BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Monday 13 March 2017

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/03/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—13/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Strong Women
  
  Women who can pull trucks, flip tractor tyres and lift the equivalent of a pygmy hippo
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Iceland Lifts Capital Controls
  
  Nine years after the financial crash, restrictions are to be lifted on Tuesday.
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The Food We Breathe
  
  How your next meal might affect your next breath (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Marie Curie: A pioneering life
  
  The extraordinary life of the Polish scientist who changed the course of physics
12. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Behind the Scenes at the Global News Podcast
  
  Do you listen to podcasts? Find out how one of our most popular podcasts is made (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Turkey's Growing Row in Europe
  
  Several European countries harden the stance against Turkey.
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Vice President of Zimbabwe (2004 – 2014) - Joice Mujuru
  
  How tainted is Joice Mujuru by her long association with the ZANU-PF party?
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  The Why Factor—Hands
  
  Whether it is making or fixing something, why do we enjoy working with our hands? (R)
19. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—The Attention Span of a Goldfish
  
  Are our attention spans now shorter than a goldfish's? (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—EU Leaders Harden Stance in Turkey Row
  
  A growing row between Turkey and several European leaders.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 06:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Deadliest Year for Syrian Children
  
  UN: More Syrian children were killed in 2016 than in any other year.
3. 06:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 06:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Strong Women
  
  Women who can pull trucks, flip tractor tyres and lift the equivalent of a pygmy hippo (R)
5. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 07:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  
  Assignment—In Search of Henk and Ingrid
  
  Why is liberal, tolerant Netherlands home to a major anti-immigration anti-Islamic party? (R)
7. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The World According to Studs Terkel, Episode 2
  
  2/2 American broadcaster Studs Terkel’s world-view through archive and a rare interview. (R)
9. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 08:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 08:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Syrian Conflict's Most Deadly Year for Children: 2016
  
  UN releases number of recorded child deaths in the Syrian conflict.
11. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Brexit: A Bitter Pill?
  
  The UK pharmaceuticals industry considers its future after Brexit.
13. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Aids Patient Zero Myth
  
  How one man was mistakenly identified as the "Patient Zero" of the Aids epidemic
14. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 09:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 09:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Patricia Cornwell, X Japan, Tom Hiddleston
  
  Patricia Cornwell joins Nikki in the studio for this week's programme (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 10:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  World Update—Canada's Immigration Minister: System Is Dealing with Fresh Wave of Refugees
  
  Refugees from US have been crossing into Canada after President Trump's visa directives
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 11:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Turkey and Netherlands: Row Over Rallies Continues
  
  The Netherlands has warned its citizens over travel to Turkey
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 12:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Newlyweds Separated by Kidnap Ordeal
  
  Pakistani Shahbaz Taseer didn't see his wife for nearly 5 years after being kidnapped.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 13:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Scottish Independence: Sturgeon to Seek Second Referendum
  
  Nicola Sturgeon confirms she wants to hold a referendum, as Britain prepares for Brexit
5. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 13:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Strong Women
  
  Women who can pull trucks, flip tractor tyres and lift the equivalent of a pygmy hippo (R)
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 14:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Scottish Leader Seeks Second Independence Referendum
  
  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will ask for permission to hold a second referendum
9. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 15:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 15:06GMT
  
  The Commonwealth Service—The Commonwealth Service
  
  Mike Wooldridge presents a service in celebration of the Commonwealth.
11. 16:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 16:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 16:32GMT
  
  World Have Your Say—13/03/2017 GMT
  
  The BBC news programme where you set the agenda.
13. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 17:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Newlyweds Separated by Kidnap Ordeal
  
  Pakistani Shahbaz Taseer didn't see his wife for nearly 5 years after being kidnapped. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 18:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Nicola Sturgeon Wants Second Referendum on Scottish Independence
  
  Scottish First Minister says second independence vote to be held by spring 2019
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Scottish Government to Seek Independence Referendum
  
  Scotland's first minister is to ask for a second referendum on independence from the UK.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 19:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Sturgeon Pushes for Scottish Independence Post-Brexit
  
  Scotland's First Minister announces plans to hold second independence referendum
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Strong Women
  
  Women who can pull trucks, flip tractor tyres and lift the equivalent of a pygmy hippo (R)
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 20:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—13/03/2017 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 21:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Vice President of Zimbabwe (2004 – 2014) - Joice Mujuru
  
  How tainted is Joice Mujuru by her long association with the ZANU-PF party? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Human Hibernation
  
  Could humans pull off the trick of hibernation to conquer long term space travel?
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 22:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/03/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/13 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Scottish Government to Seek Independence Referendum
  
  Scotland's first minister is to ask for a second referendum on independence from the UK.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/13 23:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Patricia Cornwell, X Japan, Tom Hiddleston
  
  Patricia Cornwell joins Nikki in the studio for this week's programme (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 00:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/03/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
4. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
5. 00:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Breaking News
  
  How should the media report on Donald Trump?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 01:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Scotland's Leader Plans Second Independence Referendum
  
  First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans vote on independence from the United Kingdom.
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 02:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Newlyweds Separated by Kidnap Ordeal
  
  Pakistani Shahbaz Taseer didn't see his wife for nearly 5 years after being kidnapped. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 03:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Britain Ready To Leave The EU - Official
  
  Parliament passes the bill which officially allows the UK to quit
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 04:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are Famines Always Man-Made?
  
  Humankind long ago figured out how to avoid famine
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/03/14 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Human Hibernation
  
  Could humans pull off the trick of hibernation to conquer long term space travel? (R)
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/03/14 05:00 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK Parliament Begins Process of Leaving EU
  
  The British parliament has given its final approval to the Brexit bill

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