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00:00	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT The Why Factor—Sleep The first of two programmes which looks at human behaviour and sleep. 00:50GMT Sports News—18/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Discovery—What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3 Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 00:50GMT Sports News—19/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 00:50GMT Sports News—20/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Health Check—Deworming and Vitamin A supplementation in India A leading epidemiologist talks exclusively to HC about the largest clinical trial ever 00:50GMT Sports News—21/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Science In Action—Giant squid secrets revealed All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different 00:50GMT Sports News—22/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:20GMT Sports News—23/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT Boston Calling—A US marine’s Iraq war diary Tim McLaughlin's writings about the 2003 invasion of Iraq anchor a New York exhibit.	00:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 00:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 00:20GMT Sports News—24/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 00:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 00:32GMT In the Balance—Cyprus: Small Island, Big Problem Is the flare-up in Cyprus more dangerous than those in other Eurozone countries?
01:00	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT The Fifth Floor—Two Years of the Syria Story We talk to the journalists telling the story of the conflict	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT World Business Report—Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their cash. 01:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil and Lebanon Exploring prehistoric rock art in Monte Alegre; meeting Maronite hermits around Qannoubine	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT World Business Report—EU bailout row: What now for Cyprus? A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy. 01:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Burma, the USA and Israel Tough at the top, the challenges of leadership for Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama.	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT World Business Report—Will Russia save Cyprus from bankruptcy? With Cyprus facing tough bailout conditions from its euro partners, will Russia step in? 01:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe and Egypt A new constitution can't lift a pall of fear; why Egypt's railways still dice with death.	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT World Business Report—ECB sets Cyprus bailout deadline The ECB sets a deadline for Cyprus to reach a bailout agreement. 01:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Pakistan and India: Identity politics How sectarian violence still plagues Lahore; why Rajasthanis are queuing up for new IDs.	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT World Business Report—23/03/2013 The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC. 01:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Karachi and Kansas Shahzeb Jillani returns to a dangerous Pakistani city; Sarfraz Manzoor meets a film legend	01:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 01:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 01:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 01:32GMT Discovery—What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3 Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 01:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city.
02:00	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT What If...—What If... The Next Tech Billionaires Technological innovation and entrepreneurial spirit are at the heart of Silicon Valley. 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Health Check—Bacteriophages An older alternative to antibiotics in the fight against bacteria. 02:50GMT Witness History—The Tibetan uprising In 1959 the people of Tibet turned against Chinese occupying forces.	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT The Interview—Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK Stephen Sackur talks to veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke. 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Outlook—Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres' Dr Mukesh Kapila who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres.	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Outlook—'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue' The man who took a sledgehammer to a Saddam Hussein statue during the US invasion of Iraq.	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT The Interview—Victor Ponta - Prime Minister of Romania Zeinab Badawi talks to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta. 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Outlook—Catholic Priest and Star of Syrian TV Father Paolo Dall'Oglio has started his own show on Syrian opposition TV.	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT Outlook—Doctor Making Legs From Drainpipes How the lives of some of the world's poorest amputees are being transformed.	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT The Interview—Gareth Thomas - Former Wales Rugby Captain Stephen Sackur speaks to Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas. 02:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 02:32GMT World Football—Pablo Mastroeni's battle with concussion Former USA international talks about his battles with concussion	02:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 02:05GMT The Forum—Viruses: in medicine, technology and in our minds The terrifying and wonderful viral world with Peter Piot, Angela Belcher, Susan Blackmore 02:50GMT Over to You—Jamming World Service in Asia How the World Service's SW transmissions are being affected by jamming in parts of Asia.
