BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 7 August 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Local Elections Setback for ANC
  
  Worst result since party came to power in South Africa at the end of apartheid
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—07/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Beyond the Call of Duty
  
  Going beyond the call of duty: saving hostages in Iraq, and the surgeon in a war zone.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Today In Rio—The First Gold Medal Winners
  
  Who are the first to take gold?
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Fool's Gold?
  
  Why are cities pulling out of the race to host the Olympic Games?
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Benedict Spinoza - A Philosopher for Our Time
  
  Michael Goldfarb explains the work of Benedict Spinoza, founder of the Enlightenment
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Kiran Desai - The Inheritance of Loss
  
  Desai’s novel is a profoundly moving cross-continental saga that sweeps around the globe
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—How Did we Save the Ozone Layer?
  
  How scientists, campaigners, business and government came together to avert disaster (R)
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Understanding the Refugee Crisis via Virtual Reality
  
  Technology which simulates a refugee camp and using real crime as inspiration for fiction (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Thailand Goes to the Polls
  
  Thais vote in a referendum on a new constitution; Iranian nuclear scientist 'executed'.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iran 'Executes' Nuclear Scientist
  
  An Iranian nuclear scientist has been executed; do shorter hours equal more productivity?
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  Weekend Sport—Weekend Sport in Rio
  
  Matthew Kenyon and Sarah Mulkerrins with all the latest news from the Olympic games. (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The Conflict Over Aleppo
  
  Rebels in Aleppo say they've broken through government lines; major Istanbul rally.
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Beyond the Call of Duty
  
  Going beyond the call of duty: saving hostages in Iraq, and the surgeon in a war zone. (R)
9. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 08:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Risks and Rewards
  
  Stories from the Karrada neighbourhood of Baghdad in Iraq, India, the West Bank and Italy (R)
11. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Benedict Spinoza - A Philosopher for Our Time
  
  Michael Goldfarb explains the work of Benedict Spinoza, founder of the Enlightenment (R)
13. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 09:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Destination Europe, Final Thoughts
  
  6/6 Chris Bowlby hosts a discussion on issues and the future for Europe’s migration crisis (R)
15. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Porn Star who Went to Iran for a Nose Job
  
  Candy Charms has put a spotlight on the Islamic republic as a destination for rhinoplasty (R)
17. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Olympics On The BBC World Service
  
  How is the BBC World Service covering the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil? (R)
18. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 10:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Fool's Gold?
  
  Why are cities pulling out of the race to host the Olympic Games? (R)
20. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Vital Signs
  
  A Chicago surgeon recounts a nightmarish journey through Aleppo (R)
22. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23. 11:06GMT
  
  BBC Proms on the World Service—BBC Proms 2016, Ray Chen plays Bruch's Violin Concerto
  
  2/7 Acclaimed young Taiwanese-Australian violin virtuoso makes his Proms debut (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Philippines President Launches Shame Campaign
  
  Officials named in anti-drug campaign; Thai referendum; Brazilian Butt-lift king dies
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Artists at Work—Kiran Desai - The Inheritance of Loss
  
  Desai’s novel is a profoundly moving cross-continental saga that sweeps around the globe (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The Merchant in Venice
  
  The Arts Hour heads off to Venice for a production of The Merchant of Venice
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Leicester v Man United
  
  Live commentary from the FA Community Shield.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Leicester v Man United
  
  Live commentary from the FA Community Shield.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld Report
  
  Reaction from the Community Shield and news and analysis from around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Ban for Russian Paralympians in Rio
  
  IPC says Russia 'catastrophically' failed its athletes; Thai voters approve constitution
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Benedict Spinoza - A Philosopher for Our Time
  
  Michael Goldfarb explains the work of Benedict Spinoza, founder of the Enlightenment (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—The Caribbean Musical Melting Pot, Keeping it Real?
  
  2/2 Gemma continues her search for new sounds on the islands of Guadeloupe and Puerto Rico (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Russian Team Banned From Paralympics
  
  Athletes receive doping ban; 'Brazilian butt-lift' surgeon dies; New Lucille Ball statue
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The University of Texas Shooting
  
  The first campus killings in the US; an arts festival in Lebanon; meeting JD Salinger
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Risks and Rewards
  
  Stories from the Karrada neighbourhood of Baghdad in Iraq, India, the West Bank and Italy (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Fool's Gold?
  
  Why are cities pulling out of the race to host the Olympic Games? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/07 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Huge Rally in Istanbul
  
  President Erdogan said he would approve the death penalty if it was backed by parliament
17. 23:20GMT
  
  Sports News—07/08/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/07 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Vital Signs
  
  A Chicago surgeon recounts a nightmarish journey through Aleppo (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Thai Vote Backs Military's Constitution
  
  Thai referendum: Military-written constitution approved
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/08 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Fertile Food
  
  How much could your diet help you have a child? We separate the facts from the fiction. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  Today In Rio—Beach Volleyball on Copacabana
  
  A daily catch up on all the latest news and the talking points of the Olympics
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Massive Pro-Erdogan Rally In Istanbul
  
  Istanbul rally; Kenya doping allegations; Young people's blood
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Afghanistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan - Omar Zakhilwal
  
  Is Afghanistan beyond salvation?
11. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/08 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 03:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Fear vs Fact
  
  Are we living in an age where messages of fear dominate and the truth goes unheard? (R)
13. 03:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Predicting Olympic Medals
  
  What makes a country successful at winning gold, silver and bronze? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Is Japan's Emperor Akihito Going To Step Down?
  
  Japan's Emperor Akihito; Kenya doping allegations; Ethiopia's unrest
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/08/08 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Japanese Emperor Akihito Expected To Step Down
  
  Japan's Emperor Akihito; Death penalty in Turkey; East Timor's crocodiles
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/08/08 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Weekend Sport—08/08/2016 GMT
  
  Matthew Kenyon and Sarah Mullkerins live from Rio with all the latest news from the games.

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