BBC World Service Australasia Schedule Monday 2 September 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 00:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Discovery—The Life Scientific: Charles Godfray
  
  Explorations in the world of science. (R)
5. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 01:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can my body regenerate?
  
  Where do our healing powers begin and where do they end? (R)
9. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 02:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—A better start
  
  The people finding solutions to improve the odds for premature babies (R)
11. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
12. 02:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—How long can you go without your smartphone?
  
  People Fixing the World escapes its notifications by visiting a phone-free cafe (R)
13. 02:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Reporting the biggest gold mine fraud of all time
  
  We hear listeners’ feedback on “The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam” and meet its presenter (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Children's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishaps
  
  Irish and South African presenters discuss their love for inspiring young minds
18. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trade unions in Israel call for general strike
  
  The call follows the killing of six hostages in Gaza by Hamas
20. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
21. 04:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can my body regenerate?
  
  Where do our healing powers begin and where do they end? (R)
22. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
23. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel facing nationwide strike after hostage deaths
  
  Strike called in protest at the government's failure to secure the release of hostages
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—General strike begins in Israel
  
  It's aimed at forcing the government to reach a deal to free the remaining hostages
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Motaz Azaiza: Photographing Gaza
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—US Election: The view from the fields
  
  Farmers in Montana, Iowa and Georgia tell us what they want from the next president
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—I led the 'Umbrella' protests
  
  In September 2014, Nathan Law led Hong Kong's 'Umbrella' Protests
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Can my body regenerate?
  
  Where do our healing powers begin and where do they end? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Space travel and Mary Poppins
  
  Befriending Soviet cosmonauts and why the author of Mary Poppins hated the film
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Stranded in space: Another crisis for Boeing
  
  Two astronauts are stuck after their Starliner spacecraft suffered technical problems.
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The pianist who plays classical music for retired elephants
  
  How a 50th birthday wish led Paul Barton to play classical music for retired elephants
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—I led the 'Umbrella' protests
  
  In September 2014, Nathan Law led Hong Kong's 'Umbrella' Protests (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Children's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishaps
  
  Irish and South African presenters discuss their love for inspiring young minds (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel rocked by general strike
  
  Israel unions strike to demand the government reach a deal with Hamas to free hostages
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Motaz Azaiza: Photographing Gaza
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—How are strikes and protests affecting Israel's economy?
  
  We hear from a businessman about why he's encouraging his staff to strike
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Thousands join general strike in Israel
  
  The strike aims to force the government to secure a hostage release deal with Hamas
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—UK suspends some arms exports to Israel
  
  Britain is suspending some arms exports to Israel for the first time
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The pianist who plays classical music for retired elephants
  
  How a 50th birthday wish led Paul Barton to play classical music for retired elephants (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—I led the 'Umbrella' protests
  
  In September 2014, Nathan Law led Hong Kong's 'Umbrella' Protests (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/09/02 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—02/09/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—The Sudanese volunteers helping people in danger
  
  In Sudan citizens caught in the country’s war are stepping up to help each other (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Sheila Willis
  
  Explorations in the world of science.
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Benjamin Netanyahu asks for forgiveness for not bringing back hostages alive
  
  This follows the recovery of six hostages from Gaza on Saturday
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Motaz Azaiza: Photographing Gaza
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Children's TV presenters: magic, mayhem and mishaps
  
  Irish and South African presenters discuss their love for inspiring young minds (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—02/09/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—02/09/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Donors and the US election
  
  Who are the donors shaping the US election?
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—02/09/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Space travel and Mary Poppins
  
  Befriending Soviet cosmonauts and why the author of Mary Poppins hated the film (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Donors and the US election
  
  Who are the donors shaping the US election?
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—The 'ghost city' of Cyprus
  
  The beach resort frozen in time by 50 years of conflict, and the struggle over its future
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The pianist who plays classical music for retired elephants
  
  How a 50th birthday wish led Paul Barton to play classical music for retired elephants (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—I led the 'Umbrella' protests
  
  In September 2014, Nathan Law led Hong Kong's 'Umbrella' Protests (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—03/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Laurie Anderson
  
  One of America's most daring artists records a new album inspired by Amelia Earhart
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pope Francis embarks on Asia - Pacific tour
  
  He will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—03/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Sheila Willis
  
  Explorations in the world of science. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—03/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Pope Francis lands in Indonesia
  
  He is in Indonesia at the start of a four-nation tour of the Asia - Pacific region

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