03:00	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT Newsday—18/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Documentary—Pope Francis What does the election of Pope Francis mean for the Catholic Church?	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT Newsday—19/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Strand—The Infatuations by Javier Marias Javier Marias on his latest novel The Infatuations. 03:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq.	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT Newsday—20/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Strand—Bolshoi Scandal Bolshoi Scandals - we hear the latest. 03:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003.	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT Newsday—21/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Strand—Steve Earle Special The American singer-songwriter talks to Mark Coles about his new album The Low Highway. 03:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city.	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT Newsday—22/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Strand—Philip Roth Unmasked Pulitzer Prize winning American writer Philip Roth is the subject of a new TV documentary 03:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Working for the Americans How one Iraqi who took a job with the US military, was threatened with death as a traitor.	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT The Strand—The death of Chinua Achebe Chinua Achebe, the acclaimed Nigerian novelist and poet has died. 03:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces.	03:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 03:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 03:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 03:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 03:50GMT More or Less—Can big data save lives? Ruth Alexander speaks to Kenneth Cukier about how data can be used.
04:00	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT The Strand Weekend Archive—David Bowie We ask if David Bowie's first album in 10 years is great, good or just so so.	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT Newsday—19/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Discovery—What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3 Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 04:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil and Lebanon Exploring prehistoric rock art in Monte Alegre; meeting Maronite hermits around Qannoubine	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT Newsday—20/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 04:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Burma, the USA and Israel Tough at the top, the challenges of leadership for Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama.	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT Newsday—21/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Health Check—Deworming and Vitamin A supplementation in India A leading epidemiologist talks exclusively to HC about the largest clinical trial ever 04:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe and Egypt A new constitution can't lift a pall of fear; why Egypt's railways still dice with death.	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT Newsday—22/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Science In Action—Giant squid secrets revealed All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different 04:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Pakistan and India: Identity politics How sectarian violence still plagues Lahore; why Rajasthanis are queuing up for new IDs.	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT The Why Factor—Why do we get insomnia? The second of two programmes about humans and sleep. 04:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Karachi and Kansas Shahzeb Jillani returns to a dangerous Pakistani city; Sarfraz Manzoor meets a film legend	04:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 04:05GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Weekend Edition 23 March 2013: Surprising encounters Personal stories from Burma, Bangladesh, the Amazon, New York City and cowboy country. 04:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 04:32GMT Global Business—Mahindra & Mahindra Peter Day talks to Anand Mahindra about how M&M's story mirrors modern India.
05:00	05:00GMT Newsday—18/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	05:00GMT Newsday—19/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	05:00GMT Newsday—20/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	05:00GMT Newsday—21/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	05:00GMT Newsday—22/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	05:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 05:20GMT Sports News—23/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 05:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMT The Fifth Floor—Wanted leaders: When the Chase is Up What happens when famous fugitives hand themselves in?	05:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 05:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 05:20GMT Sports News—24/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 05:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 05:32GMT In the Balance—Cyprus: Small Island, Big Problem Is the flare-up in Cyprus more dangerous than those in other Eurozone countries?
06:00	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Newsday—18/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Newsday—19/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Newsday—20/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Newsday—21/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Newsday—22/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Weekend—23/03/2013 GMT A review of the week with the latest news. 06:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 06:32GMT The Documentary—Pope Francis What does the election of Pope Francis mean for the Catholic Church?	06:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 06:05GMT Weekend—24/03/2013 A review of the week with the latest news. 06:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 06:32GMT The Bottom Line—21/03/2013 Evan Davis and guests explore the challenges and pitfalls of the wine trade.
07:00	07:00GMT Newsday—18/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	07:00GMT Newsday—19/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	07:00GMT Newsday—20/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	07:00GMT Newsday—21/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	07:00GMT Newsday—22/03/2013 Live news, business and sport from around the world.	07:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:05GMT Weekend—23/03/2013 GMT A review of the week with the latest news.	07:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 07:05GMT Weekend—24/03/2013 A review of the week with the latest news.
