BBC World Service Online Schedule Sunday 2 August 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Athletics Doping Allegations
  
  Leaked IAAF doping files, new Taliban leader urges unity, campaigners march to Selma.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  African-American ballerina Raven Wilkinson, Syrian refugee, Chinese author Murong Xuecun
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:05GMT
  
  The History Hour—Afghanistan's First Coup
  
  The Afghan coup of 1973, TV's first interracial kiss and scouts in the Warsaw Uprising
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Young Ones
  
  Stories of young people's dreams and fears in Ukraine, Togo, Pakistan and Gaza
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—No Pain, No Gain: Is Business Too Short-term?
  
  Are businesses focusing too hard on short term gain at the expense of long term benefit?
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:05GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Jeanette Winterson - Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
  
  Jeanette Winterson discusses her novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:05GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why do Tax Havens Still Exist?
  
  Politicians have promised an end to tax havens, so why are they still around?
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—Bangladesh’s Murdered Bloggers
  
  Why were three bloggers murdered in Bangladesh?
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Billy Mills - Native American Hero
  
  The runner from an Indian reservation in the USA who won a shock Olympic victory in 1964.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:05GMT
  
  Weekend—02/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:05GMT
  
  Weekend—02/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:05GMT
  
  Weekend—02/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  African-American ballerina Raven Wilkinson, Syrian refugee, Chinese author Murong Xuecun
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Young Ones
  
  Stories of young people's dreams and fears in Ukraine, Togo, Pakistan and Gaza
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  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?
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:05GMT
  
  Assignment—A Mediterranean Rescue
  
  The journeys of two African migrants, from their dramatic rescue to settling in Europe
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Bangladesh’s Murdered Bloggers
  
  Why were three bloggers murdered in Bangladesh?
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—What can BBC World Service Do More?
  
  Is it time to bring comedy back to the World Service? Controller Mary Hockaday responds
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:05GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Lessons from Hunting Cecil the Lion
  
  The issues surrounding hunting from population control, to poaching and for sport
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:05GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Polonium Trail
  
  Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko died from polonium poisoning but who wanted him dead?
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Snow White and the Seven Signs of Ageing, Snow White and the Seven Signs of Ageing
  
  Are there more productive ways of dealing with ugly attitudes to ageing?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—World Athletics Doping Allegations
  
  IAAF accused of ignoring doping results; Peru's Shining Path; the airmiles addict.
2. 12:05GMT
  
  Newshour—02/08/2015
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:05GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why do Tax Havens Still Exist?
  
  Politicians have promised an end to tax havens, so why are they still around?
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—No Pain, No Gain: Is Business Too Short-term?
  
  Are businesses focusing too hard on short term gain at the expense of long term benefit?
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:05GMT
  
  Trending—Bangladesh's Murdered Bloggers
  
  Why are atheist bloggers being murdered for their views in Bangladesh?
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The FA Community Shield Final
  
  Lee James presents commentary on Chelsea v Arsenal from Wembley.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Premier League season 2015/16 preview
  
  Former Premier League players Robbie Mustoe and Steffen Freund preview the new season.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—2015/16 Premier League Preview
  
  Former Premier League players Robbie Mustoe and Jay DeMerit preview the new season.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Burundi Leader's Aide Killed
  
  Burundi president's aide killed, South Sudan Olympic joy, tributes to Cilla Black
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  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?
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:05GMT
  
  The History Hour—Afghanistan's First Coup
  
  The Afghan coup of 1973, TV's first interracial kiss and scouts in the Warsaw Uprising
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:05GMT
  
  Newshour—IOC Recognises South Sudan
  
  South Sudan becomes 206th Olympic member; 'Treating' paedophilia; The air miles master
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Young Ones
  
  Stories of young people's dreams and fears in Ukraine, Togo, Pakistan and Gaza
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—What is a Home?
  
  Why is a home so important and how does it shape us?
13. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Counting Foreign Fighters
  
  How many foreigners have joined militants in Iraq and Syria, and where do they come from?
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:05GMT
  
  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.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—No Pain, No Gain: Is Business Too Short-term?
  
  Are businesses focusing too hard on short term gain at the expense of long term benefit?
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama's Climate Plan
  
  Obama posts climate video, South Sudan Olympic joy, Australia's choppergate
20. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Trending—Bangladesh’s Murdered Bloggers
  
  Why were three bloggers murdered in Bangladesh?
23. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Billy Mills - Native American Hero
  
  The runner from an Indian reservation in the USA who won a shock Olympic victory in 1964.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  World Business Report—03/08/2015
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Entrepreneurs Explain
  
  Remarkable start-up stories from entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia, Israel and New Zealand
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:05GMT
  
  The Forum—Design
  
  Design is everywhere- from tables and chairs to physics. Does it have to be beautiful?
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—What can BBC World Service Do More?
  
  Is it time to bring comedy back to the World Service? Controller Mary Hockaday responds
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:05GMT
  
  The Interview—Former Commissioner of Corrections, Georgia, USA - Allen Ault
  
  Allen Ault used to organise state executions in Georgia, now he opposes the death penalty
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Agony Aunts: Criselda Kananda and Xinran Xue
  
  What it is like to listen to people's problems for a living in China and South Africa
12. 03:00GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama Announces Climate Change Plans
  
  Obama's greenhouse gas announcement, Goodbye to HitchBOT, Is 'Negro Mountain' racist?
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:05GMT
  
  Newsday—President Obama's Climate Change Targets
  
  Obama's climate change legacy bid, Burundi's new turmoil, The man who shot down a drone
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—What is a Home?
  
  Why is a home so important and how does it shape us?
17. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Counting Foreign Fighters
  
  How many foreigners have joined militants in Iraq and Syria, and where do they come from?
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:05GMT
  
  Newsday—RIP HitchBOT, the Hitchhiking Robot
  
  Farewell HitchBOT - killed by humans, President Obama's environmental plan, Prison coders

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