BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Wednesday 19 July 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US and China: will relations stabilise?
  
  Earlier this week John Kerry, the US special envoy on climate, arrived in China.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
  
  Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started. Can we cope in a warming world? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Mexican family band and the magic of the wooden monster
  
  The Gama brothers’ lives changed when their dad brought a huge marimba through the door (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The ‘Barricades’ of Latvia
  
  More than 500,000 people barricaded the streets of Riga in January 1991 (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  On the Podium—Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist
  
  How a runner claimed Olympic bronze against the odds in only her third ever marathon
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Trump says he expects January 6 indictment
  
  The ex-president said he had been told to report to a grand jury.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—The new world AI is making
  
  One of the founders of DeepMind tells us about opportunities and perils of AI (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Thailand's reformist leader faces fresh vote in battle to become PM
  
  Pita Limjaroenrat leads a progressive coalition with a clear majority in the lower house.
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Thai court suspends reformist leader as MP hours before PM vote
  
  Parliament is due to hold a vote on who will become the next prime minister.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Mikhail Zygar: Is Putin in a vulnerable position?
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to a dissident Russian journalist and writer
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Women's football in South America
  
  In a football-mad continent, why haven't women's teams had the success of the men's game?
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
  
  The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
  
  Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started. Can we cope in a warming world? (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Women's football: Passion versus profit
  
  What is the state of play for women’s football around the globe? (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  On the Podium—Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist
  
  How a runner claimed Olympic bronze against the odds in only her third ever marathon (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I saved chimpanzees and they've saved me
  
  Stany Nyandwi's rescued chimps helped him through war and loneliness
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
  
  The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
  
  Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started. Can we cope in a warming world? (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—What will be North Korea's price to return US soldier?
  
  What will Pyongyang try and leverage to allow Travis King to return home?
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Mikhail Zygar: Is Putin in a vulnerable position?
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to a dissident Russian journalist and writer (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Tata's green light for British battery factory
  
  Indian automotive giant announces $4bn plan for the south of England
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Afghan women protest against further restrictions
  
  Women have held a rare protest against the decision to shut female beauty parlours
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—How does heat affect the body?
  
  We answer your questions about how heat affects your body
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I saved chimpanzees and they've saved me
  
  Stany Nyandwi's rescued chimps helped him through war and loneliness (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
  
  The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/07/19 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—19/07/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Climate Question—Climate Change and El Nino: Can we handle both?
  
  Scientists say an El Nino weather event has started. Can we cope in a warming world? (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Health Check—A new era for Alzheimer’s drugs?
  
  Global trial confirms Alzheimer’s drug donanemab slows cognitive decline in early stages
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—US soldier in North Korea - many questions remain
  
  Biden administration says it's still gathering facts about US soldier
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Mikhail Zygar: Is Putin in a vulnerable position?
  
  Zeinab Badawi speaks to a dissident Russian journalist and writer (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  On the Podium—Molly Seidel: The unlikely medallist
  
  How a runner claimed Olympic bronze against the odds in only her third ever marathon (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/07/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—19/07/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/07/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Netflix gains nearly 6 million new customers
  
  Netflix has added nearly 6 million customers in the past three months.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/07/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Women's football: Passion versus profit
  
  What is the state of play for women’s football around the globe? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Netflix bounces back
  
  Netflix has added nearly six million customers in the past three months
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Tunisia’s democratic dream
  
  Is Tunisia’s democracy being dismantled by its president?
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—I saved chimpanzees and they've saved me
  
  Stany Nyandwi's rescued chimps helped him through war and loneliness (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Japan surrenders in China
  
  The signing of the Japanese surrender documents at the Forbidden City in Beijing in 1945. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—20/07/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Africa's forgotten foods
  
  Why are indigenous ingredients and dishes no longer popular?
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
  
  Italy has become a major destination for those making journeys across the Mediterranean.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—20/07/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—A new era for Alzheimer’s drugs?
  
  Global trial confirms Alzheimer’s drug donanemab slows cognitive decline in early stages (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—20/07/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Why are so many desperate migrants arriving on Italy's shores?
  
  Italy has become a major destination for migrants travelling across the Mediterranean.

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