BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Monday 27 August 2018

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  World Business Report—Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Washington to meet President Trump
  Trade and investment opportunities will be discussed by the Kenyan and US leaders
3. 00:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 00:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  Science In Action—Fungal Threat to World’s Favourite Banana
  The Cavendish banana is globally threatened by a fungal disease. Can genetics save it?(R)
5. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  Health Check—Genetic Link: Disrupted Sleep and Bipolar Disorder
  Genetic link between disrupted body clocks and mood disorders(R)
9. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—Pope Keeps Silent on Abuse Claim Letter
  Pope declines to comment on allegations he covered up sexual abuse by a US cardinal.
11. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 03:06GMT
  The Inquiry—Who’s in the Driving Seat of the US – Saudi Relationship?
  The forces steering the alliance between the US and Saudi Arabia(R)
13. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 03:32GMT
  The Cultural Frontline—The Cultural Frontline Presents: Squall
  Rebecca Sweeney’s new play Squall debates gun control in drama(R)
15. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 04:32GMT
  The Conversation—Young African Authors
  Two women who set their award-winning stories in Zimbabwe and Nigeria
19. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Pope Keeps Silent on Abuse Claim Letter
  Pope declines to comment on allegations he covered up sexual abuse by a US cardinal.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  The Interview—Executive Director, International Trade Centre - Arancha Gonzalez
  Could a trade war escalate between the US and some of its trading partners?
3. 06:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 06:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 06:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Is there life on Mars?
  Could Mars be a planet where life existed? Marnie Chesterton explains(R)
5. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 07:06GMT
  Newsday—Pope Francis Silent On Abuse Claim Letter
  The Pope declined to comment on accusations he covered up allegations of sexual abuse.
7. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Handmade By Hipsters
  Why having a back story is key to selling to millennials
9. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—Benidorm
  The story of the mayor who created one of the world's biggest holiday resorts.
10. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 08:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour on Tour in Edinburgh
  The Arts Hour on Tour visits the Edinburgh International Festival(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  World Update—UN Report Accuses Myanmar Generals of Genocide
  Findings call for military leaders to be prosecuted in the International Criminal Court
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  The Conversation—Young African Authors
  Two women who set their award-winning stories in Zimbabwe and Nigeria(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—First he gave his liver, then his heart
  Heather Krueger was dying and needed a donor fast, when a handsome stranger stepped in
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Antarctica
  Why are we fascinated with Antarctica?
5. 12:50GMT
  More or Less—Automated Fact-checking
  Computer programmes are being developed to combat fake news.
6. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Myanmar Rohingya: UN says Military Leaders Must Face Genocide Charges
  The report is the strongest criticism from the UN so far of violence against the Rohingya
8. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  The Interview—Executive Director, International Trade Centre - Arancha Gonzalez
  Could a trade war escalate between the US and some of its trading partners?(R)
10. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 14:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Is there life on Mars?
  Could Mars be a planet where life existed? Marnie Chesterton explains(R)
12. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 15:06GMT
  Outlook—First he gave his liver, then his heart
  Heather Krueger was dying and needed a donor fast, when a handsome stranger stepped in(R)
14. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—UN Calls for Genocide Charges Against Myanmar Military
  The UN calls for genocide charges against Myanmar military.
16. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour on Tour in Edinburgh
  The Arts Hour on Tour visits the Edinburgh International Festival(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2018/08/27 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—2018/08/27 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  The Interview—Executive Director, International Trade Centre - Arancha Gonzalez
  Could a trade war escalate between the US and some of its trading partners?(R)
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  Discovery—Science Stories: Series 6, Mary Anning and Fossil Hunting
  5/5How a poor woman became one of 19th-century Britain's most successful fossil finders
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Cardinal: Pope Should Not Resign Over Abuse Claims
  When did the Pope know about abuse allegations against a former American cardinal?
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  The Why Factor—Antarctica
  Why are we fascinated with Antarctica?(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  The Conversation—Young African Authors
  Two women who set their award-winning stories in Zimbabwe and Nigeria(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—27/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  Sports News—27/08/2018 GMT
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/27 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Update: Trump announces trade deal with Mexico
  The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms
20. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/27 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour on Tour in Edinburgh
  The Arts Hour on Tour visits the Edinburgh International Festival(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Trump Hails Trade Breakthrough with Mexico
  The US and Mexico have reached common ground on key trade terms.
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—28/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/28 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  The Why Factor—Antarctica
  Why are we fascinated with Antarctica?(R)
7. 01:50GMT
  More or Less—Automated Fact-checking
  Computer programmes are being developed to combat fake news.(R)
8. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  Newsday—Trump Hails 'Incredible' Deal With Mexico
  The pressure is on Canada after US and Mexico agree new terms of a free trade pact.
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Outlook—First he gave his liver, then his heart
  Heather Krueger was dying and needed a donor fast, when a handsome stranger stepped in(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—28/08/2018 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—2018/08/28 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  In the Studio—Julie Baines – Making Movies Happen
  Following the roller coaster world of the British film producer
16. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—2018/08/28 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—US Reaches Trade Deal with Mexico
  US President Donald Trump described the apparent breakthrough as 'incredible'.

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