08:00	08:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—Gold: A glittering future? Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? 08:50GMT Sports News—18/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	08:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—Iraq: Waiting for oil Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many expected. Why not? 08:50GMT Sports News—19/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	08:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—Cyprus rocks the boat Cyprus rejects an EU bailout deal. But there is still fear of a wider European bank-run. 08:50GMT Sports News—20/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	08:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—Mongolia's herders head to the city Why has a quarter of Mongolia's population stopped herding and moved to the city? 08:50GMT Sports News—21/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	08:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 08:32GMT Business Daily—Computerised cars and gambling for geeks Can cutting-edge car technology help to curb traffic congestion? 08:50GMT Sports News—22/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	08:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:05GMT Weekend—23/03/2013 A review of the week with the latest news.	08:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 08:05GMT Weekend—24/03/2013 A review of the week with the latest news.
09:00	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT The Interview—Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK Stephen Sackur talks to veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke. 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Strand—Tracy Chevalier - The Last Runaway The best selling author discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway. 09:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Strand—The Infatuations by Javier Marias Javier Marias on his latest novel The Infatuations. 09:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT The Interview—Victor Ponta - Prime Minister of Romania Zeinab Badawi talks to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta. 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Strand—Bolshoi Scandal Bolshoi Scandals - we hear the latest. 09:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Strand—Steve Earle Special The American singer-songwriter talks to Mark Coles about his new album The Low Highway. 09:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Working for the Americans How one Iraqi who took a job with the US military, was threatened with death as a traitor.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT The Interview—Gareth Thomas - Former Wales Rugby Captain Stephen Sackur speaks to Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas. 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Strand—Philip Roth Unmasked Pulitzer Prize winning American writer Philip Roth is the subject of a new TV documentary 09:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT What If...—What If... We All Had A Car? How can new cars be developed to prevent global gridlock and increased pollution? 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT Health Check—Deworming and Vitamin A supplementation in India A leading epidemiologist talks exclusively to HC about the largest clinical trial ever 09:50GMT Over to You—Jamming World Service in Asia How the World Service's SW transmissions are being affected by jamming in parts of Asia.	09:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 09:05GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Weekend Edition 23 March 2013: Surprising encounters Personal stories from Burma, Bangladesh, the Amazon, New York City and cowboy country. 09:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 09:32GMT The Fifth Floor—Wanted leaders: When the Chase is Up What happens when famous fugitives hand themselves in?
10:00	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Update—18/03/2013 News and issues making the headlines each day.	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Update—19/03/2013 News and issues making the headlines each day.	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Update—20/03/2013 News and issues making the headlines each day.	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Update—21/03/2013 News and issues making the headlines each day.	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Update—22/03/2013 News and issues making the headlines each day.	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 10:20GMT Sports News—23/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 10:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 10:32GMT In the Balance—Cyprus: Small Island, Big Problem Is the flare-up in Cyprus more dangerous than those in other Eurozone countries?	10:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 10:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 10:20GMT Sports News—24/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world. 10:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 10:32GMT Boston Calling—A US marine’s Iraq war diary Tim McLaughlin's writings about the 2003 invasion of Iraq anchor a New York exhibit.
11:00	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Have Your Say—#WHYS Cyprus bailout Cyprus is reacting to a one-off levy of up to 10% on individuals’ personal savings. 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT The Why Factor—Sleep The first of two programmes which looks at human behaviour and sleep. 11:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil and Lebanon Exploring prehistoric rock art in Monte Alegre; meeting Maronite hermits around Qannoubine	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Have Your Say—WHYS 30: What do you make of Cyprus' bank levy? Is Cyprus taking the right approach to dealing with its debts by taxing bank accounts? 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT Discovery—What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3 Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 11:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Burma, the USA and Israel Tough at the top, the challenges of leadership for Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama.	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Have Your Say—#WHYS 30 South Korea cyber attack South Korean cyber-attack paralyses banks and computer networks. 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 11:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe and Egypt A new constitution can't lift a pall of fear; why Egypt's railways still dice with death.	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Have Your Say—#WHYS Australia apologises for forced adoption policy We discuss the apology by PM Julia Gillard for Australia’s forced adoption policy. 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT Health Check—Deworming and Vitamin A supplementation in India A leading epidemiologist talks exclusively to HC about the largest clinical trial ever 11:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Pakistan and India: Identity politics How sectarian violence still plagues Lahore; why Rajasthanis are queuing up for new IDs.	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Have Your Say—WHYS 30: The Chinese view of North Korea How do people in China feel about North Korea? We put your questions to our guests. 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT Science In Action—Giant squid secrets revealed All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different 11:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Karachi and Kansas Shahzeb Jillani returns to a dangerous Pakistani city; Sarfraz Manzoor meets a film legend	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 11:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 11:32GMT Global Business—Mahindra & Mahindra Peter Day talks to Anand Mahindra about how M&M's story mirrors modern India.	11:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 11:05GMT The Strand Weekend Archive—Tracy Chevalier The best selling author, Tracy Chevalier discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway.
