BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Sunday 28 July 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Boris takes centre stage
  
  Boris Johnson has become British prime minister promising a speedy Brexit
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—How to give feedback
  
  How difficult is it to give and receive feedback on your performance at work? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Dark—July 16, 1996
  
  Why has one man been tried six times for the same crime?
9. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Why 780 seconds was a long time for the Moon landing
  
  Praise for the forensic analysis of Apollo11 in the 13 Minutes to the Moon series (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—When Africa meets China
  
  Linda Yueh uncovers the trend of Africans moving to live in China
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Aung San's ambiguous legacy in Myanmar
  
  Why Aung San Suu Kyi's father is an icon. Plus tales from Iraq, India and the Philippines (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Breaking with tradition
  
  Saudi Arabia’s human rights record is causing some Muslims to rethink making the hajj (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The spy in your pocket
  
  How sophisticated spy-ware can be used to track our everyday activities. Who is watching? (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iran to meet signatories to nuclear deal
  
  Officials from Tehran to meet signatories to the nuclear deal; Trump criticised for tweet
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Protesters keep up their fight in Hong Kong
  
  Protesters keeping up their fight in Hong Kong; last-ditch efforts at Iran nuclear deal
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Former German ambassador to Britain on Brexit
  
  Former German diplomat gives views on Brexit; Tehran to meet signatories to nuclear deal
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Baristas: The daily grind
  
  What the person making your coffee is really thinking. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Aung San's ambiguous legacy in Myanmar
  
  Why Aung San Suu Kyi's father is an icon. Plus tales from Iraq, India and the Philippines (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Walking on a hot coil
  
  The Hindu festival of self-injuring to ask the gods for a good harvest. (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Living with Nature, Sounds of the forest
  
  4/4 What is the relationship between sound, the forest and the people in India? (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Exposing my twin – the paedophile priest
  
  Margaret thought their bond was unbreakable, then she learned about her brother’s crimes (R)
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—From Burning Man to Nyege Nyege: How music festivals change culture
  
  We explore the world of music festivals from Uganda's Nyege Nyege to Burning Man (R)
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—World Book Café: Copenhagen
  
  Authors share their experiences of the reality of living in the Danish capital. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Chaotic scenes as protests continue in Hong Kong
  
  Volleys of tear gas fired off against pro-democracy demonstrators in 8th week of protest
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—When Africa meets China
  
  Linda Yueh uncovers the trend of Africans moving to live in China (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—When Tunisia led on women's rights
  
  Liberation for Tunisia's women in the 1950s; gay and lesbian fake marriages in China
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Tokyo 2020
  
  With one year to go what are the key stories to watch?
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Adventures in Guam: The 2022 World Cup journey begins
  
  Mani Djazmi travels to the island of Guam for the World Cup qualifier against Bhutan.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—How to give feedback
  
  How difficult is it to give and receive feedback on your performance at work? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—How the world changed music
  
  Discover how social, economic and cultural forces have helped to shape modern music. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Baltimore residents defend city after President Trump's criticism
  
  The President described Baltimore as a "rodent-infested mess"
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—From Burning Man to Nyege Nyege: How music festivals change culture
  
  We explore the world of music festivals from Uganda's Nyege Nyege to Burning Man (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  In the Dark—July 16, 1996
  
  Why has one man been tried six times for the same crime? (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Postage stamp
  
  How a disgruntled customer revolutionised the postal service
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/07/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Walking on a hot coil
  
  The Hindu festival of self-injuring to ask the gods for a good harvest. (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/28 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Stopping child marriage with solar lanterns
  
  Solar-powered lamps are giving girls independence and stopping them becoming child brides (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/28 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Discovery—What next for the Moon?
  
  The Moon rush is back. And everyone is a player. Roland Pease looks at the new space race (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Trade talks to continue between the US and China
  
  The US and China will continue trade negotiations in Shanghai
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/29 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The human danger – for sharks
  
  A global appetite for shark meat and fins threatens these iconic predators (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/29 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Health Check—France to axe homeopathy funding
  
  French plan to end homeopathy funding bitter pill for supporters to swallow (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US intelligence chief leaves Trump administration
  
  Dan Coats is stepping down from his position as the US Director of National Intelligence
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Spartans: Ancient Greece’s fighting machine
  
  The warriors famed for their discipline, fearless self-sacrifice and brutality (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Postage stamp
  
  How a disgruntled customer revolutionised the postal service (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/07/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/29 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women living with schizophrenia
  
  Two women with mental health issues talk about overcoming stigma to pursue their careers
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/07/29 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Minister of National Development Planning, Indonesia - Bambang Brodjonegoro
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/07/29 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we pull faces when we concentrate?
  
  We tackle the science of scowling, gesturing, and counting (R)

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