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It’s a brand new sports show but one that tries to defy traditional convention when it comes to the interviews it features. We hear listeners’ thoughts on Not By The Playbook and we are joined by its producer Joel Hammer. Plus, why did the Africa Daily podcast recently end? Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

The Interview is a successor show in the World Service schedule to HardTalk and every week hears from what it regards as a titan of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. We hear what listeners think and we’re joined in the studio by the show’s editor Sam Bonham to learn where the interviews are sourced from. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

We go behind-the-scenes with the team from Americast, the show that gives you an insight and analysis on what is happening in American politics and beyond. We talk to presenter Justin Webb and the series editor Purvee Pattni and hear your feedback. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

The recent documentary Braille and Me featured personal stories from around the world of highly successful blind people in different fields who continue to celebrate how this very simple invention has transformed lives. Listeners share their views and we talk to presenter Emma Tracey. Plus, a follow-up grumble about interviewees being cut short in news shows hits our listener inbox. Presenter Rajan Datar Producer Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

Despite international pressure, China is continuing to try and block shortwave broadcasts in parts of Asia. We hear from the BBC’s distribution team about how Over To You listeners can help report the problem. Plus a listener tells us his views on what he sees as an excessive number of repeats on the World Service. And, ahead of a longer interview with the team in a few weeks’ time, we hear listener feedback on Americast. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shanno. A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

What did listeners think of the BBC World Service’s coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral? We hear listeners’ feedback and talk to he editor of Newshour and Weekend, Tim de Faramond. We discuss the religious sensitivities to bear in mind when editing a news show. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

The proposed switch from BBC Sounds to a new BBC app has been weighing heavily on the minds of some listeners. Many of you have been unhappy. Well it seems listener power has prevailed and there’s been an important change! We’ll bring you the BBC’s update. Plus , the true crime podcast series “The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby” is about one apparently pregnant young woman’s desperate lie. We speak with its presenter Sarah Treleaven. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

A number of journalists working for BBC Russian have been labelled “foreign agents”, severely restricting their professional and private lives. We hear from the editor of BBC News's Russian service about the impact. Plus, a listener has been in touch to praise a moving eyewitness report on Newsday. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon. A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

The documentary Donald Trump’s New World Order set out to explain the reasons behind these turbulent times. Presenter Jamie Coomarasamy reveals how he overcame the problems of staying up to date when the Trump Administration seems to be announcing new policies day by day? We hear your views. Presenter Rajan Datar Producer Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

Turkey has jailed and expelled a number of journalists, including BBC correspondent Mark Lowen. Listeners give us their reactions. And, as Hard Talk ends, a new interview format show starts. Some of you remain unhappy about the loss of one of your favourite shows. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon. A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

The BBC’s series Diddy on Trial sets out to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give listeners the answers they need about the legal case against the rap singer Sean Combs. He denies all the charges. We speak with the show’s presenter about the challenges of making this series and especially the hazard of tip-toeing through a legal minefield. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

We hear listeners’ reactions to the news that in the near future BBC Sounds is to end for international online listeners, and a new BBC app is to launch in its place. We put your points and questions to the BBC and, with the help of a media expert, investigate what this might all mean for you. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon. A Whistledown production for the BBC

What in the World is now almost into its fourth month of doing visualisations for its YouTube channel, part of a BBC World Service podcast pilot. We meet the team who are bringing the show to your screens and also hear listeners’ feedback. Will it, they wonder, attract a younger audience? Plus, a listener asks why does the World Service repeat programmes and content over and over again? We get them an answer! Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown Production for the BBC World Service

Events surrounding Russia’s war in Ukraine have been moving fast. But what is it like trying to keep up to date if you produce a weekly programme or podcast? Plus, listeners share their views on the BBC’s reporting. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

Professor Hannah Fry recently explored tales of data and discovery in her series Uncharted - running as part of the Discovery programme. We hear listeners’s feedback to this numerical investigation and we are joined by the series producer. Plus, a listener asks why imperial measurements are used in BBC reports when most of the world do not use this system? Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

Purple Heart Warriors is a time-travelling drama about the Japanese-American legends of the 442nd regiment who fought the Nazis in World War Two. We hear listeners’ reactions and we are joined by its director and producer. Plus, a listener wonders if the BBC has a language guide for the proper use of terminology? Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

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

In a special edition, Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president was comprehensively covered by all BBC World Service news shows, including a special edition of the Global News Podcast. But what challenges do the Trump presidency present for journalists, including the BBC’s news teams? We’re joined by a senior news editor and we hear listeners’ feedback. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon. A Whistledown production for the BBC World Service

The Arts Hour’s annual comedy special aired at New Year but how well does comedy translate to a global audience, a listener asks of the show's team. Plus, how a listener in Australia would like to hear more impartial commentators and fewer politicians on World Questions. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service

What role does language play in the propaganda of war? The Global Jigsaw has been asking that very question following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. We hear from the show's presenter and listeners give us their thoughts on what they have learned about the power of the spoken word. Plus, one listener complains too many programmes are becoming “inane chatter”. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Howard Shannon A Whistledown production for BBC World Service