BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Sunday 9 December 2018

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1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—UK Astronomer Royal - Sir Martin Rees
  
  How do we balance the priorities of here and now with the future of human civilisation? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do Women Live Longer than Men?
  
  Marnie Chesterton examines how men and women age differently (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—No laughing matter: the truce on trade
  
  China and the US said they would delay hiking tariffs. But a second trade war is in play
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—China's 40 Year Economic Miracle
  
  How have 40 years of economic reform changed China? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Kalki Presents: My Indian Life—The Kids Are Not Alright
  
  India’s child sexual abuse problem. This episode discusses important but difficult issues
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Black Fire and Music as a Weapon of Protest
  
  How black music is being used as a weapon of protest in America (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—India's Battle with Online Porn
  
  Is the rise of online porn in India to blame for sexual violence against women?
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Exploring the Brexit riddle
  
  What tearful politicians, dancing and the taste of herring reveal about Brexit (R)
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—The Migrant Caravan
  
  Thousands of migrants have reached the US-Mexico border. Now what? (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Inside Burundi’s Killing Machine
  
  An investigation into repression in Burundi, one of Africa's most secretive countries. (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Armenia Votes in Snap Parliamentary Elections
  
  We look at the political future of the country after its "velvet revolution" last spring
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Why John Kelly is Leaving the White House
  
  We look at what led to his resignation - and what a chief of staff actually does
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Brexit: Theresa May Warns of 'Uncharted Waters' if Deal Fails
  
  Portugal's former Europe Minister weighs in on the upcoming vote on the PM's Brexit deal
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Can a Strong Drink Revive a City?
  
  Should bourbon be used to reinvigorate Louisville, Kentucky? (R)
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Exploring the Brexit riddle
  
  What tearful politicians, dancing and the taste of herring reveal about Brexit (R)
11. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 09:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Fighting Prejudice in Eudy’s Name
  
  One mother's fight to change views on homosexuality in South Africa. (R)
13. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 10:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fighting for Pakistan's Condemned Prisoners: Part 1
  
  A murder, a Christian, and a miscarriage of justice.
15. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 10:32GMT
  
  The Compass—The Sun, Our Star, The Sun, Our Star
  
  1/5 It's the source and sustainer of all life on Earth, but what do we really know about it? (R)
17. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
19. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 11:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Writing Dystopia Now
  
  From Nigeria to Pakistan we speak to leading authors writing dystopian literature today (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  World Questions—São Paulo
  
  Elections, racism, the environment and crime debated with a Brazilian audience (R)
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Brexit: Theresa May Warns Parliament Ahead of Key Vote
  
  Brexit: Theresa May warns of 'uncharted waters' ahead of key vote
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—India's Battle with Online Porn
  
  Is the rise of online porn in India to blame for sexual violence against women? (R)
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Adopted By The Man Who Killed My Family
  
  Child survivor of a Guatemalan army massacre, Bokassa's coronation, Armenia's earthquake
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers from St James' Park
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Newcastle United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers from St James' Park.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 19:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—China's 40 Year Economic Miracle
  
  How have 40 years of economic reform changed China? (R)
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  BBC Music on the World Service with Cerys Matthews—Andy Fairweather Low
  
  Welsh musician Andy Fairweather Low is Cerys's guest this month. (R)
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Paris Protests: 'Catastrophic' Effect on French Economy
  
  Economy minister Bruno Le Maire says protests have caused a catastrophe to French economy
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/12/2018 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Kalki Presents: My Indian Life—The Kids Are Not Alright
  
  India’s child sexual abuse problem. This episode discusses important but difficult issues (R)
16. 22:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Black Fire and Music as a Weapon of Protest
  
  How black music is being used as a weapon of protest in America (R)
17. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/09 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 23:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Writing Dystopia Now
  
  From Nigeria to Pakistan we speak to leading authors writing dystopian literature today (R)
19. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/09 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
20. 23:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Fighting Prejudice in Eudy’s Name
  
  One mother's fight to change views on homosexuality in South Africa. (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Fighting for Pakistan's Condemned Prisoners: Part 1
  
  A murder, a Christian, and a miscarriage of justice. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/10 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Plastic Fantastic, How Much Plastic Can We Recycle?
  
  2/3 Professor Mark Miodownik explores our love/hate relationship with plastic. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  World Business Report—European Workers in Britain 'Used' By Politicians
  
  British politicians are due to vote on a crucial outline of a Brexit deal
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/10 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Climate Change Missing Target
  
  New figures show an increase in global emissions compared with previous years (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/10 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—World’s First Baby Born After Deceased Womb Transplant
  
  A healthy baby girl has been born after using a womb from a dead woman (R)
13. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China Threatens Huawei Arrest Consequences
  
  China demands Canada free a senior executive of the Chinese technology firm Huawei
15. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  
  The Forum—The Iranian Coup of 1953: Overthrow of a Prime Minister
  
  How British and US intelligence agencies helped oust Iran’s leader Mohammad Mossadeq (R)
17. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Ironman's Iron Woman
  
  Julie Moss wouldn't give up, even when she collapsed just metres from the finish line. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2018/12/10 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/12/2018 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
20. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2018/12/10 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 05:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women Opening Up Classical Music
  
  Two women who are changing the face of classical music

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