BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Saturday 20 March 2021

South Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Why are Asian Americans under attack?
  
  Racist attacks against Asian Americans have gone up during the pandemic. (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US-China talks end
  
  US officials say the talks with their Chinese counterparts have been tough and direct
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—New limitations for Hong Kong
  
  The on-going clampdown in Hong Kong, plus more stories from around the world
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Meet Afghanistan cricket's latest star
  
  We hear from Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi and Australian great Ellyse Perry.
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Syria: Two women, ten years on
  
  When civil war breaks out, how do you decide whether to leave or stay? (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The dirtiest chess match in history
  
  How the 1978 World Chess Championship was overshadowed by allegations of dirty tricks (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Why are Asian Americans under attack?
  
  Racist attacks against Asian Americans have gone up during the pandemic. (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Reporting Covid-19
  
  We speak to journalists who have spent the past year reporting on the pandemic
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Anti-Vax Files, How anti-vax went viral
  
  How did the anti-vaccine movement explode online during the course of the pandemic?
18. 05:50GMT
  
  Ros Atkins on ...—What happened with the AstraZeneca vaccine?
  
  How did a vaccine hailed as a gamechanger end up in a scientific and political storm?
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Coronavirus infections surge in Europe
  
  A rise in coronavirus cases prompts European countries to apply restrictions
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—France and Poland impose new lockdown measures
  
  Some 21 million people in France are affected, while in Poland shops and hotels are shut
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Europe faces surge in coronavirus cases
  
  France and Poland impose lockdown measures following rise in infections
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—Feeling good?
  
  How have American attitudes changed during the pandemic, and how can we feel good again?
9. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 09:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Tom Grennan, Thunder, The Anchoress
  
  Singer Tom Grennan on his charts success and latest album. Plus British rock band Thunder
11. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—“I’ve proved the people I care about right” – Josh Nisbet on making it as the shortest player in the A-League.
  
  Footballer, Josh Nisbet recalls his success with Australia's Central Coast Mariners.
13. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/03/2021 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
15. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
16. 11:32GMT
  
  Comedians vs. the News—Live audience special with Enissa Amani and Anuvab Pal
  
  Comedians from India and Germany with a funny take on the global headlines
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Music Life—You are what you make with Ibeyi, Kindness, Hiatus Kaiyote and Charlotte Day Wilson
  
  A global gathering as part of the BBC World Service Festival
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—New lockdowns in Europe
  
  Millions of Europeans are adjusting to a new coronavirus lockdown
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—Live Sporting Action
  
  And coverage from around the world.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/03/2021 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—Feeling good?
  
  How have American attitudes changed during the pandemic, and how can we feel good again? (R)
5. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  World of Wisdom—World of wisdom: Breathe
  
  Three wise people offer advice on anxiety, screen dependence and learning from lockdown
7. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—The Arts Hour Virtually on Tour in Stockholm
  
  The Arts Hour takes a virtual visit to Stockholm with music, comedy and a live audience
9. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Delayed Tokyo 2020: No overseas spectators at Olympics
  
  Tokyo Olympics to take place without spectators from abroad
11. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/03/2021 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—20/03/2021 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
14. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/03/2021 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 22:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Five questions on faith with Melinda Gates
  
  Razia Iqbal speaks to the co-founder of the world's biggest philanthropic organisation
16. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/03/2021 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 23:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Vaccine wars in Europe
  
  How much of the argument is about genuine safety concerns and how much is political?
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—The art that changed me during the pandemic
  
  Tumi Morake speaks to global stars about the art that’s inspired them during lockdown
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/03/2021 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—The Anti-Vax Files, How anti-vax went viral
  
  How did the anti-vaccine movement explode online during the course of the pandemic? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Is news about the USA too prominent?
  
  Do news and features from the US overly dominate output on the BBC World Service?
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—International science at sea
  
  International research collaborations feel the pinch from UK overseas development cuts
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How to train your brain
  
  Is there a way to train the brain to learn things faster? (R)
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/03/2021 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  When Katty Met Carlos—Feeling good?
  
  How have American attitudes changed during the pandemic, and how can we feel good again? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  Business Weekly—Vaccine wars in Europe
  
  How much of the argument is about genuine safety concerns and how much is political? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Coronavirus: Reporting Covid-19
  
  We speak to journalists who have spent the past year reporting on the pandemic
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/03/2021 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—New limitations for Hong Kong
  
  The on-going clampdown in Hong Kong, plus more stories from around the world (R)
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/03/2021 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Five questions on faith with Melinda Gates
  
  Razia Iqbal speaks to the co-founder of the world's biggest philanthropic organisation (R)

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