12:00	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Outlook—Syria's Secret Doctors The Syrian doctors who risk their lives to treat the wounded in makeshift hospitals. 12:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMT The Strand—Tracy Chevalier - The Last Runaway The best selling author discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway. 12:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq.	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Outlook—Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres' Dr Mukesh Kapila who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres. 12:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMT The Strand—The Infatuations by Javier Marias Javier Marias on his latest novel The Infatuations. 12:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003.	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Outlook—'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue' The man who took a sledgehammer to a Saddam Hussein statue during the US invasion of Iraq. 12:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMT The Strand—Bolshoi Scandal Bolshoi Scandals - we hear the latest. 12:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city.	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Outlook—Catholic Priest and Star of Syrian TV Father Paolo Dall'Oglio has started his own show on Syrian opposition TV. 12:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMT The Strand—Steve Earle Special The American singer-songwriter talks to Mark Coles about his new album The Low Highway. 12:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Working for the Americans How one Iraqi who took a job with the US military, was threatened with death as a traitor.	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT World Football—Pablo Mastroeni's battle with concussion Former USA international talks about his battles with concussion 12:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 12:32GMT The Strand—Philip Roth Unmasked Pulitzer Prize winning American writer Philip Roth is the subject of a new TV documentary 12:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces.	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Newshour—23/03/2013 (1200GMT) Cypriots wait for bailout plan; two popes have lunch; Turkey's crisis of national identity	12:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 12:05GMT Newshour—24/03/2013 (1200 GMT) Musharraf back in Pakistan; Syrian weapons sleuth; the man who has(almost)given up eating
13:00	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT The Interview—Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK Stephen Sackur talks to veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke. 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Business Daily—Gold: A glittering future? Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? 13:50GMT Sports News—18/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Business Daily—Iraq: Waiting for oil Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many expected. Why not? 13:50GMT Sports News—19/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT The Interview—Victor Ponta - Prime Minister of Romania Zeinab Badawi talks to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta. 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Business Daily—Cyprus rocks the boat Cyprus rejects an EU bailout deal. But there is still fear of a wider European bank-run. 13:50GMT Sports News—20/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Business Daily—Mongolia's herders head to the city Why has a quarter of Mongolia's population stopped herding and moved to the city? 13:50GMT Sports News—21/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT The Interview—Gareth Thomas - Former Wales Rugby Captain Stephen Sackur speaks to Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas. 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT Business Daily—Computerised cars and gambling for geeks Can cutting-edge car technology help to curb traffic congestion? 13:50GMT Sports News—22/03/2013 BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT The Forum—Viruses: in medicine, technology and in our minds The terrifying and wonderful viral world with Peter Piot, Angela Belcher, Susan Blackmore 13:50GMT More or Less—Can big data save lives? Ruth Alexander speaks to Kenneth Cukier about how data can be used.	13:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 13:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 13:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 13:32GMT The Why Factor—Why do we get insomnia? The second of two programmes about humans and sleep. 13:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003.
