BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Sunday 24 October 2021

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Climate: Changing seas
  
  We hear from people the in the countries affected by sea level rise
3. 00:30GMT
  
  Trending—Eng21 The Denial Files Billboard (Trending) 1
  
  . (R)
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Denial Files, 1. The 'd-words' v the planet
  
  Could disinformation and denial sabotage the fight to prevent runaway climate change? (R)
6. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The story of the Earth’s geochemical history
  
  Presenter Justin Rowlatt answers comments on A Geochemical History of Life on Earth (R)
7. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/10/2021 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
9. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Dan Meis: Designing a stadium
  
  How an innovative architect creates inspiring sporting arenas (R)
11. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 02:06GMT
  
  The Story of Aids—3. Aids denialism in South Africa
  
  How South Africa became the epicentre of the global HIV-Aids crisis (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Nostalgia for the Gaddafi era?
  
  A few Libyans now miss the late "Brother Leader"; tales from Denmark, Pakistan and Chile
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Kemka Ajoku: My camera, my vision
  
  Photographer Kemka Ajoku on facing racism and finding joy in Black British storytelling (R)
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/10/2021 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How can India, Inc. be a part of the space race?
  
  Can India tap into the increasingly lucrative space industry? (R)
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Poland challenges EU law
  
  Poland top court asserts primacy of Polish constitution over EU law
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Erdogan expels ten ambassadors
  
  Erdogan expels ten ambassadors who call for the release of jailed activist
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Erdogan expels ten ambassadors
  
  Erdogan expels ten ambassadors who call for the release of jailed activist
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—A farmer's nightmare
  
  A major worker shortage leaving UK farmers with heartbreaking choices (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Nostalgia for the Gaddafi era?
  
  A few Libyans now miss the late "Brother Leader"; tales from Denmark, Pakistan and Chile (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Ice Prince: The making of a Nigerian hip hop star
  
  How personal loss and violent conflict shaped the career of Panshak Zamani aka Ice Prince
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  A Geochemical History of Life on Earth—4. The great chemistry experiment
  
  What can the last 66 million years teach us about the consequences of climate change?
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Trying to save the Latin Mass
  
  Trying to save the Latin Mass in France (R)
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/10/2021 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  The Compass—The Public Misunderstanding of Science, Toxic debates
  
  How do conspiracy theories take root and what can be done to combat them? (R)
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are we running out of water?
  
  With global water supplies stretched, Tanya Beckett asks if we’re running out. (R)
21. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 11:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Women's safety online
  
  The nightmare of unchecked trolling and misogyny (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—President Erdogan says ten ambassadors will be declared non grata
  
  Decision follows envoys call for release of activist
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Sarah Bernhardt: Queen of stage and screen
  
  The 19th Century French actress who defined modern celebrity (R)
5. 13:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The numbers behind Squid Game
  
  Could you survive a round in Squid Game, and how many have watched it?
6. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 14:06GMT
  
  Music Life—The three things you need to write a song, with Zara Larsson, Nina Nesbitt, Brian Higgins, Darin and Jörgen Elofsson
  
  Five big names from the world of pop discuss the art of making hits (R)
8. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world - including the English Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/10/2021 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Kemka Ajoku: My camera, my vision
  
  Photographer Kemka Ajoku on facing racism and finding joy in Black British storytelling (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Credit Suisse fined over loan scandal in Mozambique
  
  Swiss banking giant Credit Suisse is fined over Mozambique’s infamous Tuna Bond Scandal
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Ethiopia launches more airstrikes on Tigray
  
  Ethiopian federal forces carry out more air strikes on Tigray
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  A Geochemical History of Life on Earth—4. The great chemistry experiment
  
  What can the last 66 million years teach us about the consequences of climate change? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Maria Ressa and the information battle in the Philippines
  
  The pick of the BBC World Service, as chosen by its listeners (R)
13. 21:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The story of the Earth’s geochemical history
  
  Presenter Justin Rowlatt answers comments on A Geochemical History of Life on Earth (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—24/10/2021 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/10/2021 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Ice Prince: The making of a Nigerian hip hop star
  
  How personal loss and violent conflict shaped the career of Panshak Zamani aka Ice Prince (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—24/10/2021 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Nostalgia for the Gaddafi era?
  
  A few Libyans now miss the late "Brother Leader"; tales from Denmark, Pakistan and Chile (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—24/10/2021 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Trying to save the Latin Mass
  
  Trying to save the Latin Mass in France (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—ASEAN summit quandry
  
  Tuesday's meeting has already run into controversy after the group excluded Myanmar
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/10/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Earthshot 3 - The prize winners
  
  Five categories, a million pounds in each. Who has won the Earthshot prize? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2021 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/10/2021 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—What will it take for countries to keep their climate promises?
  
  Can world leaders keep their promises on climate change?
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  A Geochemical History of Life on Earth—4. The great chemistry experiment
  
  What can the last 66 million years teach us about the consequences of climate change? (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/10/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Maria Ressa and the information battle in the Philippines
  
  The pick of the BBC World Service, as chosen by its listeners (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The numbers behind Squid Game
  
  Could you survive a round in Squid Game, and how many have watched it? (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/10/2021 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/10/2021 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Should I have kids?
  
  Is it responsible to bring a new person into existence? (R)
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Sudan: Coup attempt reportedly underway
  
  Reports say the home of the Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, is besieged by troops
20. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/10/2021 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women leading change in NGOs
  
  Amanda Khozi Mukwashi and Summer Nasser on what it takes to run an international NGO
22. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/10/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—A coup attempt is underway in Sudan
  
  The home of Prime Minister Hamdok is reportedly besieged by troops

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