BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 24 September 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—China-US trade war intensifies
  
  Today sees a dramatic escalation of the trade war between the US and China.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—In Their Element, Sodium
  
  3/3 Why sodium powers everything we do (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Trending—Can Social Media Help You Lose Weight?
  
  Do dieting influencers and communities help or hurt when you’re trying to get in shape? (R)
9. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—A new outlook for Matthew Bannister
  
  Listeners say their goodbyes to Outlook’s Matthew Bannister, who is leaving the show (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Editor in Chief, Guardian News & Media (1995-2015) - Alan Rusbridger
  
  Have we lost faith and trust in the news and those who report it?
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women Defying Bans in Iran and Saudi Arabia
  
  Two women fighting for freedom of choice in Saudi Arabia and Iran
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Second Woman Alleges Kavanaugh Sexual Misconduct
  
  Deborah Ramirez says Mr Kavanaugh exposed his genitals at a dormitory party.
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—BBC Investigation Authenticates Cameroon Video Shooting
  
  The government of Cameroon initially dismissed the video as "fake news".
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brett Kavanaugh Denies Latest Sexual Misconduct Claims
  
  A White House spokeswoman says the administration stands by the Supreme Court nominee.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ibrahim Mohamed Solih Claims Win In Maldives Presidential Election
  
  Mr Solih's supporters have been celebrating on the streets of the capital Malé.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—United States And China Escalate Trade War
  
  The US impose tariffs worth $200bn and China retaliate with tariffs on $60bn of US goods.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Cleaning up Contamination
  
  We go inside one of the most contaminated industrial plants in Europe.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The South African Army In Lesotho
  
  South Africa sent 600 soldiers into Lesotho to quell political unrest in September 1998
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Brussels
  
  Brussels artists reveal how the city's immigrant communities inspire their creativity (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  News and issues making the headlines each day.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What’s The Point of Laughter?
  
  All of us laugh, and it may seem obvious why we do, but what does the science say? (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Took Her Hand and Then We Jumped
  
  Rolf Sorman was one of the survivors of the Estonia ferry disaster 24 years ago
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why has feminism affected the mother-son bond?
  
  Feminist mothers share the complexities of bringing up a son and the conflicts that arise
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Trump and the Puerto Rico Death Toll
  
  How can we calculate excess mortality after a natural disaster?
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UK Launches Inquiry into Blood Scandal
  
  An inquiry in the UK begins into how contaminated blood killed nearly three thousand
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Editor in Chief, Guardian News & Media (1995-2015) - Alan Rusbridger
  
  Have we lost faith and trust in the news and those who report it? (R)
10. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Indian Healthcare Scheme Launched
  
  Free health insurance for 100m of India's poorest families has been officially launched
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Liberians call for probe into the missing millions
  
  The money's said to have vanished from a container during the presidential handover
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Rod Rosenstein's Job In Doubt
  
  US Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein heads to White House amid reports he's to be fired
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—At least 224 are confirmed dead in Tanzania following last week's ferry disaster..
  
  A full probe has now been launched
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/09/24 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—2018/09/24 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Who was behind the killing of women and children in northern Cameroon
  
  How come the Cameroonian government dismissed it as 'fake news'?
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Heatwave, The Long Hot Summer
  
  1/2 Roland Pease asks why the Northern Hemisphere had unusually high temperatures this year.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Rod Rosenstein: Russia Inquiry Chief to Meet Trump
  
  Rod Rosenstein: Russia inquiry chief set for Trump showdown
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why has feminism affected the mother-son bond?
  
  Feminist mothers share the complexities of bringing up a son and the conflicts that arise (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women Defying Bans in Iran and Saudi Arabia
  
  Two women fighting for freedom of choice in Saudi Arabia and Iran (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/09/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/24 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US and South Korea Sign Trade Deal
  
  Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in have signed a trade deal
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/24 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in Brussels
  
  Brussels artists reveal how the city's immigrant communities inspire their creativity (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The US and South Korea Sign a Trade Deal
  
  South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Donald Trump have signed a trade deal.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/09/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/25 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why has feminism affected the mother-son bond?
  
  Feminist mothers share the complexities of bringing up a son and the conflicts that arise (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Trump and the Puerto Rico Death Toll
  
  How can we calculate excess mortality after a natural disaster? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Smart Stimulation for People with Dementia
  
  Three clever ideas that help improve the day-to-day lives of people with dementia
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/09/25 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Fashion designers: Opening Ceremony
  
  Simon Pitts follows OC’s Humberto Leon and Carol Lim as they create a new collection
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kavanaugh Vows To Fight Sexual Assault Claims
  
  In an interview with Fox News Judge Kavanaugh insisted he was completely innocent.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Son of Ex-Angola President Implicated In Corruption Case
  
  Jose Filomeno dos Santos has been remanded in custody.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/09/25 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The EU Will Keep Business Ties With Iran
  
  The bloc is going to set up a legal entity to continue trade despite US sanctions.

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