14:00	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT Newshour—Russia slams Cyprus bailout tax Cyprus bail-out; China labour camps; Pope play	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT Newshour—Wave of deadly bombings hit Baghdad Sectarian violence in Iraq; inaugural mass; what now for Congo's rebel leader?	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT Newshour—Obama arrives in Israel What hope for ME peace process? South Korea cyber-attack; Cyprus Finance Min in Moscow	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT Newshour—PKK ceasefire Turkish Kurds offer ceasefire; Obama visits Ramallah; Caucasus lawyers under attack.	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT Newshour—Cyprus on brink Cyprus bid to save banks, writer Chinua Achebe dies, Obama in Mideast sandstorm	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 14:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 14:32GMT The Fifth Floor—Wanted leaders: When the Chase is Up What happens when famous fugitives hand themselves in?	14:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 14:05GMT What if Africa was the New Hub of Global Science?—How can Africa play a major part in global science? Top African researchers ask what if Africa became a hub for science.
15:00	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT Outlook—Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres' Dr Mukesh Kapila who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres.	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT Outlook—'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue' The man who took a sledgehammer to a Saddam Hussein statue during the US invasion of Iraq.	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT Outlook—Catholic Priest and Star of Syrian TV Father Paolo Dall'Oglio has started his own show on Syrian opposition TV.	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT Outlook—Doctor Making Legs From Drainpipes How the lives of some of the world's poorest amputees are being transformed.	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT World Football—Pablo Mastroeni's battle with concussion Former USA international talks about his battles with concussion	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT Sportsworld—23/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.	15:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 15:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 15:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 15:32GMT Global Business—Mahindra & Mahindra Peter Day talks to Anand Mahindra about how M&M's story mirrors modern India.
16:00	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT The Interview—Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK Stephen Sackur talks to veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke. 16:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 16:32GMT Sport Today—18/03/2013 BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 16:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 16:32GMT Sport Today—19/03/2013 BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT The Interview—Victor Ponta - Prime Minister of Romania Zeinab Badawi talks to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta. 16:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 16:32GMT Sport Today—20/03/2013 BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 16:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 16:32GMT Sport Today—21/03/2013 BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT The Interview—Gareth Thomas - Former Wales Rugby Captain Stephen Sackur speaks to Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas. 16:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 16:32GMT Sport Today—22/03/2013 BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT Sportsworld—23/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.	16:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 16:05GMT Sportsworld—24/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
17:00	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 17:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 17:32GMT World Business Report—Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their cash.	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 17:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 17:32GMT World Business Report—EU bailout row: what now for Cyprus? A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy.	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 17:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 17:32GMT World Business Report—Will Russia save Cyprus from bankruptcy? With Cyprus facing tough bailout conditions from its euro partners, will Russia step in?	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 17:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 17:32GMT World Business Report—ECB sets Cyprus bailout deadline The ECB sets a deadline for Cyprus to reach a bailout agreement.	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 17:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 17:32GMT World Business Report—Plan B for Cyprus We're live in Cyprus as Cypriot MPs debate an escape route from their financial chaos.	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT Sportsworld—23/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.	17:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 17:05GMT Sportsworld—24/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
18:00	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Have Your Say—WHYS 60: Your questions to Sahar Parniyan We put your questions to Afghan actress Sahar Parniyan who's fled to London.	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Have Your Say—#Whys: Cyprus bailout - Are you worried this could happen to you? People in Cyprus have reacted with shock to news on a bailout agreed in Brussels.	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Have Your Say—Is Iraq a Better Place Than It Was Ten Years Ago? Is Iraq a Better Place Than It Was Ten Years Ago? We hear from Iraqis about their lives.	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Have Your Say—WHYS 60: What do Kurdish people want? We're asking, what do Kurdish people want and what does Twitter mean to you?	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Have Your Say—What's It Like Living in Cyprus at the Moment? We talk to Cyrpiots currently living through the banking crisis.	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT World Briefing—23/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 18:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 18:32GMT In the Balance—Cyprus: Small Island, Big Problem Is the flare-up in Cyprus more dangerous than those in other Eurozone countries?	18:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 18:05GMT Sportsworld—24/03/2013 Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis. 18:30GMT Sportsworld Have Your Say—24/03/2013 Football and more - the fan's phone-in from the BBC.
