BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 26 February 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—The Reason Why this Child is Hungry
  
  Famine has been officially declared in South Sudan (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: This Time it is Personal
  
  Tales of taking on bullies, getting your own back and coming out on top
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Trump Snubs Correspondents' Dinner
  
  President says he won't attend the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington
7. 01:20GMT
  
  Sports News—26/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Could a Robot be your Doctor?
  
  We see a robot at work in the operating theatre and meet the robots Molly and Pepper. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Those Days Are Gone
  
  Stories of curiosity, fear and resistance - from Yemen, the Gambia, Nigeria and Ukraine
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Nubians of the Nile
  
  Nicola Kelly joins Nubian mothers baptising their babies in Egypt’s river Nile
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pull of Putin
  
  Why do populist Western politicians want warmer relations with Russia?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The German American Bund
  
  Nazis in 1930s America; Slobodan Milosevic on trial; attacks on Denmark's Little Mermaid.
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  In the Balance—Disability Hiring
  
  How can employers offer more opportunities for disabled workers?
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Angelina Jolie: Documenting Cambodia's History
  
  The actress and director discusses her new film First They Killed My Father (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US Democrats Elect New Chairman
  
  US Democrats elects Tom Perez as the new party chairman.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Iraqi Army Push into West Mosul
  
  Iraqi Army and militias attempt to capture more ground from so-called Islamic State
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Opposing Putin in Russia
  
  Opposition parties in Russia plan Moscow march for today.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: This Time it is Personal
  
  Tales of taking on bullies, getting your own back and coming out on top (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—The Voter Lottery
  
  Can you increase turnout at elections by handing out a cash prize for one lucky voter? (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—Twitter Bots Target UK By-Election
  
  Why did a mysterious group of pro-Russia Twitter accounts target a UK election? (R)
13. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Makers of the Colony Documentary Answer Questions
  
  The makers of a documentary about the history of eugenics in the US respond to listeners (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Those Days Are Gone
  
  Stories of curiosity, fear and resistance - from Yemen, the Gambia, Nigeria and Ukraine (R)
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Nubians of the Nile
  
  Nicola Kelly joins Nubian mothers baptising their babies in Egypt’s river Nile (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Russians March in Memory of Murdered Putin Critic
  
  Thousands of supporters of former Russian politician, Boris Nemtsov, gather in Moscow
20. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 11:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Stammering
  
  Why does this speech disorder cause so much shame amongst the millions affected by it? (R)
22. 11:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Disposable Razor
  
  King Camp Gillette created the disposable razor. But his influence extends beyond shaving (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Exoplanet Discovery
  
  Astronomers have detected a record seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a single star (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Marchers Remember Kremlin Critic Nemtsov
  
  Hundreds march in Moscow to remember Boris Nemtsov
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Pull of Putin
  
  Why do populist Western politicians want warmer relations with Russia? (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—On Tour in New Orleans
  
  A taste of Mardi Gras with Hot 8 Brass Band, jazz trumpeter Christian Scott and poetry
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 16:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live EFL Cup Final Commentary
  
  Sportsworld is live from Wembley for the final between Manchester United and Southampton.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live EFL Cup Final Commentary
  
  Sportsworld is live from Wembley for the final between Manchester United and Southampton.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  Sarah Mulkerrins presents reaction to the EFL Cup final between Man Utd and Southampton.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Nubians of the Nile
  
  Nicola Kelly joins Nubian mothers baptising their babies in Egypt’s river Nile (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  BBC Introducing—BBC Introducing Sessions at Maida Vale
  
  Unsigned, emerging UK artists perform during the Introducing sessions at BBC Maida Vale (R)
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Nokia Resurrects The 3310, A Pre-Smartphone Classic
  
  Can an old friend bring new success? An iconic Nokia phone is revamped with new features
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Those Days Are Gone
  
  Stories of curiosity, fear and resistance - from Yemen, the Gambia, Nigeria and Ukraine (R)
13. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/26 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 22:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Disability Hiring
  
  How can employers offer more opportunities for disabled workers? (R)
15. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/26 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—The German American Bund
  
  Nazis in 1930s America; Slobodan Milosevic on trial; attacks on Denmark's Little Mermaid. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—South Sudan Famine
  
  South Sudan: the hungry emerge from swampland for aid, Chile water contamination, Oscars
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—27/02/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Cricketers
  
  Star cricketers from New Zealand and the West Indies discuss the women's game.
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Reassurance for London as Financial Capital
  
  Bundesbank member says London should not be punished for Brexit vote.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Post-Truth Food
  
  Understanding the truth about food shortages and how they are reported. (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Yellow fever: Man against mosquito
  
  How we tamed one of the world's deadliest diseases, and why it's coming back (R)
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Makers of the Colony Documentary Answer Questions
  
  The makers of a documentary about the history of eugenics in the US respond to listeners (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Chile Floods Contaminate Drinking Water
  
  Four million people are without drinking water in Santiago because of landslides.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—27/02/2017 GMT
  
  In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities.
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/02/27 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Stammering
  
  Why does this speech disorder cause so much shame amongst the millions affected by it? (R)
19. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—What happened last night in Sweden?
  
  What happened last night in Sweden? (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/02/27 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Oscars Ceremony Latest
  
  All the action from the 89th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Monday 27 February 2017

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