BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Friday 14 August 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Greek MPs Debate Key Bailout Vote
  
  Greek MPs debate into the night ahead of a crucial vote needed to secure a bailout deal.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—James Ellroy - Crime Writer
  
  Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer. (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  World Football—Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey
  
  The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future. (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The US Flag Raised in Cuba
  
  US embassy reopens; Bailout measures agreed by Greek Parliament; Urine repellent paint.
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Stinging Eyes and Pungent Smells in Tianjin
  
  Chemical concerns in Tianjin; Fighting Boko Haram; Meet 'Young Jupiter'.
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Searching for Flight MH370
  
  How barnacles might help find missing flight MH370 (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Albie Sachs: Freedom Fighter to Judge
  
  The anti-Apartheid activist was imprisoned, tortured and almost killed for his work. (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—14/08/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Capitalism USA - The Gilded Age
  
  Colm O'Regan travels to New York to learn about American capitalism up until 1900.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Korea Divided
  
  In August 1945 Korea is split along the 38th parallel.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—China's Embattled Lawyers
  
  What's the state of the rule of law in China? (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Fires Still Burning After Tianjin Blasts
  
  Military chemical experts test for toxic gases at the scene
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Japan Prime Minister's 'Much-Anticipated' WW2 Speech
  
  Japan's Abe marks 70 years since WW2 defeat, Kerry heads for Cuba, my week as a goat.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Bands Battle over the Kenyan Airwaves
  
  Why there are street protests in Kenya about the amount of airtime devoted to local music
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Interview—James Ellroy - Crime Writer
  
  Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer. (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Searching for Flight MH370
  
  How barnacles might help find missing flight MH370 (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Japanese PM expresses WW2 remorse
  
  "Profound grief" but no apology from Abe; Tianjin chemical dangers; Zimbabwe skulls
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Is Work Experience Worth it at Any Price?
  
  A UN intern slept in a tent to raise awareness about how hard life can be for interns.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Playtime in Dundee
  
  Broadcast from the Dare ProtoPlay 2015 games festival in the Scottish city of Dundee.
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—14/08/2015
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with intervi...
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  The Interview—James Ellroy - Crime Writer
  
  Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer. (R)
15. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 16:32GMT
  
  World Football—Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey
  
  The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future. (R)
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Embassy Reopens in Cuba
  
  Austrian refugee camp shamed, Royal pleas: 'leave George alone', best weight loss diet?
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Investors Recover $2 Billion From Banks Over Forex Rigging
  
  Investors recover $2 billion, from nine banks, over claims of rigging currency markets.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Historic Day' in Cuba as US Embassy Opens
  
  China Tianjin chemical inspections, cruise ship aids refugees, Prince George photo plea
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Need Diaries?
  
  They hold our secrets, and preserve our memories, but why do we need diaries?
5. 18:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Worm Wars
  
  Are mass deworming projects a good idea?
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Bands Battle over the Kenyan Airwaves
  
  Why there are street protests in Kenya about the amount of airtime devoted to local music (R)
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US flag raised in Havana
  
  US flag flies at Cuba embassy; Austria migrant centre overcrowding; The Iliad live
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—James Ellroy - Crime Writer
  
  Hardtalk talks to James Ellroy regarded as America’s greatest living crime writer. (R)
12. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—Saudi Super Cup, Nakhid for Fifa & violence in Turkey
  
  The president of Saudi Arabia's FA outlines his vision for the future. (R)
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—14/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Flag Raised over Cuba Embassy
  
  Eurogroup agrees new Greek bailout, paparazzi 'harass Prince George', Brazil gun attack
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—14/08/2015
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US and Cuba Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations
  
  Eurogroup agrees Greece bailout, Brazil drive-by shootings, Kos cruise ship for refugees
20. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/08/2015
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Do We Need Diaries?
  
  They hold our secrets, and preserve our memories, but why do we need diaries? (R)
23. 23:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Worm Wars
  
  Are mass deworming projects a good idea? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Eurogroup Agrees Third Greek Bailout
  
  The deal has been done - Eurozone finance ministers approve a third bail out for Greece.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Bands Battle over the Kenyan Airwaves
  
  Why there are street protests in Kenya about the amount of airtime devoted to local music (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Currency Shock Waves in China
  
  The impact of China's devaluation, Hillary Clinton under fire, robots' babies.
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Long Walk of Faith, The Long Walk of Faith
  
  Bob Walker walks the Caminho da Fe, one of the world's newest pilgrimage routes. (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—China's Embattled Lawyers
  
  What's the state of the rule of law in China? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Marking their Territory
  
  Stories of how control is exerted - and marked out - in Egypt, Mali, Cuba and Albania. (R)
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—15/08/2015
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Loaded Language
  
  Iranian hardliners chant ‘Death to America’ - but these days many Iranians wonder why.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—15/08/2015
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—15/08/2015 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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