Are There too Many Promos on the BBC World Service?

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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.