BBC World Service Online Schedule Saturday 12 August 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Trump warns N Korea that US military is 'locked and loaded'
  
  President Trump has renewed his verbal pressure on North Korea.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Faith in the Fire
  
  Religious communities of all faiths provided support and practical help at Grenfell Tower (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—The Secrets of Germany's Success
  
  From sick man of Europe to world's richest exporter - how did Germany do it?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Women's Super League Preview
  
  Stumped brings you an in depth preview of the second edition of the Twenty20 tournament.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Pakistan at 70 - Success or Failure?
  
  Has Pakistan lived up to the dreams of its founders? (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Under Construction
  
  The most ‘broken’ town in America is back on its feet
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump considers possible "military option" in Venezuela
  
  Venezuela's defence minister responded saying Mr Trumps comment was "supreme extremism."
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US President considers possible "military option" in Venezuela
  
  Venezuela's defence minister responded saying Mr Trumps comment was "act of craziness"
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Kenyatta calls for national unity in Kenya
  
  Supporters of the re-elected Kenyan president have been celebrating his victory
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: My New Mum
  
  Two extraordinary stories of gaining a second mum
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—War of Words: Trump vs North Korea
  
  As the rhetoric increases on all sides, what next in North Korea?
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Beyond the Borders of Partition
  
  Independence day, 70 years on. The birth of two new nations, India and Pakistan.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The Rise of Fan TV
  
  We'll hear from the man behind the biggest football fan media channel on youtube.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—China Urges US Restraint Over North Korea
  
  President Xi Jinping asks Donald Trump to tone down the rhetoric
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Global Business—The Secrets of Germany's Success
  
  From sick man of Europe to world's richest exporter - how did Germany do it? (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Pakistan at 70 - Success or Failure?
  
  Has Pakistan lived up to the dreams of its founders? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China Warns Trump Over North Korea
  
  President Xi tells President Trump to end "words and deeds" that could make matters worse
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews—Sir Peter Blake
  
  Pop artist and co-creator of the iconic sleeve design for The Beatles Sgt Pepper album
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—60 Children Die in Indian Hospital
  
  It's claimed the oxygen supply at the Uttar Pradesh hospital was cut over unpaid bills
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  Trending—India’s Midnight Selfies
  
  A viral hashtag in India reveals a new fight in the war over women’s rights. (R)
15. 17:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Somaliland Listener Says The Inquiry Got It Wrong
  
  After a recent episode of The Inquiry a listener from Somaliland writes in to complain
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC Proms on the World Service—BBC Proms 2017, Ella and Dizzy: A Centenary Tribute
  
  3/7 An exuberant celebration of jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Making Scents: The story of perfume
  
  How fine fragrance became liquid luxury in a bottle
5. 19:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Plastic
  
  We make so much plastic these days that it takes about eight percent of oil production
6. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Kenyan Opposition Defiant
  
  The opposition says they are relying on the court of public opinion to change the result
8. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Acts of Striking Bravado
  
  Rebuilding Benghazi; Greece's rougher side; a visit to Liberia and entering Abkhazia
10. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Under Construction
  
  The most ‘broken’ town in America is back on its feet (R)
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Clashes at US White Supremacist Rally
  
  At least one person has died during violence between white nationalists and protesters
14. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/08/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—The Secrets of Germany's Success
  
  From sick man of Europe to world's richest exporter - how did Germany do it? (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/12 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are South Africa's Police Failing?
  
  A story of crime and often no punishment (R)
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/12 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Lightning Strikes Again
  
  Can we collect electricity from lightning? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—War of Words: Trump vs North Korea
  
  As the rhetoric increases on all sides, what next in North Korea? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/13 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Risk of Lethal Heat Waves
  
  As Europe endures a heat wave, study predicts future heat-related deaths will increase. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—In Their Element, And then there was Li
  
  3/8 The element that links the formation of the universe with the functioning of our brains (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Acts of Striking Bravado
  
  Rebuilding Benghazi; Greece's rougher side; a visit to Liberia and entering Abkhazia (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/13 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Beyond the Borders of Partition
  
  Independence day, 70 years on. The birth of two new nations, India and Pakistan. (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Johannesburg
  
  South Africa's major issues debated with a public audience in Johannesburg.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/13 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Resistance and Repression in Venezuela
  
  Vladimir Hernandez reports from Caracas (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/13 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Deadly Clashes Erupt in Virginia
  
  Street brawls in Chartlottesville; Mexico corruption; India partition

Sunday 13 August 2017

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