BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 19 January 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Why Does President Trump Stick by Saudi Arabia?
  
  Mike Pompeo was in Riyadh this week. Why are the US and Saudi Arabia still so close? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Tesla to Cut About 3,000 Jobs
  
  Elon Musk's Tesla to cut about 3,000 jobs as cars 'too expensive'
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—My Art and My Mental Health
  
  We speak to creative minds about their mental health and their art
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Embedded with US Troops in Iraq
  
  Combat showers, army rations, and lessons in Iranian culture: BBC Persian in Iraq (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Why Does President Trump Stick by Saudi Arabia?
  
  Mike Pompeo was in Riyadh this week. Why are the US and Saudi Arabia still so close? (R)
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Trending—How an Online Video Shut Down a Multimillion Dollar Experiment
  
  We investigate how and why a nutrition study spiralled out of control (R)
17. 05:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Close Encounters of a Planetary Kind
  
  Which planet is closest to Earth?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The People Of Gdansk Say Farewell To Their Murdered Mayor
  
  Pawel Adamowicz was fatally stabbed on stage at a charity event on Sunday evening.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Mueller Office Disputes Report That Trump Lawyer Lied To Congress
  
  A claim that Trump told his lawyer to lie is "not accurate" says special counsel.
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Tributes Are Paid To The Mayor Of Gdansk
  
  Poland's former foreign minister remembers his colleague.
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Brexit: Planning in Uncertain Times
  
  The UK parliament has rejected the Brexit deal struck between the government and the EU.
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Westlife Return
  
  Westlife are back with a new song co-written by Ed Sheeran. Plus, Lady Gaga and more
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—'Our Voices Will be Heard'
  
  Sexual abuse allegations in Afghanistan football are 'encouraging people to come forward'
13. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 11:32GMT
  
  Trending—How an Online Video Shut Down a Multimillion Dollar Experiment
  
  We investigate how and why a nutrition study spiralled out of control (R)
17. 11:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Tech Tent is Put Under the Spotlight
  
  Tech Tent host Rory Cellan-Jones joins us in the studio to take your questions
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Global Beats—Brazil: New Musical Voices
  
  Brazilian musician Maria Beraldo presents her pick of Brazil's strong new musical voices.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Thousands Gather For Gdansk Mayor’s Funeral
  
  Pawel Adamowicz was fatally stabbed at a charity event last weekend
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Build up to the day's Premier League action with Sportsworld's Lee James and guests.
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Live Premier League commentary of Liverpool v Crystal Palace from Anfield.
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Live commentary of Liverpool v Crystal Palace from Anfield.
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  The day's top stories from the Premier League and beyond.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—My Art and My Mental Health
  
  We speak to creative minds about their mental health and their art (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Kingston
  
  The cannabis industry, reparations for slavery, crime - the big issues debated in Jamaica
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Karyn Kusama on Directing Nicole Kidman in Destroyer
  
  Director Karyn Kusama talks about working with Nicole Kidman on the film Destroyer
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Over Sixty People Killed in Mexico Fuel Disaster
  
  At least 66 people killed after a pipeline ruptured by suspected fuel thieves explodes
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/01/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Taboos, Bans and Barriers
  
  Ada Hegerberg has been named best female football player in the world
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/19 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—What are the Odds?
  
  Some people caught up in the Nairobi attack had witnessed terror before
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/19 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  Digital Planet—US Shutdown Effect on Tech
  
  US Shutdown effect on tech - government websites down and cyber security is limited (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Economy and Finance Minister, France - Bruno Le Maire
  
  Has France's Macron moment already passed? (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/20 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why can’t I remember my accident?
  
  CrowdScience goes hunting for lost memories (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—MPs reject May's Brexit deal
  
  It was the biggest British government defeat in parliament in modern history
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/20 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—Brexit: Planning in Uncertain Times
  
  The UK parliament has rejected the Brexit deal struck between the government and the EU. (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/20 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  The Hurricane Tapes—The making of Rubin Carter
  
  Racism, poverty and violence. Enter the world of Rubin Carter #HurricaneTapes
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Tech Tent is Put Under the Spotlight
  
  Tech Tent host Rory Cellan-Jones joins us in the studio to take your questions (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Assassination, The Assassination - Part Two
  
  2/2 The award-winning inside story: who killed Benazir Bhutto? A 10-year investigation.
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—What are the Odds?
  
  Some people caught up in the Nairobi attack had witnessed terror before (R)
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/20 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Taboos, Bans and Barriers
  
  Ada Hegerberg has been named best female football player in the world (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/01/20 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/01/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
22. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/01/20 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
23. 05:32GMT
  
  Assignment—France, Algeria and the Battle for Truth
  
  A widow’s 60 year campaign for the truth about her husband’s death in the Algerian War (R)

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