BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Wednesday 23 March 2016

East Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—23/03/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—23/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—South Korea - The Silent Cultural Superpower, South Korea: The Silent Cultural Superpower - Part One
  
  1/2 From movies and TV to K-Pop, South Korean culture punches above its weight in East Asia
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Brussels in Shock After Bombings
  
  The Belgian government announces three days of mourning, after bombs explode in Brussels.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Man who Defected to Escape his Marriage
  
  Jang Yeong-jin only discovered he was gay when he left North Korea
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—The Foreign Minister of Finland, Timo Soini
  
  Timo Soini, leader of The Finns right wing populist party on sharing power
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The End of Traffic Lights
  
  A future where there are no traffic lights
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brussels Attacks: Extra Troops Deployed
  
  Brussels attacks; Ebola: Liberia closes Guinea border; Nadiya Savchenko 'guilty'
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brussels Attacks: City on High Alert
  
  Brussels remains on alert; Trump and Clinton victorious; Ebola in Guinea
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—South Korea - The Silent Cultural Superpower, South Korea: The Silent Cultural Superpower - Part One
  
  1/2 From movies and TV to K-Pop, South Korean culture punches above its weight in East Asia (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Man who Defected to Escape his Marriage
  
  Jang Yeong-jin only discovered he was gay when he left North Korea (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brussels Attacks: 'Islamic State' in Europe
  
  Brussels attack investigation; US primaries results; Lion conservation hope
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Brussel Attacks: Brothers Named as Attackers
  
  Brussels attackers named; UNHCR will not take part in migrant scheme; Rob Ford dies
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Noble Gases
  
  Why the future of unreactive gases Neon, argon, krypton and xenon remains bright
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Fall of Emperor Tewodros II
  
  In 1868 Tewodros II of Ethiopia prepared to make a last stand against the British army.
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Chemsex
  
  The new sub-culture of sex and drugs that is growing amongst gay communities (R)
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Belgium Manhunt for Terror Suspect
  
  Man named as Najim Laachraoui had already been sought over Paris attacks
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Brussels Pauses to Remember the Dead
  
  Conflicting reports of arrest of suspect in Tuesday's attack
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Boxing Saved My Life
  
  Australian boxing star Joe Williams on his big fight with depression
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—23/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—The Foreign Minister of Finland, Timo Soini
  
  Timo Soini, leader of The Finns right wing populist party on sharing power (R)
7. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 14:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—The End of Traffic Lights
  
  A future where there are no traffic lights (R)
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Elements: Noble Gases
  
  Why the future of unreactive gases Neon, argon, krypton and xenon remains bright (R)
11. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—The Inquiry: Can We Quake-Proof A City?
  
  Architect David Malott on his plan for a mile-high quake-resistant building
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Russian swimming in hot water over doping
  
  A British newspaper investigation into doping reveals big issues with Russian swimming.
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Brussels Attacks Aftermath
  
  As more details emerge about the Brussels attackers, we're live in a city centre cafe
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Boxing Saved My Life
  
  Australian boxing star Joe Williams on his big fight with depression (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Two Brothers behind Brussels Attacks
  
  Belgian prosecutors have identified two of the four men who carried out Tuesday's attacks
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—'Flash Crash' Trader Faces US Extradition
  
  A man accused of helping cause a mini-crash on Wall Street faces US extradition.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Belgium in Mourning
  
  Two brothers involved in Brussels attacks, Somalia's PM: 'end FGM', Obama in Argentina
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—South Korea - The Silent Cultural Superpower, South Korea: The Silent Cultural Superpower - Part One
  
  1/2 From movies and TV to K-Pop, South Korean culture punches above its weight in East Asia (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—23/03/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—The Foreign Minister of Finland, Timo Soini
  
  Timo Soini, leader of The Finns right wing populist party on sharing power (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—People with Autism Die Decades Before General Population
  
  A recent Swedish study finds those with ASD die on average 16 years before those without
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Moon on the Move
  
  Moon used to spin on different axis; One of Belgian bomber brothers deported from Turkey
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/23 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—'Flash Crash' Trader Faces US Extradition
  
  A man accused of helping cause a mini-crash on Wall Street faces US extradition.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/23 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Chemsex
  
  The new sub-culture of sex and drugs that is growing amongst gay communities (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Radovan Karadzic Verdict Due
  
  Hague judgement on former Bosnian Serb leader awaited, Brussels bombs aftermath
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—24/03/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/24 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Romania: The Shepherds’ Revolt
  
  The shepherds protesting over what they see as a threat to their traditional way of life
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Exxon-Mobil Hit by the Rockefeller Family Fund
  
  Exxon-Mobil accused of morally reprehensible behaviour by the Rockefeller family charity
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Boxing Saved My Life
  
  Australian boxing star Joe Williams on his big fight with depression (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Compass—The Battle of Ideas, The Battle of Ideas - Part Two
  
  Who will stop the flow of young Arab men into the ranks of the so-called Islamic State?
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/24 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—People with Autism Die Decades Before General Population
  
  A recent Swedish study finds those with ASD die on average 16 years before those without (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why Was Brussels Attacked?
  
  IS strategy in Brussels; Flash drive propaganda to hit North Korea; Burundi killings
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/03/24 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Can IS Be Defeated In Europe?
  
  IS terror campaign in Europe; Migrants on Greek island of Lesbos; Vulture electronic egg
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/03/24 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Romania: The Shepherds’ Revolt
  
  The shepherds protesting over what they see as a threat to their traditional way of life (R)

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