BBC World Service Online Schedule Sunday 31 December 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Cultural Frontline: Music Without Borders
  
  Three musicians forced to leave their home come together to tell their story in song. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—YouTube and Child Safety
  
  A summary of revelations about child protection measures and predators on YouTube. (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Your Biggest Gripes and Stand-Out Moments of 2017
  
  The best of listener's comments and highlights from 2017 (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Liberia gets a new leader - peacefully
  
  It will be the first fully democratic handover of power for more than 70 years (R)
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Music and Technological Advances
  
  The credits and deficits of music production in the digital age (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/12/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 4, Maria Merian
  
  2/4 How a 13-year old girl mapped metamorphosis in the 1600s. Naomi Alderman presents (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Journeys Into the Unknown
  
  Tales from Saharan migrant routes, Abkhaz borders, a small Mexican town and the Silk Road (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Lines of Communication
  
  Prayer is both a highly individualized activity and a profoundly communal act
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Voyager: Around The World On One Tank of Fuel
  
  How two pilots became the first to fly non-stop around the world without refuelling (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Fish that Ate Florida
  
  Why some people want to eradicate the lionfish from Florida's waters (R)
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/12/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
24. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Taming the Pilcomayo
  
  A journey up the 'suicidal' Pilcomayo river that separates Paraguay from Argentina... (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iran Protests Turn Violent
  
  Clashes break out at anti-establishment protests in Iranian cities
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—A Year of Change for Women in Saudi Arabia and Iran
  
  Was 2017 a good year for women's rights in Saudi Arabia and Iran?
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Inside Turkey's Brain Drain
  
  Mark Lowen looks at how Turkey's post-failed coup purge has led to an exodus of academics
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Big Tech Wants Your Food Shop
  
  What will this mean for food producers, and the quality and sustainability of your food? (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—What Happened Next, What Happened Next: Rana Plaza
  
  Four years on since the collapse of the Rana Plaza has anything changed in Bangladesh? (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Iceland's Dark Lullabies
  
  Gryla the child-eating hag and other ancient characters looking for naughty children (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Journeys Into the Unknown
  
  Tales from Saharan migrant routes, Abkhaz borders, a small Mexican town and the Silk Road (R)
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—YouTube and Child Safety
  
  A summary of revelations about child protection measures and predators on YouTube. (R)
17. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Your Biggest Gripes and Stand-Out Moments of 2017
  
  The best of listener's comments and highlights from 2017 (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Two Protesters Die in Iran Demonstrations
  
  Iran's Revolutionary Guard threaten a crackdown of anti-government protests
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—All Dressed Up
  
  We meet the women who make our clothes. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Scouts, Knives and a Community Fridge
  
  This week we hear about three small solutions trying to make a dent on some big problems. (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Best Science of 2017
  
  Roland looks back through some of the best science stories of 2017 (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran's Revolutionary Guards Warn Protesters
  
  Protesters face the nation's "iron fist" if demonstrations don't end, the IRGC says
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Fish that Ate Florida
  
  Why some people want to eradicate the lionfish from Florida's waters (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour International New Year Comedy Celebration
  
  Stand-up comedy from around the world on BBC World Service
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Coverage of West Brom vs. Arsenal, live from The Hawthorns.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Coverage of West Brom vs. Arsenal, live from The Hawthorns.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 18:01 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—2017/12/31 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/12/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Lines of Communication
  
  Prayer is both a highly individualized activity and a profoundly communal act (R)
7. 19:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Statistics of the Year 2017
  
  Phones, lawn mowers and how Kim Kardashian helped the public understanding of risk
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—How Brass Conquered the World
  
  It began with an attempt to prevent workers becoming preoccupied with politics (R)
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/12/31 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iran Restricts Social Media as Protests Continue
  
  Government restricts Telegram and Instagram, which have been used to organise protests
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2017—2017/12/31 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/12/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/12/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/12/31 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Iceland's Dark Lullabies
  
  Gryla the child-eating hag and other ancient characters looking for naughty children (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2017—2017/12/31 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Kwanzaa - The African-American Holiday
  
  How Black activists invented a new holiday, flying around the world and Leningrad in WW2.
19. 23:59GMT
  
  Happy New Year
  
  We hear the Chimes and Strikes of Big Ben in London as we wish everyone a Happy New Year
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Late
1. 00:01GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour International New Year Comedy Celebration
  
  Stand-up comedy from around the world on BBC World Service (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Hands off the Wheel
  
  What is fuelling the race to build fully self-driving cars and do we really need them?
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: What's Around The Corner?
  
  A student cycles round a bend on Bolivia's Death Road and a most unexpected thing happens (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/01/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—The Brain Prize: How “Reward” Works
  
  Prizewinning scientists: how the brain reacts to rewards (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Screenwriter and LGBTQ Activist Dustin Lance Black
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the American Screenwriter and LGBTQ activist Dustin Lance Black (R)
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/01 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Fisherwomen
  
  Two women in Alaska and Iceland who make their living from the waves
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Trending—YouTube and Child Safety
  
  A summary of revelations about child protection measures and predators on YouTube. (R)
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Cultural Frontline: Music Without Borders
  
  Three musicians forced to leave their home come together to tell their story in song. (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/01/01 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/01/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/01/01 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could our faces replace passports as ID?
  
  Facial recognition could transform personal security but how easily can it be fooled? (R)

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