BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 24 January 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Not Much Shelter from Market Chaos
  
  Financial markets went into virtual meltdown this week. But did they need to? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Better Call Moses - The Priest Saving Souls
  
  Father Mussie is the Eritrean Priest who is helping desperate African migrants
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Blizzard Batters the US
  
  Snow shuts down NY, Poland anti-surveillance law protests, Italy gay rights rally
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Pictures: from a photographer identifying an Afghan patient to Steven Spielberg's films
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Japanese Soldier in Hiding
  
  A Japanese soldier hid in the jungle of Guam for 27 years after WW2.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What is China Doing to Clear the Air?
  
  The air in much of China is so bad the government has repeatedly declared "war" on it (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—You, Your Career and the Future
  
  As our workplaces rapidly evolve what is the best way to stay ahead in our careers? (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The New Face of Development
  
  Can the new Sustainable Development Goals really eradicate poverty by 2030?
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Norway's European Vision
  
  How does Norway do business with the European Union despite not being a member of the EU? (R)
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Compass—America in Black and White: Segregation
  
  Despite the civil rights movement, there is a more complicated legacy of desegregation. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Huge Snowstorm Hits Eastern USA
  
  State of emergency announced in 11 east coast states as 'Snowzilla' hits USA.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Snowzilla Hits US East Coast
  
  Snowzilla; Russian spy 'probably' killed by the government; Red Army Faction
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Kerry Confident Over Syria Talks
  
  US Secretary of State, John Kerry, confident parties will come together for Syria talks.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Pick of the Week
  
  Pictures: from a photographer identifying an Afghan patient to Steven Spielberg's films (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Steel Workers' Plight
  
  Insightful stories on the steel crisis, Yemen's war, Cuban crime and nostalgia in India (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Better Call Moses - The Priest Saving Souls
  
  Father Mussie is the Eritrean Priest who is helping desperate African migrants (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  The Compass—America in Black and White: Segregation
  
  Despite the civil rights movement, there is a more complicated legacy of desegregation. (R)
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—China’s Online Search For Stolen Children
  
  The online hunt for abducted children in China. (R)
17. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Naming the 'Islamic State Group', and America In Black and White
  
  Daesh, Islamic State, ISIS or ISIL - how should the BBC refer to the Islamic State group? (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Could There Be a Ninth Planet?
  
  Tantalising evidence of an undiscovered ninth planet on the edge of our solar system (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—What is China Doing to Clear the Air?
  
  The air in much of China is so bad the government has repeatedly declared "war" on it (R)
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Burying Chernobyl, Burying Chernobyl - Part Two
  
  2/2 Alla Kravchuk returns to Pripyat, Ukraine, now a ghost town following Chernobyl (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Winter Storm Jonas wreaks havoc in US
  
  Winter Storm Jonas - dubbed Snowzilla - wreaks havoc on US East Coast; Syria Talks Delay
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The New Face of Development
  
  Can the new Sustainable Development Goals really eradicate poverty by 2030? (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Leonardo DiCaprio, Suad Bushnaq, Steve Carrell
  
  Leonard DiCaprio on filming The Revenant; Suad Bushnaq on how Syria influenced her music
11. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Arsenal v Chelsea from the Emirates stadium
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League Commentary
  
  Arsenal v Chelsea from the Emirates stadium
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Begins Snow Clear Up
  
  New York lifts travel ban, Syrian rebel town recaptured, Iran eyes Airbus planes
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Better Call Moses - The Priest Saving Souls
  
  Father Mussie is the Eritrean Priest who is helping desperate African migrants (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—BBC Music Sound of 2016
  
  BBC Music Sound of 2016 winner Jack Garratt and runners-up Blossoms chat to Huw Stephens (R)
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Syria Peace Talks
  
  Geneva Syria talks may be delayed; virtual reality films at Sundance; Sumo comes home.
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Japanese Soldier in Hiding
  
  A Japanese soldier hid in the jungle of Guam for 27 years after WW2. (R)
13. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/24 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Steel Workers' Plight
  
  Insightful stories on the steel crisis, Yemen's war, Cuban crime and nostalgia in India (R)
15. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/24 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 23:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—You, Your Career and the Future
  
  As our workplaces rapidly evolve what is the best way to stay ahead in our careers? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Afghan President Warns of Further Conflict
  
  Ghani says Taliban peace talks essential, US begins snow clear up, Brazil mass jail break
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/01/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/25 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cave Women: Jill Heinerth and Elen Feuerriegel
  
  Two women who go deep underground in the name of science and discovery
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—First broadcast 2016/01/25 01:06 GMT
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/25 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Norway's European Vision
  
  How does Norway do business with the European Union despite not being a member of the EU? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Reawakening Language
  
  Reawakening language and culture
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Naming the 'Islamic State Group', and America In Black and White
  
  Daesh, Islamic State, ISIS or ISIL - how should the BBC refer to the Islamic State group? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Former CIA Intelligence Officer - John Kiriakou
  
  Former CIA agent John Kiriakou went public with the truth about water-boarding
15. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/25 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Age of Consent
  
  Why does the age of consent for homosexual relationships differ? (R)
17. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Oxfam and Wealth Inequality
  
  Were Oxfam right to compare the wealth of the rich with that of the poor? (R)
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Adidas Sponsorship Deal to End
  
  Adidas pulls out IAAF sponsorship; America recovers from snowstorm; Japan's 27 refugees
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/01/25 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Egyptian Crackdown Ahead of Fifth Anniversary of Revolution
  
  Egyptian activists arrested; IS recruitment techniques; Fears over Ethiopian drought
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/01/25 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cave Women: Jill Heinerth and Elen Feuerriegel
  
  Two women who go deep underground in the name of science and discovery (R)

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