BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Saturday 3 February 2018

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—An Uphill Struggle
  
  Reporting in Xinjiang; Colombian rebel yells; S Africa's water woes and French grammar
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Must Life be Carbon-Based?
  
  Must Carbon be the building block of life in the universe? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Signs of Oil on Japanese Island Beaches
  
  There are fears it is from an Iranian tanker that sank off China almost three weeks ago
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Right Thing, The Right Thing: Bringing Peace in South Sudan
  
  Daniel Deng Abot gave up a life in Australia to bring peace to war torn South Sudan (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Skills for the Future
  
  What are the skills we need for the jobs of the future?
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Into the Cauldron: the IPL New Boys
  
  Big Bash star Jofra Archer, England's Mark Wood and the rebirth of cricket in Morocco.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Craig David, Django Django, The Marmozets
  
  Craig David on his comeback and his new material. Plus, British band Django Django
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Waterfront
  
  Life along the coast is changing. Are people adapting fast enough?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Congressional Republicans Publish Controversial Memo
  
  US Congress releases contentious memo on the FBI investigation into President Trump
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US Democrats Criticise Decision to Publish FBI Memo
  
  Memo authored by Congressional Republicans casts doubts on FBI's Trump investigation
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The Growing Influence of IS in Afghanistan
  
  The threat of so-called Islamic State in Afghanistan
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Lost in the City
  
  A child missing among millions in Manila and a blind man left alone in a rush hour crowd
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—New nightmare for Yemen
  
  The worst humanitarian crisis in the world just got still worse
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Meet the Band Rocking the Middle East
  
  We speak to Hamed Sinno, lead singer of the socially conscious rock band Mashrou Leila.
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Sportshour at the Super Bowl: Death in Minneapolis
  
  An awarding winning special show from Minnesota, the 2018 venue for the the Super Bowl
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—North Korea to Hold Military Parade on Eve of Olympics
  
  Parade to take place a day before start of Winter Olympics in South Korea
17. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 11:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Skills for the Future
  
  What are the skills we need for the jobs of the future? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Afghanistan: Time to Talk to the Taliban?
  
  After 16 years of war, is a military solution credible? (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UK Pledges Fresh Crackdown on Illicit Wealth
  
  UK pledges "to go after iconic individuals" with new 'unexplained wealth' laws
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—End of Jazz
  
  How gentrification deleted San Francisco's jazz music scene
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld Team.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Full coverage of Manchester United vs. Huddersfield, live from Old Trafford.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Three Pillars of Trump, Three Pillars of Trump: The State Department
  
  2/3 The State Department ends Trump’s first year less resourced and less empowered (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—The Music of Time, Jamaica
  
  5/6 From Nyabinghi drumming to reggae and dancehall, Jamaican music is a voice of resistance
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former President of the UK Supreme Court - Lord Neuberger
  
  Does the British judicial system need a 21st Century reboot ? (R)
9. 20:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 20:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 20:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Waterfront
  
  Life along the coast is changing. Are people adapting fast enough? (R)
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Italy Migrant Shooting
  
  Gunman shoots migrants in Italy; Russian plane shot down in Syria; Lady Gaga cancels tour
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—03/02/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Skills for the Future
  
  What are the skills we need for the jobs of the future? (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/03 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—New nightmare for Yemen
  
  The worst humanitarian crisis in the world just got still worse (R)
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/03 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On the Waterfront
  
  Life along the coast is changing. Are people adapting fast enough? (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Meet the Band Rocking the Middle East
  
  We speak to Hamed Sinno, lead singer of the socially conscious rock band Mashrou Leila. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/04 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Far Right and Sweden
  
  Why are right-wing extremists obsessed with one Nordic country? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC Arabic is 80 Years Old
  
  Launched in 1938, it is now a multi-media service on TV, radio, online and on mobiles
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—New nightmare for Yemen
  
  The worst humanitarian crisis in the world just got still worse (R)
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/04 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Imogen Heap’s Mycelia
  
  Mycelia: Imogen Heap’s plan for a fairer, more equitable music industry (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/04 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Anatomy of Pain, Knowing Pain
  
  2/4 Phantom limb pain, babies’ pain, people without pain, help understand the nature of pain. (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—An Uphill Struggle
  
  Reporting in Xinjiang; Colombian rebel yells; S Africa's water woes and French grammar (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/04 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—To Be a Pilgrim
  
  Pilgrimage and its role in Christianity, Buddhism and Islam
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Banning The Belt
  
  How two Scottish mothers forced the UK government to end corporal punishment in schools (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Jackie Kay: Trumpet
  
  This month World Book Club talks to Scottish poet Laureate Jackie Kay
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/02/04 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—04/02/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
23. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/02/04 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
24. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Escape from Croatia’s Asylums
  
  Thousands of people with mental illness still live in asylums in Croatia. Not in Osijek… (R)

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