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BBC’s commitment for 50:50 men and women on air
The BBC’s “50:50” aims for an equal share of women and men on-air - so has it succeeded? Plus listeners continue to tell us they are missing World Update. Why did it go off air?
The “50:50” is part of the BBC’s commitment to having an equal share of women and men on-air and as expert contributors. As it completes its second year, has it succeeded? Plus listeners continue to tell us they are missing World Update. We update you on why it has gone off air.
Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
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Sun 17 May 202014:50GMT
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