BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Friday 16 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Aleppo evacuation continues
  
  As fragile ceasefire holds in Syria, rebel areas in eastern Aleppo are evacuated
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever!
  
  Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history…Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Rapid Drop to Yahoo Share Price
  
  More than a billion people affected by a second data breach of Yahoo email accounts.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—How risky is the contraceptive pill?
  
  We look at the numbers behind the scary headlines about birth control. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Russia Hacking Row
  
  The US says action needs to be taken against Russia for hacking during US election.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Moroccan Actor Who Fled for Her Life
  
  Loubna Abidar had to leave Morocco after she played a sex worker in a film. (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paul Beatty - Man Booker Prize Winning Author
  
  His novel The Sellout deploys biting satire to unpick the black American experience
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Europe’s Coldest Decade
  
  Europe's coldest decade 1430-1440, which caused famine and hardship across the continent. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Political Fallout of US Russia Hacking Row
  
  President Obama vows to take action against Russia for alleged cyber attacks.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Russia Hacking Row Growing
  
  The US will retaliate against alleged cyber attacks by Russia during the US election.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever!
  
  Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history…Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Russia US Row over Hacking Allegations
  
  The US will retaliate over alleged Russian cyber attacks during the election.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Smart Cities
  
  Reactive lighting and traffic signals, and even self-healing potholes - the future city.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The First Latin American 'Telenovela'
  
  Brazil's Vida Alves starred in the first ever Latin American soap opera in December 1951.
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations
  
  Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Evacuation Halted in Eastern Aleppo
  
  Operation to evacuate civilians and rebel fighters from eastern Aleppo is suspended
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—US Vows Action Against Russia On Hacks
  
  President Obama vows action for Moscow's alleged interference in the US election
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Searching for a Fake News Factory
  
  BBC Russian's year-long investigation into fake news about the conflict in Ukraine.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Aleppo Evacuation Halted
  
  Picture confused as buses turned back, warnings of genocide in South Sudan, Big Ben quiet
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever!
  
  Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history…Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Eastern Aleppo Evacuation Halted
  
  Evacuation of civilians and rebel fighters from eastern Aleppo is interrupted
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Facebook's Plan To Foil Fake News
  
  Will the social network's plan to tackle the spread of online lies work?
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/12/16 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—America and Russia
  
  What sort of relationship does each country want with the other?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Searching for a Fake News Factory
  
  BBC Russian's year-long investigation into fake news about the conflict in Ukraine. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Thousands Remain Trapped in East Aleppo
  
  Russia says the evacuation operation in Aleppo is complete, but Turkey contradicts this
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Switzerland Puts Local Job Seekers Ahead Of Immigrants
  
  Switzerland's new law puts immigrants behind local people when it comes to getting a job.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Concern Grows For Aleppo Civilians
  
  Worries for thousands trapped in rebel-held area of Aleppo after evacuations stopped
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  World Football—The Youngest Bundesliga coach - ever!
  
  Meet the youngest coach in Bundesliga history…Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Paul Beatty - Man Booker Prize Winning Author
  
  His novel The Sellout deploys biting satire to unpick the black American experience (R)
11. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 20:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why do we Get Road Rage?
  
  Why does driving bring out the worst in some people?
13. 20:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Yellow cards for Christmas
  
  Are footballers trying to get suspended for Christmas?
14. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Obama Defends His Syrian Policy
  
  Obama addresses Syria and Aleppo in what may be his final press conference
16. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama:'Russia Has Been Warned of Repercussions of Hacking'
  
  US demands return of marine drone seized by China; thousands wait as Aleppo exodus halts
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Switzerland Puts Local Job Seekers Ahead Of Immigrants
  
  Switzerland's new law puts immigrants behind local people when it comes to getting a job.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/16 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations
  
  Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama Warned Putin About Hacking Before the US Presidential Vote
  
  President defends his handling of reports that Russia hacked emails ahead of the election
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/17 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Cream of the Crop
  
  China is building its own replica of an Iowa corn farm
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Phillipine President Continues Anti-American Rhetoric
  
  President Duterte tells the US to prepare for the repeal of a military deal.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Searching for a Fake News Factory
  
  BBC Russian's year-long investigation into fake news about the conflict in Ukraine. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—‘Bribing’ Mums To Feed Their Kids
  
  How they’re giving cash, with strings attached, to poor mothers in Peru.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/17 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Why Are Bowlers Always Injured?
  
  Hear a radical new theory about bowler injuries, plus Virat Kohli's lifelong coach.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Michael Ball and Alfie Ball, Katie Melua, J Cole
  
  Michael Ball and Alfie Ball on why they decided to team up. Plus music from Katie Melua
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Should the West have intervened?
  
  Pro-Assad forces took Aleppo, after a bitter siege. Should the West have got involved?
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Cream of the Crop
  
  China is building its own replica of an Iowa corn farm (R)

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