BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Wednesday 23 December 2015

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—IAAF's Nick Davies Steps Down Pending Investigation
  
  Iraqi army advances in battle for IS-held Ramadi, Terror plot foiled in France
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—23/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Kampala Dream House
  
  The children's home in Kampala where every child is given a chance of a musical future
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Pressure Builds on Russia as US Increases Sanctions
  
  The US imposes sanctions in a bid to seek a diplomatic end to the conflict in Ukraine.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Past, Present and Future of Shipping
  
  New ways to travel across the ocean and to find out what lies in its depths (R)
10. 02:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Evel Knievel in Las Vegas
  
  How the legendary motorcycle stuntman made his name with a jump outside a casino in 1967. (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia Accused Of War Crimes In Syria
  
  Amnesty on Russian air strikes in Syria; Battle for Ramadi; NASA delays Mars mission
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Saving a Life at 35,000 Feet
  
  How Dr Khurshid Guru saved a 2 yr old who had an asthma attack over the Atlantic. (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Writer, Colm Tóibín
  
  The award winning writer, Colm Tóibín, talks to Stephen Sackur.
17. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 05:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Capturing Space
  
  A panel of experts to discuss the relationship between art and space (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fears Of Lead Poisoning In US City Of Flint
  
  Toxic water in Flint; Sangin troop reinforcements; Malaysia runaway children
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Australia Grants Visa To Family Of Dying Pakistani Student
  
  Dying Pakistani student; Explosion at Turkish airport; France terrorism suspect
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Kampala Dream House
  
  The children's home in Kampala where every child is given a chance of a musical future (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Battle For Sangin In Afghanistan
  
  Troop reinforcements for Sangin; Closing in on downtown Ramadi; Shenzhen survivor
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Domestic Workers
  
  The ILO calls for domestic work to be more formalised, giving workers better protection
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Michael Jackson's Thriller
  
  In 1982 the world's best selling album was released
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—The Great Charter
  
  Marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta through the debate on digital rights (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—The Fight to Retake Control of Ramadi
  
  Why Ramadi is important in the fight against IS in Iraq
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Hillary Clinton Tactic Backfires
  
  A social media campaign to woo Hispanic voters for Hillary's presidential campaign fails.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I Didn't Realise I Was in a Cult'
  
  Alexandra Stein spent ten years living in a secretive political group.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—The Great Charter
  
  Marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta through the debate on digital rights (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Battle for Sangin is "Lost" to the Taliban
  
  Inside the besieged Afghan town; Muslim family banned from US; and singing Syrian girls
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Domestic Workers
  
  The ILO calls for domestic work to be more formalised, giving workers better protection (R)
9. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: How Will a Population Boom Change Africa?
  
  Hans Rosling says the doubling of Africa’s population could be a good news story
10. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Everton: US takeover?
  
  Everton could be the latest Premier League side to be taken over by American owners.
12. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Nigeria Shias & US Muslim Girl
  
  Nigerians discuss whether the army massacred hundreds of Shia Muslims in Kaduna State
14. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I Didn't Realise I Was in a Cult'
  
  Alexandra Stein spent ten years living in a secretive political group. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Afghan Taliban Capture 'Nearly All' of Sangin
  
  Fierce fighting in battle for Ramadi, Mikhail Khodorkovsky responds to arrest warrant
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Kampala Dream House
  
  The children's home in Kampala where every child is given a chance of a musical future (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/12/2015 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Oil Price to Hit $70 by 2020, says Opec
  
  The oil producers club Opec thinks the price of oil will recover over the next few years. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—23/12/2015 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Writer, Colm Tóibín
  
  The award winning writer, Colm Tóibín, talks to Stephen Sackur. (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Rudeness in Medical Settings Harms Patients
  
  How unpleasant behaviour distracts medical professionals from the task at hand
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Helmand Almost Under Taliban Control
  
  Iraq offensive in Ramadi slowed by IS resistance, France to enshrine new terror laws
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/23 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Oil Price to Hit $70 by 2020, says Opec
  
  The oil producers club Opec thinks the price of oil will recover over the next few years.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/23 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—The Great Charter
  
  Marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta through the debate on digital rights (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Khodorkovsky: Kremlin Arrest Warrant 'Politically Motivated'
  
  Taliban surround Afghan military base in Sangin, Beatles music joins streaming services
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/12/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Malaysia’s Runaway Children
  
  Five school children starve to death in the Malaysian jungle. Why weren't they protected?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India Blocks Facebook Plan
  
  Facebook falls foul of the Indian telecoms regulator under net neutrality rules.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—The Great Charter
  
  Marking the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta through the debate on digital rights (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Nigerian President Says Boko Haram Is Near Total Defeat
  
  Nigerian president on Boko Haram; Afghan Taliban fighters in Sangin; Seattle inmates
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'I Didn't Realise I Was in a Cult'
  
  Alexandra Stein spent ten years living in a secretive political group. (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/12/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Soul Music: Can't Take My Eyes off You
  
  The emotional impact and reach of the 1967 classic song Can't Take My Eyes off You
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/12/24 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Rudeness in Medical Settings Harms Patients
  
  How unpleasant behaviour distracts medical professionals from the task at hand (R)

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