BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Sunday 17 September 2017

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Turkey's arms deal with Russia
  
  NATO member Turkey is buying an air defence system from Russia. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Hurricanes and Global Warming
  
  Does the number and intensity of this year’s hurricanes have any link to global warming? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Aleks in Wonderland: The History of the Internet, Dark Side of the World Wide Web
  
  2/3 Did the World Wide Web's Utopian ideals spread crime and obscenity? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Only the Brave
  
  Stories of true grit and hidden depths in Germany, northern Iraq, India and Gabon (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Lagos Comic Con and Nigerian Superheroes
  
  Lagos Comic Con founder Ayodele Elegba on the rise of the Nigerian comic book industry. (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Beats, Rhymes and Justice: Hip Hop on Rikers Island
  
  Behind the bars of New York’s notorious jail, Rikers Island, inmates are learning to rap
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Starting from Scratch in Uganda
  
  How do you make a new home in the African bush with a machete, rope and plastic? (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Second Night of Demonstrations in St Louis
  
  Another night of protests in St Louis; Ringo Starr; explaining dementia to children
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Elections in Germany
  
  Campaign in final week in Germany; America's opioid crisis; high price for Qatar blockade
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Hamas Wants Talks on Unity Government
  
  Hamas ready to heal rift with Fatah; UN urges Aung San Suu Kyi to act on Rohingya crisis
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Cow Candy
  
  Let them eat cake? Why farmers feed their cows sweets. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Stargazing, Stargazing: Faith versus Science in Hawaii
  
  4/5 The proposed Thirty Metre Telescope on sacred mount Mauna Kea that's causing a rift: 4/5 (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—A Square Dance in Heaven
  
  The Rev Lucy Winkett finds out how Luther’s Reformation influenced Johann Sebastian Bach. (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Only the Brave
  
  Stories of true grit and hidden depths in Germany, northern Iraq, India and Gabon (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Who Hates Germany's New Hate Speech Law?
  
  We investigate a new German law which will force social networks to delete hate speech. (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Caliphate in the Countryside - Your Questions Answered
  
  Listeners question the latest edition of Heart And Soul, The Caliphate in the Countryside (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hamas Attempts to End its Feud with Rival Fatah Movement
  
  The Palestinian militant group dissolves its administration that runs Gaza
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—From Russia with Love
  
  From Russia with Love (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Lonely in Lagos
  
  Poet and broadcaster Wana Udobang speaks with lonely and isolated people in the city (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hope for Unity in Palestinian Territories
  
  Hamas agrees to steps towards ending feud with Fatah
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Beats, Rhymes and Justice: Hip Hop on Rikers Island
  
  Behind the bars of New York’s notorious jail, Rikers Island, inmates are learning to rap (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Director Darren Aronofsky and Actor Clarke Peters
  
  Darren Aronofsky on directing Jennifer Lawrence and Clarke Peters on Five Guys Named Moe
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Hamas 'Ready to Hold Elections'
  
  The Palestinian militant group signals it is ready to end its feud with Fatah movement
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Gymnasts: Simone Biles and Nadia Comaneci
  
  Two women who redefined what's possible in gymnastics (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Global DJs
  
  DJ Edward Adoo talks to his fellow DJs about what people are dancing to (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Palestinian Rival Factions Fatah and Hamas Agree to Talks
  
  The Palestinian group Fatah has welcomed reconciliation efforts by rival faction Hamas.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Lagos Comic Con and Nigerian Superheroes
  
  Lagos Comic Con founder Ayodele Elegba on the rise of the Nigerian comic book industry. (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—A Square Dance in Heaven
  
  The Rev Lucy Winkett finds out how Luther’s Reformation influenced Johann Sebastian Bach. (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US 'Open to Staying' in Paris Accord
  
  Rex Tillerson backs up reports Mr Trump may soften his stance on the climate pact
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Are You in Danger of Becoming Addicted to Television?
  
  How television aims to get you even more hooked (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—17/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The Collapse of Northern Rock
  
  The run on a British bank, a schoolboy arrested in East Germany, and Nigerian treasures.
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—President Trump Prepares to Address UN
  
  US President Donald Trump will address the UN on Tuesday, a body he wants to reform
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Tough as Old Boots
  
  How tough are you? Two tales of inspiring resilience. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pakistan By-Election: Sharif's Wife Wins Lahore Seat
  
  Kulsoom Nawaz has won her husband's former parliamentary seat in a by-election in Lahore.
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—From Russia with Love
  
  From Russia with Love (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN concern for Rohingyas
  
  UNSG Antonio Guterres says there's been a dramatic violation of human rights in Myanmar.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Do We Stop People Dying in Floods?
  
  Do we have the power to avoid the natural forces of intense rainfall? (R)
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Cow Candy
  
  Let them eat cake? Why farmers feed their cows sweets. (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Pakistan's Former PM's Wife Wins Lahore By-Election
  
  Unofficial results show Kulsoom Nawaz beating her rival by nearly fifteen-thousand votes
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could All Cars Be Electric?
  
  Just one per cent of vehicles are powered by electricity (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/09/2017 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump's Vision for the UN
  
  President Trump will set out his case for reforming the United Nations.

Monday 18 September 2017

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