BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Monday 16 May 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Venezuela's President Threatens to Seize Factories
  
  Venezuela's president threatens to seize idle factories in a bid to improve production
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—A Dog's Dinner?
  
  The pet food industry, and its striking similarities to the human food chain (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Brain Drain: Can We Stem the Flow?
  
  How can we stem the brain drain from countries who need their talented people?
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Football: How Much is Too Much?
  
  Did the amount of coverage on Leicester City’s win have listeners switching off? (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Manchester United 'Bomb' Blunder
  
  Manchester United bomb scare; France sexism; Mandela CIA
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Artist and Musician - Brian Eno
  
  What is Brian Eno? A musician, a composer, or an artist impossible to label?
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Time Perception
  
  Mike Williams asks why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes can seem like hours? (R)
14. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The World’s Most Diverse City
  
  Is it true that London is the most diverse city in the world? (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UN's Call for Tackling Refugee Crisis
  
  Refugees and migrants crisis; France sexism; Ash trees
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Life as a Refugee in Greece, Bangladesh and Ghana
  
  Refugee crisis; Venezuela economy; Body shaming in Pakistan
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Professional gamblers: Cat Hulbert and Celina Lin
  
  'The best female gambler on earth' and 'China's Queen of Poker' reveal their secrets
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Assignment—Checkmate Me in St Louis
  
  How the mid-western city of St Louis has become a world centre for the game of chess (R)
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Setting the Past Free, Setting the Past Free
  
  2/2 Wrestling with Rudolf Kastner's story and the issues it raises (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Angry Refugees at Greek-Macedonian Border
  
  People on the move, a BBC special coverage; Manchester bomb alert; Mandela CIA
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Are Refugees a Boon or Drain on a Host Economy?
  
  Is the cost of hosting refugees outweighed by the boost they give to an economy?
9. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Citizen Kane
  
  Archive interviews with Orson Welles about one of the greatest films of all time
10. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Tom Hiddleston, Mona Hatoum, Joe Wylie
  
  Tom Hiddleston talks about his new role as country singer Hank Williams (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Libya Crisis Meeting
  
  A meeting in Vienna will focus on efforts to bring greater stability to Libya
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—#WorldOnTheMove: How the Movement of People is Changing the World
  
  We looks at the issues involved and how society is handling it
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  World on the Move—World on the Move - Angelina Jolie Pitt
  
  Angelina Jolie Pitt on the global community’s responsibility for the millions of refugees
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iran Arrests for not Wearing Headscarves
  
  Models targeted for posting on Instagram without headscarves, Angelina Jolie on migrants
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Professional gamblers: Cat Hulbert and Celina Lin
  
  'The best female gambler on earth' and 'China's Queen of Poker' reveal their secrets (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Charity Warns of Mass Climate Related Flooding
  
  'A billion' may face flooding; body shaming in Pakistan; Angelina Jolie's migrant plea
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Artist and Musician - Brian Eno
  
  What is Brian Eno? A musician, a composer, or an artist impossible to label? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Time Perception
  
  Mike Williams asks why some weeks just fly by but sometimes minutes can seem like hours? (R)
11. 14:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The World’s Most Diverse City
  
  Is it true that London is the most diverse city in the world? (R)
12. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  
  Business Daily—Are Refugees a Boon or Drain on a Host Economy?
  
  Is the cost of hosting refugees outweighed by the boost they give to an economy? (R)
14. 15:23GMT
  
  The Essential—BBC Trending: Does Airbnb Have a Race Problem?
  
  Twitter users have accused some hosts of rejecting their bookings because they are black
15. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2016/05/16 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
17. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Refugees and Responsibility
  
  Angelina Jolie Pitt says world leaders must do more for refugees. So what's the solution?
19. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Backs Arming Libyan Government to Fight IS
  
  Jolie-Pitt says refugee system breaking down, India faces worst drought in decades
21. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Buys Stake in Apple
  
  Apple shares have rallied on the news Berkshire Hathaway is investing $900m.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Angelina Jolie Pitt Says Refugee System Breaking Down
  
  US backs arming Libyan government to fight IS, First successful penis transplant in US
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Professional gamblers: Cat Hulbert and Celina Lin
  
  'The best female gambler on earth' and 'China's Queen of Poker' reveal their secrets (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Charlie Hebdo's Arab Cartoonist
  
  Riad Sattouf's portrait of a childhood in Libya, Syria, and France
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sykes-Picot Agreement Legacy
  
  Sykes-Picot & the Middle East; Silicon Valley migration; International Man Booker 2016.
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Artist and Musician - Brian Eno
  
  What is Brian Eno? A musician, a composer, or an artist impossible to label? (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Benefits of Bilingualism - Part Two
  
  The benefits of bilingualism: keeping our minds healthy
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—US Backs Arming of Libyan Government
  
  25 nations agree to arm Libyan government; Booker International Prize; penis transplant
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—16/05/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/16 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Buys Stake in Apple
  
  Apple shares have rallied on the news Berkshire Hathaway is investing $900m.
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/16 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Tom Hiddleston, Mona Hatoum, Joe Wylie
  
  Tom Hiddleston talks about his new role as country singer Hank Williams (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Warren Buffett reveals $1bn Apple stake
  
  Investor Warren Buffett reveals his investment firm has bought a $1bn stake in Apple.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Charlie Hebdo's Arab Cartoonist
  
  Riad Sattouf's portrait of a childhood in Libya, Syria, and France (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syria Peace Talks Reconvene In Vienna
  
  Syria Talks; Slaves Reburial
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How will Virtual Reality Change our Lives?
  
  VR is finally a reality, and could affect everything from gaming to psychology
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Benefits of Bilingualism - Part Two
  
  The benefits of bilingualism: keeping our minds healthy (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Successful Penis Transplant In US
  
  Penis Transplant; GCHQ Twitter; Nuns v Perry
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/05/17 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Hong Kong Braces Itself For China Visit
  
  China Visit; Iraqi Returnees; Man Booker
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/05/17 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Rebel Song Journey
  
  One man’s struggle to keep singing despite losing everything in the Sri Lankan civil war

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