BBC World Service South Asia Schedule Thursday 5 September 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—President Biden could block Nippon Steel acquisition of US steel
  
  US Steel's share price fell 17.5% today as the markets absorbed the reports.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Global Dancefloor: Tbilisi
  
  The underground music scene fighting against a clampdown in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The US’s first black astronaut trainee reaches space at 90
  
  In May 2024 Ed Dwight became the oldest person to travel to the edge of space (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Are we too obsessed with celebrities like Chappell Roan?
  
  Chappell Roan has called out ‘creepy behaviour’ of some fans
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Don't call me an influencer!
  
  Secrets of the social media food content creators
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—A state of emergency is extended to all of Haiti
  
  More than a million people have been left without electricity in the capital.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Health Check—The race to distribute Mpox vaccines
  
  We look at the struggle to get Mpox vaccines to the places where they are most needed. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Haiti hit by power cuts after gangs attacks
  
  The Caribbean country battles violent gangs that have taken over much of the capital
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—China's President Xi Jinping promises billions of dollars to Africa
  
  China is Africa's largest trading partner. It has sought to tap its mineral resources.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are Africa’s leaders too old to govern the young?
  
  Is it time for some of Africa’s elderly leaders to step down?
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—What's next for Bangladesh's economy?
  
  As a new interim government takes over, we look at the impact on the garment industry
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Apollo 13
  
  In 1970, a Moon mission almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Global Dancefloor: Tbilisi
  
  The underground music scene fighting against a clampdown in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Explanation—The Media Show: Why Korean TV rules the world
  
  From Squid Game to The Masked Singer some of the most popular shows come from South Korea
14. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 09:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—West Bank: Settlers, guns and sanctions
  
  Extremist settlers are supported by “state-linked” organisations, BBC Eye reveals
16. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—Investigating illegal settlements in the West Bank
  
  BBC analysis identified almost 200 Israeli outposts
20. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Norwegian fisherman and the 'Russian spy whale'
  
  The story of ‘Hvaldimir’ the beluga, found dead this week, and his bond with Joar Hesten
22. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Apollo 13
  
  In 1970, a Moon mission almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Don't call me an influencer!
  
  Secrets of the social media food content creators (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Haiti: What help can the US offer?
  
  Transitional government meets US Secretary of State in gang-ravaged Haiti
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are Africa’s leaders too old to govern the young?
  
  Is it time for some of Africa’s elderly leaders to step down? (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—China offers Africa $51 billion
  
  China pledges a $51 billion fund for Africa
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies
  
  Attacks on women have become a major concern in Kenya
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Haiti expands state of emergency
  
  The Haitian authorities have expanded a state of emergency to the whole country
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Norwegian fisherman and the 'Russian spy whale'
  
  The story of ‘Hvaldimir’ the beluga, found dead this week, and his bond with Joar Hesten (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Apollo 13
  
  In 1970, a Moon mission almost ended in tragedy after an explosion on board the spaceship (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/09/05 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—05/09/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  The Documentary—Global Dancefloor: Tbilisi
  
  The underground music scene fighting against a clampdown in Georgia’s capital Tbilisi (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Concerning viruses found in fur farmed animals
  
  A survey of diseased animals from fur farms has revealed potentially threatening viruses
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Calls for action in East Africa over misogynistic hate crimes
  
  Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei was doused with petrol and set on fire at home in Kenya
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Are Africa’s leaders too old to govern the young?
  
  Is it time for some of Africa’s elderly leaders to step down? (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  The Food Chain—Don't call me an influencer!
  
  Secrets of the social media food content creators (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/09/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—US Secretary of State visits Haiti to discuss democratic transition
  
  The country is under a state of emergency as gangs try to expand their control
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/09/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Explanation—The Media Show: Why Korean TV rules the world
  
  From Squid Game to The Masked Singer some of the most popular shows come from South Korea (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/09/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  Happy News—The Happy Pod: The sky is no limit at 102
  
  Meet Manette, the 102-year-old who has become Britain's oldest skydiver (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—US Secretary of State visits Haiti to discuss democratic transition
  
  The country is under a state of emergency as gangs try to expand their control
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/09/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/09/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—When civil war breaks out
  
  What happens to a country's tech scene when violent conflict erupts ? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—The Norwegian fisherman and the 'Russian spy whale'
  
  The story of ‘Hvaldimir’ the beluga, found dead this week, and his bond with Joar Hesten (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Is university worth the cost?
  
  The cost of living is having an impact globally
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/09/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/09/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Synagogue for sale
  
  Polish anthropologist Alexandra Janus deliberates buying back a piece of her heritage
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Tributes pour in for the Ugandan runner who died after being set on fire
  
  Rebecca Cheptegei died in a hospital in Kenya on Thursday.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/09/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Concerning viruses found in fur farmed animals
  
  A survey of diseased animals from fur farms has revealed potentially threatening viruses (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/09/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Remembering Rebecca Cheptegei who died after being set on fire
  
  Police want to question her partner who is in hospital with burns on his body.

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