BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 25 April 2025

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06 Local time
  
  Business Matters—Could the US-China tariff war cancel Christmas?
  
  As the US-China trade war continues, could it lead to a shortage of toys over Christmas?
3. 01:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32 Local time
  
  Tech Life—Talking dolphin
  
  Artificial intelligence is being used to unlock the mysteries of dolphin communication. (R)
7. 02:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06 Local time
  
  Outlook—Chain Reaction #4: Georgiana and the food that makes men cry
  
  The colliding lives of four strangers and the encounters that bind them together (R)
9. 02:50 Local time
  
  What in the World—How inclusive is Korean make-up?
  
  Some K-beauty brands are expanding their colour ranges
10. 03:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32 Local time
  
  Heart and Soul—Our Sacred Harp
  
  Tim Eriksen takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing
14. 04:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06 Local time
  
  Newsday—President Trump 'not happy' with strikes on Ukraine
  
  He has said President Vladimir Putin should 'stop' attacks.
16. 05:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06 Local time
  
  Newsday—Donald Trump rebukes Russia
  
  It follows a deadly attack on Ukraine's capital - Kyiv.
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Morning
1. 06:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06 Local time
  
  Newsday—Ukraine may have to give away territory - Mayor of Kyiv
  
  Vitaly Klitschko says country might have to give up some land for peace
3. 07:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06 Local time
  
  Americast—Americast
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
5. 07:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32 Local time
  
  Business Daily—Meet the 'workfluencers'
  
  More companies want their employees to share their working lives on social media
7. 07:50 Local time
  
  Witness History—The death of Adolf Hitler
  
  Adolf Hitler's secretary recalls his last days in 1945
8. 08:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32 Local time
  
  Science In Action—Wet market SARS CoV-2 origins revisited
  
  Scientists find yet more data from early Covid to suggest zoonotic cross-over as origin. (R)
12. 09:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06 Local time
  
  Unexpected Elements—Kenya believe it?
  
  The Unexpected Elements team visits Nairobi, Kenya.
14. 10:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32 Local time
  
  Heart and Soul—Our Sacred Harp
  
  Tim Eriksen takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing (R)
18. 11:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06 Local time
  
  The Documentary—Francis, the rebel Pope
  
  Following the death of Pope Francis, Edward Stourton explores his life and legacy.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32 Local time
  
  Science In Action—Wet market SARS CoV-2 origins revisited
  
  Scientists find yet more data from early Covid to suggest zoonotic cross-over as origin. (R)
5. 13:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06 Local time
  
  Newshour—Kyiv mayor says Ukraine may need to 'give up territory' for truce
  
  Vitali Klitschko’s comments come hours after deadly Russian attack on Kyiv
7. 14:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06 Local time
  
  Americast—Americast
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. (R)
9. 14:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32 Local time
  
  World Business Report—What are the economic implications of deep-sea mining?
  
  President Trump signed a controversial executive order to step up deep-sea mining
11. 15:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06 Local time
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
13. 15:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32 Local time
  
  BBC OS—2025/04/25 15:32 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 16:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06 Local time
  
  BBC OS—Pope Francis lies in state for final day
  
  Pope Francis's body is lying in state in St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican
17. 17:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06 Local time
  
  Americast—Americast
  
  Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House. (R)
19. 17:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32 Local time
  
  Heart and Soul—Our Sacred Harp
  
  Tim Eriksen takes us into the hair-raising sound of shape note singing (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32 Local time
  
  Sport Today—2025/04/25 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06 Local time
  
  Focus on Africa—Focus on Africa
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa. (R)
7. 19:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32 Local time
  
  CrowdScience—Can we feed everyone?
  
  We ask leading agricultural experts about global food security
9. 20:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06 Local time
  
  Newshour—Putin and Trump envoy meeting 'constructive'
  
  Steve Witkoff met Russian president for fourth time
11. 21:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06 Local time
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: A princess, a penguin and a beatboxer
  
  Dancing classes with Princess Diana, a penguin’s lessons and a school for beatboxers
13. 21:50 Local time
  
  Witness History—The death of Adolf Hitler
  
  Adolf Hitler's secretary recalls his last days in 1945 (R)
14. 22:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—25/04/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—25/04/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32 Local time
  
  World Business Report—Confidence in the US economy sinks
  
  A new survey shows that public confidence in the US has plummeted since the trade war
18. 23:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—25/04/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06 Local time
  
  Unexpected Elements—Kenya believe it?
  
  The Unexpected Elements team visits Nairobi, Kenya. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06 Local time
  
  Business Matters—Public confidence in the US economy falls sharply
  
  New data shows confidence in the US economy has sunk since 'Liberation Day'
3. 01:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—26/04/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—26/04/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32 Local time
  
  This Is Africa—Kenya Mko Wapi: Part one
  
  Edu embarks on the first leg of a three-part Kenyan road trip
7. 02:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06 Local time
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: A princess, a penguin and a beatboxer
  
  Dancing classes with Princess Diana, a penguin’s lessons and a school for beatboxers (R)
9. 02:50 Local time
  
  What in the World—Are your fashion choices a ‘recession indicator’?
  
  The office-core aesthetic isn’t just about style
10. 03:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06 Local time
  
  Unexpected Elements—Kenya believe it?
  
  The Unexpected Elements team visits Nairobi, Kenya. (R)
12. 04:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06 Local time
  
  The Newsroom—26/04/2025 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30 Local time
  
  BBC News Summary—26/04/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32 Local time
  
  Dear Daughter—Dear son
  
  “Fly the plane”, volunteer, and keep asking why (R)
16. 04:50 Local time
  
  Sporting Witness—Kwame Nkruman-Acheampong: The Snow Leopard
  
  How Kwame Nkruman-Acheampong became the first Ghanaian to compete in the Winter Olympics
17. 05:00 Local time
  
  BBC News—26/04/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06 Local time
  
  Weekend—Funeral of Pope Francis
  
  The leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Easter Monday aged 88

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