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Why eight BBC World Service shows face the axe

The boss of BBC World Service English explains why a number of shows are due to end. He explains the financial situation and the criteria behind which shows have been chosen.

Last weekend we aired your comments on news that the BBC World Service was axing a number of shows later this year.
This week we have the boss of the WS English Jon Zilkha in the studio to answer your questions and explain why it’s happening and the criteria behind which shows have been chosen to end.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon
A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

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9 minutes

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Mon 17 Feb 202503:50GMT
BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & Europe and the Middle East

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  • Sat 15 Feb 202509:50GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa, East Asia, Europe and the Middle East & South Asia
  • Sun 16 Feb 202505:50GMT
    BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
  • Sun 16 Feb 202509:50GMT
    BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East
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    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa
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    BBC World Service East and Southern Africa
  • Mon 17 Feb 202503:50GMT
    BBC World Service except East and Southern Africa & Europe and the Middle East

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