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Ask the controller: Part one

The controller of BBC World Service English Jon Zilkha responds to your comments, views and questions - be they favourable or critical.

The controller of BBC World Service English, Jon Zilkha, responds to your comments, views and questions - be they favourable or critical.
Topics include how the World Service develops new presenters and programmes and the stresses of reporting on the Covid pandemic.

Presenter:Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon

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