BBC News Africa Schedule Saturday 1 August 2026

Africa Schedule

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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 06:30GMT
  Tech Now—01/08/2026
  New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.(R)
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 07:30GMT
  Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure—Series 1, La Vega - Dominican Republic
  14/15Clive gets into the party mood at the loud, hot and colourful carnival in La Vega.(R)
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
7. 09:30GMT
  Global Eye—Japan’s Changing Identity
  Kurumi Mori reports from Japan, and we bring you a BBC Eye investigation from Ukraine.(R)
8. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
9. 10:30GMT
  Talking Business—31/07/2026
  Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.(R)
10. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 11:30GMT
  Focus on Africa: The Conversation—01/08/2026
  Why are more men getting paternity tests?
Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 12:30GMT
  China's Greatest Treasures—Series 2, The Art of Ancient Fashion
  2/6Alastair Sooke discovers how historic fashion design still resonates with people in China.(R)
3. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 13:30GMT
  On the Front Line—The Secret Jungle Hospital
  Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.(R)
5. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 14:30GMT
  The Media Show—01/08/2026
  A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business.(R)
7. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 15:30GMT
  Racing on the Edge—2026, The Power of Opportunity
  One opportunity changed Kai Hockley and Anna Weis, inspiring others to dream bigger.(R)
9. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
11. 17:30GMT
  Focus on Africa: The Conversation—01/08/2026
  Why are more men getting paternity tests?(R)
Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 18:30GMT
  Tech Now—01/08/2026
  New technologies measuring forests and exclusive access to a hacker rehab programme.(R)
3. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 19:30GMT
  The Travel Show—The Traveller Who Wouldn't Stop
  The Travel Show meets the man attempting to become the most travelled person in Denmark.(R)
5. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
7. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 22:30GMT
  Talking Business—31/07/2026
  Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.(R)
9. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—01/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 23:30GMT
  The Media Show—01/08/2026
  A global, topical weekly show that lifts the hood on the entertainment and news business.(R)
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
2. 00:30GMT
  China's Greatest Treasures—Series 2, The Art of Ancient Fashion
  2/6Alastair Sooke discovers how historic fashion design still resonates with people in China.(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
4. 01:30GMT
  The Travel Show—The Traveller Who Wouldn't Stop
  The Travel Show meets the man attempting to become the most travelled person in Denmark.(R)
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
6. 02:30GMT
  On the Front Line—The Secret Jungle Hospital
  Saving lives in a hidden hospital, rebels fighting against Myanmar's military.(R)
7. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
8. 03:30GMT
  Global Eye—Japan’s Changing Identity
  Kurumi Mori reports from Japan, and we bring you a BBC Eye investigation from Ukraine.(R)
9. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
10. 04:30GMT
  Clive Myrie’s Caribbean Adventure—Series 1, La Vega - Dominican Republic
  14/15Clive gets into the party mood at the loud, hot and colourful carnival in La Vega.(R)
11. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—02/08/2026
  The latest news from the BBC.
12. 05:30GMT
  Talking Business—31/07/2026
  Examining the business stories and economic trends that are re-shaping our world.(R)