BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Thursday 12 April 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Mark Zuckerberg's Second Day Before Congress
  
  Day two of Mark Zuckerberg’s ordeal in front of the US Congress
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Hackers of Siberia
  
  Intellectuals banished to an inhospitable land created a pool of talent and creativity (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did China Ban Ivory?
  
  The story of how China ended its love affair with white gold.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Food Confidential
  
  How the food industry keeps its trade secrets. (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Death & Devastation in Mexico's Acapulco
  
  It was the destination of choice for the party loving jet set of the time decades ago
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ethiopian leader Gets Rapturous Welcome in Oromo Town
  
  The new prime minister visited the town of Ambo, the epicentre of Oromo protest
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Facebook Woes: A View From The Philippines & Mexico
  
  We gauge the opinion of two social media-savvy guests
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Dangers of Celebratory Gunfire
  
  People in Lebanon want to stop the practice
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria Showdown: A View From Moscow
  
  We hear from Russia about expectations there
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Who Needs Cash?
  
  The winners and losers of the cashless economy, from Sweden to India
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Soviet Spy Scandal
  
  In 1971 during the Cold War, the UK expelled 90 Soviet diplomats suspected of spying.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Murder Rates in London and New York
  
  Comparing murder rates in London and New York – is London now more deadly?
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—US To Decide on Syria Military Action
  
  The allies want to prevent a repeat of an apparent chemical attack in Douma
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Brain Surgery While Wide Awake
  
  Vet has brain tumour removed which was discovered by accident after falling off his bike (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Revealing my Mother's Secret Life
  
  Hungarian writer András Forgách finds out about his mother's double life as a spy
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Child Saver of Mosul
  
  One woman's mission to reunite families amid the rubble of Mosul
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Skripal Poisoning: OPCW Confirms UK Findings
  
  Chemical weapons watchdog agrees with UK about the nerve agent used in Salisbury attack
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did China Ban Ivory?
  
  The story of how China ended its love affair with white gold. (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tensions Rise Between U.S. and Russia
  
  As both powers weigh up further sanctions, how much economic might can the Kremlin wield?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—US Weighs Up Response In Syria
  
  President Trump says "all options are on the table" in response to chemical weapon attack
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—US Weighs Up Response In Syria
  
  President Trump says "all options are on the table" in response to chemical weapon attack
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/04/12 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—2018/04/12 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—New Planet Hunting Mission
  
  NASA's new planet hunting mission is about to launch
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Trump Considers Military Options In Syria
  
  President Trump is considering his military options for a strike on Syria.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—The Child Saver of Mosul
  
  One woman's mission to reunite families amid the rubble of Mosul (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Food Confidential
  
  How the food industry keeps its trade secrets. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/04/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/12 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tensions Rise Between U.S. and Russia
  
  As both powers weigh up further sanctions, how much economic might can the Kremlin wield?
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/12 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Murder Rates in London and New York
  
  Comparing murder rates in London and New York – is London now more deadly? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Donald Trump talks to his allies about strikes on Syria
  
  President Trump has been talking to the UK and France on military action against Syria.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Child Saver of Mosul
  
  One woman's mission to reunite families amid the rubble of Mosul (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Middle East adviser to President Obama (2013-15) - Philip Gordon
  
  Did hesitation during the Obama presidency sow the seeds of today's Syria crisis?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/13 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—One Crazy Night in Rome
  
  AS Roma owner James Pallotta reflects on his team's astonishing win against Barcelona.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK Cabinet Agrees Need for Syria Action
  
  President Trump says a decision on Syria action will be made soon
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—DRC Won’t Attend Own Donor Conference
  
  The United Nations is holding a special meeting in Geneva
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/13 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump: Decision on Syria Action ‘Soon’
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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