BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule Saturday 21 June 2025

West and Central Africa Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—What is behind the calmness in global markets?
  
  The strange calm of global markets, despite the upheavals of recent months.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/06/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—LeeMckrazy
  
  South African singer LeeMckrazy talks to DJ Edu about his life in music
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Rewind! Family histories discovered on tape
  
  Three children unspool the mysteries of their parents’ hidden past (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—K-pop gets its first gay male idol
  
  Bain, from the K-pop boyband JUST B, came out as gay on stage in Los Angeles
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Some really cool science
  
  This week, ice hockey’s Stanley Cup sent us skating into ice-related science (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/06/2025 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—Could your colleague be a North Korean in disguise?
  
  BBC Trending investigates North Korean IT workers applying for remote jobs in the West.
16. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—South Africa’s unifying Rugby World Cup win
  
  In 1995, post-apartheid South Africa hosted, and won, the Rugby World Cup
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Trump rejects Europe's diplomatic efforts on Iran
  
  White House says Trump will decide in the next fortnight whether to take direct US action
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iranian missiles trigger air raid sirens across Israel
  
  Israel says it has targeted Iranian missile launch and storage facilities
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Israel says senior Iranian commander killed in latest strike
  
  Iran and Israel exchange strikes after the former ruled out nuclear talks under attack
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  BBC OS Conversations—Iranians and Israelis
  
  Iranians and Israelis share their experiences of conflict
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Your theories on a mysterious humming noise
  
  The sound is heard by some residents of the Scottish island of Lewis - but what is it?
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Debating the rapidly changing international landscape
  
  Is the world safer or more dangerous under Trump? We hear your views on The World Debate
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Play your cards right
  
  Katie Smith shuffles her cards at The Queen’s Club in London
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/06/2025 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
  
  John Simpson analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to regime change (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—James Marriott and AJ Tracey
  
  Latest UK music charts with guests James Marriott and AJ Tracey
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Erdogan slams Israeli strikes as Muslim countries explore diplomatic options
  
  The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation summit is under way in Istanbul
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
5. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/06/2025 17:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 17:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—LeeMckrazy
  
  South African singer LeeMckrazy talks to DJ Edu about his life in music (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC OS Conversations—Iranians and Israelis
  
  Iranians and Israelis share their experiences of conflict (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast—Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast 2025
  
  Family, friends and King Charles send greetings to Antarctica
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Dept. Q writer director Scott Frank
  
  Nikki Bedi talks to Hollywood director Scott Frank about his new detective series.
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Belarusian opposition activist freed
  
  Surprise as husband of exiled Belarusian leader is released.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Making hospitals kinder for kids
  
  How clowns and consoles are making a stay in hospital a bit easier for unwell youngsters (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  World of Secrets—The Killing Call, 1. The death of a star
  
  1/5 Sidhu Moose Wala becomes a rap sensation but as fame grows so do threats (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/06/2025 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—LeeMckrazy
  
  South African singer LeeMckrazy talks to DJ Edu about his life in music (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/06/2025 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  BBC OS Conversations—Iranians and Israelis
  
  Iranians and Israelis share their experiences of conflict (R)
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/06/2025 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Ukrainian life under Russian occupation
  
  Constant threat and acts of rebellion, what is life like under Russian control?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are we closer to a European army?
  
  Can Europe be less reliant on US defence capabilities? Is a European army an option? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/06/2025 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—Could your colleague be a North Korean in disguise?
  
  BBC Trending investigates North Korean IT workers applying for remote jobs in the West. (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—South Africa’s unifying Rugby World Cup win
  
  In 1995, post-apartheid South Africa hosted, and won, the Rugby World Cup (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/06/2025 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/06/2025 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Future thinking
  
  How thinking about the future shapes our health and happiness (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Australia's extinction crisis
  
  Why are so many of Australia’s unique animals now under threat of extinction?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Israel strikes Iran's nuclear sites
  
  Voices from Iran reveal a country - and a regime - under pressure amid Israel's attacks
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/06/2025 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Unspun World with John Simpson—Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
  
  John Simpson analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to regime change (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/06/2025 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/06/2025 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The copper kingdom
  
  Copper is critical in making wind turbines, electric cars and solar panels (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/06/2025 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US strikes Iran's nuclear sites
  
  Trump says US forces have 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear facilities

Sunday 22 June 2025

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