BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Wednesday 19 August 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—The West Bank settler siege
  Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in the West Bank for days(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is air conditioning the answer to extreme heat?
  Air con is increasingly seen as a lifeline not a luxury. What about its climate impact?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Love and battle in the Ecuadorian Amazon
  Nemonte Nenquimo is an indigenous leader from Ecuador fighting to protect the rainforest(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Will AI make your degree pointless?
  We speak to three students who tell us how they think AI could change their careers
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
  Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Landmark Meta trial in California
  US court hears claims that Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Social media on trial
  US Court hears claims that Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Former Ukraine Defence Minister calls for elections
  Mykhailo Fedorov, who was sacked last month, has called for war-time elections.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Hunter Biden: Father’s pardon not good for country
  Hunter Biden, son of former US president Joe Biden, on his father’s presidential pardon
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Founders: From sleeping under a bridge to SEO success in the age of AI
  Harry Sanders built StudioHawk into an SEO agency serving Fujifilm and New Balance
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's controversial resettlement programme
  In 1954, thousands from isolated fishing communities were relocated to 'growth centres'
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  The Climate Question—Is air conditioning the answer to extreme heat?
  Air con is increasingly seen as a lifeline not a luxury. What about its climate impact?(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  In Our Time—The Spanish-American War 1898
  How a war that began in Cuba saw the US acquire the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Is Kim Jong Un the real winner of the Iran war?
  As Trump lashes out at Seoul over Iran, will he revive his relationship with North Korea?
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—We wanted so much to live the joy of being free
  How a Greek island beach transformed the life of Tzeli Hadjidimitriou and other women
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's controversial resettlement programme
  In 1954, thousands from isolated fishing communities were relocated to 'growth centres'(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Tech Life—Can AI tackle aviation’s climate problem?
  Vapour trails from aircraft contribute to warming in the atmosphere.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Ukraine's former defence minister calls for election
  Elections barred in wartime under Ukrainian law
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Hunter Biden: Father’s pardon not good for country
  Hunter Biden, son of former US president Joe Biden, on his father’s presidential pardon(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Founders: From sleeping under a bridge to SEO success in the age of AI
  Harry Sanders built StudioHawk into an SEO agency serving Fujifilm and New Balance(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—US - Canada trade: Deal or No Deal?
  The US has paused 50% tariffs on Canada, hours before they were due to come into effect
12. 15:00GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  BBC News—19/08/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
  Listen live
13. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Uganda to send troops to Gaza
  Uganda's parliament has now approved deploying troops to Gaza for a peacekeeping mission
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Outside Source—2026/08/19 15:32 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—2026/08/19 16:06 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Hunter Biden: Father’s pardon not good for country
  Hunter Biden, son of former US president Joe Biden, on his father’s presidential pardon(R)
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  The Documentary—How did we get here: Israel and the Palestinians
  Jonny Dymond and guests explore the complicated back-story of the Middle East conflict(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/08/19 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—19/08/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Uganda to send troops to Gaza
  Uganda's parliament has now approved deploying troops to Gaza for a peacekeeping mission(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Health Check—Heat tolerance of older people
  Older people have lower heat tolerance than previously thought
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—19/08/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—We wanted so much to live the joy of being free
  How a Greek island beach transformed the life of Tzeli Hadjidimitriou and other women(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—Canada's controversial resettlement programme
  In 1954, thousands from isolated fishing communities were relocated to 'growth centres'(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—19/08/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 19/08/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—19/08/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  In Our Time—The Spanish-American War 1898
  How a war that began in Cuba saw the US acquire the Philippines, Guam and Puerto Rico(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Is Kim Jong Un the real winner of the Iran war?
  As Trump lashes out at Seoul over Iran, will he revive his relationship with North Korea?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  The Documentary—Special forces on trial
  Was a detective murdered to cover up the alleged crimes of South Africa’s special forces?
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—We wanted so much to live the joy of being free
  How a Greek island beach transformed the life of Tzeli Hadjidimitriou and other women(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—How the ‘luteal uglies’ impact women during their periods
  Changing hormone levels contribute to acne, bloating and brain fog
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—20/08/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—20/08/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  The Food Chain—The regulars
  Why some people frequent the same business again and again
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—20/08/2026 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—20/08/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—20/08/2026 05:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.

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