BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 19 February 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—At the end of a tumultous week, Donald Trump goes after the media.
  
  A surprise news conference on Thursday: Trump says media are distorting the real picture. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Birdbrained
  
  Three stories about birds and the curious things they make us do.
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—President Trump Defends Campaign Themes
  
  Donald Trump addressed supporters at a ‘campaign rally for America’ in Florida.
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why are Cats Loners?
  
  Being social has lots of benefits – so why do cats live alone? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tension, Trolling and a Troublesome Tocsin
  
  Taiwan/China diplomacy, Saudi Arabia's department of fun, trolling at the Vatican
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Searching for the Spirit of Benin
  
  Ed Davy explores the roots, fervour and magic of Voodoo in Benin
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Michelle Obama: 'Black Like Me'
  
  Has the former first lady changed how black women and girls see themselves?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Love and Marriage
  
  From speed-dating to gay romance, from divorce to chastity, recent changes in love.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Does Economics Still Work?
  
  Is it still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world?
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—South Korea's Unlikely Buddy Comedy
  
  What can a hit film about cross border cooperation tell us about real life relations? (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump Rally in Florida
  
  President Trump holds a "campaign" rally for his supporters in Florida.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump Rallies the Faithful
  
  Trump holds "campaign rally" one month into his presidency
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The Battle to Free Western Mosul from IS
  
  Iraqi forces launch offensive to liberate last major IS stronghold in the country
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Birdbrained
  
  Three stories about birds and the curious things they make us do. (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Denmark’s Food Waste Vigilante
  
  Meet the woman who’s made it her mission to stop Danes throwing away food (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Antifascists v Alt.Right
  
  We investigate the dirty tricks used online by Antifascists and the Alt.Right in the US (R)
13. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Future Voices on the BBC World Service
  
  What can the BBC World Service do to reflect greater diversity on its network?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tension, Trolling and a Troublesome Tocsin
  
  Taiwan/China diplomacy, Saudi Arabia's department of fun, trolling at the Vatican (R)
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Searching for the Spirit of Benin
  
  Ed Davy explores the roots, fervour and magic of Voodoo in Benin (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraqi Forces Begin Assault on IS in Western Mosul
  
  Iraqi forces retook several villages south of Mosul in the first hours of the operation
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Smiling
  
  Whether a toothy grin, a megawatt beam or a faint curve of the lips, why do we smile? (R)
22. 11:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Clock
  
  The clock was invented in 1656 and has become an essential part of the modern economy. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  BBC World Drama—Playing With Fire
  
  Set in a rural community engulfed by a fire, the play explores a disintegrating marriage (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—West Mosul Offensive Begins
  
  Iraq's prime minister announces the beginning of the offensive to retake western Mosul
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Michelle Obama: 'Black Like Me'
  
  Has the former first lady changed how black women and girls see themselves? (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Denzel Washington, Naomie Harris, Asghar Farhadi
  
  Hollywood star Denzel Washington describes directing and starring in Fences.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Commentary
  
  Sportsworld is live from Ewood Park for Blackburn Rovers against Manchester United.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live FA Cup Commentary
  
  FA Cup fifth round commentary of Blackburn Rovers against Manchester United.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  Reaction to Sunday's FA Cup ties including Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Iraqi Forces Reclaim Villages from IS in Mosul
  
  Iraq's military launch the latest phase in a four-month offensive to retake Mosul
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Searching for the Spirit of Benin
  
  Ed Davy explores the roots, fervour and magic of Voodoo in Benin (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Sauti za Busara
  
  The pick from one of Africa’s best music festivals - Sauti za Busara, in Zanzibar (R)
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Iraqi Troops Make Headway Against IS
  
  On the Mosul front line with the BBC's Quentin Sommerville
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Tension, Trolling and a Troublesome Tocsin
  
  Taiwan/China diplomacy, Saudi Arabia's department of fun, trolling at the Vatican (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/19 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Does Economics Still Work?
  
  Is it still a useful way to make sense of events in an increasingly unpredictable world? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/19 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Love and Marriage
  
  From speed-dating to gay romance, from divorce to chastity, recent changes in love. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Lenin Moreno Leads in Ecuador’s Exit Polls
  
  Ecuador’s presidential election will see first new head of state in a decade
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Winemakers
  
  Two women growing grapes in Argentina and Italy.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Kraft Heinz Drops Unilever Bid
  
  The US food giant "amicably" withdraws plans to buy its Anglo-Dutch rival.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Wheelchair Fajitas and Talking Scales
  
  A look at the important role food plays for people who have, or acquire, a disability. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The real story of Frankenstein
  
  The origins, themes and continuing legacy of Mary Shelley’s gothic tale Frankenstein
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Future Voices on the BBC World Service
  
  What can the BBC World Service do to reflect greater diversity on its network? (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Iraq Troops Make Headway in Mosul Assault
  
  Iraqi forces recapture number of villages in offensive to retake Mosul from the IS group
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Chief Sports Writer, Sunday Times, UK - David Walsh
  
  Is elite sport still being devalued by the dopers?
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/20 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Smiling
  
  Whether a toothy grin, a megawatt beam or a faint curve of the lips, why do we smile? (R)
19. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Hidden Figures: The Real Story
  
  African American women's part in the space race of the '50s and '60s (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/20 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Offensive to Retake Mosul from IS
  
  The UN expresses fear over the safety of the 65,000 civilians trapped inside Mosul

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