BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Saturday 17 October 2015

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Ten Big Oil Companies Declare Action on Climate Change
  
  Has the poacher turned gamekeeper? Ten big oil companies declare action on climate change
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Reporting Ebola
  
  Sierra Leonean Umaru Fofana on living and working with the threat of ebola (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Israeli Roadblocks in East Jerusalem
  
  Israel put up checkpoints in Arab East Jerusalem for the first time since 1967
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Music in the Shadow of Ground Zero
  
  The two New York churches that survived 9/11 and now healing the community with music (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—John Grant, Hurts, The Game
  
  Singer-songwriter John Grant on his solo album. Plus, music from Hurts, The Game, Selena (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Power Plays
  
  Egypt's elections; China's President's image; Myanmar manoeuvres and Senegal's mangroves (R)
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Corporate Diplomacy
  
  After battling the so-called Islamic State, Kurds find a new foe in Facebook
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The Wolf is Back
  
  The wolves are on the prowl... again in France
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Israeli Palestanian Violence
  
  International attempts to calm the situation in Israel and the Palestinian territories
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Turkey, the EU and Migration
  
  Hungary has closed its border with Croatia, saying it's acting to protect Europe
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Aberdeen to Abadan
  
  As oil prices plunge, Scotland's oil industry looks for new business horizons in Iran
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The October Crisis in Canada
  
  Quebec separatists in 1970, Nurse Cavell executed in WW1, Russians in Shanghai
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Footballer by Day, Maths Genius by Night
  
  Baltimore Ravens' John Urschel explains how he juggles being a maths genius and the NFL
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Israeli Roadblocks in East Jerusalem
  
  Israel put up checkpoints in Arab East Jerusalem for the first time since 1967 (R)
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Farmers: Jóhanna Bergmann Þorvaldsdóttir and Rashida Khan
  
  Two women from Iceland and Australia discuss farming's toughest challenges (R)
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Man Booker Prize Winner, Geena Davis, Suffragette
  
  The best global arts coverage from across the BBC.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Migrants Arrive in Slovenia via New Route
  
  Hungary closes Croatian border; girls' education in South Sudan; Chinese film director
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Power Plays
  
  Egypt's elections; China's President's image; Myanmar manoeuvres and Senegal's mangroves (R)
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Corporate Diplomacy
  
  After battling the so-called Islamic State, Kurds find a new foe in Facebook (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Roy Evans, former Liverpool manager, joins Lee James to assess Jurgen Klopp's first game.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Everton v Manchester United from Goodison Park
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Slovenian Army to Help in Migrant Crisis
  
  Slovenia's army to help in migrant crisis, India child rape, Pastie museum
15. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 17:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Scientists Encouraging Online Piracy
  
  Meet the scientist who set up a ‘Pirate Bay for academics’ to swap research online. (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Comedians, Documentaries and More Music on BBC World Service
  
  What does a comedian’s unique perspective and insight bring to a historical documentary? (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Novelist Jonathan Franzen
  
  American author Jonathan Franzen on his life and work and modern culture (R)
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient
  
  How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Violins of Cremona
  
  Cremona in northern Italy is a centre of violin making but can a niche industry survive? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Corporate Diplomacy
  
  After battling the so-called Islamic State, Kurds find a new foe in Facebook (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Slovenia Receives Thousands of Refugees
  
  Slovenia and Europe's refugee crisis; South Sudanese school girls; Chinese cinema
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Back to the Future
  
  Film fans across the world are building up to Back to the Future Day (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Ska
  
  David Amanor talks to ska bands from as far afield as Japan, Australia and Chile.
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/10/2015 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
17. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/10/2015 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Music in the Shadow of Ground Zero
  
  The two New York churches that survived 9/11 and now healing the community with music (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Typhoon Koppu Makes Landfall in Philippines
  
  Typhoon Koppu, Hundreds of migrants cross into Slovenia, Canada prepares for polls
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/10/2015 00:20 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/10/2015 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Farmers: Jóhanna Bergmann Þorvaldsdóttir and Rashida Khan
  
  Two women from Iceland and Australia discuss farming's toughest challenges (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The October Crisis in Canada
  
  Quebec separatists in 1970, Nurse Cavell executed in WW1, Russians in Shanghai (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pop Star and the Prophet
  
  Sam York meets Jacques Attali, who predicted the music industry’s crisis back in 1976. (R)
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/10/2015 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Aberdeen to Abadan
  
  As oil prices plunge, Scotland's oil industry looks for new business horizons in Iran (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Ska
  
  David Amanor talks to ska bands from as far afield as Japan, Australia and Chile. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/10/2015 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Scientists Encouraging Online Piracy
  
  Meet the scientist who set up a ‘Pirate Bay for academics’ to swap research online. (R)
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Tanya Streeter Record Free Diver
  
  In 2002, free diver Tanya Streeter attempted to reach a record depth of 160m (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Thousands of Migrants Enter Slovenia
  
  Thousands of migrants are crossing into Slovenia from Croatia after Hungary closed border

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