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Over to You: Are There too Many Promos on the BBC World Service?

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30/07/2016 GMT

Are There too Many Promos on the BBC World Service?

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A listener is frustrated by the amount of promotional information before the news

The BBC World Service’s presentation manager outlines the need for trailers and teasers on the station, while we find out what has caught your attention this week.

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.

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