BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Friday 21 October 2022

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Contest for UK's next PM starts after Truss resigns
  
  Liz Truss's resignation means the UK must find its third PM this year.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  World Football—CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate
  
  Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette on how he's having fun for club and country.
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—My life, painting Iran’s rebellious women
  
  Soheila Sokhanvari grew up in a very fashionable home in Iran but, in 1978 it all changed (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Cuba's boxing ban
  
  In 1962, Fidel Castro banned professional boxing in Cuba, causing some amateurs to defect (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The most powerful explosion ever recorded
  
  A celestial explosion has produced the brightest beam of light ever observed (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—UK prime minister Liz Truss resigns
  
  There will now be another leadership election to decide who shall take her place
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Diwali in Leicester
  
  The English city of Leicester hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—British Prime Minister Liz Truss has tendered her resignation
  
  The Tory party's 1922 committee has laid out plans to select a new prime minister
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—British prime minister Liz truss resignes as PM
  
  Opposition parties have called for a general election
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jan Lipavský: Will energy crisis break Europe's stand against Moscow?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Czech foreign minister, an ardent supporter of Ukraine
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Business Daily Meets: Dr Natalie Kenny
  
  The founder of BioGrad shares stories from her remarkable life in science
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Founder of the Cuban National Ballet
  
  In 1959, Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer formed Cuba’s National Ballet Company
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—This number has been disconnected
  
  Millions of SIM cards are being disconnected in Kenya and Ghana unless owners register
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—The most powerful explosion ever recorded
  
  A celestial explosion has produced the brightest beam of light ever observed (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What caused the turmoil in British politics?
  
  After the resignation of Liz Truss the UK is getting its third prime minister this year
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  World Football—CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate
  
  Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette on how he's having fun for club and country. (R)
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Iran protests: The ripple effect
  
  ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ - how a slogan chanted in Iran is echoing across the region
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Founder of the Cuban National Ballet
  
  In 1959, Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer formed Cuba’s National Ballet Company (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—Diwali in Leicester
  
  The English city of Leicester hosts the largest Diwali celebrations outside India (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—The race to be UK PM: Will Boris Johnson be back?
  
  Senior cabinet minister says he is considering backing Boris Johnson for PM
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jan Lipavský: Will energy crisis break Europe's stand against Moscow?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Czech foreign minister, an ardent supporter of Ukraine (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  WorklifeIndia—How easily can women access abortion in India?
  
  Will a landmark ruling change attitudes about women's reproductive rights?
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—The race for the next UK Prime Minister
  
  Who will replace Liz Truss to become the next UK Prime Minister?
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Deepfake Pornography
  
  Deepfake technology is being used to make pornography of women without their consent.
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Iran protests: The ripple effect
  
  ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ - how a slogan chanted in Iran is echoing across the region (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Founder of the Cuban National Ballet
  
  In 1959, Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer formed Cuba’s National Ballet Company (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2022/10/21 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—21/10/2022 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  Tech Life—This number has been disconnected
  
  Millions of SIM cards are being disconnected in Kenya and Ghana unless owners register (R)
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why can't I change my accent?
  
  Why are accents so hard to change even when you speak a language perfectly?
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Giorgia Meloni to form government in Italy
  
  Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni agrees to form a government
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jan Lipavský: Will energy crisis break Europe's stand against Moscow?
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the Czech foreign minister, an ardent supporter of Ukraine (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  World Football—CF Montréal and the end of an era for River Plate
  
  Montréal and Canada midfielder Samuel Piette on how he's having fun for club and country. (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—21/10/2022 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—21/10/2022 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
18. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—21/10/2022 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni appointed as Italy's PM
  
  Her Brothers of Italy party won elections last month and she'll be sworn in on Saturday.
20. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—21/10/2022 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
21. 23:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What caused the turmoil in British politics?
  
  After the resignation of Liz Truss the UK is getting its third prime minister this year (R)
Back to top
Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni appointed as Italy's PM
  
  Her Brothers of Italy party won elections last month and she'll be sworn in on Saturday.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/10/2022 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/10/2022 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—The scramble for rare earths, part 1
  
  How China has managed to dominate the mining and refining of rare earth metals (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Iran protests: The ripple effect
  
  ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ - how a slogan chanted in Iran is echoing across the region (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Founder of the Cuban National Ballet
  
  In 1959, Cuba’s most famous ballet dancer formed Cuba’s National Ballet Company (R)
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—What caused the turmoil in British politics?
  
  After the resignation of Liz Truss the UK is getting its third prime minister this year (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—22/10/2022 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—22/10/2022 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  The Explanation—Understanding relations between Taiwan and China
  
  Why is Taiwanese reunification so important to China? (R)
16. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Do half of new books really sell fewer than twelve copies?
  
  We look into a claim that 50% of new books in the US sell just a handful of copies.
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—22/10/2022 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Trump subpoenaed over US Capitol riots
  
  Donald Trump ordered to testify before committee investigating attack on US Capitol.

Saturday 22 October 2022

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