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31/12/2011
Rajan Datar explores the significance of Facebook and Twitter for global news.
07/01/2012
This week we are focusing on Africa, a continent that represents our most loyal listeners.
Future of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service
What does the future hold for the World Service? Two key players give their views.
21/01/2012
Farayi Mungazi talks about his two-part documentary series on sport and national identity.
Rajan Datar reports from Westminster on the future of the World Service.
London Olympics 2012: London Calling
Rajan Datar finds out about programmes which reflect London in this year of the Olympics.
11/02/2012
A look at The Fifth Floor, a new programme about the Â鶹ԼÅÄ’s 27 language services
Whitney Houston's death and The London Chronicles
An unusual programme about London and reporting Whitney Houston's death.
Bush House Inside Out: World Service's 80th Birthday
How listeners can contribute to the World Service at 80 programmes next Wednesday.
World Service director Peter Horrocks discusses the World Service at 80.
Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service: The gold standard in spoken English?
A listener who wants the World Service to maintain the gold standard in spoken English.
Reporting from Syria
This week, the challenges for broadcasters on reporting from countries like Syria.
The Human Race Season
Rajan Datar explores the growing popularity of science programmes on the World Service.
Toulouse Shootings
The challenges faced by reporters and editors on covering the recent Toulouse shootings.
Covering the global economic crisis
Coverage of business and the economic crisis, plus a taste of cookery on the radio.
Reporting war
Thirty years on from the Falklands, Rajan explores the changing face of war reporting.
Centenary of the Titanic
Over to You hears listener's reactions to the coverage of the Titanic's 100th anniversary.
Formula 1 race in Bahrain
Rajan Datar discusses the reporting issues raised by the Bahrain Formula 1 race.
Adverts on the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service
Rajan Datar discusses the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's plans to look at new ways of funding the World Service.
French and Greek elections
Rajan Datar explores the media coverage of the French and Greek elections.
The English Premier League on the Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service
Rajan Datar on the significance of the dramatic final day of the English football season.
Germany's role in the Eurocrisis
Rajan Datar explores the reporting of Germany's role in the Eurocrisis.
Facebook IPO and Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee
Implications of Facebook's recent IPO and World Service's plans for the Diamond Jubilee.
Transit Of Venus 2012
The challenges and opportunities involved in conveying the Transit of Venus on radio.
World Book Club
Rajan Datar hears about the relationship between listeners and authors on World Book Club.
Hardtalk
Rajan Datar finds out more about Hardtalk, the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's international interview programme.
Coverage of Euro 2012
Rajan Datar discusses the media coverage of Euro 2012.
Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service programmes
The controller of Â鶹ԼÅÄ World Service English on the balance between news and programmes.
China's economy
An unusual collaboration for a documentary on an insider's view of China's economy.
Newsday
Rajan Datar interviews the editor of Newsday, the World Service's new flagship news show.
Reporting major events
Rajan Datar explores what impact major events such as the Olympics, has on Â鶹ԼÅÄ audiences.