BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 14 September 2019

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Felicity Huffman sentenced over college admissions scandal
  
  Felicity Huffman has been handed jail time over a college admissions scandal
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Aboriginal Comedy All Stars and Mojo Juju
  
  We explore comedy, literature, music and film from Australia’s aboriginal communities
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Inside Kashmir's lockdown
  
  Children chanting slogans, night-time arrests and wedding plans in ruins (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—South Africa's anti-foreigner violence
  
  What's behind a spate of xenophobic attacks? (R)
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 04:32GMT
  
  Trending—Algeria’s disinformation battle
  
  Fake news and web trolls have been shaping the conversation about Algeria's future. (R)
15. 04:50GMT
  
  50 Things That Made the Modern Economy—Interchangeable parts
  
  The manufacturing revolution that started with a gun
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—US and Brazil agree to Amazon development
  
  The US and Brazil have agreed to promote private-sector development in the Amazon.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Zimbabwe bids farewell to Mugabe
  
  The body of Zimbabwe's ex-president lies in state; US/Brazil agreement on Amazon plan
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—The story behind the MeToo movement
  
  The book telling the full story behind the MeToo movement; rapping for Freedom In Syria
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Plain sailing?
  
  How is Rotterdam, Europe's biggest port, preparing for Brexit?
7. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 08:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Iggy Pop, Status Quo and Black Star Riders
  
  Rock legends Iggy Pop and Status Quo are back with new albums. Plus Black Star Riders
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—'Allow women into football stadiums'
  
  Sahar Khodayari died protesting for women to be allowed into stadiums in Iran.
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 10:32GMT
  
  Trending—Algeria’s disinformation battle
  
  Fake news and web trolls have been shaping the conversation about Algeria's future. (R)
15. 10:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting on Robert Mugabe
  
  How do BBC correspondents maintain objectivity in reporting the death of Robert Mugabe?
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  Music Life—How hard is it to be original? With Sally Beamish, Rob Lewis, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
  
  Rob Lewis, with guests Sally Beamish, Jo Quail and Robin Haigh
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Newshour—African leaders gather to remember Mugabe
  
  Robert Mugabe: African leaders gather in Zimbabwe for state funeral
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Team
  
  Join Lee James for the build-up to another busy day of Premier League action
5. 14:01GMT
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 14:04
6. 14:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you full coverage of Manchester United v Leicester City
7. 15:01GMT
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 15:04
8. 15:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Premier League commentary
  
  Sportsworld brings you full coverage of Manchester United v Leicester City
9. 16:01GMT
  
  Off air
  
  Programmes will resume at 16:04
10. 16:04GMT
  
  Sportsworld—The Sportsworld Round-Up
  
  The day's top stories from around the sporting world
11. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 17:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 17:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 17:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 17:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The Aboriginal Comedy All Stars and Mojo Juju
  
  We explore comedy, literature, music and film from Australia’s aboriginal communities (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  BBC Proms on the World Service—BBC Proms 2019, Ax and Haitink play Beethoven
  
  7/7 A sublime performance of Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto
3. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 19:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Actor James McAvoy on IT Chapter Two
  
  James McAvoy shares his experiences of filming the new horror film, IT Chapter Two
5. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Mugabe funeral: Leaders gather to pay tribute as Zimbabweans shun ceremony
  
  Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe has been remembered in a state funeral today.
7. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Cash, credit and control in China
  
  A fistful of yuan is harder to spend in Beijing; five years of Turkish news; Arctic moves
9. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 21:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Into the thaw (Part two)
  
  If Thwaites Glacier collapses, it would change global coastlines forever.
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—14/09/2019 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Outlook—Discovering my ‘mum’ stole me at birth
  
  In 1997 a baby is stolen from a Cape Town hospital, 17 years later she learns the truth
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/14 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Independent MP, UK - Heidi Allen
  
  Is there any clarity and coherence to the opponents of Brexit? (R)
18. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/14 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 23:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can my migraines be cured?
  
  What’s happening in my brain when I get a migraine? CrowdScience investigates (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The World This Week—Did he lie to the Queen?
  
  Judges said Boris Johnson's official reasons for suspending parliament were unlawful
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/15 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Global Business—Plain sailing?
  
  How is Rotterdam, Europe's biggest port, preparing for Brexit? (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/15 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  In the Dark—The other suspect
  
  The other suspect in the Tardy Furniture murders
9. 01:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting on Robert Mugabe
  
  How do BBC correspondents maintain objectivity in reporting the death of Robert Mugabe? (R)
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—The Sunscreen Song: The class of '99
  
  How director Baz Luhrmann’s unusual pop song became a global hit
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Cash, credit and control in China
  
  A fistful of yuan is harder to spend in Beijing; five years of Turkish news; Arctic moves (R)
14. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/15 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 03:32GMT
  
  Boston Calling—Into the thaw (Part two)
  
  If Thwaites Glacier collapses, it would change global coastlines forever. (R)
16. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—15/09/2019 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—2019/09/15 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Colombia’s kamikaze cyclists
  
  Precipitous mountain roads, specially-modified bikes, and deadly consequences. (R)
20. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—2019/09/15 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Tunisia goes to the polls
  
  Tunisians head to the polls in presidential elections; Humberto dumps rain on the Bahamas

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