BBC World Service Online Schedule Monday 8 February 2021

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Coronavirus: Guilty mums
  Challenges of parenting and home schooling during lockdown(R)
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Discovery—The power of celibacy
  Lucy Cooke discovers why some species reproduce without sex or the need for males(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  World Business Report—Cuba opens the door to private businesses
  Cuba has announced a sweeping set of liberalisations to its economy
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  When Katty Met Carlos—Immigration in America
  Is America still friendly to immigrants?(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan Medeiros: How should Biden approach China?
  Where do US-China relations stand after Donald Trump's presidency?
11. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  The Conversation—Intimacy on screen
  Two women challenging the way actors and directors approach intimate scenes on camera
13. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 03:06GMT
  The Forum—Mermaids: Tales from the deep
  A history of sea creature folklore from around the world(R)
15. 03:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—The NFL's Rooney Rule
  The activist and champion who pushed for American football's landmark diversity policy(R)
16. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 04:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Can the internet ever be green?
  Data drives our modern economy, but at what cost to the climate?
18. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 04:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Can being happy help me fight infection?
  Can happiness boost immunity?(R)
20. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Covid-19 vaccine: South Africa pauses AstraZeneca roll-out
  A study showed disappointing results against its new Covid variant
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Protests continue in Myanmar
  It is the third day people have taken to the streets against last week's military coup
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Tens of thousands of people take to the streets in Myanmar
  They are protesting against last week's military coup
5. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan Medeiros: How should Biden approach China?
  Where do US-China relations stand after Donald Trump's presidency?(R)
7. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  Business Daily—Stormy seas for global shipping
  We explore the twin crises affecting the shipping industry
9. 08:50GMT
  Witness History—DES Daughters
  A medical scandal which affected millions of women around the world
10. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Can the internet ever be green?
  Data drives our modern economy, but at what cost to the climate?(R)
12. 09:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 09:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  The Conversation—Intimacy on screen
  Two women challenging the way actors and directors approach intimate scenes on camera(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—Bisa Butler: Crafting African American stories
  We meet the craft makers telling new stories through traditional techniques(R)
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  Mayday—06/02/2021 GMT
  When James Le Mesurier fell to his death he left behind a tangle of truths and lies.(R)
18. 10:50GMT
  More or Less—Glasgow vs Rwanda
  Could life expectancy in some parts of Glasgow be worse than in Rwanda?(R)
19. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 11:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2021 11:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 11:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 11:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 11:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Can being happy help me fight infection?
  Can happiness boost immunity?(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  Outlook—The record-breaking runner who hated her legs
  Mimi Anderson's desire for thinner legs took her from the treadmill to ultra-marathons
3. 12:50GMT
  Witness History—DES Daughters
  A medical scandal which affected millions of women around the world(R)
4. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2021 13:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 13:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  The Conversation—Intimacy on screen
  Two women challenging the way actors and directors approach intimate scenes on camera(R)
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  Newshour—Protests swell in Myanmar
  Thousands of people join a third day of mass street protests against the military coup.
10. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan Medeiros: How should Biden approach China?
  Where do US-China relations stand after Donald Trump's presidency?(R)
12. 15:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 15:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  World Business Report—Myanmar police use water cannon amid mass strike
  Protests against Myanmar's military coup continue, as workers joined a nationwide strike
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Covid-19 variants and AstraZeneca
  AstraZeneca vaccine found to be less effective against the South African variant
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  BBC OS—Coronavirus conversations: Vaccinating teenagers
  Israeli teenagers discuss their feelings about getting vaccinated against Covid-19
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  Outlook—The record-breaking runner who hated her legs
  Mimi Anderson's desire for thinner legs took her from the treadmill to ultra-marathons(R)
3. 18:50GMT
  Witness History—DES Daughters
  A medical scandal which affected millions of women around the world(R)
4. 19:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2021 19:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  Sport Today—2021/02/08 GMT
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  The Climate Question—Can the internet ever be green?
  Data drives our modern economy, but at what cost to the climate?(R)
10. 20:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 20:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 20:32GMT
  Discovery—The power of one
  Lucy Cooke explores why some species shirk company in favour of a solitary life
12. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  Newshour—Donald Trump’s lawyers reject impeachment case
  Lawyers for former US president say he did not encourage Capitol riots
14. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/02/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—08/02/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Myanmar police use water cannon amid mass strike
  Protests against Myanmar's military coup continue, as workers joined a nationwide strike
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—08/02/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  The Interview—Evan Medeiros: How should Biden approach China?
  Where do US-China relations stand after Donald Trump's presidency?(R)
21. 23:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/02/2021 23:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  The Conversation—Intimacy on screen
  Two women challenging the way actors and directors approach intimate scenes on camera(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  The History Hour—The Burma protests of 1988
  The fight for democracy in Burma, US troops on drugs in Vietnam, the Moscow state circus(R)
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Myanmar coup leader defends takeover amid mass protests
  Min Aung Hlaing repeated his claims that the recent election had been unfair
5. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—How to store power in soil and salt
  Batteries made of building blocks and volcanic rock
7. 02:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/02/2021 02:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  In the Studio—YouTube’s Life In A Day: The making of a documentary
  Director Kevin Macdonald and executive producer Ridley Scott on making Life In A Day 2020
9. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—The record-breaking runner who hated her legs
  Mimi Anderson's desire for thinner legs took her from the treadmill to ultra-marathons(R)
11. 03:50GMT
  Witness History—DES Daughters
  A medical scandal which affected millions of women around the world(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Documentary—The Coronavirus Front Line, Coronavirus Front Line: The search for a vaccine - part two
  Winifred Robinson reports on the global race to create a vaccine for Covid-19
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/02/2021 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Discovery—The power of one
  Lucy Cooke explores why some species shirk company in favour of a solitary life(R)
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/02/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—US: Donald Trump's second impeachment is set to start
  The former president's trial on charges of inciting insurrection begins in the Senate

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