BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 31 July 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Economic Growth Picks Up
  
  US GDP figures were published today – and the world’s biggest economy has grown by 2.3%
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:05GMT
  
  Outlook—Mystery of the Wetsuit Migrants
  
  Identifying two dead bodies washed up in identical wetsuits in Norway and the Netherlands
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:05GMT
  
  The Interview—31/07/2015 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Platini's challengers
  
  South Korea's Chung Mong Joon discusses Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president
9. 03:00GMT
  
  Newsday—Taliban Pick Mullah Omar's Successor
  
  Taliban appoint new leader, MH370 relatives speak out, Winter Olympics in Beijing?
10. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 04:05GMT
  
  Newsday—'Repeat Attack' at Jerusalem Gay Pride
  
  Jerusalem Gay Pride attack, MH370 investigation latest, Benegal enclaves
12. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—First Results from the Philae Lander
  
  The first published findings from comet 67P show expected but promising results
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:05GMT
  
  Newsday—Calais Migrant Crisis
  
  BBC chats to young migrants in Calais, Garissa Peace Conference, Facebook drone
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  Newsday—Arson Attack Kills Palestinian Toddler
  
  Arson attack kills Palestinian child, MH370 investigation latest, Ghana doctors strike
2. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
3. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Oil: Price Drop Investment Impact
  
  As oil prices plunge, to what extent will planned investment follow suit?
4. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Afghanistan's First Coup
  
  In July 1973 military officers staged a coup which toppled the monarchy in Afghanistan
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:05GMT
  
  The Real Story—How Close Are We to an Independent Kurdistan?
  
  Will the world ever allow the Kurds to have a state of their own?
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:05GMT
  
  World Update—Aussie Football Racism Row
  
  Indigenous player takes extended leave after taunting from fans
9. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 10:05GMT
  
  Outside Source—Beijing Awarded Winter Olympics 2022
  
  Arson attack in the West Bank, India & Bangladesh exchange citizens, Serbia Lotto drama.
11. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 11:05GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Meeting Mullah Omar
  
  A rare encounter with the reclusive Taliban leader. Stories from a BBC Afghan journalist.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:05GMT
  
  The Interview—31/07/2015 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—First Results from the Philae Lander
  
  The first published findings from comet 67P show expected but promising results
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:05GMT
  
  Newshour—Child Migrants Trying to Get to UK
  
  Caring for migrant children; N Korean university through western eyes; Ebola vaccine hope
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:05GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Aarushi Talwar Murder Case
  
  How a murder investigation continues to raise questions about India's justice system
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:05GMT
  
  Focus on Africa—31/07/2015
  
  Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Mourinho v Wenger: The Rivalry Returns
  
  Rivalry returns as Wenger and Mourinho get ready to do battle over the Community Shield
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:05GMT
  
  Tech Life—Microsoft Cleans its Windows
  
  Does Microsoft's Windows 10 really herald a 'new era' in computing?
15. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  World Football—Platini's challengers
  
  South Korea's Chung Mong Joon discusses Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/07/2015
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Port's Economy Hit by Migrant Crisis
  
  Business in French port of Calais suffers as migrants try to enter Britain.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/07/2015
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—What is a Home?
  
  Why is a home so important and how does it shape us?
5. 18:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Counting Foreign Fighters
  
  How many foreigners have joined militants in Iraq and Syria, and where do they come from?
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:05GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Meeting Mullah Omar
  
  A rare encounter with the reclusive Taliban leader. Stories from a BBC Afghan journalist.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:05GMT
  
  Newshour—Palestinian Fury as Toddler Killed
  
  Eyewitness on West Bank arson attack; new Ebola vaccine; is handwriting a dying art?
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:05GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Polonium Trail
  
  Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from polonium poisoning but who wanted him dead?
12. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Platini's challengers
  
  South Korea's Chung Mong Joon discusses Michel Platini's ambitions to be Fifa president
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—31/07/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—New Ebola Vaccine a 'Game-Changer'
  
  Ebola vaccine trial success, West Bank arson attack, Beijing gets 2022 Winter Olympics
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/07/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—French Port's Economy Hit by Migrant Crisis
  
  Business in French port of Calais suffers as migrants try to enter Britain.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—West Bank Arson
  
  Palestinian child dies in firebomb attack, Ebola vaccine "success", new song for Suez
20. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—What is a Home?
  
  Why is a home so important and how does it shape us?
23. 23:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Counting Foreign Fighters
  
  How many foreigners have joined militants in Iraq and Syria, and where do they come from?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Calais Hit by Migrant Crisis
  
  Businesses in the port of Calais suffer with the migrant crisis, as Fergus Nicoll reports
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:05GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Bugzy Malone, Lamb of God, Chemical Brothers
  
  Grime artist Bugzy Malone on his new album and music from Lamb of God, Chemical Brothers
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:05GMT
  
  The World This Week—Turkey changes course on Kurds and IS
  
  Turkey has torn up a peace deal with Kurdish separatists - and is also attacking IS.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Buddhism, Shintoism and 'Proactive Pacifism', Buddhism, Shinto and 'Proactive Pacifism'
  
  What is the link between Japan's World War Two legacy and Shinto beliefs?
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:05GMT
  
  The Real Story—How Close Are We to an Independent Kurdistan?
  
  Will the world ever allow the Kurds to have a state of their own?
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:05GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Search for Tiny Libraries in New Zealand
  
  New Zealand has dozens of tiny libraries, reflecting its distinct history and culture.
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Calculated Risk
  
  The US Navy investigates a possible cancer cluster at Guantanamo Bay
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—01/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:05GMT
  
  Weekend—01/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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