BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Friday 18 August 2023

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US bonds offer investors better returns
  
  Investors in the US receive better return on bonds
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Tech taught me
  
  From life hacks to tech skills, the people learning and teaching online (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Mum’s recipe secured my place in MasterChef history
  
  With chef's whites and a white cane Christine Hà is the only blind winner of the TV show (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Judy Garland: The final shows
  
  The last performances of Judy Garland in January 1969 (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Canada wildfires: Yellowknife city evacuation deadline looms
  
  Canada is having its worst wildfire season on record, with more than 1000 active fires
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Residents of Yellowknife flee wildfires in Canada's Northwest Territories
  
  Angry people have been turned away from packed evacuation flights leaving Yellowknife
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Firefighters in Canada battle its worst wildfire season on record
  
  Canada counts more than 1,000 active fires burning across the north of the country
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Picture perfect cakes and cafes
  
  How tastes and habits are changing when it comes to buying and eating cakes and puddings.
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005.
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005. (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The science behind the Hawaii fire
  
  The science behind the devastating fires that have consumed Lahaina in Hawaii. (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Canada Fires: Yellowknife residents ordered out
  
  We hear from Canada's minister for environment and climate change.
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  
  Evergrande: China property giant files for US bankruptcy protection
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Thousands flee gang violence in Haiti
  
  More than 5,000 residents were forced to flee clashes on Thursday
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Starvation in Ethiopia's Tigray region
  
  What's behind the starvation deaths in Tigray?
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005. (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2023/08/18 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—18/08/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—The fires in Hawaii
  
  Losing the family home and volunteers respond to the disaster
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—What is the weight of the internet?
  
  How do we go about trying to weigh the internet – what even counts as part of it?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—British nurse found guilty of baby murders
  
  Lucy Letby’s conviction makes her the most prolific child killer in modern Britain
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Sam Rainsy: Has Cambodia's opposition been outfoxed?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to an exiled Cambodian opposition leader (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—German, soldier, Jew
  
  Confronting the challenges modern Jewish soldiers face serving in the German military (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—18/08/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—18/08/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—18/08/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  
  The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—18/08/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—China property giant Evergrande files for US bankruptcy protection
  
  Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/08/2023 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2023 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Stumped—Spencer Johnson: From greenskeeper to Australia’s Baggy Green?
  
  Spencer Johnson's journey from career-threatening injuries to playing for Australia.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Peshawar's school for Afghans
  
  The teacher offering free schooling for Afghan children in Peshawar (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—The Wizard of Oz: The stolen ruby slippers
  
  Ruby slippers used in the film 'The Wizard of Oz' were stolen in 2005. (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—How should the world engage with the Taliban?
  
  The West has deployed sanctions to put pressure on the regime - but to no visible effect (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—19/08/2023 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—19/08/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Cyber Hack—The Lazarus Heist S2, 7. Crypto Comrades
  
  Listen online at bbcworldservice.com/lazarusheist
16. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—How many butterflies are there in the world?
  
  The world’s butterfly population doesn’t seem to be online – so what is it?
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—19/08/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Canadian province declares a state of emergency
  
  Canada dealing with its worst wildfire season on record

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