BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Monday 14 May 2018

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—New Italian Coalition Could Stretch Economy
  
  It will include the anti-establishment Five Star Movement and the right-wing League
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Origin of Deadly Amphibian Fungus Found
  
  Traced to the Korean peninsula and spread by trade, over 700 species have been infected (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—A Sauna a Day to Keep the Doctor Away?
  
  Hot saunas associated with lower risk of stroke in Finns (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Trump Tries to Save Chinese Jobs
  
  The US leader says he's working with his Chinese counterpart to rescue telecoms firm ZTE.
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Trump and Kim: Can They Close the Deal?
  
  Top tips from peacemakers who have brokered some of the world’s most unlikely pacts (R)
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Truth and Taboo from Malaysia to the Middle East
  
  Censorship and the artists and satirists who use their creativity to evade it (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Travellers
  
  Two women who travel solo around the world
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US to Open Controversial Jerusalem Embassy
  
  It's the official opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, having moved from Tel Aviv.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President Erdogan of Turkey
  
  How worried is he about escalating tension in the Middle East?
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why Do Humans Dance?
  
  What role does dance play in human life and evolution? We head to Cuba to find out (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Jerusalem Becomes Home to US Embassy
  
  It's the official opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, having moved from Tel Aviv.
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Are You Ready for GDPR?
  
  The EU's new data protection rules are proving to be a headache for businesses worldwide
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Dambusters Raid
  
  The famous British raid on German dams during World War Two.
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Letitia Wright
  
  Nikki Bedi is joined by novelist Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi and film critic Rich Cline (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Jerusalem Embassy: US Officials to Attend Opening Ceremony
  
  Top US officials will attend the event, including President Trump's daughter Ivanka
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Travellers
  
  Two women who travel solo around the world (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Inspirations: Orchestra for the Dying
  
  Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can't make it to concert halls
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Self-Marriage
  
  Why do people marry themselves, is it narcissism, or a bold step to finding happiness?
5. 12:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Tulipmania Mythology
  
  What is the truth behind the 17th Century Dutch craze for tulips? (R)
6. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US Opens Jerusalem Embassy
  
  Death toll rises in Gaza clashes over US embassy
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President Erdogan of Turkey
  
  How worried is he about escalating tension in the Middle East? (R)
10. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why Do Humans Dance?
  
  What role does dance play in human life and evolution? We head to Cuba to find out (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Inspirations: Orchestra for the Dying
  
  Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can't make it to concert halls (R)
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  BBC OS gives a vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Letitia Wright
  
  Nikki Bedi is joined by novelist Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi and film critic Rich Cline (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2018/05/14 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Interview—President Erdogan of Turkey
  
  How worried is he about escalating tension in the Middle East? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Can We Use Chemistry to Bake the Perfect Cake?
  
  And what makes something sharp?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gaza Clashes Coincide with Jerusalem Embassy Opening
  
  Palestinian deaths soar as US opens its embassy in Jerusalem
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Self-Marriage
  
  Why do people marry themselves, is it narcissism, or a bold step to finding happiness? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Travellers
  
  Two women who travel solo around the world (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/05/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/14 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Top US Court Knocks Sports Betting Ban
  
  The Supreme Court ruling opens the way for gambling on sports in states across America
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/14 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actress Letitia Wright
  
  Nikki Bedi is joined by novelist Azareen Van der Vliet Oloomi and film critic Rich Cline (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Dozens Dead After Gaza Clashes
  
  The Palestinian authorities say 52 people have been killed and thousands injured
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/15 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Self-Marriage
  
  Why do people marry themselves, is it narcissism, or a bold step to finding happiness? (R)
7. 01:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Tulipmania Mythology
  
  What is the truth behind the 17th Century Dutch craze for tulips? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel Defends Gaza Action as 55 Killed
  
  Israel's PM says military acted in self defence, as Palestinians condemn a 'massacre'
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Inspirations: Orchestra for the Dying
  
  Jorge Bergero is a cellist who performs for people who can't make it to concert halls (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/05/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/05/15 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—African Luxury Fashion: Designer Aisha Ayensu
  
  Afua Hirsch follows, Aisha Ayensu, as she prepares her Ghanian fashion collection
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/05/15 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Gaza Braced for Further Violent Protests
  
  Palestinians prepare new protests against Israel, a day after violence left 55 dead.

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