BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Wednesday 7 December 2016

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Starving Children in Yemen
  
  Yemen is on the brink of famine warns the World Health Organisation
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—07/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Naija Sexual Desires
  
  Breaking taboos by exploring sex and female sexuality in conservative Nigeria
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Pressure Builds on UK Government Over Brexit
  
  Another day of drama in the European divorce saga that is Brexit
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Iliad: Beauty, brutes and battles
  
  Why is Homer’s ancient Greek epic poem still so important? (R)
10. 02:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Ammo Baba - Iraqi Football Hero
  
  The footballer and coach loved by the people of Iraq (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Yemen Starvation Warning
  
  Is Yemen's conflict being forgotten?; Trump and Air Force One; Problems for stepmothers
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Creating Tomorrow's African Leaders
  
  How Fred Swaniker raised millions to train the next generation of African leaders (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Northern Ireland First Minister - Arlene Foster
  
  Will Brexit mean a return to the divisions of the past?
17. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 05:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Artificial Intelligence’s Threat to Jobs
  
  Should we fear job losses to robots? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Millions Face Starvation in Yemen
  
  Humanitarian disaster in Yemen; Burka ban debate in Germany; Chimps and recognition
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—World is 'Ignoring' Yemen's Conflict
  
  Starvation warning in Yemen; Earthquake in Indonesia; Secret life of grey seals
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Naija Sexual Desires
  
  Breaking taboos by exploring sex and female sexuality in conservative Nigeria (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Yemen Conflict Brings Starvation Risk to Millions
  
  Humanitarian disaster in Yemen; Earthquake hits Indonesia; Assyrian Christians Rescued
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Mental Health at Work
  
  The WHO says 350m a year suffer depression or anxiety. Are firms aware and acting?
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Wangari Maathai Wins Nobel Prize
  
  In 2004, the Kenyan ecologist became the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Margaret Drabble - The Millstone
  
  Margaret Drabble discusses her novel The Millstone. (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—UN: World Has Ignored Yemen
  
  Special report on Yemen's starving children. Also: the Pearl Harbor attack, 75 years on
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Aleppo's Old City Under Assad Forces Control
  
  Syrian activists say government forces have retaken control of all of Aleppo's old city.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Reluctant Death Row Executioner
  
  Frank Thompson used to oversee executions in the USA, but he now campaigns against them.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Rebels Withdraw From Old Aleppo
  
  Syrian rebels withdraw from old city and call for truce
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Naija Sexual Desires
  
  Breaking taboos by exploring sex and female sexuality in conservative Nigeria (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Is the Battle of Aleppo drawing to a close?
  
  Rebels withdraw from Old City of Aleppo to the outer districts.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Northern Ireland First Minister - Arlene Foster
  
  Will Brexit mean a return to the divisions of the past? (R)
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Nigeria's Women's Football Team Launch Payment Protest
  
  The team are refusing to leave their hotel until they are paid allowances and bonuses
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Fat Shaming
  
  What's it like to be fat shamed? As Amy Schumer speaks out, we hear personal stories.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Reluctant Death Row Executioner
  
  Frank Thompson used to oversee executions in the USA, but he now campaigns against them. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Syrian Rebels 'Fully Withdrawn from Old City of Aleppo'
  
  Syrian government says its troops have recaptured historic Old City from rebels
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Indian Economy May Wobble on Cash Crunch
  
  The Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged causing worries about growth.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Syrian Forces Retake Old City of Aleppo
  
  Syrian government says its forces have retaken historic old city
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Naija Sexual Desires
  
  Breaking taboos by exploring sex and female sexuality in conservative Nigeria (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Northern Ireland First Minister - Arlene Foster
  
  Will Brexit mean a return to the divisions of the past? (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  Health Check—How Memories are Made and Lost
  
  How memories are made and lost? Three prize winning scientists discuss latest research
13. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Aleppo -- the 'Resilient' City
  
  Geography of Syria's shattered city; Pakistan mourns Junaid Jamshed; Pearl Harbour
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraq: Air Strikes on IS-held Border Town 'Kill Dozens'
  
  Witnesses said unidentified jets had targeted al-Qaem killing more than 60 people
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/07 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Indian Economy May Wobble on Cash Crunch
  
  The Reserve Bank of India left interest rates unchanged causing worries about growth.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/07 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Margaret Drabble - The Millstone
  
  Margaret Drabble discusses her novel The Millstone. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pearl Harbor 75 Years On
  
  Victims and survivors remembered at special ceremony in Hawaii
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—08/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/08 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cricket, Colour and Quotas in South Africa
  
  Black sporting talent is still struggling to break through into South Africa's top teams
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Russia Sells Large Stake in Oil Giant Rosneft
  
  Commodities trader Glencore and Qatar sovereign wealth fund buy almost 20% of Rosneft
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Margaret Drabble - The Millstone
  
  Margaret Drabble discusses her novel The Millstone. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump Chooses Climate Change Sceptic
  
  Trump transition; Aleppo government gains; migrating turtles
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—08/12/2016 GMT
  
  True life stories
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/08 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Islam, People and Power, Islam, People and Power: The Shia
  
  4/5 The debate within Shi’ism about the role of Islam in government
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/08 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Health Check—How Memories are Made and Lost
  
  How memories are made and lost? Three prize winning scientists discuss latest research (R)

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