BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Wednesday 24 August 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Hillary Clinton and the Media
  
  The Democratic presidential nominee has not held a press conference in months, Why?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'They Haunt Me, Day and Night'
  
  Dr Nagham Hasan has been helping Yazidi women and girls who've escaped from IS militants (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Vice President in Turkey
  
  Turkey US relations under pressure; Edible batteries; Nigerian businesses struggling
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hacking of US Media
  
  The FBI investigates reports of hacking; Rio 2016 sexism comments; North Korea missile
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—What’s Behind #CensusFail in Australia?
  
  Did hackers bring down the Australian census website? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—David Nott - Conflict Zone Surgeon
  
  British surgeon David Nott has spent decades in conflict zones including Syria
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Looping Swans
  
  Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and its relationship with the Russian psyche and politics
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'They Haunt Me, Day and Night'
  
  Dr Nagham Hasan has been helping Yazidi women and girls who've escaped from IS militants (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Central Italy Earthquake
  
  Italian region of Umbria hit by earthquake; Edible batteries; Sexism in sport reporting
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Italian Earthquake
  
  A strong earthquake hits Umbria; US-Turkey relations; No homework decision
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Silver
  
  Silver, the shiniest and showiest of metals and its surprisingly modern applications
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Dance Theatre of Harlem
  
  In August 1969, the first classical ballet company to focus on black dancers was formed
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Museum Of Lost Objects, Bombed and Bulldozed in Syria
  
  "Archaeology is supposed to be fun and apolitical...but none of this is now" (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—24/08/2016 GMT
  
  News and issues making the headlines each day.
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Many Dead in Italy Earthquake
  
  Rescue teams in central Italy continue to look for survivors from Tuesday's quake.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Reuniting Families with Lost War Medals
  
  A soldier's quest to reunite lost war medals with their rightful owners
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Deadly Earthquake in Central Italy
  
  Scores dead, as rescuers search for survivors of an earthquake in Umbria, Italy
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Looping Swans
  
  Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and its relationship with the Russian psyche and politics (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Italy Earthquake
  
  Deadly Italy quake; woman told to remove burkini; immune systems and depression
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—David Nott - Conflict Zone Surgeon
  
  British surgeon David Nott has spent decades in conflict zones including Syria (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—What’s Behind #CensusFail in Australia?
  
  Did hackers bring down the Australian census website? (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Silver
  
  Silver, the shiniest and showiest of metals and its surprisingly modern applications (R)
13. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Would Donald Trump Be a Dangerous President?
  
  Elaine Kamarck says a US President’s power is limited, whoever they are
14. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—LA Lakers Sign Chinese Olympian
  
  Yi Jianlian is set to be the only Chinese player in the NBA next season.
16. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Italy Earthquake
  
  We hear from those affected by an earthquake in Italy that has killed at least 37 people
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dozens Killed in Italian Earthquake
  
  Many people are still believed to be buried under the rubble following Italian earthquake
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—South Africa Finance Minister Arrest Rumours Hit Currency
  
  South Africa's finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, is reportedly facing imminent arrest.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Vice President Visits Turkey
  
  Joe Biden tells Turkey that US will provide assistance, Devastating earthquake hits Italy
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Looping Swans
  
  Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and its relationship with the Russian psyche and politics (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Reuniting Families with Lost War Medals
  
  A soldier's quest to reunite lost war medals with their rightful owners (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Search for Survivors After Italy Quake
  
  At least 120 killed in 6.2-magnitude earthquake; Trump Revealed; US cheese mountain
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—David Nott - Conflict Zone Surgeon
  
  British surgeon David Nott has spent decades in conflict zones including Syria (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Olympic Minds: Retirement
  
  How do former athletes redefine their lives after retiring from elite competition?
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/08/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/24 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—South Africa Finance Minister Arrest Rumours Hit Currency
  
  South Africa's finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, is reportedly facing imminent arrest.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/24 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Museum Of Lost Objects, Bombed and Bulldozed in Syria
  
  "Archaeology is supposed to be fun and apolitical...but none of this is now" (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Criticises EU Over Tax Probes
  
  The US Treasury warns the EU about tax investigations into companies like Apple
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Reuniting Families with Lost War Medals
  
  A soldier's quest to reunite lost war medals with their rightful owners (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Farc Signs Peace Deal with Colombia
  
  Colombian peace deal; Italian earthquake; French burkini ban
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkey Targets so-called ISIS and Kurds
  
  Turkish escalation in Syria; Zimbabwe's cash shortage; Ukraine independence
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/25 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Olympic Minds: Retirement
  
  How do former athletes redefine their lives after retiring from elite competition? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Borders of Sanity, Hearing Voices in the UK
  
  3/5 Hearing voices was once considered a sign of madness but has there been a cultural shift?
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/25 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Protesting in Putin’s Russia
  
  How Russia is dealing with dissent in the run up to elections in September
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/25 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Reuniting Families with Lost War Medals
  
  A soldier's quest to reunite lost war medals with their rightful owners (R)

Thursday 25 August 2016

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