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World Service,15 Feb 2025,9 mins

Why eight BBC World Service shows face the axe

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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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