BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Monday 7 September 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Women not included: Artificial Intelligence
  
  In a world not designed for women, AI reveals its hidden gender biases. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do I love rollercoasters?
  
  Rollercoasters feel dangerous. So why do people love them? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Fighting the silent killer
  
  What can be done to prevent, detect and treat the silent killer, sepsis? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Inside El Salvador’s security state
  
  What is life like in El Salvador under President Bukele’s ‘state of exception’? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—What is a joyful life?
  
  Women from Sweden and the US talk about discovering and treasuring moments of joy
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in Saxony-Anhalt
  
  Exit polls indicate that AfD have won in the German eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Germany's AfD heads for a dramatic victory in elections
  
  The far-right party is on course to win 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Germany's AfD wins elections in the east, but falls short of majority
  
  The far right AfD has won a decisive victory in Germany's eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Rene Haas, Arm CEO: AI demand won’t slow
  
  Faisal Islam speaks to Rene Haas, Arm CEO, about the AI-led computer chip boom
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
  
  Will AI take our jobs? We look at past tech innovations throughout history for clues
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Surviving the Long March
  
  In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do I love rollercoasters?
  
  Rollercoasters feel dangerous. So why do people love them? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and the creator of Star Wars toys
  
  An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Was Saudi Arabia involved in 9/11?
  
  Twenty-five years on from 9/11, grieving families are fighting for answers.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I didn't even like to say my own name'
  
  How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Surviving the Long March
  
  In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do I love rollercoasters?
  
  Rollercoasters feel dangerous. So why do people love them? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Germany's far-right AfD wins state election
  
  Despite the victory, the party appears to have fallen short of an outright majority
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Rene Haas, Arm CEO: AI demand won’t slow
  
  Faisal Islam speaks to Rene Haas, Arm CEO, about the AI-led computer chip boom (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?
  
  Will AI take our jobs? We look at past tech innovations throughout history for clues (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Germany's far-right is gaining ground
  
  A victory for Germany's far-right fuels calls for faster growth
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Why maps make Africa smaller
  
  UN endorses new map showing Africa’s true size more accurately.
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/09/07 15:32 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—What do AfD's gains mean for Germany and the rest of Europe?
  
  Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he was "deeply shocked" by the election result
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Rene Haas, Arm CEO: AI demand won’t slow
  
  Faisal Islam speaks to Rene Haas, Arm CEO, about the AI-led computer chip boom (R)
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—What is a joyful life?
  
  Women from Sweden and the US talk about discovering and treasuring moments of joy (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2026/09/07 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—07/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—Why maps make Africa smaller
  
  UN endorses new map showing Africa’s true size more accurately. (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Women not included: Medical devices
  
  In a world not designed for women, devices put inside of female bodies pose hidden risks
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Afd win poses challenge for German democracy
  
  Will far-right Alternative for Germany govern in Saxony-Anhalt?
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I didn't even like to say my own name'
  
  How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Surviving the Long March
  
  In 1935, thousands who had followed Mao Zedong on the Long March struggled to survive (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Thousands to be laid off as Europe's car industry suffers
  
  Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed plans to cut around 4,000 jobs worldwide
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—E.T. the Extra Terrestrial and the creator of Star Wars toys
  
  An hour of historical reporting told by the people who were there. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Was Saudi Arabia involved in 9/11?
  
  Twenty-five years on from 9/11, grieving families are fighting for answers. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Ukraine: Fighting Russia, fighting Russian
  
  Is Russian an enemy language in Ukraine? Or just the language of millions of citizens?
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I didn't even like to say my own name'
  
  How Rob Kenney turned from a shy teenager, abandoned by his parents, to a top Youtuber (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—How does nine months at sea impact your mental health?
  
  American sailors and marines finally had a break in Pattaya, Thailand
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—08/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—08/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Stitches in time: The Bayeux Tapestry
  
  Preparations ramp up at the British Museum as the Bayeux Tapestry returns to England
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US products come into effect
  
  Canadian tariffs on a range of US goods are worth around 20 billion dollars
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—08/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain says will ban goods made in Israeli settlements in the West Bank
  
  The Foreign Secretary, Ed Miliband, said they wanted to "reset" its policy on Israel

Tuesday 8 September 2026

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