BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Friday 3 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Attorney General Bows To Pressure
  
  Jeff Sessions says he will have no part in investigation into alleged Kremlin hacking.
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  World Football—Wilfried Bony, Besiktas and the Dar es Salaam derby
  
  Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony explains why he refused a move to China.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Attorney General quits Russia enquiry
  
  Jeff Sessions bows to pressure following claims of dishonesty in his confirmation hearing
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—What happened last night in Sweden?
  
  What happened last night in Sweden; Twitter bots target UK election; why do we stammer? (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sessions Steps Aside From Russia Investigation
  
  The US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has stepped aside from investigations
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived By Building My Own Mast
  
  When Conrad Colman's yacht hit trouble during a race, he devised an ingenious plan (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Prime Minister of Singapore - Lee Hsien Loong
  
  Is the much vaunted Singapore model under threat?
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Evidence of the Earliest Life on Earth
  
  Microfossils that are 3.77 to 4.28 billion years old have been found in rocks in Canada (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Immense Pressure on President Trump's Attorney General
  
  Embattled Jeff Sessions holds a press conference but fails to allay political scepticism.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Reiterates Support for Attorney General
  
  President Trump says Jeff Sessions is the victim of a witch-hunt.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  World Football—Wilfried Bony, Besiktas and the Dar es Salaam derby
  
  Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony explains why he refused a move to China. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Democrats have accused the US Attorney General of perjury
  
  US Attorney General, Jeff Sessions, continues to face pressure to resign.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Trump, Russia and Cyber-Espionage
  
  The US Attorney General and Trump's Russia ties in focus. How to counter the hackers.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Eleanor Roosevelt
  
  America's longest-serving First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—De-Extinction: Return of the Woolly Mammoth?
  
  If we had the scientific capability to bring back extinct species should we do it?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Jeff Sessions Quits Russia Probe
  
  The US Attorney General removes himself from inquiry into Russian meddling in US election
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—New Blow for French Presidential Candidate Fillon
  
  Francois Fillon's spokesman quits - adding to a slew of notable resignations
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—A Battle of Resources Between the Poorest of the Poor
  
  South Africa has seen a resurgence of xenophobic attacks, so what's driving them?
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Francois Fillon Spokesman Quits
  
  Latest high-profile resignation from team of beleaguered French presidential candidate
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  World Football—Wilfried Bony, Besiktas and the Dar es Salaam derby
  
  Ivory Coast striker Wilfried Bony explains why he refused a move to China. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The Civilians Caught in Battle for Mosul
  
  As Iraqi forces close in on Islamic State group in Mosul, we hear from fleeing civilians
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Mobile World Congress 2017
  
  Rory Cellan-Jones visits the phone industry's main annual gathering in Barcelona
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2017/03/03 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—2017/03/03 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Reporting on China
  
  What is it like being a journalist in China?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—A Battle of Resources Between the Poorest of the Poor
  
  South Africa has seen a resurgence of xenophobic attacks, so what's driving them? (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—ICRC says 'Victims of Chemical Weapons' Near Mosul
  
  Patients being treated by the International Red Cross at a hospital.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China's Leaders Expected to Limit Debt
  
  The annual meeting of China's National People's Congress could focus on reining in debt
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'First Chemical Attack' in Mosul Battle
  
  Twelve civilians have been injured in Mosul; many human remains found at Ireland site
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Trumped—President Trump and Congress
  
  Can a more ‘presidential’ style of address help him achieve his policy objectives?
9. 19:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Michelle Obama: ‘Black Like Me’
  
  A documentary on ‘shadism' - prejudice based on the colour of your skin - moved listeners
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Prime Minister of Singapore - Lee Hsien Loong
  
  Is the much vaunted Singapore model under threat? (R)
12. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 20:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Listening
  
  Why is listening different from hearing? And how can we develop that skill?
14. 20:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Why are Hollywood Actresses Paid Less than Men?
  
  The Hollywood gender pay gap is big. Charlotte McDonald asks why.
15. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Mosul Chemical Weapons
  
  Several people injured in a chemical weapons attack near the Iraqi city of Mosul.
17. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Suspected Chemical Weapons Attack in Mosul
  
  Civilians in Mosul are being treated after an apparent chemical weapons attack
19. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/03 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Yellen Signals March Rate Rise
  
  The Chair of the Federal Reserve also says it could be the first of several this year
21. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/03 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—De-Extinction: Return of the Woolly Mammoth?
  
  If we had the scientific capability to bring back extinct species should we do it? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—French Presidential Candidate Fillon Fights for Political Survival
  
  Mr Fillon's campaign manager is latest senior figure to resign over corruption scandal
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—04/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/04 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Unleashed Edition
  
  Stories of encounters between humans and animals
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Yellen Signals March Rate Rise
  
  The Chair of the Federal Reserve also says it could be the first of several this year
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—A Battle of Resources Between the Poorest of the Poor
  
  South Africa has seen a resurgence of xenophobic attacks, so what's driving them? (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—How China is Cleaning its Air
  
  A special programme exploring how China is finding ways to cut air pollution.
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/04 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Stumped—David Warner Special
  
  Australia's David Warner on facing India, day/night Tests and writing children's books.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Stormzy, Rhiannon Giddens, Little Big Town
  
  Stormzy on his debut album and music from Rhiannon Giddens, Little Big Town, Emeli Sande
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/04 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Trump Pledges More Cash for Military
  
  US president promises to boost defence spending by billions but will he be able to?
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/04 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Unleashed Edition
  
  Stories of encounters between humans and animals (R)

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