BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Sunday 19 January 2020

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Seth Freedman: Spying for Harvey Weinstein
  
  Who polices the shadowy world of private intelligence? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What is infinity?
  
  We tackle impossible-sounding questions on topics from infinity to quantum mechanics
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Impeachment: endgame begins
  
  President Trump's trial in the Senate is due to begin on Tuesday (R)
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Hydrogen: The answer to Climate Change?
  
  Once dubbed ‘fuel of the future’ but hydrogen powered transport is now a reality. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Missing Cryptoqueen—Creating Dr Ruja
  
  Dr Ruja carefully curated an image of herself as a business genius. How? (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC News Persian and the Iran crisis
  
  A focus on BBC News Persian and how they have been reporting fast changing events in Iran (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Greenland: Why music matters
  
  Kate Molleson explores music’s place on the world’s largest island
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Who belongs here?
  
  India's citizenship controversy - plus tales from Lebanon, China, Kazakhstan and Japan (R)
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Persian projects
  
  Was the killing of Qasem Soleimani legal? US officials and legal scholars disagree (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women investing in women
  
  Changing the landscape for woman-led startups. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Harry and Meghan to stop using royal titles
  
  Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their royal titles or represent the Queen
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Harry and Meghan to pay back £2.5m used for Frogmore Cottage renovation
  
  Duke and Duchess of Sussex will keep Frogmore Cottage but repay public for renovation
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Summit in Berlin to pave way for peace in Libya
  
  World leaders gather in Berlin to discuss Libya’s path to peace
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Temples of discord: Church building in Putin’s Russia
  
  Why building new churches has sparked mass protests across Russia (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Who belongs here?
  
  India's citizenship controversy - plus tales from Lebanon, China, Kazakhstan and Japan (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Outlook—The black woman who cared for a Klansman
  
  The temping job that took a young African-American woman into the home of a KKK member (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Chinese Dreams, Chinese Dreams: Kenya
  
  4/5 How is China’s growing role in Kenya’s media scene changing perceptions of China? (R)
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Harmonize
  
  DJ Edu meets one of the rising stars of Tanzanian music (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 11:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Njambi McGrath: My family story through comedy
  
  Why Njambi McGrath is sharing her family story through stand-up comedy. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Lisbon
  
  Manuela Saragosa hosts World Questions in Lisbon to discuss what matters to Portugal. (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Libya peace summit
  
  World and regional powers are meeting in Germany to discuss the conflict in Libya
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Forum—A history of honey
  
  Uncovering the rich cultural and medical history of the world's oldest sweet (R)
7. 14:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Wardian case
  
  How miniature greenhouses were a powerful tool for British colonisers
8. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 15:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Greenland: Why music matters
  
  Kate Molleson explores music’s place on the world’s largest island (R)
10. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you full coverage of Liverpool vs. Manchester United
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
3. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Hydrogen: The answer to Climate Change?
  
  Once dubbed ‘fuel of the future’ but hydrogen powered transport is now a reality. (R)
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Clichés with Gabriella Cilmi, Natacha Atlas, Carmen Souza and Soud Massi
  
  How do you stay true to your artistic vision?
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—World powers urge permanent ceasefire in Libya
  
  At summit in Berlin delegates pledged not to give support to the warring parties in Libya
9. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/01/2020 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
12. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 22:32GMT
  
  The Hurricane Tapes—Racial revenge
  
  The story of Carter and Artis's second trial in 1976 (R)
14. 22:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Wardian case
  
  How miniature greenhouses were a powerful tool for British colonisers (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2020/01/19 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Njambi McGrath: My family story through comedy
  
  Why Njambi McGrath is sharing her family story through stand-up comedy. (R)
17. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/19 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Temples of discord: Church building in Putin’s Russia
  
  Why building new churches has sparked mass protests across Russia (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why does Ukraine have such a corruption problem?
  
  How did Ukraine’s chequered past lead to the impeachment of president Trump? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/01/2020 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The misinformation virus
  
  Why fake science spreads faster online than the truth (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Major powers commit to "peaceful resolution" in Libya
  
  UN chief Guterres has said that major powers are "fully committed" to peace in Libya
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/01/2020 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Tech tracking Australian fires
  
  An app that tracks bush fires in Australia is proving vital in staying safe (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/01/2020 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/01/2020 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Why I dated on reality TV
  
  TV dating shows and what's in them for women
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Tony Garnett: Making TV with a radical purpose
  
  Another chance to hear our 2016 interview with the pioneering film and TV producer
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2020/01/20 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Rising depression amid Hong Kong unrest
  
  Is unrest in Hong Kong linked to a rise in depression? (R)
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World leaders vow to end Libya meddling
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/01/2020 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Mysterious virus spreads in China
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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