BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Sunday 28 August 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Turkish Forces Fight Kurds in Syria
  
  Turkey widens operations in Syria with tanks and aircraft against Kurdish and IS forces
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women at Sea: Zimasa Mabela and Jasmin Labarda
  
  Two women in charge of ships in South Africa and the Philippines discuss life at sea. (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Earth-sized Planet Found
  
  Neighbouring star Proxima Centauri has Earth-sized planet (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Would Donald Trump Be a Dangerous President?
  
  Fifty US security officials have said Trump “would be a dangerous president” (R)
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral
  
  The dispute over Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Museum Of Lost Objects, Looted in Iraq
  
  The treasures that have been destroyed or looted during the wars in Iraq and Syria
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Supportive Partner, Success at Work?
  
  Is choosing your life partner the most important career choice you will ever make?
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Fighting Cultural Destruction
  
  Protecting Syria's antiquities, street art with a message, Pashtun fashion (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—FARC Rebels to Announce Ceasefire
  
  FARC rebels to announce ceasefire; the mood towards asylum in Austria; Dubai Opera House.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—State Funeral in Italy for Earthquake Victims
  
  A state funeral in Italy for earthquake victims; a burkini discussion; blind photography.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Turkish Incursion into Syria Intensifies
  
  Turkish incursion into Syria intensifies; from Youtube sensation to Quincy Jones protégé.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: The Power of Things
  
  How a simple object can reveal secrets, change minds and break hearts
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Drug Wars
  
  Tales of excess and enjoyment from the Philippines, USA, India and North and South Korea (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral
  
  The dispute over Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Borders of Sanity, Hearing Voices in the UK
  
  3/5 Hearing voices was once considered a sign of madness but has there been a cultural shift? (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Cash For Catastrophes?
  
  Meet the people who buy and sell viral videos of news events for thousands of dollars. (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Understanding Accents on the BBC World Service
  
  Can the world’s radio station broadcast global voices and still be understood? (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Supportive Partner, Success at Work?
  
  Is choosing your life partner the most important career choice you will ever make? (R)
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Cruising, Cruising: Bad for the World?
  
  2/2 The environmental impact of mass tourism on cruise liners as China gets on board (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  BBC Proms on the World Service—BBC Proms 2016, A Brazilian Night at the Proms
  
  5/7 A celebration of Brazilian popular music from the past 100 years (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkish Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Syria
  
  Bombings target villages near Turkey's border; Farc to declare ceasefire ; Lost violin
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Supportive Partner, Success at Work?
  
  Is choosing your life partner the most important career choice you will ever make? (R)
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—There’s No Place Like Home
  
  In Canada, US war resisters are currently in limbo (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Viggo Mortensen, Elif Shafak, Anil Kapoor
  
  Viggo Mortensen, Elif Shafak and Anil Kapoor
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Manchester City v West Ham
  
  Live commentary from Manchester City v West Ham in the Premier League.
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Manchester City v West Ham
  
  Live commentary from Manchester City v West Ham in the Premier League.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld Report
  
  Premier League reaction plus news, interviews and analysis, including a US Open preview.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dozens Killed by Turkish Military in Northern Syria
  
  Thirty civilians killed in northern Syria. Turkey says most were Kurdish militants.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Cordoba's Mosque-Cathedral
  
  The dispute over Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  What Makes the World Laugh?—What Makes the World Laugh?
  
  The best international stand-up comedy at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Turkey Dilemma
  
  US faces alliance dilemma; How the mafia exploits earthquakes; Reclaiming the Golly doll.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Stockholm Syndrome
  
  We hear from one of the hostages in the first documented case of Stockholm Syndrome. (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Drug Wars
  
  Tales of excess and enjoyment from the Philippines, USA, India and North and South Korea (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Supportive Partner, Success at Work?
  
  Is choosing your life partner the most important career choice you will ever make? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/28 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Colombia Hours Away From Truce
  
  Ceasefire at midnight local time, FARC leader declares war against the state over
17. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/28 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—There’s No Place Like Home
  
  In Canada, US war resisters are currently in limbo (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—US-EU Free Trade Talks Branded a 'Failure'
  
  The German Vice-Chancellor says TTIP talks involving the US and EU have 'de facto failed'
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/29 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Naturally Misleading?
  
  What does 'natural' mean when it comes to food? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Protesting in Putin’s Russia
  
  How Russia is dealing with dissent in the run up to elections in September (R)
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/29 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: The Power of Things
  
  How a simple object can reveal secrets, change minds and break hearts (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Colombia Awaits Historic Ceasefire
  
  Colombia ceasefire; Turkish airstrikes; Aliko Dangote
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Stockholm Syndrome
  
  We hear from one of the hostages in the first documented case of Stockholm Syndrome. (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former UK Labour politician - Derek Hatton
  
  Is British politics returning to the ideological clashes of the 1980s?
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/29 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why not celebrate introvert personalities?
  
  People are often labelled as shy, but introversion is very much misunderstood. Why? (R)
17. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Death Penalty abolition
  
  The story behind the countries that have not executed anyone for 10 years (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/29 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ceasefire Takes Effect in Colombia
  
  Colombian ceasefire; Hong Kong elections; Bono in Nigeria

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