BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Wednesday 28 December 2016

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Obama and Abe Pay Tribute at Pearl Harbor
  
  President Obama and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe honoured victims of the 1941 attack
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Open Ear, Life's Holiday
  
  3/4 An intimate portrait of European dementia patients being cared for in Thailand.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Carrie Fisher dies at 60
  
  Carrie Fisher dies; Monte dei Paschi's problems worse than thought; The Year of Anger
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Finding Love in Wartime Iraq
  
  US Army interpreter Nayyef Hrebid met Iraqi soldier Btoo Allami during the Iraq War. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Japan's Condolences to Pearl Harbor Victims
  
  The Japanese Prime Minister has attended a ceremony at the US naval base.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Neurosurgeon - Dr. Henry Marsh
  
  Is the mind set of this world renowned neurosurgeon reassuring or troubling?
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Click – Identity Goundhog Day
  
  How our identities are increasingly shaped by technology (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Landmark Japanese Visit to Pearl Harbor
  
  Japan offers condolences for 1941 attack which killed 2000 Americans.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—First Joint US Japan Visit to Pearl Harbor
  
  The Japanese Prime Minister attends ceremony at US Naval base.
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Open Ear, Life's Holiday
  
  3/4 An intimate portrait of European dementia patients being cared for in Thailand. (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Finding Love in Wartime Iraq
  
  US Army interpreter Nayyef Hrebid met Iraqi soldier Btoo Allami during the Iraq War. (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pearl Harbor Condolences by Japan
  
  Historic visit by Japanese Prime Minister to US naval base, 75 years after attack.
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The Economy through Artists' Eyes
  
  A poet, film-maker, comedian and musician on how the arts can inform the business world.
11. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Nuclear Legacy
  
  The story of how the world was made safe from the former Soviet Union's nuclear legacy
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—A Song for Syria
  
  How music has become a crucial source of comfort and resilience for refugees in Lebanon (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Another Arrest in South Korea Corruption Case
  
  Chairman of pension fund accused of conflict of interest. Also: Kissinger and Russia
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Russian Authorities Deny Doping Admission
  
  Statement came after head of anti-doping agency admits 'institutional conspiracy'
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Former Child Fishing Slave Now Rescuing Others
  
  James Kofi Annan was sold into slavery in Ghana.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/12/2016 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Open Ear, Life's Holiday
  
  3/4 An intimate portrait of European dementia patients being cared for in Thailand. (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Turkey Claims Progress On Syria Ceasefire
  
  Turkey says it's agreed with Russia on a ceasefire plan for Syria.
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Neurosurgeon - Dr. Henry Marsh
  
  Is the mind set of this world renowned neurosurgeon reassuring or troubling? (R)
11. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 15:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—Who next for Swansea?
  
  John Bennett asks, who should take over Bob Bradley as Swansea manager?
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—Remembering Carrie Fisher
  
  We discuss the impact of US actress and author Carrie Fisher, who has died aged 60
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Former Child Fishing Slave Now Rescuing Others
  
  James Kofi Annan was sold into slavery in Ghana. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Kerry Says 'Two-State Solution in Jeopardy'
  
  Man held over Berlin market attack, Wild birds impaired by traffic noise
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—South Korea Pension Fund Head Arrested
  
  National Pension Service head Moon Hyung-pyo was arrested over corruption allegations.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Netanyahu says Kerry's Speech 'Skewed Against Israel'
  
  Israeli PM accuses Kerry of paying only 'lip service' to Palestinian violence
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Open Ear, Life's Holiday
  
  3/4 An intimate portrait of European dementia patients being cared for in Thailand. (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—28/12/2016 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Neurosurgeon - Dr. Henry Marsh
  
  Is the mind set of this world renowned neurosurgeon reassuring or troubling? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Time Travelling in the Human Mind
  
  Are we the only creatures who can mentally time travel?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Kerry Warns Israel Over Peace Deal
  
  John Kerry says a deal based on a two-state solution is in serious jeopardy
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/28 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—South Korea Pension Fund Head Arrested
  
  National Pension Service head Moon Hyung-pyo was arrested over corruption allegations.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/28 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—A Song for Syria
  
  How music has become a crucial source of comfort and resilience for refugees in Lebanon (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Colombia Approves Peace Deal Amnesty
  
  Colombia approves law offering amnesty to some accused of minor crimes in the conflict
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—29/12/2016 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/29 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Britain's Hidden Homeless
  
  There’s a crisis of homelessness in Britain
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US-Israel Relations Sour
  
  US Secretary of State John Kerry's comments on Israel provoke an angry response.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Former Child Fishing Slave Now Rescuing Others
  
  James Kofi Annan was sold into slavery in Ghana. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Actress Debbie Reynolds Dies
  
  US actress Debbie Reynolds has died, a day after the death of her daughter Carrie Fisher.
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Compass—My Perfect Country, My Perfect Country: Cutting Poverty in Peru
  
  9/22 Peru has cut poverty by 50% in 10 years. Is it a model others could - or should - follow?
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2016/12/29 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Time Travelling in the Human Mind
  
  Are we the only creatures who can mentally time travel? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2016/12/29 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US Chides Israel Over Mid-East Peace
  
  John Kerry warns the prospect of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal is in grave jeopardy.

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