BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Friday 10 July 2026

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Citizen Vigilante and Elon Musk’s war on ‘woke’ films
  
  Critics have accused Citizen Vigilante of inciting violence against immigrants (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Too young to scroll?
  
  The impact screen time is having on younger children. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My grandmother, the tennis champion who escaped the Nazis
  
  After her grandma died, Felice Hardy found sporting records – and painful family secrets (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Are maybelaterships the new situationships?
  
  ...and what do they say about modern dating?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Diving for Yuko
  
  Yasuo has spent years diving for the remains of his wife, swept away in the 2011 tsunami
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fresh strikes hit Iran
  
  The fight with the US continues over control of the Strait of Hormuz
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iran and US exchange strikes
  
  Iran buries it's former Supreme leader killed on the first day of the war with the US
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Khamenei is buried US as Iran exchange strikes
  
  Observers report a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships travelling through Hormuz
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jacob Zuma’s daughters: Polygamy is a subject we lived
  
  Daughters of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma on their new drama The Polygamist
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is Trump happier with Nato on defence spending?
  
  Nato countries agree to greater defence spending despite stretched public finances
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dada: The birth of an art movement
  
  In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
  
  Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Everyone needs a hero
  
  A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science.
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is a long-term peace with Iran possible?
  
  What’s the path to move beyond a shaky ceasefire that keeps breaking down?
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: It’s a small world
  
  Three tales of the miniature, minuscule and minute
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dada: The birth of an art movement
  
  In 1916, in Switzerland, an aesthetic began which would influence Surrealism and punk. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  BBC Inside Science—Are we one step closer to creating life in a lab?
  
  Researchers say they have created a synthetic cell-like system that can grow and divide. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Venezuela faces humanitarian crisis after quakes
  
  Those forced from their homes urgently need food and healthcare
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jacob Zuma’s daughters: Polygamy is a subject we lived
  
  Daughters of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma on their new drama The Polygamist (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Taking Stock: Is Trump happier with Nato on defence spending?
  
  Nato countries agree to greater defence spending despite stretched public finances (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  World Business Express—Passenger survives aeroplane drama
  
  Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of an aeroplane, after cabin window shattered.
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—"I'm 23 and losing my hair"
  
  Harvard Medical School says about one-third of women experience alopecia
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Outside Source—2026/07/10 15:32 GMT
  
  A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Twelve dead and 23 missing in Spain wildfire
  
  Hundreds of emergency responders are working to extinguish the blaze
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jacob Zuma’s daughters: Polygamy is a subject we lived
  
  Daughters of former South Africa President Jacob Zuma on their new drama The Polygamist (R)
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Diving for Yuko
  
  Yasuo has spent years diving for the remains of his wife, swept away in the 2011 tsunami (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Football—World Cup Football 2026
  
  Full match commentary from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
5. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 21:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What are these strange rocks?
  
  There are some strange rocks on a beach in Indonesia. What are they?
7. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/07/2026 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/07/2026 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Still in the game?
  
  Hard times in the gaming industry following announcements of more lay-offs.
11. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/07/2026 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Everyone needs a hero
  
  A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Is a long-term peace with Iran possible?
  
  What’s the path to move beyond a shaky ceasefire that keeps breaking down? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Gemma Griffiths
  
  Gemma Griffiths has become a much-loved star in her native Zimbabwe
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: It’s a small world
  
  Three tales of the miniature, minuscule and minute (R)
11. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Should you wear earplugs to concerts?
  
  And do earplugs make or break your live music listening experience?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Everyone needs a hero
  
  A Mexican vigilante nicknamed Batman has us exploring superhero science. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—11/07/2026 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—11/07/2026 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  More than the Score—Ghostwriting: How to tell someone else's story
  
  How professional authors turn sports stars' stories into bestselling books
18. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Does playing tennis make you live 9.7 years longer?
  
  Should we all take up tennis? We delve into the evidence on its life-extending powers.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—11/07/2026 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Spain battles to contain one of its deadliest and fastest moving fires
  
  Emergency services in southern Spain are fighting a fire that has killed least 12 people.

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