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Covid and the story of a boat under lockdown
We examine The Conversation, a show that brings together two women from different cultures. We hear listeners’ comments and feedback and we’re joined by its presenter and producer
Lives Less Ordinary is the show that seeks out unusual stories from every corner of the globe. But what are the challenges of making an unprecedented eight-part series on one single story about a boat lockdown during Covid? We hear your views and we’re joined by its series producer.
Plus it's a fond farewell to one of the BBC World Service’s best known voices, Jackie Leonard.
Presenter Rajan Datar
Producer Howard Shannon.
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