BBC World Service Online Schedule Thursday 2 May 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Opposition protests continue in Venezuela
  
  Supporters of the opposition leader Juan Guaidó have been holding mass protests.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Populist Curtain, The Populist Curtain: Poland and Hungary
  
  1/2 The populists governing European nations along the former Iron Curtain’s route (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can you make gangs good?
  
  Ecuador legalised some of its gangs in 2007, but did it work?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Widowed: Food after loss
  
  The difficult mix of food and widowhood.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The friendship born of murder
  
  How the father of a victim became buddies with the killer's family (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Live longer with a doctor in the family
  
  Does having a doctor in the family help you to live longer? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK minister sacked over Huawei security leak
  
  He allegedly disclosed plans to allow Huawei to help build the UK's 5G network
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Former UK Defence Secretary denies Huawei leak
  
  He was sacked for allegedly disclosing plans to allow Huawei to build the UK's 5G network
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Protester shot dead in Venezuela
  
  The opposition leader Juan Guaido has accused the authorities of brutal repression
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—A four-day week?
  
  The campaign for a four-day working week is gaining traction, particularly in the UK
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The sinking of the Belgrano
  
  The Argentine ship was sunk by a British submarine during the Falklands war
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Fado: Portuguese soul music
  
  Nostalgic song from Portugal, a small country with a big heart
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Desiré Wilson - Formula One winner
  
  In 1980 the South African racing driver became the only woman to win a Formula One event.
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—UK minister sacked over Huawei leak
  
  Britain's defence secretary Gavin Williamson has been sacked.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Widowed: Food after loss
  
  The difficult mix of food and widowhood. (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Opioid crisis: the doctor who got addicted
  
  Lou Ortenzio got addicted to opioids as he was prescribing them to his patients in the US
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Crossing
  
  The British gangs making big money smuggling migrants across the English Channel
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Venezuela: Maduro calls on the military to unite
  
  President Maduro calls on the military to be united in their defence of the constitution
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can you make gangs good?
  
  Ecuador legalised some of its gangs in 2007, but did it work? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iran oil: US sanctions exemptions expire
  
  Exemptions to US oil sanctions for importers still buying from Iran have ended
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Venezuelans react to the escalating political crisis
  
  We reach out to Venezuelans in the middle of political and economic crisis.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Speaker Pelosi: William Barr lied to Congress
  
  Nancy Pelosi has accused the US Attorney General William Barr of lying to Congress.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Opioid crisis: the doctor who got addicted
  
  Lou Ortenzio got addicted to opioids as he was prescribing them to his patients in the US (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2019/05/02 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—2019/05/02 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can you make gangs good?
  
  Ecuador legalised some of its gangs in 2007, but did it work? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—What is behind the Indian Ocean Cyclones?
  
  Why have three cyclones developed in the Indian Ocean in quick succession?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Venezuela envoy: Military option still on the table
  
  Venezuela unrest continues as US President Trump makes an offer of assistance.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Assignment—The Crossing
  
  The British gangs making big money smuggling migrants across the English Channel (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Widowed: Food after loss
  
  The difficult mix of food and widowhood. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/05/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/02 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iran oil: US sanctions exemptions expire
  
  Exemptions to US oil sanctions for importers still buying from Iran have ended
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/02 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Fado: Portuguese soul music
  
  Nostalgic song from Portugal, a small country with a big heart (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Desiré Wilson - Formula One winner
  
  In 1980 the South African racing driver became the only woman to win a Formula One event. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Iran oil sanctions: Exemptions for US trading partners expire
  
  Temporary waivers on the US's sanctions against Iran expire for its key trading partners
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/03 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The Crossing
  
  The British gangs making big money smuggling migrants across the English Channel (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Vice President, Centre for China and Globalization - Victor Gao
  
  Is China becoming more authoritarian under President Xi JinPing?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/03 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  World Football—Thomas Rongen: Memories of Cruyff, Beckenbauer and the Rolling Stones
  
  Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen shares some of his memorable football stories.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Opioid crisis: the doctor who got addicted
  
  Lou Ortenzio got addicted to opioids as he was prescribing them to his patients in the US (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/05/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/05/03 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—What is behind the Indian Ocean Cyclones?
  
  Why have three cyclones developed in the Indian Ocean in quick succession? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/05/03 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Cyclone Fani hits north-east India's coastline
  
  About a million people have taken refuge in government shelters

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