BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 21 November 2015

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Paris Vigil
  
  US says Mali stand off over, Amazon's trees under threat, Mercury Music Prize
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/11/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—Being White In Taiwan
  
  What does a video of an Englishman being racially abused tell us about life in Taiwan?
6. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Jonah Lomu
  
  The late All Blacks rugby legend in his own words
7. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Paris Attacks: EU Ministers to Discuss Tightening Borders
  
  EU ministers discuss tightening the borders of the passport-free Schengen area
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—The Paris Attacks: A View from Beirut
  
  A Lebanese journalist on why the attacks in France made her think again about Beirut. (R)
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Aftermath
  
  Stories of new fears and old routines in France, North and South Korea; Italy and India
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Spontaneous Artistic Response that went Viral
  
  How it feels for your art to become the defining symbol of a news story.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Drives Islamic State?
  
  How did it emerge, what do its leaders want, and is it succeeding in its aims? (R)
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  On Background—What challenge does Islamic State pose to Europe's liberal values?
  
  IS global terror, the death of Alberto Nisman and has Angela Merkel overreached? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—UN Nnites Against Islamic State
  
  UN gives unanimous backing to resolution urging countries to take all necessary measures
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Indian Soldiers of World War One
  
  Over a million Indian soldiers fought on the Western front
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Why are we drawn to conspiracy theories?
  
  Why are we drawn to conspiracy theories? A history of the suspicious mind.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Chinatown
  
  From Manila to Havana, we explore the story and legacy of Chinatowns around the world.
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—20/11/2015 GMT
  
  The BBC's weekly UK pop chart countdown
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Wembley's Way
  
  We look at the significance of an emotional night at Wembley following the Paris attacks.
13. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What Drives Islamic State?
  
  How did it emerge, what do its leaders want, and is it succeeding in its aims? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Paris Responds to IS Attack
  
  France is redoubling its attacks on IS in Syria and raising security at home
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Spontaneous Artistic Response that went Viral
  
  How it feels for your art to become the defining symbol of a news story. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Belgium Terror Alert
  
  A serious and imminent threat; paid to walk; Mali attack claimed by Al-Qaeda linked group
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—Lead Belly - A Secret History of Rock and Roll
  
  Eric Burdon examines the life and legacy of US folk singer Lead Belly
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Tennis from the ATP Tour Finals in London
  
  The latest on semi finals day at the O2 Arena, plus the latest from the Premier League
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Chelsea versus Norwich from Stamford Bridge
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Brussels on Highest Level of Alert
  
  Malian attack claimed by group linked to AQ, Miss Canada "rejected over views on China"
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Trending—Being White In Taiwan
  
  What does a video of an Englishman being racially abused tell us about life in Taiwan? (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting the Paris Attacks
  
  Listeners give their reactions to the reporting of the terrorist attacks in Paris
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Spontaneous Artistic Response that went Viral
  
  How it feels for your art to become the defining symbol of a news story. (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Paris Connection
  
  US governors vow to bar Syrian migrants from resettling in their states
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Europe After Paris
  
  A discussion on global issues impacting Europe. (R)
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Brussels in Lockdown
  
  Soldiers patrol the Belgian capital; Miss World Canada on human rights; From rap to jazz
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Sex and the Synod, Sex and the Synod: Decision Time
  
  3/3 Catholic bishops gather in Rome to debate their Church’s teachings on sex and family. (R)
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/21 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Elements—Boron
  
  The mineral from the Wild West that toughens glass and stops bullets in their tracks.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/21 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Antarctic Ice Sheet Instability
  
  Are sea-level rises overestimated?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Paris Responds to IS Attack
  
  France is redoubling its attacks on IS in Syria and raising security at home (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/22 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The Long Walk of Faith, The Long Walk of Faith
  
  Bob Walker walks the Camino de Fe.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Security tight after Bangladesh opposition executions.
  
  Brazil toxic mud threatens marine life, Miss Canada cries foul over Chinese human rights
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—22/11/2015 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/22 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Hit Record: stories of people documenting lives, from miners in China to writers in Egypt
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Questions—What Does Equality Mean for Women in Africa?
  
  A debate on sexual politics and gender equality for women in Africa.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can ‘Islamic State’ Be Defeated?
  
  Expert answers to the urgent question on defeating the group calling itself Islamic State
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/22 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Chinatown
  
  From Manila to Havana, we explore the story and legacy of Chinatowns around the world. (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  100 Women—100 Women 2015, Home - Jamaica
  
  Women from the Jamaican diaspora in Handsworth, Birmingham on settling in 1960s Britain
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2015/11/22 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Elements—Boron
  
  The mineral from the Wild West that toughens glass and stops bullets in their tracks. (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2015/11/22 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Local Warming: Nigeria
  
  Ugochi Oluigbo investigates the effects of climate change in Nigeria. (R)

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