19:00	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Discovery—What If... We could stay young forever? 3/3 Peter Bowes concludes his exploration of the drive to live longer by looking at diet. 19:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil and Lebanon Exploring prehistoric rock art in Monte Alegre; meeting Maronite hermits around Qannoubine	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 19:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Burma, the USA and Israel Tough at the top, the challenges of leadership for Aung San Suu Kyi and President Obama.	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Health Check—Deworming and Vitamin A supplementation in India A leading epidemiologist talks exclusively to HC about the largest clinical trial ever 19:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Zimbabwe and Egypt A new constitution can't lift a pall of fear; why Egypt's railways still dice with death.	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Science In Action—Giant squid secrets revealed All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different 19:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Pakistan and India: Identity politics How sectarian violence still plagues Lahore; why Rajasthanis are queuing up for new IDs.	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT The Why Factor—Why do we get insomnia? The second of two programmes about humans and sleep. 19:50GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Karachi and Kansas Shahzeb Jillani returns to a dangerous Pakistani city; Sarfraz Manzoor meets a film legend	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Weekend Edition 23 March 2013: Surprising encounters Personal stories from Burma, Bangladesh, the Amazon, New York City and cowboy country. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT Global Business—Mahindra & Mahindra Peter Day talks to Anand Mahindra about how M&M's story mirrors modern India.	19:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 19:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 19:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 19:32GMT The Fifth Floor—Wanted leaders: When the Chase is Up What happens when famous fugitives hand themselves in?
20:00	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT The Interview—Kenneth Clarke - Conservative Government Minister, UK Stephen Sackur talks to veteran Conservative cabinet minister Ken Clarke. 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Strand—The Infatuations by Javier Marias Javier Marias on his latest novel The Infatuations. 20:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT What If...—What If... We Could All Have the World's Best Education? Will the growth of online courses give everyone the same chance of a world class education 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Strand—Bolshoi Scandal Bolshoi Scandals - we hear the latest. 20:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT The Interview—Victor Ponta - Prime Minister of Romania Zeinab Badawi talks to Romanian prime minister Victor Ponta. 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Strand—Steve Earle Special The American singer-songwriter talks to Mark Coles about his new album The Low Highway. 20:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Strand—Philip Roth Unmasked Pulitzer Prize winning American writer Philip Roth is the subject of a new TV documentary 20:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Working for the Americans How one Iraqi who took a job with the US military, was threatened with death as a traitor.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT The Interview—Gareth Thomas - Former Wales Rugby Captain Stephen Sackur speaks to Welsh rugby legend, Gareth Thomas. 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Strand—The death of Chinua Achebe Chinua Achebe, the acclaimed Nigerian novelist and poet has died. 20:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT The Strand Weekend Archive—Tracy Chevalier The best selling author, Tracy Chevalier discusses her latest novel The Last Runaway.	20:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 20:05GMT What If...—What If... We All Had A Car? How can new cars be developed to prevent global gridlock and increased pollution? 20:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 20:32GMT The Documentary—Pope Francis What does the election of Pope Francis mean for the Catholic Church?
