BBC World Service East Asia Schedule Friday 5 April 2024

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Early
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Gucci's new $1.3bn dollar office
  
  Gucci has bought a new $1.3bn office in Europe's biggest property deal since 2022
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Tech Life—Predicting the future of tech
  
  How will the internet, and other tech we use today, evolve in the future ? (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—From suburbia to stardom: I created Ziggy Stardust's hair
  
  The chance encounter that led Suzi Ronson to style David Bowie's iconic look (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—Elon Musk put a chip in my brain
  
  What’s the future for brain implants?
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 03:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
12. 03:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 03:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
13. 03:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The caste faultlines in Modi’s India
  
  How the Hindu majority in Modi’s India is still divided by caste
14. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 04:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel says it will open new aid routes into Gaza
  
  It comes hours after Joe Biden spoke with Israel's PM since seven aid workers were killed
16. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 04:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Earthquake in Taiwan
  
  A powerful earthquake in Taiwan demonstrates the country’s preparedness. (R)
18. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 05:06GMT
  
  Newsday—US welcomes Israel's decision to allow more aid into Gaza
  
  It says it was a response to President Biden's call with the Israeli prime minister
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Morning
1. 06:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 06:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 06:06GMT
  
  Newsday—Israel says it will open new aid routes into Gaza
  
  The head on Norwegian Refugee Council, Jan Egeland tells us this is wonderful news
3. 07:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 07:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 07:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Power and technology
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator
5. 07:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 07:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 07:32GMT
  
  Business Daily—Business Daily meets: Maarten van der Weijden
  
  The Dutch Olympic medal winning swimmer has raised millions for charity
7. 07:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Sweden's Cinnamon Bun Day
  
  In 1999, a delicious new tradition was born in Sweden's kitchens
8. 08:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 08:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
9. 08:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 08:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
10. 08:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 08:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
11. 08:32GMT
  
  Science In Action—Earthquake in Taiwan
  
  A powerful earthquake in Taiwan demonstrates the country’s preparedness. (R)
12. 09:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 09:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 09:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected elections
  
  What do stickleback fish have to do with millions of people’s voting intentions?
14. 10:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 10:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
15. 10:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 10:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
16. 10:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 10:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
17. 10:32GMT
  
  The Global Story—How the BBC covers the Israel-Gaza war
  
  Exclusive insights from our Middle East bureau chief
18. 11:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 11:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
19. 11:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Peace, love and iconic hair
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week
20. 11:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Sweden's Cinnamon Bun Day
  
  In 1999, a delicious new tradition was born in Sweden's kitchens (R)
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Afternoon
1. 12:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 12:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 12:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 12:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 12:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 12:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 12:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The caste faultlines in Modi’s India
  
  How the Hindu majority in Modi’s India is still divided by caste (R)
5. 13:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 13:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 13:06GMT
  
  Newshour—Israel military sacks senior officers after aid workers killed in Gaza
  
  The military has released investigation findings after the killing of seven aid workers
7. 14:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 14:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 14:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Power and technology
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator (R)
9. 14:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 14:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
10. 14:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—McDonald's buys back 225 outlets in Israel
  
  The fast food giant takes over Israeli restaurants after boycotts
11. 15:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 15:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 15:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israeli report on deaths of aid workers
  
  The IDF's inquiry into the killings of seven aid workers in Gaza admits grave mistakes
13. 16:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 16:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
14. 16:06GMT
  
  Outside Source—Israeli military sacks senior officers
  
  The IDF's inquiry into the killings of seven aid workers in Gaza admits grave mistakes
15. 17:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 17:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 17:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Peace, love and iconic hair
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
17. 17:50GMT
  
  Witness History—Sweden's Cinnamon Bun Day
  
  In 1999, a delicious new tradition was born in Sweden's kitchens (R)
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Evening
1. 18:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 18:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 18:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 18:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
3. 18:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 18:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
4. 18:32GMT
  
  Sport Today—2024/04/05 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—05/04/2024 19:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
6. 19:06GMT
  
  BBC Conversations—Living with cancer
  
  How six young women around the world are living with cancer
7. 19:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 19:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
8. 19:32GMT
  
  CrowdScience—How many people have ever existed?
  
  Listener Alpha in Sierra Leone asks us to count all the humans who have ever lived
9. 20:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 20:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
10. 20:06GMT
  
  Newshour—IDF officers sacked over fatal aid workers attack
  
  Drone operators did not follow rules according to Israeli inquiry
11. 21:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 21:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
12. 21:06GMT
  
  The Interview—Naomi Alderman: Power and technology
  
  Stephen Sackur speaks to the novelist and computer game creator (R)
13. 21:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 21:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
14. 21:32GMT
  
  Heart and Soul—The caste faultlines in Modi’s India
  
  How the Hindu majority in Modi’s India is still divided by caste (R)
15. 22:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 22:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
16. 22:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—05/04/2024 22:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
17. 22:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—05/04/2024 22:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
18. 22:32GMT
  
  World Business Report—Rare earthquake shakes New York
  
  It's the region's most significant earthquake in decades.
19. 23:00GMT
  
  BBC News—05/04/2024 23:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
20. 23:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected elections
  
  What do stickleback fish have to do with millions of people’s voting intentions? (R)
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Late
1. 00:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 00:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
2. 00:06GMT
  
  Big Boss Interview—Impact of a rare earthquake being assessed across NYC and US East Coast
  
  Eyewitness says there has been no major disruption to the financial capital.
3. 01:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 01:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
4. 01:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/04/2024 01:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
5. 01:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2024 01:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
6. 01:32GMT
  
  Hollywood Exiles—7. Are you now, or have you ever been
  
  A sensational Washington inquiry into Hollywood communist “subversion” begins (R)
7. 02:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 02:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
8. 02:06GMT
  
  Outlook—Outlook Mixtape: Peace, love and iconic hair
  
  Your bonus edition with the stories we love this week (R)
9. 02:50GMT
  
  What in the World—How can you fix racism in Spanish football?
  
  Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior broke down in tears describing his experiences.
10. 03:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 03:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
11. 03:06GMT
  
  Unexpected Elements—Unexpected elections
  
  What do stickleback fish have to do with millions of people’s voting intentions? (R)
12. 04:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 04:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
13. 04:06GMT
  
  The Newsroom—06/04/2024 04:06 GMT
  
  The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
14. 04:30GMT
  
  BBC News Summary—06/04/2024 04:30 GMT
  
  The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
15. 04:32GMT
  
  Dear Daughter—The dating to-do list
  
  Wen is raised believing sex is taboo but knows she must change for her daughter’s sake
16. 04:50GMT
  
  More or Less—Is loneliness as bad for you as smoking?
  
  The connection between being alone and an early death
17. 05:00GMT
  
  BBC News—06/04/2024 05:01 GMT
  
  The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
18. 05:06GMT
  
  Weekend—Close to 40 US Democrats call for Israeli weapons freeze
  
  Nearly 40 US Democrats have called for the White House to stop giving weapons to Israel.

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