BBC World Service Online Schedule Sunday 19 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  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. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Hospital Drama
  
  Two hospital drama stories about a nurse and a surgeon who each face a shocking dilemma
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Paris Airport Attacker Radicalised in Prison
  
  Prosecutors say a man shot dead at Orly airport was radicalised in prison six years ago.
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Science at the Movies
  
  Science meets film in a special edition recorded live at South by Southwest Festival, USA. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Potent Plants and Deserted Dogs
  
  Wit and insight from around the world, Belize, South Korea and the Horn of Africa
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Inside the Mosque Ruled by Women
  
  Anna Holligan meets Denmark’s first female imam
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—It's a Dog's Life
  
  The unique relationship between humans and dogs around the world
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The First Russian Revolution of 1917
  
  The Russian Revolution, AIDS and 'Patient Zero' plus escaping the Nazis as a child.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Is President Trump Bringing Back Jobs?
  
  How are President Trump's policies affecting employment? (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Culture and Holland's Political Climate
  
  Dutch/Moroccan novelist Abdelkader Benali discusses how culture has responded to populism (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Chuck Berry Dies
  
  American musician, Chuck Berry, has died; US/China relations; the Colosseum is hiring!
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Srebrenica: From Massacre to Music
  
  20 years after the war, Srebrenica is home to ethnic harmony; Kenya bans plastic bags
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—North Korea Dominates US China Talks
  
  US Secretary of State meets Chinese president; Scottish referendum; disappearing words
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Hospital Drama
  
  Two hospital drama stories about a nurse and a surgeon who each face a shocking dilemma (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Economic Tectonics, Demographics
  
  2/5 How economic power will shift as the world’s population changes (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Nigeria’s Secret Transgender Groups
  
  Nigeria’s transgender community speak to us about secret online groups (R)
13. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Health Check’s Claudia Hammond In the Hot Seat
  
  Claudia Hammond answers a listener’s three questions in three minutes (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Potent Plants and Deserted Dogs
  
  Wit and insight from around the world, Belize, South Korea and the Horn of Africa (R)
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Inside the Mosque Ruled by Women
  
  Anna Holligan meets Denmark’s first female imam (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Tributes paid to Chuck Berry who has died aged 90
  
  The rock and roll legend's hits included classics Roll Over Beethoven and Johnny B Goode
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why I’m Not Just Blind
  
  Lee Kumutat asks why blind people must either be inspirational or deserving pity (R)
22. 11:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Battery
  
  The story of the battery begins inside a dead murderer. It’s a tale that’s far from over (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Jet Engine Pollution
  
  NASA study confirms biofuels reduce jet engine pollution (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Rock and Roll Legend Chuck Berry Dies
  
  Fans and fellow musicians have been paying tribute to Chuck Berry
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—It's a Dog's Life
  
  The unique relationship between humans and dogs around the world (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Gurinder Chadha, Martin Scorsese, Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
  
  British Asian filmmaker Gurinder Chadha tells me about her new film Viceroy's House
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Manchester City against Liverpool from the Etihad with Alan Green and Robbie Savage.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Manchester City against Liverpool from the Etihad with Alan Green and Robbie Savage.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Intelligence Committee Rejects Claim of Collusion between Trump Campaign and Russia
  
  Congressional committee says no collusion between Russia and Donald Trump's Campaign
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Inside the Mosque Ruled by Women
  
  Anna Holligan meets Denmark’s first female imam (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Sauti za Busara
  
  Stunning highlights from the Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar (R)
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Fierce Clashes in Damascus
  
  Rebels from al-Qaeda linked faction mount surprise attack on Syrian capital
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Potent Plants and Deserted Dogs
  
  Wit and insight from around the world, Belize, South Korea and the Horn of Africa (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/19 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Is President Trump Bringing Back Jobs?
  
  How are President Trump's policies affecting employment? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/19 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The First Russian Revolution of 1917
  
  The Russian Revolution, AIDS and 'Patient Zero' plus escaping the Nazis as a child. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'No Evidence' of Collusion with Russia in Trump Election Campaign
  
  US House Intelligence Committee Chair sees no Trump team campaign link to Russia
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Models Breaking Boundaries
  
  Two women who are shaking up the modelling industry and our perception of beauty
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Can Greece Secure a New Debt Deal?
  
  Greece wants to secure a provisional agreement for bailout cash to be paid.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Poor Old Potato
  
  Is the potato the 'food of the poor'? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Magic of Bronze
  
  Discover the amazing stories behind some of the world's greatest masterpieces in bronze (R)
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Health Check’s Claudia Hammond In the Hot Seat
  
  Claudia Hammond answers a listener’s three questions in three minutes (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Zimbabwe's Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi
  
  Should 93 year old Robert Mugabe be standing for another Presidential term?
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/20 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why I’m Not Just Blind
  
  Lee Kumutat asks why blind people must either be inspirational or deserving pity (R)
17. 03:50GMT
  
  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? (R)
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—FBI Chief to Testify on US RussiaTies
  
  Further scrutiny is expected on allegations of Russian involvement in the US election.
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—New Hearings into Russia US Ties
  
  The US holds hearings on Russia's alleged role in the US election.
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/20 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Models Breaking Boundaries
  
  Two women who are shaking up the modelling industry and our perception of beauty (R)

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