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The art of the correspondent’s radio essay
From Our Own Correspondent: what makes for a good story and how to ensure variety? We hear listeners’ views and are joined by its editor, Richard Fenton-Smith.
What makes for a good story from a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ correspondent? And how do you ensure there is enough variety in a programme devoted to these first-hand reports?
That is the weekly task of From Our Own Correspondent - soon to celebrate 70 years on air. We hear listeners’ views and we are joined by its editor, Richard Fenton-Smith.
Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
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