BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 13 April 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Banks Profits Positive
  
  Ten years since the US financial crisis, we look at bank profits season
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Art breaking barriers
  
  Lessons from artists, writers and directors using art to bridge divides and involve all
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—An Egyptian take on Algeria's protests
  
  Algeria's protests, and memories of Cairo’s Tahrir Square (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Has Brexit broken UK politics?
  
  Is the crisis evidence of flaws in the UK political system, or are politicians to blame? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Order! Order!
  
  Mark D’Arcy reviews the chaotic past few weeks of debates on Brexit in the UK Parliament.
15. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Sudan coup leader steps down
  
  The Army chief has resigned as protests continue in Khartoum
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Swedish prosecutors to re-examine Assange case
  
  Sweden to re-examine Assange rape allegation; Jews reclaiming their German nationality
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—100th anniversary of the Amritsar massacre
  
  100 years since British soldiers killed hundreds of Indians in Amritsar; crisis in Sudan
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—India's silent killer
  
  How India's toxic air is hurting its citizens and economy
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Mike and the Mechanics
  
  Mike Rutherford talks about Mike and the Mechanics' new album
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Augusta: Jennifer Kupcho Makes History
  
  The 21 year old became the first winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur event.
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—Jered Threatin: The fake rock star
  
  A fake rock star fooled the internet. But how did he do it – and why? (R)
15. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Investigating the roots of sexism in France
  
  Not#MeToo, I'm French investigated sexism, but is France the world’s worst example?
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Music Extra—New York City’s Pirates of the Air
  
  The secretive radio stations that link the Big Apple’s vibrant migrant communities.
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Sudan: protesters demand civilian rule
  
  Sudan protest leaders ask supporters to stay in the streets two days after military coup
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Premier League Social
  
  Join Lee James and guests for build-up to another busy weekend of Premier League action
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you live coverage of the first half between Burnley and Cardiff City
7. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 15:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you live coverage of the second half between Burnley and Cardiff City
9. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 16:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Report
  
  Hear the latest from The Masters, Formula One and the NBA Playoffs
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—Art breaking barriers
  
  Lessons from artists, writers and directors using art to bridge divides and involve all (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Brussels
  
  What should the EU do next? A Brussels panel and audience debate the future after Brexit (R)
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Backstage: Hay Festival Cartagena
  
  Behind the scenes at a huge literary festival on Colombia’s Caribbean coast
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—New Sudan leader promises civilian-led government
  
  Protesters in Sudan win more concessions from the new military government.
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brave enough for peace?
  
  Why Israeli voters crave security - and how likely Likud is to provide it
9. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—History in the making
  
  The story of Mexican migration to the US goes back decades
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—13/04/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Sarajevo Siege - metal music in the madness: part 1
  
  While war raged around them, the city's heavy metal musicians found artistic freedom
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/13 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jason Rezaian, journalist imprisoned in Tehran, 2014 - 2016
  
  Jason Rezaian worked for the Washington Post in Tehran when he was arrested and jailed (R)
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/13 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we find things beautiful?
  
  Humans seem programmed to appreciate beauty – but why? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—People power topples Sudan president
  
  President Bashir is the latest Arab leader swept away by a wind of change
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/14 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  In the Balance—India's silent killer
  
  How India's toxic air is hurting its citizens and economy (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/14 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  The Puppet Master—Snipers
  
  The story Vladislav Surkov one of Russia's most powerful men you've never heard of.
9. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Investigating the roots of sexism in France
  
  Not#MeToo, I'm French investigated sexism, but is France the world’s worst example? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Mumbai Mirror
  
  A deep dive into the life and work of an Indian newspaper.
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Brave enough for peace?
  
  Why Israeli voters crave security - and how likely Likud is to provide it (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/14 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—History in the making
  
  The story of Mexican migration to the US goes back decades (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/04/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/04/14 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Poland's partisan ghosts
  
  For some in Poland the Cursed Soldiers are national heroes; for others they are murderers (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/04/14 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Sudan's military leader meets protesters
  
  Sudan's new military leader has met protesters; the family ties of Brazil's president

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