BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Friday 18 September 2015

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—General Motors Hit by $900m Fine
  
  GM will pay out at least $900m in a settlement over faulty ignitions.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—How Many is Too Many Bananas?
  
  More Or Less investigates the belief that eating too many bananas will kill you. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Latest Pictures of Pluto
  
  Scientists attempt to interpret yet more amazing features seen in pictures of Pluto (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Thousands Seek to Leave Serbia
  
  Thousands seek to leave Serbia, First woman in space, Egypt's 'Zero schoolgirl' latest
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Syria: A Portrait of a Marriage
  
  The couple who fell in love in a Syrian prison and the man who made a film of their story (R)
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group - Andrew Forrest
  
  Is Australia's economy being hit by a slump in global commodity prices? (R)
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  World Football—Racism in Russia and Zico's Fifa ambitions
  
  Alexei Smertin and Cameroon's Andre Bikey discuss racism in Russian football (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Migrant Crisis: What Are the Solutions?
  
  Europe struggles for answers to the refugee crisis, Rugby ready for World Cup kick off
3. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The US Holds On
  
  US Fed holds rates, India's falling rupee, Australia after the Chinese boom
5. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Leningrad Symphony
  
  In 1942 starving musicians in besieged Leningrad performed Shostakovich's Symphony
6. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Dangerous Games
  
  What is the best way to tackle concussion and brain injuries in contact sports? (R)
8. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Croatia Closes Seven of Eight Borders with Serbia
  
  Zagreb is struggling to cope with thousands of migrants trying to reach northern Europe
10. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Croatia Closes Border Crossings
  
  "Overwhelmed" Croatia tightens controls, Hungary extends wire fence
12. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Refugee Crisis as Seen from Syria
  
  The reality of life in Damascus today
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group - Andrew Forrest
  
  Is Australia's economy being hit by a slump in global commodity prices? (R)
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Latest Pictures of Pluto
  
  Scientists attempt to interpret yet more amazing features seen in pictures of Pluto (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—The Appeal of Donald Trump
  
  US voters who love Donald Trump; Europe's migrant crisis seen from Kenya and Lebanon
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—#Intelligent Machines
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones and team on the rise of artificial intelligence and learning robots.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—The Rugby World Cup begins
  
  Sport Today looks ahead to the opening match of the Rugby World Cup
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group - Andrew Forrest
  
  Is Australia's economy being hit by a slump in global commodity prices? (R)
15. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  World Football—Racism in Russia and Zico's Fifa ambitions
  
  Alexei Smertin and Cameroon's Andre Bikey discuss racism in Russian football (R)
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Croatia 'Overwhelmed' by Migrant Influx
  
  UK scientists apply to modify embryos, Egypt 'building fish farm', Rugby World Cup
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Finland Protests Over Austerity
  
  Thousands have protested in Helsinki voicing opposition to planned austerity measures.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Croatia Abandons its Open Door Policy
  
  US and Russia discuss Syria, Japan military vote, Carnegie row
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Does the World Love Drinking Tea?
  
  Why tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water.
5. 18:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Rise of the Giants?
  
  Are rugby players getting bigger and bigger?
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Refugee Crisis as Seen from Syria
  
  The reality of life in Damascus today (R)
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Story of a Syrian Pianist
  
  Defiant Syrian musician now a refugee in Europe; US-Russia talks; Capturing the night sky
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chairman of Fortescue Metals Group - Andrew Forrest
  
  Is Australia's economy being hit by a slump in global commodity prices? (R)
12. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Racism in Russia and Zico's Fifa ambitions
  
  Alexei Smertin and Cameroon's Andre Bikey discuss racism in Russian football (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Migrants Moved on as Nations Squabble
  
  Japanese military can fight abroad, US eases Cuba restrictions, Pope takes in refugees
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Finland Protests Over Austerity
  
  Thousands have protested in Helsinki voicing opposition to planned austerity measures.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Balkan Nations Struggle with Migrant Crisis
  
  Japan military vote, Cuba prepares for Pope visit, Carnegie row
20. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Does the World Love Drinking Tea?
  
  Why tea is the second most popular drink in the world after water. (R)
23. 23:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Rise of the Giants?
  
  Are rugby players getting bigger and bigger? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Japan to Allow Military Role Overseas
  
  The military can now fight abroad for the first time since the end of World War Two.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Refugee Crisis as Seen from Syria
  
  The reality of life in Damascus today (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Europe Puts Up the Barriers Again
  
  Fortress Europe is back in business, using riot police methods to repel migrants
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Is the Pope a Communist?
  
  As he prepares to visit the United States is the Pope really a Communist? (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Bring Me The Horizon, The Stereophonics, Richard Hawley
  
  Music from Bring Me The Horizon, The Stereophonics, Richard Hawley, Duran Duran and more (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Out of Place
  
  Café society in Kabul; African exiles in Calais; Panama's cocoa and advertising in France (R)
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Starting Over
  
  She fled Saudi Arabia after family threats but can US immigration laws protect her?
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—19/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Croatian Foreign Minister: Joint Response Needed to Refugee Crisis
  
  Croatia's FM, Vesna Pusic, tells us a joint EU response is needed to the refugee crisis.

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