Are There too Many Promos on the BBC World Service?
The BBC World Service’s presentation manager outlines the need for trailers and teasers on the station, while we find out what has caught your attention this week.
Depending on where you are listening, you will hear up to two minutes of promotional information before the news on the hour. The items broadcast play a very specific role, but that does not stop John in Melbourne from getting frustrated by them. He expresses his annoyance to the BBC World Service’s presentation manager, Paul Blythe, who explains some of the intricacies of station sound.
Also, from documentaries to breaking news stories, it has been a very busy week. We have been finding out what has grabbed your attention.
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- Sat 30 Jul 201619:50GMTBBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, News Internet & West and Central Africa
- Sat 30 Jul 201621:50GMTBBC World Service West and Central Africa
- Sun 31 Jul 201609:50GMTBBC World Service except News Internet
- Mon 1 Aug 201601:50GMTBBC World Service except Americas and the Caribbean, Australasia & News Internet
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