BBC World Service Online Schedule Tuesday 24 August 2021

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—On the ground in Afghanistan
  What does the Taliban rule mean for Afghanistan's economy, and the surrounding region?
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Fake Paralympians—2. Caught
  Some of the gold-medal-winning team are recognised back home - and they're not disabled
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—The joy of skiing blind
  Blind skier Mike Brace has dedicated his life to Paralympic sport(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—John Maynard Keynes
  The remarkable man who transformed 20th century economics and changed our world.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  In the Studio—Tom Hunt: Dressage music for the Tokyo Paralympics
  The composer who’s creating music for Para Equestrian dressage competitors
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Fighters resisting the Taliban
  G7 countries meet to discuss Afghanistan and Panjshir Valley mujahadeen prepare to fight
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Diplomatic efforts to extend US military presence in Afghanistan
  America wants out of Afghanistan by the agreed deadline of 31st August.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—US deadline to leave Afghanistan
  US president Joe Biden says Kabul evacuation operation will be completed by August 31st
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
  We investigate the power of nature’s own creations to help fix climate change
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—The economics of the Taliban
  The economy of Afghanistan is collapsing as remittances and aid dry up
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
  How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America.
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Fake Paralympians—2. Caught
  Some of the gold-medal-winning team are recognised back home - and they're not disabled(R)
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Professor Martin Sweeting
  How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Musician Billie Eilish
  The singer songwriter Billie Eilish on changing her image(R)
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  In the Studio—Tom Hunt: Dressage music for the Tokyo Paralympics
  The composer who’s creating music for Para Equestrian dressage competitors(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Sportsworld—Sportsworld
  The Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Professor Martin Sweeting
  How Martin Sweeting made a satellite on his kitchen table(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—G7 leaders' emergency talks on Afghanistan
  British PM Boris Johnson expected to ask US to extend deadline to leave Afghanistan
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
  We investigate the power of nature’s own creations to help fix climate change(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—VP Harris continues South East Asia tour in Vietnam
  The US vice president has already visited Singapore in an effort to reaffirm trade ties
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—What do Afghan Americans think about the withdrawal?
  We speak to Afghan Americans to hear how they feel about President Biden's decision
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Afghanistan: G7 countries meet
  The seven leaders are virtually meeting to discuss the situation in Afghanistan
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Undercover in a nursing home at the age of 83
  Sergio Chamy was in for a shock when he answered a job advert for men in their 70s to 90s
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
  How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America.(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2021/08/24 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—24/08/2021 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Fake Paralympians—2. Caught
  Some of the gold-medal-winning team are recognised back home - and they're not disabled(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Digital Planet—Why the Taliban love social media
  The significance of their online presence in the psychological war
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—US : Not extending Afghan withdrawal deadline
  The Taliban say they're stopping Afghan nationals from going to Kabul airport
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  People Fixing The World—Ways to save the planet: Swap concrete for wood
  We investigate the power of nature’s own creations to help fix climate change(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  In the Studio—Tom Hunt: Dressage music for the Tokyo Paralympics
  The composer who’s creating music for Para Equestrian dressage competitors(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—24/08/2021 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—24/08/2021 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—24/08/2021 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—VP Harris continues southeast Asia tour in Vietnam
  The US Vice President has already visited Singapore in effort to reaffirm trade ties
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—24/08/2021 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—Musician Billie Eilish
  The singer songwriter Billie Eilish on changing her image(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—US: 'We will meet Afghanistan withdrawal deadline'
  The International Refugee Committee tell us of measures to help those left in Afghanistan
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/08/2021 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/08/2021 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Compass—Changing World, Changing Bodies, What is the secret to a longer life?
  6/6Five communities consistently outlive the rest of the planet boasting members aged 100+(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Undercover in a nursing home at the age of 83
  Sergio Chamy was in for a shock when he answered a job advert for men in their 70s to 90s(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  Witness History—My father survived the sinking of the Titanic
  How six Chinese sailors were rescued from the Titanic, but then faced racism in America.(R)
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—25/08/2021 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—25/08/2021 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  The Documentary—Archiving Black America
  Maya Millett speaks to the archivists amplifying the buried stories of African-Americans
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—25/08/2021 04:06 GMT
  Live news, business and sport from around the world.
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—25/08/2021 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—President Biden sticking to evacuation deadline
  US airlift in Afghanistan expected to finish by 31st August.

Wednesday 25 August 2021

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