BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Sunday 31 January 2021

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Olafur Eliasson: Public art made virtual
  
  Download the imagination of artist Olafur Eliasson on to a street near you (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Mayday—30/01/2021 GMT
  
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The issues around good, impartial reporting
  
  The challenges facing BBC correspondents in Uganda’s controversial recent elections
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—New Covid vaccine
  
  Next-generation of RNA vaccine
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How to build a billion-dollar startup
  
  Three Indian entrepreneurs share their struggles, successes and tips on building a startup (R)
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—America’s loneliness epidemic
  
  Loneliness affects up to 70% of young Americans. What solutions are there? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Combating Covid: Closed borders and quarantine hotels
  
  As the UK imposes new quarantine measures, how has Australia fared with a similar policy? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Compassion fatigue
  
  Are people in the medical and humanitarian professions suffering from emotional burnout?
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo (R)
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Mayday—30/01/2021 GMT
  
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies. (R)
20. 05:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The rapid test row
  
  The huge row among scientists about rapid coronavirus tests.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Russia braces for more protests
  
  Protests expected across Russia; Europe at war over COVID-19 vaccines
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Serbia tops Europe's vaccine roll-out
  
  Serbia leads the way in vaccine roll-out in Europe; demonstrations planned in Russia
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Protests taking place across Russia
  
  Anti-Putin demonstrations across Russia; vaccine rows across Europe
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 30/01/2021 GMT
  
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today.
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The issues around good, impartial reporting
  
  The challenges facing BBC correspondents in Uganda’s controversial recent elections (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo (R)
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  Global Questions—Global Questions, Social media: More powerful than government?
  
  After social media suspended accounts, some have questioned the power of Silicon Valley
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
  
  We hear why some people from ethnic minorities are worried about the vaccine (R)
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Redemption in recycling
  
  How a Philadelphia husband and wife are helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/01/2021 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect City, My Perfect City: Communities in Barcelona
  
  Can other cities learn from Barcelona's community-building initiatives? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Evidence—Coronavirus: The Evidence, The Shapeshifting Virus
  
  Will new vaccines work against the more infectious versions of the coronavirus? (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Thousands protest across Russia
  
  Another day of mass arrests in Russia as thousands turn out for illegal protests.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Compassion fatigue
  
  Are people in the medical and humanitarian professions suffering from emotional burnout? (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Eleusinian Mysteries: Secret ceremonies promising happiness
  
  The enigma at the centre of ancient Greek religion (R)
9. 15:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The rapid test row
  
  The huge row among scientists about rapid coronavirus tests. (R)
10. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Coverage from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/01/2021 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 19:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—America’s loneliness epidemic
  
  Loneliness affects up to 70% of young Americans. What solutions are there? (R)
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Music Life—The courage to be disliked with BŪJIN, Desire Marea, Lynn Daphne Rudolph and Jackie Queens
  
  BŪJIN welcomes three eclectic artists based in South Africa (R)
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Thousands of Russians demand Navalny release
  
  More than five thousand arrests following second week of protests in Russia
9. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/01/2021 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/01/2021 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
12. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 22:32GMT
  
  Two Minutes Past Nine—Two Minutes Past Nine, 30/01/2021 GMT
  
  Leah Sottile on the legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing and America’s far-right today. (R)
14. 22:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The rapid test row
  
  The huge row among scientists about rapid coronavirus tests. (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—31/01/2021 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brazil's steady stream of grief
  
  Covid ravages the city of Manaus. Plus stories from Afghanistan, India and DR Congo (R)
17. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—31/01/2021 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 23:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Escaping lockdown in the Coral City
  
  The urban reef webcam bringing together a community around the globe
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Vaccine hesitancy among ethnic minorities
  
  We hear why some people from ethnic minorities are worried about the vaccine (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/02/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Global Questions—Global Questions, Social media: More powerful than government?
  
  After social media suspended accounts, some have questioned the power of Silicon Valley (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—India to unveil its latest budget
  
  India is set to unveil its budget, so which industries will get a government boost?
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/02/2021 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Redemption in recycling
  
  How a Philadelphia husband and wife are helping ex-offenders reintegrate into society (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Madawi Al-Rasheed: Can the Saudi Crown Prince's authority really be challenged?
  
  Stephen Sackur asks exiled activist Madawi Al-Rasheed: what next for Saudi Arabia?
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/02/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Selling Sunset: How I find homes for the rich and famous
  
  Infinity pools and marble bathrooms – what does it take to sell homes to the super-rich?
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Eleusinian Mysteries: Secret ceremonies promising happiness
  
  The enigma at the centre of ancient Greek religion (R)
15. 03:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Mianne Bagger - Golf's transgender pioneer
  
  In 2004, Mianne Bagger became the first transitioned woman to play professional golf (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Will Africa really leapfrog to renewables?
  
  Thousands of power plants are planned in Africa. Will fossil fuels or renewables prevail?
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—01/02/2021 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Will giving up alcohol improve my sperm count?
  
  Investigating how lifestyle can affect male fertility (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—01/02/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Aung San Suu Kyi detained in Myanmar coup
  
  The army arrests president, alleging a democratic election in November was fraudulent

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