BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 20 October 2018

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Kandahar Poll Delay After Assassination
  
  Voting in Kandahar is delayed after the Taliban shot dead a powerful Afghan police chief
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Hashtag Pray
  
  Are people in Britain making up new beliefs as they abandon organised religion? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Don't Panic! Zimbabwe, Serbia, India and Lebanon
  
  Zimbabwe's economy, domestic risks in Serbia, India's lethal sewers and a Lebanese cleric
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Art Against Climate Change
  
  We hear from artists who are speaking out against environmental damage and climate change
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Is Identity Corroding Democracy?
  
  Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice? (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Time Served
  
  The US is one of just a few Western democracies that prevent felons from voting
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Saudi Authorities Confirm Khashoggi 'Killed'
  
  Saudi authorities confirm Khashoggi was 'killed'; Afghans defy security concerns to vote
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Afghanistan Goes to the Polls
  
  Afghans vote in parliamentary polls; should parents ban daughters seeing Disney films?
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Two Spacecraft Head for Mercury
  
  A Japan/Europe venture to Mercury; Saudis admit Khashoggi was 'killed' in consulate
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Recrafting Serbia's Economy
  
  Can reviving traditional crafts bring an economic boost to Serbia?
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump's dilemma over missing Saudi journalist
  
  How will the US respond to the alleged killing of Jamal Khashoggi?
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Art Against Climate Change
  
  We hear from artists who are speaking out against environmental damage and climate change (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The Man who brought down Lance Armstrong
  
  Floyd Landis talks about his new cycling team which is sponsored by his cannabis company
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—A ‘Manspreading’ Video And Russia’s Culture Wars
  
  A protest against men on public transport goes viral – but is it Kremlin propaganda?
17. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Opioids Every Day for Everyday Americans
  
  How the topic of opioids in the new series Everyday Americans has caught your attention
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Elvis Costello
  
  Elvis Costello on his latest and reuniting with his backing band of the '70s and '80s
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Saudi Media Claims Khashoggi 'Killed in Fight'
  
  Turkey has vowed to reveal all details about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Gqom
  
  Emily Dust visits Durban, South Africa, home of the sparse, dark, hypnotic genre 'gqom'.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  West Ham v Tottenham Hotspur from London Stadium
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The days top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Africa's Big Philanthropy, Africa's Big Philanthropy: Agriculture and Food Security
  
  Is money from foreign investors helping or hindering African farmers? (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump's dilemma over missing Saudi journalist
  
  How will the US respond to the alleged killing of Jamal Khashoggi? (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Telling Tales, Telling Tales: The Odyssey
  
  3/3 A difficult and long journey for both Odysseus and modern day refugees - caught in limbo (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Hashtag Pray
  
  Are people in Britain making up new beliefs as they abandon organised religion? (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey 'to Reveal all' on Khashoggi Death
  
  Turkey vows to reveal all details of Jamal Khashoggi's death inside Istanbul consulate
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Don't Panic! Zimbabwe, Serbia, India and Lebanon
  
  Zimbabwe's economy, domestic risks in Serbia, India's lethal sewers and a Lebanese cleric (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Time Served
  
  The US is one of just a few Western democracies that prevent felons from voting (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/10/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Recrafting Serbia's Economy
  
  Can reviving traditional crafts bring an economic boost to Serbia? (R)
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/20 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Mystery of Ecuador's Lost Mastertapes
  
  An eccentric grandfather and an old suitcase of songs and secret loves.
22. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/20 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What are the limits of human endurance?
  
  CrowdScience joins a 246km running race in search of the secrets of human endurance (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump's dilemma over missing Saudi journalist
  
  How will the US respond to the alleged killing of Jamal Khashoggi? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/21 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Keeping Internet Traffic Within Africa
  
  The Internet Society partners with Facebook to expand internet connectivity in Africa (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/21 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Did the Climate Add to the Demise of Angkor?
  
  How did drought and intense monsoons help the demise of the ancient Khmer city of Angkor? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Recrafting Serbia's Economy
  
  Can reviving traditional crafts bring an economic boost to Serbia? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/21 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Death in Ice Valley—Underground
  
  Violent times and an unmarked grave
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—When Belgium Banned Coca-Cola
  
  When Belgian teenagers got sick they blamed Coca-Cola but the truth was more mysterious (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Everyday Americans, Everyday Americans: Law and Order and Opioids
  
  2/3 Exploring the real-time impact of the US opioid epidemic in one city—Louisville, Kentucky
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/10/21 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Singing for Survival in Cucuta
  
  Down but not out in a Colombian border town, four Venezuelans pin their hopes on music. (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/10/21 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US to Withdraw from Cold War Nuclear Treaty
  
  Trump to pull US out of Nuclear Treaty; US Senator on Saudi journalist's killing

Sunday 21 October 2018

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