BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 31 March 2018

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Why is Youth Unemployment in the US so High?
  
  Unemployment among 16-24 year-olds in the US - at 9.2% - is twice the national average.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—My Life and Faith in Jerusalem
  
  Living and praying in Jerusalem, the world’s most religiously contentious city (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Global Business—Kenya's Basic Income Experiment
  
  Is the best way to bring people out of poverty simply to give them money?
9. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—#MLK50: America After his Dream
  
  Remembering the cultural legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr
11. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How Do We Build a Better Internet?
  
  As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech? (R)
13. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Friends and Followers
  
  Revelations about Narendra Modi’s official app provoke outrage on social media.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—UN Special Session on Gaza
  
  Palestinians say at least 16 people killed during protests at the Gaza-Israeli border.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Martin Luther King Jr’s Assassination: 50 Years On
  
  The legacy of Dr King 50 years since his death
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Funerals Held for Palestinian Protestors
  
  Funerals are being held for Palestinians killed in clashes with Israeli security forces.
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Kenya's Basic Income Experiment
  
  Is the best way to bring people out of poverty simply to give them money? (R)
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—George Ezra
  
  George Ezra on his new album, plus music from former White Stripes singer Jack Jack White
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Soul Searching and Sandpaper
  
  We're in Sydney as the fallout from Australian cricket's ball-tampering scandal continues
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—The #DeleteFacebook Debate
  
  A viral tweet reveals surprising facts about your personal information on social media (R)
15. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC Serbian Returns but is There Demand?
  
  It's been seven years since the BBC's Serbian language section closed, and now it's back
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How Do We Build a Better Internet?
  
  As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech? (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Islamic State Duo Say They Won't get a Fair Trial
  
  Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, from London, were captured in Syria in January
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—Yevgeny Murzin: Master of the Synthesiser
  
  Built in secret with little access to electronic parts, the ANS was a labour of love
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Premier League Goals
  
  Premier League goals and sporting debate with Lee James and the Sportsworld team
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Coverage of the second half between West Ham & Southampton, live from the London Stadium
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League & beyond
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Skiing Mount Lebanon
  
  The Lebanese ski resort, where people go to escape politics and enjoy winter sports (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Evidence—Science and Society, Traditional Healers and HIV
  
  1/4 Can bringing together faith healers and medics help South Africa’s fight against HIV?
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Forum—From Straw Poll to Opinion Poll
  
  With us since the 1930s, polls help forecast elections and conduct market research
5. 19:50GMT
  
  The Big Idea—Monkey money
  
  What can monkeys tell us about the stock market?
6. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Jihadi Terrorists Complain About Losing UK Citizenship
  
  Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh have been held in Syria since January.
8. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Of Camel Heads and Cameras
  
  Pascale Harter introduces stories of culture clashes and nominative determinism.
10. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Friends and Followers
  
  Revelations about Narendra Modi’s official app provoke outrage on social media. (R)
12. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—31/03/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
15. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 22:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Kenya's Basic Income Experiment
  
  Is the best way to bring people out of poverty simply to give them money? (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/03/31 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Weekend: Attila the Nun
  
  Arlene Violet, the American nun who took on the mob
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/03/31 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Is The Future of Food a Pill?
  
  Can we produce artificial food sources providing all nutrients for healthy human life? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—The West unites against Russia
  
  More than 20 states are expelling Russian diplomats, after an ex-spy was poisoned
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/01 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The #DeleteFacebook Debate
  
  A viral tweet reveals surprising facts about your personal information on social media (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—BBC Serbian Returns but is There Demand?
  
  It's been seven years since the BBC's Serbian language section closed, and now it's back (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/01 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Far Future
  
  What fragments of our civilisation will persist 10,000 years in the future? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Of Camel Heads and Cameras
  
  Pascale Harter introduces stories of culture clashes and nominative determinism. (R)
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/01 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  Living with the Gods—Living with One God
  
  How one god became central to worship in ancient Babylon and Egypt
14. 02:50GMT
  
  The Big Idea—Monkey money
  
  What can monkeys tell us about the stock market? (R)
15. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Great Egg Freeze
  
  Moral, social and medical: the complexities of egg freezing as a company benefit
17. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—01/04/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/04/01 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Digging Up the Past in Catalonia
  
  Why is troubled Catalonia now opening up civil war mass graves? (R)
21. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/04/01 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
22. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—01/04/2018 GMT
  
  A review of the week with the latest news.

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