BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Saturday 6 January 2024

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Is the world losing faith in democracy?
  
  As we enter a record-breaking year for elections, is democracy itself on the line? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US jobs growth remains strong
  
  Hiring defied forecasts as the US economy added 216000 jobs in December
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/01/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—How to save Test cricket?
  
  We debate how to save Test Match cricket and are joined by the women's Bangladesh captain
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Sound of 2024
  
  Who are the new names to watch out for this year?
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Is the world losing faith in democracy?
  
  As we enter a record-breaking year for elections, is democracy itself on the line? (R)
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/01/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Kalki Presents: My Indian Life—Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
  
  Siddharth is slowing down the pace of life by walking along India’s longest river (R)
17. 05:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How much money do the ‘Ndrangheta mafia make?
  
  We investigate whether one criminal group could have a turnover of billions of dollars
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—UN warns against humanitarian aid set-back in Gaza
  
  Sunday marks three months since the Hamas attacks on southern Israel
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—President Biden launches campaign to win second term
  
  US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is in Iowa to hold a campaign rally
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Will Blinken's Middle East diplomacy make any difference?
  
  The US Secretary of State is making his fourth trip to the Middle east since October
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Covid-19 four years later
  
  Burnt-out doctors, long Covid sufferers and positive stories from the pandemic (R)
9. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 09:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—How far would you go for your dream?
  
  Meet the man who cycled 9,000 kilometres to enrol at his dream university
11. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—The Reith Lectures: A tradition since 1948
  
  Your thoughts on the BBC's annual lecture series
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The $50,000 Spike Lee Air Jordans that are a force for good in Portland
  
  Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/01/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Lisandro Cuxi in session
  
  One of Cabo Verde's biggest stars sings acoustic versions of some of his favourite songs
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  World Book Club—Antonio Muñoz Molina: In the Night of Time
  
  Antonio Muñoz Molina answers questions on his novel In the Night of Time
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hezbollah launches rockets into Israel
  
  Hezbollah has launched a barrage of rockets at northern Israel
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  Live sport from around the world - including the English FA Cup.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/01/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Kalki Presents: My Indian Life—Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
  
  Siddharth is slowing down the pace of life by walking along India’s longest river (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Vanderlei de Lima and the sabotaged Olympic marathon
  
  Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima on how his lead in the 2004 Olympic marathon was destroyed
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are orcas OK?
  
  Coordinated attacks from orcas have left fishing vessels destroyed (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  World of Wisdom—Finding love in an arranged marriage
  
  How do you sustain love in a relationship when your partner has been chosen for you?
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Michael Mann on his new film Ferrari
  
  Nikki talks to American film-maker Michael Mann
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Doctor in Gaza: "The wards are overflowing"
  
  We speak to Dr Graeme Groom, who is volunteering in the southern city of Khan Younis
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/01/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—06/01/2024 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/01/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Bones that speak
  
  Thousands of people were killed in the 'war on drugs' in the Philippines (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/01/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Taking your music seriously with Penguin Café, Johnny Borrell, Douglas Dare and Judi Jackson
  
  Is it OK for musicians to rehash their previous work?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Covid-19 four years later
  
  Burnt-out doctors, long Covid sufferers and positive stories from the pandemic (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/01/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Kalki Presents: My Indian Life—Kalki Presents: My Indian Life
  
  Siddharth is slowing down the pace of life by walking along India’s longest river (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Vanderlei de Lima and the sabotaged Olympic marathon
  
  Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima on how his lead in the 2004 Olympic marathon was destroyed (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Timing is everything
  
  Can you visualize time? We don’t all see it the same way (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/01/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/01/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—2024 in global health
  
  What health advances, challenges and discoveries will the next 12 months hold? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  World Book Club—Antonio Muñoz Molina: In the Night of Time
  
  Antonio Muñoz Molina answers questions on his novel In the Night of Time (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Running out of road for a two-state solution
  
  Political options wither in the Middle East; tales from Guatemala, Philippines and Greece
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/01/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Explanation—What does the World Bank do?
  
  Michelle Fleury on the origins and purpose of the global financial institution
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—Vanderlei de Lima and the sabotaged Olympic marathon
  
  Brazilian Vanderlei de Lima on how his lead in the 2004 Olympic marathon was destroyed (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—07/01/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—07/01/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—07/01/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Will the unicorns of the sea fall silent?
  
  Can narwhals, which rely on echolocation, survive in an increasingly noisy Arctic? (R)

Sunday 7 January 2024

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