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24/09/2011
What does the future hold for the World Service?
01/10/2011
Exploring the way the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s Afghan Service covers the situation in that country.
08/10/2011
The ´óÏó´«Ã½ Burmese Service's return to Burma for the first time in 20 years.
15/10/2011
Andrew Whitehead, ´óÏó´«Ã½ World News Editor discusses the Amanda Knox trial
Libya and the Death of Gaddafi
A look at the ´óÏó´«Ã½'s unfolding coverage of the capture and death of Colonel Gaddafi
29/10/2011
This week Rajan Datar discusses coverage of religion on the World Service
06/11/2011
Rajan Datar finds out more about From Our Own Correspondent.
12/11/2011
Rajan Datar explores the challenges of reporting on the economic crisis in the eurozone.
19/11/2011
Rajan Datar finds out about a new daily sports programme, Sport Today.
27/11/2011
The presenter of Talking Books talks about a two-part special on Egypt's writers.
03/12/2011
Rajan Datar asks if there are too many repeats on the World Service at the weekend.
10/12/2011
How does the world regards the British press in the light of the Leveson inquiry?
17/12/2011
What does the UK’s veto at the European summit means for World Service coverage of Europe?
24/12/2011
Rajan Datar hears how the Arab Spring has increased audience figures.
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 ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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 ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™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.
´óÏó´«Ã½ 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.