BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 11 September 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—How the AfD is rewriting German history
  Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wants to teach children less about Hitler.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—The copyright extortionists
  Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—I was ashamed of my stammer, until I met Scatman John
  Gina Waggott’s favourite popstar told her to love herself, and her voice(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Why some people are taking anxiety meds on nights out
  More people are doing it to feel confident socialising - but what are the risks?
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—The woman who saved me on 9/11
  How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Sharp rise in oil prices as share prices fall across Asia
  The average price of diesel in the US is now more than six dollars a gallon.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Yemen's Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of Mokha
  Share prices have been falling across Asia in response to a sharp rise in oil prices
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Oil prices surge as Houthis threaten a strategic port
  Residents in the port city of Mokha say Houthi fighters moved into the city
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal founder: I was out of my league
  Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso on building the $350m company that later went bankrupt
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Taking stock: Bad blood, bad neighbours and the return of Elizabeth Holmes
  Can a $5,000-per-person pledge from Trump win votes as his trade war with Canada deepens?
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Firefighter: Surviving the 9/11 North Tower collapse
  On 11 September 2001, firefighter Jay Jonas was inside the North Tower when it collapsed
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—What AI agents talk about behind your back
  Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack.(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—The phizz-whizzing science of Roald Dahl
  Roald Dahl Day has us seeking out some phizz-whizzing science inspired by his stories.
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Did America win the ‘war on terror’?
  How the fallout from 9/11 is still shaping the world in unintended ways
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: The trumpet takes the lead
  Three people united by a foundational member of the jazz family: the trumpet
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—Firefighter: Surviving the 9/11 North Tower collapse
  On 11 September 2001, firefighter Jay Jonas was inside the North Tower when it collapsed(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—What AI agents talk about behind your back
  Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—America marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11
  Families gathered at the 9/11 memorials to commemorate their loved ones
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal founder: I was out of my league
  Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso on building the $350m company that later went bankrupt(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—Taking stock: Bad blood, bad neighbours and the return of Elizabeth Holmes
  Can a $5,000-per-person pledge from Trump win votes as his trade war with Canada deepens?(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—'It's like somebody turned the faucet off' - gas prices keep inflation high
  Rising energy costs keep US inflation high and it's having an impact on businesses
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Was my university degree worth it?
  80million young Nigerians are unemployed, many of which have received tertiary education
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Outside Source—2026/09/11 15:32 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—Houthis claim major advance in Yemen
  At least 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting escalated last week
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Sophia Amoruso, Nasty Gal founder: I was out of my league
  Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso on building the $350m company that later went bankrupt(R)
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—The woman who saved me on 9/11
  How Paul Carris helped a colleague escape the North Tower on 9/11(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/09/11 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—11/09/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Was my university degree worth it?
  80million young Nigerians are unemployed, many of which have received tertiary education(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Can my veggie sausages save the world?
  Are ‘veggie meats’ better for the environment and your health than real meat?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—9/11 attacks remembered
  US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with tribute to victims of attacks
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: The trumpet takes the lead
  Three people united by a foundational member of the jazz family: the trumpet(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—Firefighter: Surviving the 9/11 North Tower collapse
  On 11 September 2001, firefighter Jay Jonas was inside the North Tower when it collapsed(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—11/09/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—11/09/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Global shipping threatened by Houthi military advances
  Yemen rebels now control the Red Sea
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—11/09/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—The phizz-whizzing science of Roald Dahl
  Roald Dahl Day has us seeking out some phizz-whizzing science inspired by his stories.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/09/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/09/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Did America win the ‘war on terror’?
  How the fallout from 9/11 is still shaping the world in unintended ways(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/09/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/09/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Yilim
  Yilim is the sister of one of Ivory Coast's biggest rappers, but is also a major talent
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The Outlook Mixtape: The trumpet takes the lead
  Three people united by a foundational member of the jazz family: the trumpet(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Why are more young Africans learning Russian?
  Russia has announced it’s opening more cultural centres across the continent
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—The phizz-whizzing science of Roald Dahl
  Roald Dahl Day has us seeking out some phizz-whizzing science inspired by his stories.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—12/09/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—12/09/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—Lessons from childhood
  Bullied as a child, Yeiwah returns to Sierra Leone to raise her daughter with confidence
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—Could this be the strongest El Niño in 1,000 Years?
  Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather on a potentially record-breaking El Niño.
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—12/09/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Saudi Arabia shuts oil pipeline as Houthis tighten grip on Red Sea
  The Iranian-backed group has seized control of Yemen's entire Red Sea coast

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