BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Friday 15 July 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Dozens Dead After Lorry Hits Crowd in Nice
  
  Truck driver attacks crowds in Nice killing dozens watching Bastille Day fireworks.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Giving Afghan Children Their Songs Back
  
  American teacher Louise Pascale took Afghan children's songs back to their home. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Lorry Attack - France Extends State of Emergency
  
  Deadly attack in Nice; German foreign minster on Brexit; US court ruling backs Microsoft
7. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Prime Minister Binali Yildirim
  
  HARDtalk’s Zeinab Badawi speaks to Turkey’s Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim
9. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 03:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Wildfires – What can Science Tell Us About Them?
  
  Can science help us to understand wildfires like the fire in Alberta, Canada? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—French lorry attack on Bastille Day
  
  Lorry attack; President Obama talks race; FGM 'is child abuse'
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—More Than 80 People Killed by Lorry in Nice, France
  
  Nice town carnage; Millions of children not in school; Rolling Stone to be a father again
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup
  
  Croatian midfielder Darko Matic discusses the changing face of football in China.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Giving Afghan Children Their Songs Back
  
  American teacher Louise Pascale took Afghan children's songs back to their home. (R)
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—France Appeals for Blood Donations to Help Nice Victims
  
  Nice Attacked; FGM Abuse, Asia Europe summit
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—China's Growing Problem
  
  China's GDP; recession fears; the trouble with debt.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Dutch Elm Disease
  
  In the 1970s Dutch Elm disease killed millions of Elm trees in England, France and the US
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Bangladesh: Extremism on the Rise
  
  Is Bangladesh losing control to violent fundamentalists?
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  World Update—Horror in France - 84 Dead in Terror Attack
  
  Truck ploughs into crowds celebrating Bastille day in Nice. Also: Obama's town hall
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—France Mourns After Deadly Lorry Attack
  
  Witnesses describe terror and chaos after a man drove through crowds in Nice.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—South China Sea: What's in a Name?
  
  A disputed territory and disputed names - a linguistic tour of the South China Sea.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—France: Terror Attack in Nice
  
  31-year-old French Tunisian named as truck driver who killed at least 84 people
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup
  
  Croatian midfielder Darko Matic discusses the changing face of football in China. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Scores Killed in Nice Bastille Day Attack
  
  A lorry ploughs through crowds in the south of France killing more than 80 people.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Prime Minister Binali Yildirim
  
  HARDtalk’s Zeinab Badawi speaks to Turkey’s Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Wildfires – What can Science Tell Us About Them?
  
  Can science help us to understand wildfires like the fire in Alberta, Canada? (R)
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—Pokémon Go Takes Over Tech
  
  How an updated version of a 90s game made augmented reality mainstream.
13. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Live Cricket, Golf and Cycling
  
  Lee James brings you the latest from a packed day of live sport.
15. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Nice Truck Attack
  
  Latest on the Bastille Day terror attack in Nice, France
17. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Police Identify Attacker Responsible for Killings in Nice
  
  Children among at least 84 people killed in Nice, French President urges national unity
19. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 17:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China Growth Stable but Worries Remain
  
  There are concerns about China's economy despite better than expected GDP figures.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Tributes and Flowers Flood Nice
  
  Floral tributes cover the boulevard where dozens died; police identify the attacker
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Football—Chinese Super League, Toshack and a Homeless World Cup
  
  Croatian midfielder Darko Matic discusses the changing face of football in China. (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—South China Sea: What's in a Name?
  
  A disputed territory and disputed names - a linguistic tour of the South China Sea. (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—World Reacts to Attacks in Nice
  
  Latest information on the attacker; Americans react to Brexit; Does EPO always work?
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Prime Minister Binali Yildirim
  
  HARDtalk’s Zeinab Badawi speaks to Turkey’s Prime Minister, Binali Yildirim (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Why Are We Getting Smarter
  
  Mike Williams examines the Flynn Effect and finds out why we are all getting smarter.
13. 21:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Violence, shootings and the police in the US
  
  Tim Harford investigates the numbers surrounding police shootings in the USA.
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Military Coup Attempt in Turkey
  
  Army group announces takeover on TV. President Erdogan says the coup will not succeed
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—15/07/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/15 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China Growth Stable but Worries Remain
  
  There are concerns about China's economy despite better than expected GDP figures.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/15 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Bangladesh: Extremism on the Rise
  
  Is Bangladesh losing control to violent fundamentalists? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Coup attempt in Turkey
  
  Continuing coverage of an attempted coup by factions of Turkey's armed forces.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—South China Sea: What's in a Name?
  
  A disputed territory and disputed names - a linguistic tour of the South China Sea. (R)
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Land, the Sea and the People
  
  Stories from the US Republican Party, Sierra Leone's coast, Beirut and the Faroe Islands
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/16 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Compass—Destination Europe, Italy: The Priest and The Mayor
  
  3/6 Migrants in southern Italy, with starkly varying lives, get very different kinds of help. (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Bangladesh: Extremism on the Rise
  
  Is Bangladesh losing control to violent fundamentalists? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—'Once again, horror has struck France'
  
  Why is France so often the target?
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/07/16 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Disunited States of America
  
  "I saw my brother in these boys. I saw my son in these boys,” Why one activist spoke out
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/07/16 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Uncertainty in Turkey
  
  Explosions and gunfire in Turkey's two main cities; the attacks in Nice; South Sudan.

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