BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Saturday 9 March 2024

Australasia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Can Haiti break free from its history?
  
  Gangs threaten the Haitian state but the past looms large over the security crisis (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman to board
  
  The CEO has been cleared in an investigation of the events that led to his brief ouster
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/03/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Does cricket need a two-tier World Test Championship?
  
  We hear from Ireland men's national selector Andrew White after their first Test win.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Liam Gallagher and John Squire, and Yard Act
  
  Liam Gallgher and John Squire on their latest collaboration, plus James Smith of Yard Act
11. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Can Haiti break free from its history?
  
  Gangs threaten the Haitian state but the past looms large over the security crisis (R)
13. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/03/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 05:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—Being Superwoman
  
  Solene endlessly juggles work and parenthood, but something must give
17. 05:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Is public speaking really our biggest fear?
  
  Tim Harford investigates the claim that public speaking is people’s number one fear.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Aid coming for Gaza
  
  Gazan maritime aid corridor likely
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Gaza in dire need of aid
  
  A new maritime corridor could be part of the solution
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Israeli settlements increasing
  
  More than 3,400 homes are planned in the occupied West Bank
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The cost of living crisis in Nigeria
  
  Daily experiences from the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation (R)
9. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 09:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—Why women are having fewer children
  
  Trends show that women around the world are having children later in life
11. 09:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Exploring part two of the complete musical
  
  We hear your views on U:Me The Complete Musical and are joined by those who made it
12. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—The Golfer 3000 over par and proud of it!
  
  Record breaking golfer on his quest to discover more about himself, the sport and the USA
14. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/03/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 11:32GMT
  
  This Is Africa—Khaid
  
  How a viral sensation became one of Nigeria's hottest talents
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Philippines
  
  Jonny Dymond presents a debate from Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gaza aid ship prepares to leave Cyprus
  
  We hear from someone on board the ship about to leave Cyprus carrying aid for Gaza
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 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 Premier League.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/03/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—Being Superwoman
  
  Solene endlessly juggles work and parenthood, but something must give (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—F1's only six-wheeled winner
  
  In 1976, the first person won a Formula One race in a six-wheeled car
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Can Mexico win its battle with US gun companies?
  
  Will Mexico’s lawsuit against US gun companies be successful? (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  Happy News—Sounds of the stars
  
  Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—An Oscars celebration
  
  Nikki Bedi interviews stars and creatives who have been nominated for Oscars 2024
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gaza: Hopes for a ceasefire and hostage deal before Ramadan
  
  Ceasefire deal in Gaza before Ramadan ‘looking tough’, says President Biden
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—09/03/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—09/03/2024 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—09/03/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Educating Tibet
  
  Are Tibetans being forced into Chinese language schools, made to abandon their culture? (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—09/03/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Don’t overthink it with Bill Ryder-Jones, Anna Calvi and Poppy Hankin
  
  What was the first piece of music that really affected you?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The cost of living crisis in Nigeria
  
  Daily experiences from the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—Being Superwoman
  
  Solene endlessly juggles work and parenthood, but something must give (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—F1's only six-wheeled winner
  
  In 1976, the first person won a Formula One race in a six-wheeled car (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected Oscars
  
  As award season reaches its climax, Unexpected Elements holds its own glitzy ceremony. (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/03/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—One billion obese people
  
  One in eight people worldwide are now obese, but that doesn’t mean they are better fed. (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  World Questions—Philippines
  
  Jonny Dymond presents a debate from Manila, the capital of the Philippines. (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The spiralling cost of living in Nigeria
  
  As food and fuel prices climb, consumers in West Africa's largest economy suffer.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Global Jigsaw—What hope for Haiti?
  
  Gang violence has turned the small Caribbean nation into a “living nightmare”
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—F1's only six-wheeled winner
  
  In 1976, the first person won a Formula One race in a six-wheeled car (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—10/03/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—10/03/2024 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—10/03/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  Unspun World with John Simpson—What's life like on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank?
  
  What will it take to bring peace to both Gaza and Ukraine?

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