BBC World Service Online Schedule Thursday 4 May 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Candidates clash on French TV
  
  The French Presidential TV debate gets heated; Australia tightens up immigration rules.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How did North Korea get the bomb?
  
  Exploring how the secretive state has acquired nuclear weapons
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Strangers for Hire
  
  Many people rent out their homes or cars - in Japan some are now renting middle-aged men (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Debate: Candidates Trade Insults
  
  French presidential hopefuls Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen clash in final TV debate.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—I Don't Cook
  
  This is definitely not a cookery programme
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Giving Birth During an Air Strike
  
  The Yemeni doctor helping mothers caught up in the conflict to give birth safely. (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French Presidential Hopefuls Trade Accusations on Live TV
  
  Emmanuel Macron cements position as favourite for French president against Marine Le Pen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Speed Up Wound-healing With Expressive Writing
  
  How writing about your own emotional events can speed up wound healing after an injury. (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Emmanuel Macron favourite to win French Presidency, analysts says
  
  Emmanuel Macron's position as favourite for Sunday's French presidential election.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French presidential election: Macron the favourite
  
  After the final TV debate Emmanuel Macron emerges as favourite to be French president.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Final Televised Debate Before France Votes for President
  
  Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron hold final TV debate before French Presidential poll.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Mining in Congo: Knee-Deep in Corruption?
  
  Are gold and other minerals still hotbeds of banditry, theft and bribery in the DR Congo?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Civil War in Tajikistan
  
  In 1992, shortly after the collapse of the USSR, a civil war erupted in Tajikistan.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The UK’s Foreign Secretary Gets a Fact Check
  
  The UK’s Foreign Secretary gets a fact check; fashion brands and the hijab; being short
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Prince Philip to Step Down from Royal Duties
  
  The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from royal engagements this autumn
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—I Don't Cook
  
  This is definitely not a cookery programme (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Using football to beat tribal violence
  
  Kenyan Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan turned to football to bring peace to her community
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Coming Out of the Shadows in Kenya
  
  Anne Soy meets the Kenyan activists helping intersex people take their place in society
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Aftermath of Final French Presidential Election Debate
  
  Voters react to last debate before the final round of French presidential election
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How did North Korea get the bomb?
  
  Exploring how the secretive state has acquired nuclear weapons (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Societe Generale Reaches Settlement With Libya
  
  French bank Societe Generale is to pay more than $1bn to settle a legal dispute in Libya.
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—French Presidential race: Macron files lawsuit
  
  French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron files a lawsuit three days before election
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Macron files lawsuit over offshore claims
  
  The French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron files lawsuit over offshore claims
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Using football to beat tribal violence
  
  Kenyan Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan turned to football to bring peace to her community (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/05/04 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How did North Korea get the bomb?
  
  Exploring how the secretive state has acquired nuclear weapons (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Counting Birds from Space
  
  For the first time, individual albatrosses can be monitored from satellites
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US House Passes Healthcare Bill
  
  The US House of Representatives passes a healthcare bill in big win for President Trump
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Coming Out of the Shadows in Kenya
  
  Anne Soy meets the Kenyan activists helping intersex people take their place in society (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—I Don't Cook
  
  This is definitely not a cookery programme (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/05/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—04/05/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/04 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Societe Generale Reaches Settlement With Libya
  
  French bank Societe Generale is to pay more than $1bn to settle a legal dispute in Libya.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/04 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—The UK’s Foreign Secretary Gets a Fact Check
  
  The UK’s Foreign Secretary gets a fact check; fashion brands and the hijab; being short (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Scores Healthcare Victory in House
  
  President Trump's plans to repeal and replace Obamacare move a step closer.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Police Minister of South Africa - Fikile Mbalula
  
  As the scandals pile up, are we witnessing the slow death of the ANC?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/05 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Coming Out of the Shadows in Kenya
  
  Anne Soy meets the Kenyan activists helping intersex people take their place in society (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Scores Healthcare Victory
  
  The US House of Representatives narrowly passes bill aimed at replacing 'Obamacare'.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/05 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Racism, Bribery and an ex-KGB agent
  
  Italy's anti-racism adviser discusses the abuse aimed at Ghana's Sulley Muntari.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Using football to beat tribal violence
  
  Kenyan Fatuma Abdulkadir Adan turned to football to bring peace to her community (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Says 'Obamacare' is Dead
  
  The US House of Representatives narrowly pass healthcare bill
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/05/05 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Counting Birds from Space
  
  For the first time, individual albatrosses can be monitored from satellites (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/05/05 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France Elections: Final Day of Campaigning
  
  On Sunday, voters choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.

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