BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Thursday 13 August 2015

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Massive Blasts Hit North China City
  
  At least 17 killed and hundreds injured as huge explosions rock port city of Tianjin.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Collecting Bodies from Ukraine Battlesites
  
  Yaroslav Zhilkin leads a team of volunteers to retrieve the bodies of fallen soldiers. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Global Business—A Night at the Opera
  
  Opera is expensive and receives large public subsidies. Can that be justified? (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cuba on the Move
  
  Will Grant takes a ride on Cuba's bumpy roads where change is in the air. (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Massive Explosions in Chinese Port City
  
  Hundreds injured in Chinese blasts; tiny supermassive black hole; musical pain relief.
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Can Tweets Trace Food Poisoning Outbreaks?
  
  Social media may be a faster and better weapon against food poisoning. (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Collecting Bodies from Ukraine Battlesites
  
  Yaroslav Zhilkin leads a team of volunteers to retrieve the bodies of fallen soldiers. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Ethiopia's Economic Miracle
  
  A special programme from Ethiopia - now one of Africa's fastest growing economies.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Child Prisoners of the Japanese
  
  The story of one young American girl held prisoner by the Japanese during WW2.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Thought Show—Wrestlers: Dying too young?
  
  More Or Less asks if wrestlers are more likely to die young than other athletes (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—China Explosion: Tianjin Death Toll Rises
  
  At least forty-four people are killed by explosions in an industrial complex.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Deadly Explosions in China
  
  Death toll rises after China blasts, bomb attack in Baghdad, migrant crisis in Greece.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Global Business—A Night at the Opera
  
  Opera is expensive and receives large public subsidies. Can that be justified? (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Can Tweets Trace Food Poisoning Outbreaks?
  
  Social media may be a faster and better weapon against food poisoning. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—China Warehouse Death Toll Rises
  
  Solidarity in Tianjin following explosion; Sri Lanka torture; App identifies birdsong.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Abused by my Dad
  
  Three women share their stories of being abused by their fathers.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Ethiopia's Economic Miracle
  
  A special programme from Ethiopia - now one of Africa's fastest growing economies. (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—From Our Own Correspondent: Hungary's Migrant Trail
  
  Nick Thorpe sees how Hungary and Serbia are dealing with people trying to enter the EU.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Stan Wawrinka Unhappy at Unacceptable Nick Kyrgios
  
  Stan Wawrinka has called for action on 'unacceptable' comments made by Nick Kyrgios.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Global Business—A Night at the Opera
  
  Opera is expensive and receives large public subsidies. Can that be justified? (R)
16. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 16:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cuba on the Move
  
  Will Grant takes a ride on Cuba's bumpy roads where change is in the air. (R)
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Greek Parliament Debates Bailout Deal
  
  Death sentences for Peshawar school attackers, China explosion, tennis players in spat.
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Greece's Economy Returns to Growth
  
  Greece's economy has returned to growth, expanding 0.8% from April to June.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Tianjin Blast Aftermath
  
  Greek parliament debates bailout deal, Pakistan to execute school killers.
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Searching for Flight MH370
  
  How barnacles might help find missing flight MH370
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Greek MPs Vote on Another Bailout
  
  Greece austerity debate; President Harding's love child; Tennis insults.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Global Business—A Night at the Opera
  
  Opera is expensive and receives large public subsidies. Can that be justified? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Cuba on the Move
  
  Will Grant takes a ride on Cuba's bumpy roads where change is in the air. (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—13/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Greek MPs Debate Bailout
  
  Second night for Tianjin blast survivors, Pakistan school killers to be executed.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Greece's Economy Returns to Growth
  
  Greece's economy sees a surprise return to growth, expanding by 0.8% from April to June.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Tianjin Blast Recovery
  
  Greek MPs yet to vote on bailout plan, Zimbabwe skulls to be returned from UK.
19. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Searching for Flight MH370
  
  How barnacles might help find missing flight MH370 (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Greek MPs Debate Key Bailout Vote
  
  Greek MPs debate into the night ahead of a crucial vote needed to secure a bailout deal.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—James Ellroy - Crime Writer
  
  Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer. (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  World Football—Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey
  
  The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future. (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The US Flag Raised in Cuba
  
  US embassy reopens; Bailout measures agreed by Greek Parliament; Urine repellent paint.
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Searching for Flight MH370
  
  How barnacles might help find missing flight MH370 (R)
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work. (R)

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