BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Sunday 1 May 2016

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Giant Ivory Burn in Kenya
  
  Kenyan president sets fire to huge ivory stockpile in fight against poaching
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Extraordinary childhood homes: growing up on a boat in Alaska and in an Australian zoo
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Remembering Chernobyl
  
  Remembering Chernobyl, Charles Darwin and the McCarthy era, plus 60s icon, the Mini
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Should We Give Homeless People Homes?
  
  How the city of Medicine Hat in Canada, gave every person living in the streets a home (R)
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Archbishop Tutu’s Ubuntu
  
  The ancient African spiritual concept of Ubuntu
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Music that Unites Us
  
  The music of the world that unites fans - even across borders that divide old enemies
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Recruiting by Algorithm
  
  Can a computer programme choose the right applicant for a job?
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Ben Okri
  
  The Nigerian novelist and poet discusses his creative process. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Baghdad Protests
  
  Demonstrators ensconce in 'Green Zone'; Syrian radio drama; Hillsborough verdict
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Obama's last White House correspondents dinner
  
  Obama entertaining journalists; Protests in Baghdad; History of Bible translations
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—New attempt at ceasefire in Syria
  
  Efforts to renew ceasefire in Syria; Can Trump be stopped? New findings about T-Rex.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Extraordinary childhood homes: growing up on a boat in Alaska and in an Australian zoo (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Matters of Life and Death
  
  Shaky unity in South Sudan, China's 'surplus' children, ageing in Cuba; nuclear Belarus (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Archbishop Tutu’s Ubuntu
  
  The ancient African spiritual concept of Ubuntu (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Shakespeare in the World, Shakespeare and the American Dream - Part Two
  
  2/4 How Shakespeare became part of the fabric of early American life. With Stephen Sondheim. (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Prank Call Crimewave
  
  We investigate the online prank call community who live stream their crimes. (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How Does The BBC World Service Handle Religion?
  
  BBC World Service commissioning editor responds to claims of bias against certain faiths (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Recruiting by Algorithm
  
  Can a computer programme choose the right applicant for a job? (R)
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On a Mission
  
  The story of a 20-something CIA officer who took on the Taliban. (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Life, Liberty and the American Identity
  
  What is the American Identity and why is it a portrait recognized around the world? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iraq Security Forces Try to Bring Order
  
  Iraqi protestors demand end to corruption; Leicester City; Linda Ramone reminisces
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Music that Unites Us
  
  The music of the world that unites fans - even across borders that divide old enemies (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Smockey, Meryl Streep, Anish Kapoor
  
  Hip hop artist Smockey; actress Meryl Streep; sculptor Anish Kapoor
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League Commentary
  
  Southampton versus Manchester City from St Mary's Stadium
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—LIVE Premier League Commentary
  
  Southampton versus Manchester City from St Mary's Stadium
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories, including reaction to Manchester United versus Leicester City
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Demonstrators Withdraw From Baghdad's Green Zone - But Their Protest Goes On
  
  Protestors threaten to topple the government if demands aren't met, Paris May Day trouble
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Archbishop Tutu’s Ubuntu
  
  The ancient African spiritual concept of Ubuntu (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Musical Identities
  
  As the globe contracts, we will end up with less and less musical diversity? (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—German party adopts anti-Islam platform
  
  German populist party approves anti-Islam policies; Trump rally; Circus lions freed
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Remembering Chernobyl
  
  Remembering Chernobyl, Charles Darwin and the McCarthy era, plus 60s icon, the Mini (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Matters of Life and Death
  
  Shaky unity in South Sudan, China's 'surplus' children, ageing in Cuba; nuclear Belarus (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Recruiting by Algorithm
  
  Can a computer programme choose the right applicant for a job? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/01 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brazil Scientists' New Warning Over Zika Virus
  
  Brazilian scientists warn Zika may be much more dangerous than previously thought
17. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/01 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—On a Mission
  
  The story of a 20-something CIA officer who took on the Taliban. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Police and May Day Protestors Clash in France
  
  May Day protests in France turn violent as politicians prepare to debate new labour law.
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Bottled Water: Do We Really Need It?
  
  Is bottled water the ultimate marketing con, or a potential lifesaver? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Rules and how they govern us
  
  Rules and how they govern us.
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—How Does The BBC World Service Handle Religion?
  
  BBC World Service commissioning editor responds to claims of bias against certain faiths (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US begins new attempt to revive Syria ceasefire
  
  Latest push to renew Syria truce; Another Bangladesh killing; Inside North Korea
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Kerry Hopes to Salvage Syria Ceasefire
  
  New Geneva talks on Syria; How Austria tries to stop people leaving to fight there
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—How the Rest of the World Sees America
  
  What does the world see when it looks towards America? (R)
14. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Simpson’s Paradox
  
  We explore how statistics can support two seemingly contradictory results. (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Pakistan's former Foreign Minister - Hina Rabbani Khar
  
  Is Pakistan playing a double game on regional security?
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/02 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women's Fiction: Cathy Bramley and Cheryl Ntumy
  
  Authors share their tips on creating feel-good fiction
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/02 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Chernobyl
  
  Thirty years since Chernobyl's nuclear accident, its impacts on human health (R)

Monday 2 May 2016

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