BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Tuesday 13 October 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—VW's UK Boss Apologises to Lawmakers
  
  Volkswagen says sorry again, this time in front of British lawmakers
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Piano Man on the Front Line
  
  Ihor, the pianist who played for his captors in the Ukraine conflict (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/10/2015 02:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pop Star and the Prophet
  
  Sam York meets Jacques Attali, who predicted the music industry’s crisis back in 1976. (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Air Drop for anti-IS Forces
  
  US military deliver weapons to rebels, South African miners, MH17 disaster report
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—MH17 Report Due Today
  
  Report into MH17 disaster, South African miners, Thalidomide Victims
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago
  
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago, to discuss fossils and evolution (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Piano Man on the Front Line
  
  Ihor, the pianist who played for his captors in the Ukraine conflict (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—13/10/2015 07:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Ada Lovelace Day
  
  Why are there still so few female engineers and technology executives?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The White Russians in Shanghai
  
  A Russian refugee remembers life in Shanghai after fleeing the 1917 revolution
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Bicycle: Freedom Machine
  
  How important is the bicycle and what does it do for us? (R)
10. 08:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Hugo Porta - Superstar of Argentine Rugby
  
  The legendary fly-half who led the Pumas to their first international victories (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—New Attacks in Israel
  
  At least three Israelis are killed in wave of attacks
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—MH17 Hit by BUK Missile
  
  MH17 report finds most passengers would have died instantly
15. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Became a Temporary Bride in Iran
  
  Jennifer Klinec travelled to Iran to learn cookery but ended up meeting her husband
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Infinite Monkey Cage USA Tour: Chicago
  
  Brian Cox and Robin Ince take to the stage in Chicago, to discuss fossils and evolution (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Three dead in Jerusalem attacks
  
  Israel-Palestinian tensions; MH17 official report; North Korea's middle class at play.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Turkey - Tensions and Hatred
  
  After the weekend's violence, Turkish people tell us about life in a divided country.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Ada Lovelace Day
  
  Why are there still so few female engineers and technology executives? (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  Putin pivots to the East
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Who will make it to Euro 2016?
  
  Steve Crossman brings you the latest on the Euro 2016 qualifiers
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
16. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 16:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pop Star and the Prophet
  
  Sam York meets Jacques Attali, who predicted the music industry’s crisis back in 1976. (R)
18. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Dutch Confirm Russian-made Missile Downed MH17
  
  Violence in Israel, beer merger
20. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Beer Giants Agree Takeover Terms
  
  AB InBev and SABMiller are set to merge after an increased takeover offer from AB InBev.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Three Killed in Jerusalem Attacks
  
  Missile confirmed to have downed MH17, Angolan activists arrested, Booker Prize preview
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—WhatsApp with the Tanzanian Election
  
  Why WhatsApp is dominating the stage in the build up to elections in Tanzania
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Became a Temporary Bride in Iran
  
  Jennifer Klinec travelled to Iran to learn cookery but ended up meeting her husband (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—MH17 Report Confirms Buk Missile Hit Plane
  
  Blame game resumes over downing of MH17; A father mourns his daughter; Ada Lovelace Day
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Is Russia Vulnerable?
  
  The White House has described Russia’s action in Syria as motivated by 'weakness' (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pop Star and the Prophet
  
  Sam York meets Jacques Attali, who predicted the music industry’s crisis back in 1976. (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Missile Confirmed to Have Downed MH17
  
  Middle East violence, Jamaican wins Booker prize, panda joy in Toronto
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Beer Giants Agree Takeover Terms
  
  AB InBev and SABMiller are set to merge after an increased takeover offer from AB InBev.
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—13/10/2015 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—First Jamaican to Win Booker
  
  MH17 missile claims, Democrat presidential hopefuls in debate
19. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—13/10/2015 23:20 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
20. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—13/10/2015 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 23:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—WhatsApp with the Tanzanian Election
  
  Why WhatsApp is dominating the stage in the build up to elections in Tanzania (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Beer Giants Agree Takeover Terms
  
  The world's largest beer brewer agrees a $106bn merger with the world's second largest
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I Became a Temporary Bride in Iran
  
  Jennifer Klinec travelled to Iran to learn cookery but ended up meeting her husband (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—14/10/2015 02:06 GMT
  
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Novelist Jonathan Franzen
  
  American author Jonathan Franzen on his life and work and modern culture (R)
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2015 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Macau: Monte Carlo of the Orient
  
  How Macau overtook Las Vegas to become the gambling capital of the world (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Renewed Violence in Israel
  
  Violence between Israelis and Palestinians; MH17 Report; Thomas Sankara Autopsy
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—14/10/2015 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—MH17 Disaster Report
  
  Violence between Israelis and Palestinians; MH17 Report; Legacy of Angolan Civil War
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—14/10/2015 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—WhatsApp with the Tanzanian Election
  
  Why WhatsApp is dominating the stage in the build up to elections in Tanzania (R)

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