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Why does 'World Update' have a presenter with an American accent?
Some listeners want to know why 'World Update' has an American presenter. Said presenter Vicky Barker hopes she will grow on people and commissioning editor John Renner defends the distinguished journalist and speaks up for diversity on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ. The programme begins with complaints about poor use of English and the use of the phrase 'you know'.
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