BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Monday 26 February 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: Two years of war
  
  Exploring the lives of Ukrainians and Russians two years after Putin's invasion began. (R)
3. 00:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 00:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 00:32GMT
  
  Trending—Democracy on the brink in Tunisia?
  
  Is social media being used to surveil and suppress debate in Tunisia? (R)
5. 00:50GMT
  
  More or Less—NBA basketball: Is height more important than skill?
  
  How much does a man’s height affect his chances of becoming an NBA basketball player? (R)
6. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
7. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
8. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
9. 01:32GMT
  
  Happy News—Hurtling into History
  
  Our weekly collection of the happiest stories in the world.
10. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 02:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we have wisdom teeth?
  
  Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe (R)
14. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 03:06GMT
  
  People Fixing The World—Making life easier for older people
  
  We're in the US and Spain to look at how life can be improved for ageing populations. (R)
16. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 03:32GMT
  
  Pick of the World—The queens of chess battling sexism
  
  How female chess champions are fighting back online - plus are we going back to the Moon? (R)
18. 03:50GMT
  
  Over to You—Two views on Russia and its political plans
  
  Do we hear enough of the Russian public’s perspective on current events? (R)
19. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
21. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 04:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women at the Oscars
  
  A day in the life of Oscar nominated directors Nisha Pahuja and Nazrin Choudhury
23. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
24. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Belarus holds tightly-controlled elections
  
  Only parties loyal to the regime are on the ballot.
25. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
26. 05:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we have wisdom teeth?
  
  Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe (R)
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Belarus holds tightly-controlled elections
  
  The opposition leader has described the vote as a ''farce”.
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Paris negotiations raise hopes for a Gaza ceasefire deal
  
  Gazan city of Rafah remains in Israel’s firing line
5. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 08:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jens Stoltenberg: Is Russia really preparing for a war with Nato?
  
  Sarah Montague speaks to its Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg
7. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 08:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—How Sweden led the way on parental leave
  
  It's fifty years since the policy was introduced - we look at how it's working
9. 08:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Russia annexes Crimea
  
  In 2014, Russia took over the Crimean peninsula
10. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 09:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 09:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 09:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 09:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 09:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we have wisdom teeth?
  
  Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe (R)
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Skiing and two-headed dogs
  
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes
16. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 11:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 11:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
18. 11:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 11:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 11:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women at the Oscars
  
  A day in the life of Oscar nominated directors Nisha Pahuja and Nazrin Choudhury (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Finding calm in the chaos of Miss World 1996
  
  Rani Jeyaraj found herself caught in the middle of violent protests against the pageant
3. 12:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Russia annexes Crimea
  
  In 2014, Russia took over the Crimean peninsula (R)
4. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 13:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 13:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 13:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 13:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 13:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—Why do we have wisdom teeth?
  
  Answering your questions about life, Earth and the universe (R)
8. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 14:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Rafah: Where will Palestinians go?
  
  The Israeli government says the military has a plan for evacuation
10. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 15:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jens Stoltenberg: Is Russia really preparing for a war with Nato?
  
  Sarah Montague speaks to its Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (R)
12. 15:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 15:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 15:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Farmers protest across Europe
  
  European farmers complain about "unfair" competition and low prices
14. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Escaping Sudan
  
  We hear how people are being smuggled from Sudan into the neigbouring Egypt
16. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 17:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—What is Cushing's syndrome?
  
  The American actor and director Amy Schumer has revealed she has Cushing's syndrome
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Finding calm in the chaos of Miss World 1996
  
  Rani Jeyaraj found herself caught in the middle of violent protests against the pageant (R)
3. 18:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Russia annexes Crimea
  
  In 2014, Russia took over the Crimean peninsula (R)
4. 19:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
5. 19:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 19:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
6. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
7. 19:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/02/26 GMT
  
  BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
8. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—26/02/2024 20:06 GMT
  
  Interviews, news and analysis of the day’s global events.
10. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 21:06GMT
  
  From Our Own Correspondent—Ukraine: Two years of war
  
  Exploring the lives of Ukrainians and Russians two years after Putin's invasion began. (R)
12. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 21:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Uncharted: The returning soldier
  
  Uncharted with Hannah Fry
14. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—26/02/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 22:20GMT
  
  Sports News—26/02/2024 GMT
  
  BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Ukrainian grain destroyed near Polish border
  
  Around 160 tons of Ukrainian grain was destroyed amid a cross-border row over prices
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—26/02/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Jens Stoltenberg: Is Russia really preparing for a war with Nato?
  
  Sarah Montague speaks to its Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg (R)
21. 23:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—26/02/2024 23:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
22. 23:32GMT
  
  The Conversation—Women at the Oscars
  
  A day in the life of Oscar nominated directors Nisha Pahuja and Nazrin Choudhury (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  The History Hour—Skiing and two-headed dogs
  
  Max Pearson presents a collection of this week’s Witness History episodes (R)
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Farmers in Europe continue protests
  
  Farmers are continuing their protest over price pressures, taxes and green regulation
5. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 02:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/02/2024 02:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
7. 02:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/02/2024 02:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 02:32GMT
  
  The Documentary—Storm over a teacup
  
  The farmers and industry leaders working to secure the identity and future of Nepali tea
9. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 03:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Finding calm in the chaos of Miss World 1996
  
  Rani Jeyaraj found herself caught in the middle of violent protests against the pageant (R)
11. 03:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Do hair policies lead to discrimination?
  
  A judge ruling in Texas has reignited a conversation about dress codes in schools
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—27/02/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/02/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  In the Studio—Argentinian writer Claudia Piñeiro
  
  Argentina's 'Queen of Suspense' on her latest novel.
16. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—27/02/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
17. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—President Biden hopeful of Gaza ceasefire soon
  
  Joe Biden has said he hopes a temporary ceasefire could start on Monday in the Gaza war
18. 05:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—27/02/2024 05:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
19. 05:32GMT
  
  Discovery—Uncharted: The returning soldier
  
  Uncharted with Hannah Fry (R)

Tuesday 27 February 2024

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