BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Friday 11 March 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—The Benefits of Harem Life
  
  Turkish president's wife praises Ottoman harem, IS chemical weapons expert captured
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—11/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—The K League Kicks-Off
  
  FC Seoul striker Dejan Damjanović looks ahead to the new football season in South Korea
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—More Financial Stimulus for Europe
  
  The European Central Bank announces measures to speed up Europe's economic recovery
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Fact Checking the Big Short; The ‘Bride Price’ Story in China; Conspiracy Theory
  
  Are the facts about unemployment and the death rate in the film the Big Short accurate? (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Latest Republican Debate in Florida
  
  Four remaining Republican candidates debate; Obama criticizes Cameron; Fake inmates
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Had to Eat My Friends to Survive
  
  Pedro Algorta survived 70 days stranded in Andes following a plane crash in 1972 (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Greek Minister of Labour and Social Security - George Katrougalos
  
  Greek Minister of Labour and Social Security George Katrougalos on the EU migrant deal
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Plastic Eating Bacteria
  
  Could plastic eating bacteria eat away at the millions of tonnes of plastic waste? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump and Rubio Clash Over Islam 'Hate'
  
  Make or break moment for Senator Rubio; Stolen files list IS-members' details; Migrants
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Remembering the Victims of Japan's Earthquake
  
  Japan commemorates 18 000 earthquake victims; Trump under fire; New cancer treatment
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  World Football—The K League Kicks-Off
  
  FC Seoul striker Dejan Damjanović looks ahead to the new football season in South Korea (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Obama: Cameron 'Distracted' After Libya
  
  Obama criticises allies in interview; Rubio's last chance; Japanese Tsunami
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—How to Predict a Crash
  
  Why are economists so bad at forecasting a downturn? Are markets any better?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Original Revolutionary Feminist
  
  Alexandra Kollontai was the leading Marxist feminist in Communist Russia.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Understanding North Korea
  
  We take a look inside North Korea - the world's most secretive state
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Obama: Cameron was 'distracted' over Libya
  
  The US president criticises the British PM for allowing Libya to spiral
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Japan Honours Tsunami Victims
  
  Japan tsunami anniversary; reports from Athens on migrant crisis; latest #GOPDebate
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—My Return to Kashmir
  
  Zubair Ahmed revisits Kashmir's Hindu Pandits who fled their homeland over 20 years ago
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Understanding North Korea
  
  We take a look inside North Korea - the world's most secretive state (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Former British Intelligence Chief Reflects on Arab Uprisings
  
  Ex head of MI6 on Middle East; Fukushima 5 years on; India divided over a sweet
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Beyond the Connected Kettle
  
  Will the Internet Of Things (IOT) make its biggest mark in industry ahead of the home?
9. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/03/11 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Is Fear of Migrants Racist?
  
  The Archbishop of Canterbury says it's not racist to fear mass migration. Is he right?
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—My Return to Kashmir
  
  Zubair Ahmed revisits Kashmir's Hindu Pandits who fled their homeland over 20 years ago (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's President Rejects Calls for Arrest of Lula
  
  Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff defends predecessor Lula over corruption scandal
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Football—The K League Kicks-Off
  
  FC Seoul striker Dejan Damjanović looks ahead to the new football season in South Korea (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Former Putin Aide Died of Head Wound
  
  Autopsy concludes that a former Putin aide Lesin died of head injuries in Washington
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Global Safety Lessons From Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
  
  Five years after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster the industry is emphasising safety. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—11/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Greek Minister of Labour and Social Security - George Katrougalos
  
  Greek Minister of Labour and Social Security George Katrougalos on the EU migrant deal (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Magicians: Inside their Minds
  
  Who are the magicians and why do they enjoy performing for us?
15. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Can We Trust Food Surveys?
  
  The pitfalls of nutrition science - how do really know what people are eating?
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil's President Won't Resign
  
  Brazil's president, Dilma Rousseff, dismisses opposition calls for her to stand down
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/11 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Global Safety Lessons From Japan's Nuclear Meltdown
  
  Five years after Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster the industry is emphasising safety.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/11 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Understanding North Korea
  
  We take a look inside North Korea - the world's most secretive state (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—UN Tackles Claims of Abuse by Peacekeepers
  
  UN tackles abuse by peacekeepers; Cuba and EU normalise relations
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—12/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/12 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Is Tendulkar the Greatest?
  
  Tendulkar vs Bradman debate, World T20 ticket turmoil and the Maasai ladies cricket team.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Fukushima: Five Years After Nuclear Disaster
  
  Five years on - have lessons been learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—My Return to Kashmir
  
  Zubair Ahmed revisits Kashmir's Hindu Pandits who fled their homeland over 20 years ago (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Gatekeepers
  
  Tales of Turkish borders, China's hidden luxuries, a Cuban airport and Myanmar's roads
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/12 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Religion, Race and Environment
  
  How art is inspired and informed by race, religion and the environment.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—11/03/2016 GMT
  
  The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/12 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—EU and Turkey try to keep the migrants out
  
  Turkey and the EU are working on a deal to stop migrants coming to Europe. Will it work?
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/12 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Donald Trump: The People's Billionaire
  
  Donald Trump - billionaire, celebrity and now politician. Justin Webb tells his story

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