BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Thursday 28 April 2022

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China lockdowns hit global shipping
  
  Shanghai is the world’s busiest container port
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The accordion wars of Lesotho
  
  Why has accordion music led to the killing of so many in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—'A little bit Indiana Jones'
  
  The archaeologist who risked his life for a mysterious prehistoric artefact (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Algeria: The Massacre in Paris
  
  How French police turned on Algerian demonstrators in Paris in 1961, killing dozens. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Covid Research
  
  Update on the latest global Covid research (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK Foreign Minister says allies should send Ukraine warplanes
  
  Since the beginning of the conflict, Ukraine has asked allies to supply jets to Kyiv.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The cost of 'getting ripped'
  
  Three men discuss the reality of pursuing a six-pack and how much of it is about food
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The UN receives backlash from visiting Kyiv after Moscow
  
  Guterres says the UN will expand humanitarian support and secure evacuation of civilians.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Guterres to visit Kyiv to discuss humanitarian aid and evacuations
  
  The UN leader told Moscow earlier that he was concerned about reports of war crimes.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Europe give up Russian gas?
  
  Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—The power of the brooch
  
  The brooch might be a small accessory, but it’s got an awful lot to say
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Algerians who fought for France
  
  The bitter experiences of the fighters who opposed their own country's independence.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Health Check—New Covid Research
  
  Update on the latest global Covid research (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Emperor Nero: Bad boy of Ancient Rome
  
  Historical accounts of the notorious Roman emperor skew our interpretation of his legacy
14. 09:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Janet Guthrie: The first woman at the Indianapolis 500
  
  How the pioneering racing driver broke the gender barrier at America's top motor race
15. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 10:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The cost of 'getting ripped'
  
  Three men discuss the reality of pursuing a six-pack and how much of it is about food (R)
19. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager pilot who flew around the world
  
  Zara Rutherford broke records in her microlight - and more stories of teenage pioneers
21. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Algerians who fought for France
  
  The bitter experiences of the fighters who opposed their own country's independence. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The accordion wars of Lesotho
  
  Why has accordion music led to the killing of so many in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—UN chief visits mass graves in Bucha
  
  The secretary general of the United Nations visits mass graves outside Kyiv
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Europe give up Russian gas?
  
  Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US economy contracts unexpectedly
  
  Economic activity in the US contracted unexpectedly in the first three months of 2022
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Who buys Russian gas?
  
  Russia is cutting off countries which refuse to pay for gas in roubles
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Indonesia bans palm oil exports
  
  Soaring prices have led to street protests because it's such an important product
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager pilot who flew around the world
  
  Zara Rutherford broke records in her microlight - and more stories of teenage pioneers (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Algerians who fought for France
  
  The bitter experiences of the fighters who opposed their own country's independence. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2022/04/28 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Assignment—The accordion wars of Lesotho
  
  Why has accordion music led to the killing of so many in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Indian subcontinent’s record-breaking heatwave
  
  The Indian subcontinent is roasting in a prolonged heatwave. Is climate change to blame?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Rockets hit Kyiv as UN Secretary-General visits
  
  Rockets strike Kyiv during an official visit by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Europe give up Russian gas?
  
  Since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries have sought alternatives to Russian gas (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—The cost of 'getting ripped'
  
  Three men discuss the reality of pursuing a six-pack and how much of it is about food (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—28/04/2022 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—28/04/2022 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—28/04/2022 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US economy contracts unexpectedly
  
  Economic activity in the US contracted unexpectedly in the first three months of 2022
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—28/04/2022 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Emperor Nero: Bad boy of Ancient Rome
  
  Historical accounts of the notorious Roman emperor skew our interpretation of his legacy (R)
22. 23:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Janet Guthrie: The first woman at the Indianapolis 500
  
  How the pioneering racing driver broke the gender barrier at America's top motor race (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Amazon shares fall sharply
  
  Amazon sees first loss since 2015 and shares fall 10%
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/04/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/04/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  World Football—Seattle Sounders and Toulouse FC
  
  Former Seattle Sounder Steve Zakuani and Toulouse midfielder Denis Genreau join the show.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The teenager pilot who flew around the world
  
  Zara Rutherford broke records in her microlight - and more stories of teenage pioneers (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Algerians who fought for France
  
  The bitter experiences of the fighters who opposed their own country's independence. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—29/04/2022 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/04/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The Indian subcontinent’s record-breaking heatwave
  
  The Indian subcontinent is roasting in a prolonged heatwave. Is climate change to blame? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—The Ukrainian President denounces Russian attack during UN visit
  
  Zelensky said the attack shows the scorn Russia holds for international institutions.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—29/04/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Not even water?
  
  How young Muslims manage Ramadan in their lives and work
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—29/04/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Ukraine: UN Secretary-General near missile hit in Kyiv
  
  The mayor of Kyiv said the missiles hit part of a twenty-five storey building.

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