BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Saturday 25 November 2023

East Asia Schedule

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Do any paths to peace still exist in the Middle East?
  
  What could a long-term political settlement between Palestinians and Israelis look like? (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Will shoppers spend big this Black Friday?
  
  With the cost-of-living crisis biting in the US, many consumers are keen to find a deal.
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/11/2023 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Bomb—Leo Szilard, The first atomic bomb
  
  To listen online, visit bbcworldservice.com/thebomb (R)
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  The Fifth Floor—Sudan's IDP crisis
  
  Sudan has five million internally displaced people forced from their homes by the war (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Rammed earth: What is it and can it help tackle climate change?
  
  Why an alternative construction technique is becoming increasingly popular
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Real Story—Do any paths to peace still exist in the Middle East?
  
  What could a long-term political settlement between Palestinians and Israelis look like? (R)
14. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/11/2023 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 05:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—Frozen Out: Ep 3
  
  The backlash becomes serious, but Justine refuses to give up
18. 05:50GMT
  
  More or Less—A boy meets girl meets stats story
  
  A data scientist takes on rom com films to see how women in STEM are represented
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Weekend—More hostages set for release on second day of truce
  
  13 Israeli hostages and 39 Palestinian detainees released during temporary ceasefire
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Temporary ceasefire in Gaza as Hamas releases Israeli hostages
  
  Israeli hostages released by Hamas and Palestinian detainees freed from Israeli prisons
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Four-day ceasefire in Gaza as Israel and Hamas reach agreement
  
  Israel and Hamas reach deal for release of Palestinian detainees and Israeli hostages
7. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 09:06GMT
  
  Top of the Pops—Dolly Parton and Madness
  
  Latest UK music charts with guests Madness and Dolly Parton
9. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 10:06GMT
  
  Not by the Playbook—Erin Matson: the ‘Michael Jordan’ of field hockey
  
  Live Saturday morning global sports show with reports, debate and humour.
11. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/11/2023 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
13. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 11:32GMT
  
  Unspun World with John Simpson—A pause in fighting in Gaza
  
  A pause in fighting in Gaza but what’s it like for those living there?
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Political parties and us
  
  How well do political parties serve their voters?
3. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Gaza: Day Two of hostage releases amid temporary ceasefire
  
  Israeli authorities say 14 hostages held by Hamas will be released on Saturday
5. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 14:06GMT
  
  Sportsworld—25/11/2023 GMT
  
  Live sport from around the world with news, interviews and analysis.
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/11/2023 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—Frozen Out: Ep 3
  
  The backlash becomes serious, but Justine refuses to give up (R)
5. 18:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The lost tapes of a Manchester United hero
  
  The lost memoir of former Manchester United keeper, Les Sealey
6. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 19:06GMT
  
  The Inquiry—Why is Bangladesh in turmoil?
  
  Can the Bangladesh government guarantee a free and fair election in January? (R)
8. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 19:32GMT
  
  The Cultural Frontline—K-drama: A global force on screen
  
  South Korean actress Min-ha Kim explores the phenomenal global impact of K-drama
10. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 20:06GMT
  
  The Arts Hour—Film director George C Wolfe
  
  Nikki is joined by film director George C Wolfe to talk about his new biopic Rustin
12. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 21:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Hamas transfers another group of hostages to Israel
  
  Israel confirms 13 Israeli hostages are now in the hands of the Red Cross
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—25/11/2023 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—25/11/2023 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—25/11/2023 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  Assignment—Florida's political refugees
  
  From Miami to Chicago, Lucy Proctor meets the conservatives and liberals swapping states (R)
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—25/11/2023 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Music Life—Kids on tour with Charlotte Adigéry, Bolis Pupul, John Carroll Kirby and Marie Davidson
  
  Four musicians discuss second albums, having kids and collaborations
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Hostages, prisoners and peace
  
  Israelis and Palestinians discuss the prospect of peace and the return of loved ones (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/11/2023 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Amazing Sport Stories—Frozen Out: Ep 3
  
  The backlash becomes serious, but Justine refuses to give up (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The lost tapes of a Manchester United hero
  
  The lost memoir of former Manchester United keeper, Les Sealey (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—All about cricket(s)
  
  The science of spitting on cricket balls, particle accelerators and insect sounds (R)
8. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/11/2023 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/11/2023 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 02:32GMT
  
  Health Check—Gene editing treatment approved for sickle cell
  
  UK is the first country to approve Casgevy, but is the drug too expensive for most? (R)
12. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 03:06GMT
  
  The Forum—Political parties and us
  
  How well do political parties serve their voters? (R)
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Crime and punishment in today's Russia
  
  While peaceful anti-war protesters are jailed, convicted killers are freed to fight.
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/11/2023 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  The Explanation—Haiti's gang crisis
  
  How competing gangs are carving up Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince (R)
18. 04:50GMT
  
  Sporting Witness—The lost tapes of a Manchester United hero
  
  The lost memoir of former Manchester United keeper, Les Sealey (R)
19. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/11/2023 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 05:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/11/2023 05:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/11/2023 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 05:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—A man without bees
  
  Why are the world's bee populations declining? Simon Mitambo searches for answers (R)

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