BBC World Service Online Schedule Sunday 9 August 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Backlash Over Blood Comment
  
  Typhoon hits China, Rio boat protest, beach towel fines.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Marching to mark twenty years since the Srebenica Massacre; Making Movies in North Korea.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:05GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Bombing of Hiroshima
  
  Atomic bombs dropped on Japan, a plot to kill Iranian writers, plus the first bionic ear
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—War of the Worldviews
  
  Tales from Syrian refugees in Germany; Ceuta, Spain's African annex; Singapore & Canada.
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Chicken: Too Much of a Good Thing?
  
  The Food Chain returns to explore one of the world's most important foods: the chicken.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:05GMT
  
  The War That Changed the World—The War that Changed the World - in Words
  
  The impact of World War One, as seen by cultural figures around the world.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:05GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What’s Behind the Anti-Vax Movement?
  
  Looking at the origins and endurance of scepticism towards vaccinations in the US.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—How Far Will India's Dog Lovers Go To Save Strays?
  
  How stray dogs are leading to a boycott Kerala campaign.
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Mo Johnston - Scotland's Signing of the Century
  
  The Catholic football superstar who crossed the sectarian divide to sign for Rangers.
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:05GMT
  
  Weekend—09/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:05GMT
  
  Weekend—09/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:05GMT
  
  Weekend—09/08/2015
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Marching to mark twenty years since the Srebenica Massacre; Making Movies in North Korea.
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—War of the Worldviews
  
  Tales from Syrian refugees in Germany; Ceuta, Spain's African annex; Singapore & Canada.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Religion in Silicon Valley
  
  Faith in the hi-tec Silicon Valley
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:05GMT
  
  Assignment—China’s Ketamine Fortress
  
  How China has become a top maker and taker underground ketamine.
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—How Far Will India's Dog Lovers Go To Save Strays?
  
  How stray dogs are leading to a boycott Kerala campaign.
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Can Radio Drama Unite Myanmar?
  
  Is drama the key to uniting citizens in Myanmar? And using humour with a global audience.
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:05GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Nepal-India Earthquake Risk
  
  Increased risk of a future major earthquake in an area that straddles Nepal and India
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:05GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Search for Tiny Libraries in New Zealand
  
  New Zealand has dozens of tiny libraries, reflecting its distinct history and culture.
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Killing of Farkhunda, The Killing of Farkhunda
  
  The harrowing story of a young Afghan woman brutally murdered by a mob of men.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:05GMT
  
  Newshour—Ferguson Anniversary
  
  Ferguson marks anniversary of police shooting; Iraq PM reform plan; Rape survivor clinic.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:05GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What’s Behind the Anti-Vax Movement?
  
  Looking at the origins and endurance of scepticism towards vaccinations in the US.
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Chicken: Too Much of a Good Thing?
  
  The Food Chain returns to explore one of the world's most important foods: the chicken.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:05GMT
  
  War And Words—Peace and War
  
  The gathering storm-clouds in the 1930s – German rearmament and the Spanish Civil War.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League commentary
  
  Stoke City v Liverpool from the Britannia Stadium.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League commentary
  
  Stoke City v Liverpool from the Britannia Stadium.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:05GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  A round-up of the days top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraqi PM Announces Reforms
  
  Ferguson marks Michael Brown killing, China typhoon deaths, Cumberbatch appeal to fans.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Religion in Silicon Valley
  
  Faith in the hi-tec Silicon Valley
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:05GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Bombing of Hiroshima
  
  Atomic bombs dropped on Japan, a plot to kill Iranian writers, plus the first bionic ear
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:05GMT
  
  Newshour—Iraqi PM Promises Reforms
  
  Al-Abadi vows to tackle corruption and incompetence; Haiti elections; Ukraine OSCE.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:05GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—War of the Worldviews
  
  Tales from Syrian refugees in Germany; Ceuta, Spain's African annex; Singapore & Canada.
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we travel?
  
  Mike Williams asks why do we leave the comfort of our homes to go travel?
13. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
  
  Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers?
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—09/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:05GMT
  
  The World This Week—Can America's Green Initiative Bring China and Others with it?
  
  Obama cleans up US energy production. Will others follow?
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Chicken: Too Much of a Good Thing?
  
  The Food Chain returns to explore one of the world's most important foods: the chicken.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:05GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraqi Cabinet Backs PM's Reforms
  
  Haiti elections, Ferguson remembers Michael Brown, Trump says women 'tremendous'
20. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—10/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Trending—How Far Will India's Dog Lovers Go To Save Strays?
  
  How stray dogs are leading to a boycott Kerala campaign.
23. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Mo Johnston - Scotland's Signing of the Century
  
  The Catholic football superstar who crossed the sectarian divide to sign for Rangers.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:05GMT
  
  World Business Report—Delayed Haiti Election Marred by Violence
  
  Haitians have voted in long-delayed parliamentary elections amid violence and delays.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Driverless Cars
  
  The future of driverless cars - how soon will it come?
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:05GMT
  
  The Forum—Grief
  
  Grief and loss and ritual in different creatures and different cultures.
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Can Radio Drama Unite Myanmar?
  
  Is drama the key to uniting citizens in Myanmar? And using humour with a global audience.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:05GMT
  
  The Interview—Ballet Dancer Sylvie Guillem
  
  She is about to retire after three decades of performing. What makes Sylvie Guillem tick?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Being Transgender: Isis King and Abhina Aher
  
  Born in the wrong body? Making the transition from male to female in the US and India.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  Newsday—Leading Mexican Activist Killed
  
  Mexican activist killed; British police patrolling Spain's Magaluf; Ferguson anniversary.
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:05GMT
  
  Newsday—Mexican Community Leader Killed
  
  Mexican activist killed; Being transgender in Egypt; Was Robin Hood really a good guy?
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we travel?
  
  Mike Williams asks why do we leave the comfort of our homes to go travel?
17. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
  
  Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers?
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—10/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:05GMT
  
  Newsday—New Round of Talks on Libya
  
  Libya talks; Ferguson anniversary; Shark-infested swim.

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