21:00	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—18/03/2013 (2100GMT) DRC war crimes suspect in US embassy; Russia condemns Cyprus bank levy; NY stop and frisk	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—19/03/2013 (2100GMT) Cyprus rejects bank levy; Syrian opposition elects PM; does sleep make you thin?	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—20/03/2013 (2100 GMT) Obama affirms US-Israel alliance; Cyprus crisis; does university guarantees a better job?	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—Kurds announce ceasefire Kurds announce ceasefire; Obama's Jerusalem speech; Bolivia least welcoming to foreigners?	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—Israel Apology Israel and Turkey relations restored; Cyprus votes bailout bill; Chinua Achebe remembered	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—23/03/2013 (2100 GMT) Russian oligarch Berezovsky dead; renowned Turkish writer on PKK; guns made into jewelry	21:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 21:05GMT Newshour—24/03/2013 (2100 GMT) Syrian opposition leader resigns; Musharraf returns to Pakistan; storing snow for Sochi
22:00	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT Outlook—Dr Mukesh Kapila: 'I Blew Whistle on Darfur Massacres' Dr Mukesh Kapila who became famous for blowing the whistle on the Darfur massacres. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—Cyprus bailout triggers uncertainty Banks in Cyprus stay shut after savers are told they will lose some of their cash.	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT Outlook—'Why I Regret Smashing Saddam's Statue' The man who took a sledgehammer to a Saddam Hussein statue during the US invasion of Iraq. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—EU bailout row: what now for Cyprus? A $13bn bailout of Cyprus is in doubt after mounting opposition to a bank account levy.	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT Outlook—Catholic Priest and Star of Syrian TV Father Paolo Dall'Oglio has started his own show on Syrian opposition TV. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—Will Russia save Cyprus from bankruptcy? With Cyprus facing tough bailout conditions from its euro partners, will Russia step in?	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT Outlook—Doctor Making Legs From Drainpipes How the lives of some of the world's poorest amputees are being transformed. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—ECB sets Cyprus bailout deadline The ECB sets a deadline for Cyprus to reach a bailout agreement.	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT World Football—Pablo Mastroeni's battle with concussion Former USA international talks about his battles with concussion 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT World Business Report—22/03/2013 The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT Assignment—Tunisia’s Harlem Shake The Harlem Shake has become more than a bit of fun in the birthplace of the Arab Spring. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—23/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT Science In Action—Giant squid secrets revealed All giant squid are just one global species despite individuals looking different 22:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces.	22:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 22:05GMT From Our Own Correspondent—Weekend Edition 23 March 2013: Surprising encounters Personal stories from Burma, Bangladesh, the Amazon, New York City and cowboy country. 22:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 22:32GMT Digital Planet—High-rise's digital life An innovative interactive documentary series charts the fear and thrill of high-rise life 22:50GMT Over to You—Jamming World Service in Asia How the World Service's SW transmissions are being affected by jamming in parts of Asia.
23:00	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—18/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—18/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—18/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Business Daily—Gold: A glittering future? Is a gold spike about to appear on our financial horizons? 23:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The bombardment of Baghdad It is a decade since the US and its allies began their invasion of Iraq. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—19/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—19/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—19/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Business Daily—Iraq: Waiting for oil Ten years after the invasion, Iraq hasn't achieved the oil output many expected. Why not? 23:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The invasion of Iraq John Crawford was part of the US forces that rolled into Iraq in March 2003. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—20/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—20/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—20/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Business Daily—Cyprus rocks the boat Cyprus rejects an EU bailout deal. But there is still fear of a wider European bank-run. 23:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Looting in Baghdad In April 2003, Baghdad descended into chaos as American troops took control of the city. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—21/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—21/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—21/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Business Daily—Mongolia's herders head to the city Why has a quarter of Mongolia's population stopped herding and moved to the city? 23:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - Working for the Americans How one Iraqi who took a job with the US military, was threatened with death as a traitor. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—22/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—22/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—22/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Business Daily—Computerised cars and gambling for geeks Can cutting-edge car technology help to curb traffic congestion? 23:50GMT Witness History—Iraq: Ten years on - The capture of Saddam Hussein In December 2003 the former Iraqi leader was finally caught by American forces. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—23/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT The Forum—Viruses: in medicine, technology and in our minds The terrifying and wonderful viral world with Peter Piot, Angela Belcher, Susan Blackmore 23:50GMT More or Less—Can big data save lives? Ruth Alexander speaks to Kenneth Cukier about how data can be used. 23:59GMT Off air	23:00GMT BBC News 2013—24/03/2013 The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service. 23:05GMT World Briefing—24/03/2013 BBC News reports from around the world. 23:30GMT BBC News Summary—24/03/2013 The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service. 23:32GMT Boston Calling—A US marine’s Iraq war diary Tim McLaughlin's writings about the 2003 invasion of Iraq anchor a New York exhibit. 23:58GMT Off air

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