Michelin stars
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—North Korea Sanctions: The Latest
  
  UN Security Council unanimously adopts resolution that imposes new sanctions on N Korea
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Irma Leaves Most of Florida Without Power
  
  Florida's Governor has given details of the relief operation underway in the US state.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—N Korea Slapped with New UN Sanctions
  
  North Korea faces new restrictions on oil imports as part of new UN sanction
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Passes Fresh Sanctions on North Korea
  
  The UN is to impose further sanctions on North Korea for carrying out nuclear test
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN Agrees Stronger Sanctions on North Korea
  
  North Korea faces new restrictions on oil imports as part of new UN sanctions.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Who's Paying for the Hurricane?
  
  Who insures properties in flood-prone areas, and should people be living there at all?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Collapse of Northern Rock
  
  Panicked run on bank signals the start of the financial crisis in the UK
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Secrets of the Great Pyramid
  
  Exploring The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Nawal El Moutawakel - Pioneer of Muslim Women's Athletics
  
  How a Moroccan woman hurdler took victory at the 1984 Olympics and inspired a generation.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Survivors of Hurricane Irma Struggle for Supplies
  
  The BBC's Laura Bicker reports on the plight of residents of the British Virgin Islands
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Turkey Signs Russian Missile Defence Deal
  
  Turkey's decision to buy Russian anti-aircraft missiles is a rebuff to NATO
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Chef Esben Holmboe Bang – Norway on a Plate
  
  He's the youngest chef to hold three Michelin stars (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'She Was My Best Friend, My Soul Mate'
  
  Ruba Ahmed lost her daughter in the 2016 terror attack on a café in Dhaka.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Turkey to Get Russian Air Defence Missiles
  
  Turkey signs a deal with Russia to arm its forces with S-400 anti-aircraft missiles
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Gardeners of Kabul
  
  Meeting the people with a passion for flowers in a city of conflict
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Inside Bangladesh's Rohingya Camps
  
  BBC visits a Rohingya Muslim camp in Bangladesh
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Condom Lifesavers and Voices for the Voiceless
  
  How to save lives with a condom and a company creating voices for people who cannot speak (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple to Reveal New iPhone
  
  The newest version of Apple's iPhone is to launch in Cupertino, California.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Kenya opposition boycotts parliament
  
  Opposition MPs skip the official opening of parliament by President Uhuru Kenyatta
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—12/09/2017 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—2017/09/12 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—12/09/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Cholera in the DR Congo
  
  Concern is raised about the outbreak of cholera in the DR Congo
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Surviving Irma on Turks and Caicos Islands
  
  UK foreign minister to visit British territory amid criticism of hurricane aid effort
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/09/12 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—2017/09/12 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/09/2017 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Are You in Danger of Becoming Addicted to Television?
  
  How television aims to get you even more hooked
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Bangladesh Faces Criticism Over Rohingya Refugee Crisis
  
  Bangladesh faces growing criticism over how it's dealing with Rohingya refugee crisis.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Gardeners of Kabul
  
  Meeting the people with a passion for flowers in a city of conflict (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Chef Esben Holmboe Bang – Norway on a Plate
  
  He's the youngest chef to hold three Michelin stars (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/09/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/09/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/12 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Apple Reveals New iPhone
  
  The newest version of Apple's iPhone has been launched in Cupertino, California.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/12 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Secrets of the Great Pyramid
  
  Exploring The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Nawal El Moutawakel - Pioneer of Muslim Women's Athletics
  
  How a Moroccan woman hurdler took victory at the 1984 Olympics and inspired a generation. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Apple Reveals New iPhone
  
  The newest version of Apple's iPhone has been launched in Cupertino, Calfornia.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's President Temer Criticises Judiciary
  
  The President said unsubstantiated allegations were being used to destroy reputations.
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Gardeners of Kabul
  
  Meeting the people with a passion for flowers in a city of conflict (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Olusegun Obasanjo - Former President of Nigeria (1999-2007)
  
  How will Africa cope with an impending population explosion?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/09/13 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Stargazing, Stargazing: Faith versus Science in Hawaii
  
  4/5 The proposed Thirty Metre Telescope on sacred mount Mauna Kea that's causing a rift: 4/5
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Philippines rights body gets $20 budget
  
  Human Rights Watch condemns decision to cut budget of body investigating war on drugs.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/09/2017 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/09/13 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/09/2017 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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