BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 5 June 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/06/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—05/06/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Disguises
  
  The burka-clad superhero from Pakistan, and a man disguised as a box of paint
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Tanzania's Ujamaa
  
  Socialism in Tanzania, assassination in the Caribbean, the Concordski crash and Date Rape
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Turnarounds
  
  Matthew Gwyther discovers how to turn around a failing company.
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Marilynne Robinson on Fear
  
  Author Marilynne Robinson on the role fear plays in faith, politics, democracy, culture (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Tan Twan Eng - The Garden of Evening Mists
  
  Tan Twan Eng discusses his novel The Garden of Evening Mists.
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are we Fighting Cancer the Right Way?
  
  The World Health Organisation says cancer rates around the world are rising fast (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Muhammad Ali Remembered
  
  Rahman Ali pays tribute to his brother; El Salvador baby swap; Paul Simon interview
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—Muhammad Ali Remembered
  
  Muhammad Ali in his won words; the battle for Falluja; Bollywood dancing for patients
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Muhammad Ali Remembered
  
  The Champ in the boxing ring; Swiss referendum on basic income; Versailles the drama
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—05/06/2016 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Disguises
  
  The burka-clad superhero from Pakistan, and a man disguised as a box of paint (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Onwards and Upwards
  
  Unexpected sights - and ideas - in Bulgaria, Eritrea, the USA and Switzerland (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Marilynne Robinson on Fear
  
  Author Marilynne Robinson on the role fear plays in faith, politics, democracy, culture (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Europe's Challenges, Europe’s Challenges: The Union in Crisis
  
  3/3 Chris Morris examines the crises facing the EU and asks whether it will survive. (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Do You ‘Stand With Hate Speech’?
  
  #Istandwithhatespeech has caused controversy, but users say they stand against censorship (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Conversation Series Gets Listeners Talking
  
  Presenter Kim Chakanetsa takes questions about the World Service series The Conversation (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Turnarounds
  
  Matthew Gwyther discovers how to turn around a failing company. (R)
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Fight or Flight
  
  How an unauthorised immigrant became a US Marine—and then a US citizen (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Conversation—Philanthropists: Amy Rao and Tsitsi Masiyiwa
  
  Do women make better philanthropists and what motivates them to give cash away? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Money and the motivation to work
  
  Swiss referendum on universal income; escaping Falluja; football and European identity
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Tan Twan Eng - The Garden of Evening Mists
  
  Tan Twan Eng discusses his novel The Garden of Evening Mists. (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Berry Gordy, Jodie Foster, Marlon James
  
  Producer and songwriter Berry Gordy, actress Jodie Foster, and author Marlon James
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Diamond League Athletics
  
  Live from the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Euro 2016 Preview
  
  A profile of the five teams making their debut at the tournament in France.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from around the world including the French Open final.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—French Open: Djokovic Completes Grand Slam Collection
  
  Djokovic beats Murray in Paris, Swiss reject basic income referendum
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Marilynne Robinson on Fear
  
  Author Marilynne Robinson on the role fear plays in faith, politics, democracy, culture (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—The Roots of American Music
  
  The roots of American music through the archives of Studs Terkel (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Louisville prepares for Ali's funeral
  
  Ali's appeal to young black activists; Aleppo eyewitness; Proust auction
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Tanzania's Ujamaa
  
  Socialism in Tanzania, assassination in the Caribbean, the Concordski crash and Date Rape (R)
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Onwards and Upwards
  
  Unexpected sights - and ideas - in Bulgaria, Eritrea, the USA and Switzerland (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Turnarounds
  
  Matthew Gwyther discovers how to turn around a failing company. (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/05 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Polls Close in Peru
  
  Peru's presidential run-off, Landmark cancer study, Renaissance masterpiece restored
17. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—05/06/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/05 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Fight or Flight
  
  How an unauthorised immigrant became a US Marine—and then a US citizen (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Swiss Voters Reject an Unconditional Basic Income
  
  Swiss voters have rejected a proposal to introduce an unconditional basic income
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/06 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Extreme Farming
  
  How a tiny country has become the world's second biggest exporter of farmed food. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Resilience: A Survivor's Guide to Adversity
  
  Why some people and animals adapt to hardship
7. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Conversation Series Gets Listeners Talking
  
  Presenter Kim Chakanetsa takes questions about the World Service series The Conversation (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Growing Human Organs Inside Pigs
  
  Human organs harvested out of pigs; Peruvian election; Angola bush meat
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—England T20 Cricketer - Michael Yardy
  
  Former top England cricketer Michael Yardy discusses his mental illness
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/06 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Safe Space
  
  Mike Williams asks what exactly is a safe space? (R)
14. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—HIV in Africa
  
  Is it true that 74% of African girls aged 15-24 HIV positive? (R)
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Fears About Developing Human Organs Inside Pigs
  
  Gene editing; Peru election; The power of silence
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/06/06 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Controversy Over Growing Human Organs Inside Pigs
  
  Editing pig genes for human transplants; Muhammad Ali burial, Buhari's medical treatment
19. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/06/06 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Philanthropists: Amy Rao and Tsitsi Masiyiwa
  
  Do women make better philanthropists and what motivates them to give cash away? (R)

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