BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Friday 8 August 2025

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Is there a way countries could defy Trump's tariffs?
  We find out how businesses in India and elsewhere will manage without a USA trade deal
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Tech Life—What happened to DeepSeek?
  China’s DeepSeek took the AI world by storm this year. Where is it now? And: AI doomsday?(R)
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—My photo on a magazine cover got me out of jail
  Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh fled war and hit rock bottom - then Hollywood found her(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Should we be eating more ‘forgotten foods’?
  They could hold the key to boosting global food security
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 03:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 03:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Freddie’s Second Verse
  Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong.
14. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel's security cabinet approves occupation of Gaza City
  The plan falls short of the initial proposal to control the entire Gaza Strip
16. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  Science In Action—An end to allergic reactions?
  Scientists may have discovered the key to preventing anaphylaxis.(R)
18. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  Newsday—Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
  The approved plan focuses specifically on Gaza City, the largest city in the enclave
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 06:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  Newsday—Israeli hostages families oppose Gaza City occupation
  Israel's security cabinet approved the takeover of Gaza City by a majority vote
3. 07:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 07:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  Americast—Why are Texan Democrats on the run?
  Texas Republicans have voted for the arrest of dozens of Democratic legislators
5. 07:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 07:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
  Africa's first elected female head of state shares her story
7. 07:50GMT
  Witness History—1965 Singaporean independence
  The 60th anniversary of Singaporean independence
8. 08:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 08:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 08:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 08:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  Science In Action—An end to allergic reactions?
  Scientists may have discovered the key to preventing anaphylaxis.(R)
12. 09:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 09:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Floods, mangroves and rampaging tractors
  This week, the team discusses the causes of floods and possible solutions.
14. 10:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 10:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 10:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 10:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Freddie’s Second Verse
  Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong.(R)
18. 11:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 11:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The Key Ingredients
  What do Indian pickles, Serbian cheese, American apples, and English veg have in common?
20. 11:50GMT
  Witness History—1965 Singaporean independence
  The 60th anniversary of Singaporean independence(R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 12:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 12:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 12:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  Science In Action—An end to allergic reactions?
  Scientists may have discovered the key to preventing anaphylaxis.(R)
5. 13:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 13:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  Newshour—Condemnation of Israel for plan to take over Gaza City
  International and domestic criticism of Israeli government plan for Gaza City takeover
7. 14:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 14:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  Americast—Why are Texan Democrats on the run?
  Texas Republicans have voted for the arrest of dozens of Democratic legislators(R)
9. 14:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 14:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  World Business Report—US firm Lyten acquires assets of bankrupt European battery maker Northvolt
  Swedish battery maker Northvolt filed for bankruptcy in March
11. 15:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 15:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  BBC OS—Major Israeli expansion into Gaza
  Israel's security cabinet has approved plans for a takeover of Gaza City
13. 16:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 16:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  BBC OS—Israel to take control of Gaza City
  Israel's security cabinet has approved plans for a major expansion of operations in Gaza
15. 17:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 17:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The Key Ingredients
  What do Indian pickles, Serbian cheese, American apples, and English veg have in common?(R)
17. 17:50GMT
  Witness History—1965 Singaporean independence
  The 60th anniversary of Singaporean independence(R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 18:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 18:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 18:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  Sport Today—2025/08/08 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—08/08/2025 19:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  BBC OS Conversations—Israelis and the war in Gaza
  Israelis discuss the war in Gaza and their fears for the hostages being held
7. 19:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 19:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  CrowdScience—Can we stop the rain?
  Can we use science to stop the rain from falling?
9. 20:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 20:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  Newshour—Trump hosts Armenia and Azerbaijan for peace talks
  Could the signing of a new deal bring decades of conflict to an end?
11. 21:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 21:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  Americast—Why are Texan Democrats on the run?
  Texas Republicans have voted for the arrest of dozens of Democratic legislators(R)
13. 21:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 21:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  Heart and Soul—Freddie’s Second Verse
  Freddie left fame behind to follow Buddhism and find stillness in Hong Kong.(R)
15. 22:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 22:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  The Newsroom—08/08/2025 22:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—08/08/2025 22:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  World Business Report—Germany halts arms exports to Israel
  Israel has face widespread criticism over plans to take control of Gaza City
19. 23:00GMT
  BBC News—08/08/2025 23:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Floods, mangroves and rampaging tractors
  This week, the team discusses the causes of floods and possible solutions.(R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 00:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  Big Boss Interview—Germany to stop arms exports to Israel
  The decision is in the wake of Israel prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Gaza City plans
3. 01:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 01:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/08/2025 01:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2025 01:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  Stumped—Alana King: The queen of spin on the Hundred and World Cup
  We are joined by Australia leg-spinner Alana King who previews the upcoming ODI World Cup
7. 02:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 02:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: The Key Ingredients
  What do Indian pickles, Serbian cheese, American apples, and English veg have in common?(R)
9. 02:50GMT
  What in the World—Why the DRC is sponsoring FC Barcelona
  And what can you learn about the world from who’s sponsoring a football shirt?
10. 03:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 03:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  Unexpected Elements—Floods, mangroves and rampaging tractors
  This week, the team discusses the causes of floods and possible solutions.(R)
12. 04:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 04:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  The Newsroom—09/08/2025 04:06 GMT
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  BBC News Summary—09/08/2025 04:30 GMT
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  Dear Daughter—Advice for partying
  It’s teen party season in Norway. Should Anja tell her daughter to be safe or have fun?
16. 04:50GMT
  Sporting Witness—Shuttlecock scandal
  The Olympic badminton match that should have been a classic, but caused a controversy
17. 05:00GMT
  BBC News—09/08/2025 05:01 GMT
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  Weekend—Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska to discuss Ukraine war
  Kyiv has not yet commented while Europe has not been invited to Alaska

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