BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 1 October 2017

East Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Iraqi Kurds vote for independence
  
  The vote has infuriated Baghdad and the Kurds' other neighbours
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Understanding the Natural World
  
  Special discussion at New Scientist Live 2017 on nature and the state of our planet (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Africa’s Great Green Wall
  
  Transforming the Sahal into the next wonder of the world through Africa’s Great Green Wall (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ruined
  
  Stories from the rubble of Raqqa, Venezuelans in Colombia; South Africa; and Sudan (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Catalan Culture and the Question of Independence
  
  Two Catalan cultural figures discuss the charged issue of the independence referendum.
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Silent Forest, The Silent Forest - Part Two
  
  2/2 How the locals of Thailand and Myanmar are resisting the destruction of their forests
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Africa’s Billion Pound Migrant Trail
  
  Africa’s migrant trade is among the most lucrative. Can it ever be stopped? (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Catalonia Independence Vote
  
  Catalans cue to vote; political storm in Puerto Rico; Austria bans the burka
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Hundreds Queue at Polling Stations in Catalonia
  
  Queues ahead of Catalonia vote; Bali's Mount Agung eruption; Korea in harmony
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Catalonia Defies Madrid
  
  Catalonia presses ahead with independence referendum; an exhibition of opera in London
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—A Fly Future?
  
  Could maggots hold the key to satisfying the planet’s growing demand for meat? (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  The Compass—Making it Work, Making it Work: Affordable Medical Equipment in India
  
  1/4 New mini-series. The reality of being an entrepreneur serving “the bottom billion” (R)
9. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 08:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Underground Islam in Italy
  
  How do Muslims practise in a country that doesn’t recognise their faith? (R)
11. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ruined
  
  Stories from the rubble of Raqqa, Venezuelans in Colombia; South Africa; and Sudan (R)
13. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 09:32GMT
  
  Trending—The ‘Husband-Proof’ Shopping List
  
  Why one woman’s shopping list for her husband went viral. (R)
15. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Should Both Sides Of The Rohingya Crisis Be Covered?
  
  A listener criticises BBC Burmese Service editor’s stance on the Rohingya situation (R)
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Catalans Vote Amid Police Crackdown
  
  Police seize ballot boxes and prevent potential voters from entering polling stations
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Unsung Heroes
  
  She inspired the DREAM Act. Some say that makes her the first “Dreamer”. (R)
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Fish that Ate Florida
  
  Why some people want to eradicate the lionfish from Florida's waters (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Catalan Vote Begins Amid Police Crackdown
  
  Clashes have taken place as police attempt to prevent the vote from taking place
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Silent Forest, The Silent Forest - Part Two
  
  2/2 How the locals of Thailand and Myanmar are resisting the destruction of their forests (R)
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—South African Contemporary Arts Hour Special
  
  This week the Arts Hour takes a look at the contemporary arts scene in South Africa.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—'Hundreds Injured as Catalonia Votes'
  
  The Spanish government had pledged to stop the poll
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—My time in public office
  
  Two women speak openly about their experiences of parliament and politics (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—Khebez Dawle: The Road from Damascus
  
  Khebez Dawle, a Syrian indie band, adapts to a new life in Berlin after fleeing Damascus (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hundreds Injured in Catalan Independence Vote
  
  Spanish police tried to shut polling stations and clashed with voters during referendum
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Catalan Culture and the Question of Independence
  
  Two Catalan cultural figures discuss the charged issue of the independence referendum. (R)
11. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Underground Islam in Italy
  
  How do Muslims practise in a country that doesn’t recognise their faith? (R)
13. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—01/10/2017 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
16. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/01 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 22:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—Re-establishing Communications After Hurricanes Irma and Maria
  
  How to quickly restore communications following hurricanes Irma and Maria in the Caribbean (R)
18. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/01 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Walking the Great Wall of China
  
  The Great Wall of China; the death of a Pope; and anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—Catalan Independence Vote Turns Violent
  
  Police attacked voters in what the Spanish Government has called an illegal referendum
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: 3067 Metres and Falling
  
  Two incredible stories of gravity at work and what happens after you hit the ground (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Catalonia 'Wins Right to Statehood'
  
  The Catalan leader says the vote, which Madrid says is illegal, paves way to independence
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Unsung Heroes
  
  She inspired the DREAM Act. Some say that makes her the first “Dreamer”. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Catalonia Says It Has Won Right To Statehood
  
  Catalan officials say that ninety per cent of voters have backed independence
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Interview—France's Minister for European Affairs - Nathalie Loiseau
  
  Can President Macron fix awkward realities in France and elsewhere in Europe?
13. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Turning Waste into Treasure
  
  Two women who make money from things that no-one else wants
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—Independence Vote in Contested Referendum
  
  Authorities in Catalonia say ninety per cent voted in favour of secession from Spain.
17. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2017/10/02 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can We Make Artificial Organs?
  
  Human organs are in short supply. But what if you could grow news ones in the lab? (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2017/10/02 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Catalans Vote To Break Away From Spain
  
  The head of the regional government says Catalonia has won the right to statehood

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