BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 3 April 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—I wargamed Iran for the Pentagon - here is how it could end
  What are the risks and rewards of the different military options?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—Putting polluters in court
  Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Alone in the Pacific on the upturned hull of my boat
  Australian Tom Robinson set out on a solo record-breaking ocean crossing aged 23(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—How unregulated peptides became the latest health trend
  Some research peptides sold online have not been tested on humans
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—God, grief and the chatbot
  A mother’s grief, a son’s chatbot and the faith that sustained her.
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Artemis II blasts towards Moon
  The Artemis II mission has now left Earth's orbit for final push to Moon.
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Artemis II mission completes a critical engine burn
  It will propel the Orion spacecraft on its journey to the far side of the Moon.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Artemis II mission on its way to far side of the Moon
  In a livestream from space the astronauts have described the "spectacular" view of Earth.
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  The Interview—Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanity
  Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The self-taught coder building a drone empire
  We meet Bobby Healy whose company is among the largest drone delivery firms in Europe
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
  In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
  Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Putting science on the map
  China’s undersea mapping project has us scanning the deep for map-tastic science.
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
  King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
  Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
  In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  BBC Inside Science—Responding to your science questions
  Why men have nipples and how gravity slingshots work; your science questions answered.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump threatens to destroy Iran infrastructure
  Iran has launched fresh strikes on Israel and Gulf nations
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanity
  Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  Business Daily—The self-taught coder building a drone empire
  We meet Bobby Healy whose company is among the largest drone delivery firms in Europe(R)
11. 14:50GMT
  World Business Express—French container ship reportedly passes through Strait of Hormuz
  First western-owner container ship passes through the crucial Gulf trade route - reports
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
14. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  Outside Source—2026/04/03 15:32 GMT
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  Outside Source—US fighter jet downed in Iran
  A search and rescue effort is underway
18. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  The Interview—Jeremy Hansen, astronaut: Moon mission shows best of humanity
  Rebecca Morelle speaks to astronaut Jeremy Hansen ahead of the Artemis II Moon mission.(R)
20. 17:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 17:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—God, grief and the chatbot
  A mother’s grief, a son’s chatbot and the faith that sustained her.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2026/04/03 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—03/04/2026 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Will rabbits become super predators?
  How do invasive species evolve?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  On air
  Listen live
  Newshour—03/04/2026 20:06 GMT
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
  Listen live
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
  Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)(R)
13. 21:50GMT
  Witness History—The first commercially successful electronic cigarette
  In May 2004, pharmacist Hon Lik's vape went on sale in China(R)
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—03/04/2026 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—03/04/2026 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—First broadcast 03/04/2026 21:32 GMT
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—03/04/2026 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Putting science on the map
  China’s undersea mapping project has us scanning the deep for map-tastic science.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 00:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  The Global Story—Why the Royal visit to the US is dividing Brits
  King Charles will visit Washington DC amid growing tensions between the US and the UK.(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  This Is Africa—Marie Diallo
  Nigerien rapper Marie Diallo talks about taking on sexist attitudes
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Bedtime Stories
  Magic rivers, a storytelling granny, and the origins of a children's classic (76)(R)
11. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—The campaign to scrap period tax in Pakistan
  Women can pay up to 40% tax on period products in the country
12. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Putting science on the map
  China’s undersea mapping project has us scanning the deep for map-tastic science.(R)
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—04/04/2026 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—04/04/2026 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Inheritance: Samsung—Samsung, 2. Move fast and break things
  2/10Samsung survives an early scandal on its way to becoming a global tech giant
18. 04:50GMT
  More or Less—How likely is ‘likely’?
  Adam Kucharski explains what people really mean when they use probability language
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—04/04/2026 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—04/04/2026 GMT
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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