BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Tuesday 15 January 2019

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—When Stalin Rounded Up Soviet Doctors
  
  Stalin's last terror campaign, Fidel Castro takes over Havana, and the world's seed vault
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—May Makes Fresh Push for Deal Votes
  
  UK prime minister Theresa May has made a new push to persuade MPs to back her Brexit deal
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Fitness Apps
  
  What motivates some to record every aspect of their exercise regime and share it online? (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Mathematics of Fever
  
  We look at the numbers behind body temperature – what is normal? (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The Talent Show for Honest People
  
  In the Integrity Idol talent show, it doesn’t matter if you can sing or dance
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—The Haptic Baton
  
  A new device helping visually impaired musicians be in an orchestra
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit: MPs Debate Late into Night Before Key Vote
  
  MPs in Britain have debated late into the night ahead of a crucial vote on Brexit.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit: PM Warns MPs to Vote for Her Deal
  
  In a final call to MPs, Theresa May says rejecting her Brexit deal could break up the UK.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit: Counting Down to Key Vote Today
  
  British MPs will vote on the prime minister's Brexit deal with the European Union today.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit: Voting Down Brexit Deal Could Break Up UK
  
  British PM, Theresa May, says a ''no deal'' Brexit would lead to the break up of the UK
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit: EU Offers Irish Backstop Reassurance Before Vote
  
  EU offers reassurances on Irish border question ahead of Brexit vote on Tuesday evening.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Decarbonising the Atmosphere
  
  Removing CO2 from the air is technologically feasible, but is it commercially viable?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Mexico's Miracle Water
  
  Thousands of people flocked to the village of Tlacote hoping to be cured by magical water
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Keira Knightley
  
  Keira Knightley on the appeal of playing the French author Colette.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—UK's Politicians to Vote on EU Withdrawal Bill
  
  Will today's "meaningful vote" give Theresa May the go-ahead for her Brexit deal?
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 7, Kepler's Snowflake
  
  2/3 Philip Ball tells the story of Johannes Kepler and the six cornered snowflake.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Got a New Dad for My 60th Birthday
  
  Debra Biagini was given a DNA test for her 60th and there were life-changing consequences
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Solving Alzheimer's, Fear and Stigma
  
  1/3 How fear and lack of understanding of Alzheimer’s is stigmatising those who have it
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Brexit Deal Vote Day
  
  Brexit: Theresa May faces 'meaningful vote' on her deal
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Explosions Rock Kenya's Capital
  
  Explosions and gunshots rock hotel in the suburbs of Nairobi
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—May Facing Crunch Vote on Brexit Deal
  
  Theresa May is expected to be defeated when British MPs vote on her EU withdrawal deal
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Ivory Coast's former president aquitted
  
  Former Ivorian President, Laurent Gbagbo is acquitted by the International Criminal Court
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Al Shabab claims attack on Nairobi hotel
  
  Armed group attacked a luxury hotel complex in the suburbs of Kenya's capital
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/15 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2019/01/15 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Brexit Vote: EU Withdrawal Bill Rejected by Parliament
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May's plan to leave EU defeated by 432 votes to 202
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/15 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Got a New Dad for My 60th Birthday
  
  Debra Biagini was given a DNA test for her 60th and there were life-changing consequences (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Keira Knightley
  
  Keira Knightley on the appeal of playing the French author Colette. (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Theresa May's Brexit Deal Heavily Defeated
  
  It was the largest defeat for a sitting government in history.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—16/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Solving Alzheimer's, Fear and Stigma
  
  1/3 How fear and lack of understanding of Alzheimer’s is stigmatising those who have it (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Adviser to President Trump's 2020 campaign - Mica Mosbacher
  
  Is the Trump Presidency making America great or greatly diminished?
11. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  
  The Compass—The History of Wastefulness, The History of Wastefulness: Rubbish Through the Ages
  
  2/3 Three historical landmarks that shaped modern attitudes to waste
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brexit Deal Voted Down in Record Defeat
  
  The House of Commons voted 432-202 against the Prime Minister’s deal
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/16 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nairobi Hotel Attacked by Suspected Militants
  
  Four men targeted the hotel complex; at least six people have died

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