BBC World Service Online Schedule Friday 25 August 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Online Freedoms Under Threat in the US
  
  The host of an anti-Trump website has been told to hand over details of its visitors
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Shinawatra Due to Appear in Court
  
  Thailand's former Prime Minister to appear at the country's Supreme Court
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Counting Babies in Niger
  
  Niger has the highest fertility rate in the world and the government wants to change that (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—American Civil Rights Activist - Richard Cohen
  
  How fanciful is the notion of a 21st century American civil war?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Dangerous World of Croatian Football
  
  We investigate allegations of corruption inside Croatian and Greek football.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Looking for Mum in a City of Millions
  
  The boy searching for the family he lost in a Manila Market aged just four. (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Yingluck Shinawatra Fails to Appear in Court
  
  Arrest warrant issued for the former Prime Minister of Thailand
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Preventing Flood Damage in South Asia
  
  Floods in Asia have killed over 800 people. How can we prevent such casualties in future? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Arrest Warrant for the Former Thai Prime Minister
  
  Yingluck trial: Thai ex-PM fails to show for verdict.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Samsung Heir Faces Corruption Verdict
  
  South Korea court due to decide whether Samsung heir-apparent is guilty of corruption.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Samsung Heir Jailed for Corruption
  
  Samsung's billionaire heir-apparent sentenced to five years in prison for corruption.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Should all Drugs Be Legal?
  
  Are most countries' policies on drugs irrational?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Notting Hill Race Riot
  
  The racial disturbances in west London which shocked Britain in 1958.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Toppling statues: When should they come down?
  
  Owen Bennett-Jones and guests discuss what should be done about statues that offend
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Suicide at Sea - Special Maritime OB
  
  The rising rates of mental health issues and suicides amongst people working at sea
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/08/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Dangerous World of Croatian Football
  
  We investigate allegations of corruption inside Croatian and Greek football. (R)
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Damascus Nightlife
  
  Bars, clubs and pubs: BBC Arabic reveals a surprising new nightlife in Syria's capital.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Indian 'Godman' Convicted of Rape
  
  One of India's most powerful guru's, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, is convicted of rape
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Tree Spirits, The Tree Spirits: Thimmamma Marrimanu
  
  Hinduism's sacred tree Thimmamma Marrimanu is believed to aid childless couples
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Samsung Boss Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
  
  South Korean court sentences Samsung's heir-apparent Lee Jae-yong to five years in prison
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Dramatic Week For Samsung
  
  Samsung launches a flagship phone and sees its vice chairman Jay Y. Lee jailed.
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Samsung Heir Jailed for Corruption
  
  The de facto boss of the world's largest smartphone maker has been convicted of bribery
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—25/08/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—25/08/2017 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Damascus Nightlife
  
  Bars, clubs and pubs: BBC Arabic reveals a surprising new nightlife in Syria's capital. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Deaths Follow Clashes over Indian Guru Rape Verdict
  
  Police say 2,500 of his followers have been arrested
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/08/25 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—2017/08/25 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Interview—American Civil Rights Activist - Richard Cohen
  
  How fanciful is the notion of a 21st century American civil war? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Trees v Air Pollution - the Rematch
  
  Could trees be even better at tackling air pollution than previously thought?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Violence after Indian Guru Rape Verdict
  
  Supporters of a self-styled holy man go on the rampage after he is found guilty of rape
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Trending—Jollof Rice Wars
  
  Which African country makes the best jollof rice?
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Dangerous World of Croatian Football
  
  We investigate allegations of corruption inside Croatian and Greek football. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hurricane Harvey: Texas Braces for Massive Storm
  
  It's expected to be the worst hurricane to hit the US mainland in 12 years
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/08/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/25 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Samsung Heir Jailed for Corruption
  
  The de facto boss of the world's largest smartphone maker has been convicted of bribery
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/25 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Toppling statues: When should they come down?
  
  Owen Bennett-Jones and guests discuss what should be done about statues that offend (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—The US Puts Fresh Sanctions on Venezuela
  
  America has banned Venezuela's state-owned oil company from selling new bonds in the US.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Texas Battens Down for Monster Storm
  
  Hurricane Harvey now a category 4, as officials warn of a full-blown natural disaster
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/26 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Tree Spirits, The Tree Spirits: Thimmamma Marrimanu
  
  Hinduism's sacred tree Thimmamma Marrimanu is believed to aid childless couples (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Managing a Tower Block
  
  Tower blocks are in the news. Matthew Gwyther discovers the challenges of managing them.
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/26 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Is Pakistan Worth the Risk?
  
  The risks and rewards of cricket returning to Pakistan, plus the cricketing soldiers.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Toppling statues: When should they come down?
  
  Owen Bennett-Jones and guests discuss what should be done about statues that offend (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—President Trump Signs Disaster Proclamation for Texas
  
  Hurricane Harvey develops into a category four storm
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/08/26 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Get It Off Your Chest
  
  Syrian president Bashar al Assad has become a darling of the American far right.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/08/26 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Hurricane Harvey Hits Texas
  
  Hurricane Harvey makes landfall in Texas

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