BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 17 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump's Wiretapping Claims Rejected
  
  A US Senate intelligence committee has rejected President Trump's wiretapping claims
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad
  
  Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Administration Sets Out Budget Plans
  
  President Donald Trump's proposed budget includes sharp cuts to many US agencies
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Pharmacist Who Took on the Mafia
  
  Italian Rita Borsellino took up her brother's work after he was murdered by the mafia. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Vladimir Kara-Murza, Vice-Chairman of Open Russia
  
  HARDtalk speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice chairman of the Open Russia group.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Volcanic Hydrogen Redefines the Habitable Zone
  
  Hydrogen from volcanoes may mean previously dismissed exoplanets are habitable (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Immigration: Living On The Texas Border
  
  BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil reports live from San Antonio
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—What's It Like Manning A Border River in Texas?
  
  We hear from BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil in San Antonio
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  World Football—'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad
  
  Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Illegal Immigration in Texas
  
  BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil reports from San Antonio
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK Spy Agency Rejects Trump Wiretap Claims
  
  The allegations suggest the GCHQ bugged Donald Trump during the US presidential election
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Focus on Trump's Mexico Border Plan
  
  We hear from BBC Newsday's Shaimaa Khalil in the US city of San Antonio
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Stealing London's Crown
  
  The contest among London's EU rivals to become Europe's capital of finance
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Kolkata Sex Workers.
  
  In March 2001 thousands of Indian prostitutes united to fight for their rights.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Brexit: Now for the Hard Part
  
  Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—When Merkel Meets Trump
  
  German Chancellor in US to focus on cars and trade. Also: A proper pint of Guinness
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—US Says 'Strategic Patience Is Over' On North Korea
  
  US secretary of state Rex Tillerson was speaking in South Korea
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Astana, City of the Steppes
  
  An insider's guide to one of the world's strangest capitals
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Hosts Merkel in Washington
  
  Transatlantic trade & NATO ties high on the agenda; Israel/Syria military spat
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  World Football—'A Sweet Victory' for Ahmad
  
  Reaction to the ousting of Isa Hayatou as head of African football after 29 years. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Calls For New Approach on North Korea
  
  Rex Tillerson says its policy of "strategic patience" with North Korea is over
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Advertisers Fear Rising Fraud
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones hears how online advertisers want Google and Facebook to tackle fraud.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Champions League quarter final draw, can Leicester City beat Atletico Madrid?
  
  Lee James presents as we get reaction to the Champions League and Europa League draws.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Pakistan Blasphemy
  
  Reaction in Pakistan as the government asks Facebook to help it crack down on blasphemy
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Astana, City of the Steppes
  
  An insider's guide to one of the world's strangest capitals (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Merkel and Trump in White House Talks
  
  Both leaders have described their first ever meeting as very good
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US and Germany Face Off Over Trade
  
  President Trump met with Germany's Chancellor Merkel in frosty talks over trade.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Merkel and Trump Meet in Washington
  
  US President Donald Trump and the German Chancellor Angela Merkel disagree on immigration
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Trumped—Deciphering the President's Tweets
  
  A weekly conversation from Washington DC to decipher the new Trump White House
9. 19:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Health Check’s Claudia Hammond In the Hot Seat
  
  Claudia Hammond answers a listener’s three questions in three minutes
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Vladimir Kara-Murza, Vice-Chairman of Open Russia
  
  HARDtalk speaks to Vladimir Kara-Murza, vice chairman of the Open Russia group. (R)
12. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 20:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why I’m Not Just Blind
  
  Lee Kumutat asks why blind people must either be inspirational or deserving pity
14. 20:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Concrete Facts about Trump’s Wall and China
  
  Did China use more concrete in three years than the US in the 20th Century?
15. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—President Trump and Chancellor Merkel Meet in Washington DC
  
  US and German leaders talk face to face: given their past differences, how did it go?
17. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Stands by Wiretapping Claims
  
  President Trump stands by wiretapping claims during a news conference with Angela Merkel
19. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/17 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US and Germany Face Off Over Trade
  
  President Trump met with Germany's Chancellor Merkel in frosty talks over trade.
21. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/17 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Brexit: Now for the Hard Part
  
  Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump to Merkel: We Were Both Wiretapped
  
  US President Donald Trump hosts the German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Visa Required
  
  Visas are running out for the US military's Afghan interpreters
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brazil Meat Giants 'Sold Rotten Beef and Poultry'
  
  Police claim two of the world's biggest meat producers have been selling rotten products
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Astana, City of the Steppes
  
  An insider's guide to one of the world's strangest capitals (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Checking out the Solar Hotel
  
  How China’s 'sun king' dreamed of cities built of solar panels
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Bob Woolmer: The Murder that Never Was
  
  Revisiting the botched inquiry into the death of coaching pioneer Bob Woolmer
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Brexit: Now for the Hard Part
  
  Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU. (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/18 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Rutte grasps victory - of a sort
  
  The Dutch prime minister lost seats in the election but still leads the biggest party.
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/18 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Visa Required
  
  Visas are running out for the US military's Afghan interpreters (R)

Saturday 18 March 2017

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