BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Wednesday 2 September 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—India's Women at Work
  
  A look at the role of women in India's economy.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived a Polar Bear Attack
  
  Matt Dyer was hiking in a remote part of Canada when he was attacked by a polar bear. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hungarian Station Closed to Migrants
  
  Migrants in Hungary; Guatemalan President; Congolese commander trial
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Politicians - Ken Livingstone and Charles Clarke
  
  What does the contest to lead Britain’s Labour Party mean for the future of socialism? (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Rhymes, Revolution and Resistance
  
  Arabic hip hop artists explore the effect of politically charged words on the Arab Spring (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Swoops on Secret 'Steroids Labs'
  
  Steroids arrests; Migrant journeys; Wasps cure cancer?
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Newsday in Nigeria: Stomach Infrastructure
  
  Newsday broadcasts live from Ibadan - what has President Buhari achieved in 100 days?
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The Future of Drones
  
  Experts discuss the future of drones and how they might be used for good causes (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Survived a Polar Bear Attack
  
  Matt Dyer was hiking in a remote part of Canada when he was attacked by a polar bear. (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hungarian Station Closed to Migrants
  
  Hungary Migrants; Live discussion from Nigeria; Journalists arrests Turkey
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Where are India's Working Women?
  
  Why do women make up such a comparatively small proportion of India's formal work force?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Russia's First DJ
  
  Russia's first radio DJ, Seva Novgorodsev, went on air at the height of the Cold War
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Why Factor—World War One: Sacrifice
  
  An exploration of the meaning of sacrifice to mark the centenary of World War One (R)
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—EU's Open Borders 'at Risk'
  
  Will the current migrant crisis mean Europe will close its frontiers?
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Turkish Workers Kidnapped in Baghdad
  
  Eighteen construction workers have been kidnapped in Baghdad
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Recovering Bodies from Afghan River
  
  The Afghan man who has devoted his life to recovering bodies from the Kunar River
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Politicians - Ken Livingstone and Charles Clarke
  
  What does the contest to lead Britain’s Labour Party mean for the future of socialism? (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The Future of Drones
  
  Experts discuss the future of drones and how they might be used for good causes (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Fresh Migrant Protests in Budapest
  
  Should UK take its fair share? Ntaganda ICC trial starts; embassy's plan to evict Assange
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—#RefugeesWelcome
  
  Why some Europeans are opening their doors to families of migrants and refugees.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Where are India's Working Women?
  
  Why do women make up such a comparatively small proportion of India's formal work force? (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—More or Less: China Stock Market Crash
  
  The Chinese stock market crash in context.
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Where Next for De Gea and Berahino?
  
  Where next for Manchester United's David De Gea and West Brom's Saido Berahino?
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Politicians - Ken Livingstone and Charles Clarke
  
  What does the contest to lead Britain’s Labour Party mean for the future of socialism? (R)
16. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 16:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Rhymes, Revolution and Resistance
  
  Arabic hip hop artists explore the effect of politically charged words on the Arab Spring (R)
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Greek Measures to Tackle Migrant Crisis
  
  Obama has enough support for Iran deal, Burundi refugees, Commonwealth Games in Durban
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe Struggles to Manage Migrants
  
  We ask how countries can balance humanitarian needs with economic realities.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Calls for 'Fair Distribution' of Refugees
  
  Migrants still stranded in Budapest, Yemen mosque bombing, Donald Duck's wartime efforts
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Food on the Go Bad for Your Health?
  
  Does eating while walking make you add weight?
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Recovering Bodies from Afghan River
  
  The Afghan man who has devoted his life to recovering bodies from the Kunar River (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Europe flounders in the wake of the migrant crisis
  
  Greece promises more facilities; gang warfare in Japan; Britain's ugliest building?
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—British Labour Politicians - Ken Livingstone and Charles Clarke
  
  What does the contest to lead Britain’s Labour Party mean for the future of socialism? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Rhymes, Revolution and Resistance
  
  Arabic hip hop artists explore the effect of politically charged words on the Arab Spring (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Budapest Migrant Standoff Continues
  
  Obama gets Senate support for Iran deal, Congolese warlord trial begins, world tree count
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Europe Struggles to Manage Migrants
  
  We ask how countries can balance humanitarian needs with economic realities.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Food on the Go Bad for Your Health?
  
  Does eating while walking make you add weight? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—From Kolkata
  
  Why Muslims feel discriminated against in India and life as Indian of Chinese descent
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Recovering Bodies from Afghan River
  
  The Afghan man who has devoted his life to recovering bodies from the Kunar River (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Steinway
  
  Steinway has been making pianos for more than 150 years. What makes its pianos special? (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Hodei: The Man Who Vanished
  
  A young man disappears on a night out in Antwerp.Where did he go and how could he vanish? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Drowned Syrian Boy Sparks Outcry
  
  Syrian refugee drowned, China projects power image, Ebola's 360 degree film
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News 2015—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Airstrikes on Yemen Severely Affect Aid
  
  Airstrikes on Yemen, China parade, migration crisis in Europe
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2015 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Food on the Go Bad for Your Health?
  
  Does eating while walking make you add weight? (R)

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