Over to You

The BBC World Service’s monthly listener feedback programme.

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A show united by a common passion or experience
We hear your feedback on the series The Conversation and meet its host Kim Chakanetsa
12 Aug 2023,9 mins
The stress of reporting on the Monkey Haters
Where do you draw the line on broadcasting the horrors of animals being tortured?
05 Aug 2023,9 mins
African footballers are up for top 10 nomination
What is it about three ex-footballers having a chat that makes for a good podcast?
29 Jul 2023,9 mins
Understanding a fall in BBC World Service's audience
What does the publication of the BBC’s annual report mean for you the listener?
22 Jul 2023,9 mins
The transition from live radio show to podcast
How is the change to Focus On Africa being primarily a podcast going down with listeners?
15 Jul 2023,9 mins
The changing brief of The Forum
The Forum is now monthly and with a changed remit. We hear how an edition is put together
08 Jul 2023,9 mins
Setting out to see the world in a new way
Is the new science show Unexpected Elements achieving its aims as the programme beds in?
01 Jul 2023,9 mins
Dramatising the threat of a nuclear catastrophe
The producer and writer of Fukushima explain how they brought the disaster to life
24 Jun 2023,9 mins
Appealing to readers for over two decades
World Book Club’s Harriett Gilbert explains how she appeals to non-heavy readers
17 Jun 2023,9 mins
Examining events through the world’s media
We speak with the editor of the new series Global Jigsaw and ask what inspired the format
10 Jun 2023,9 mins
How BBC Verify is transparent in its fact checking
BBC Verify and how fact-checking and investigative work is shared with the audience
03 Jun 2023,9 mins
Feedback on the creation of a new technology show
After two months on air, we ask listeners what they think of the new show Tech Life
27 May 2023,9 mins
Eurovision mission accomplished for Ukraine?
BBC Ukraine’s editor reveals how her team provided Eurovision insight to the wider BBC
20 May 2023,9 mins
More discussion on the role of the monarchy?
Listeners share their thoughts of the BBC’s coverage of the Coronation of King Charles
13 May 2023,9 mins
Secrets of an investigation into financial fraud
The Lazarus Heist is back but is there an issue with over-egging the show’s production?
06 May 2023,9 mins
Is the BBC World Service’s online offering user friendly?
Is BBC World Service’s online offering keeping up with changing technology?
29 Apr 2023,9 mins
The challenges of making a show on internet trolls
Your views on the BBC Trending team lifting the lid on online abuse and trolling
22 Apr 2023,9 mins
Why having the right label is important
The row over a Twitter label describing the BBC as a 'government funded media'
15 Apr 2023,9 mins
After schedule changes are made, it’s over to you
After four programmes are dropped, you tell us what you think of the changes
08 Apr 2023,9 mins
Why four programmes have left the schedules
There have been some notable schedule changes, the boss of BBC WS English explains why
01 Apr 2023,9 mins
Dating scams and how the World Service handles adult material
Listeners react to Love Janessa and how a BBC journalist exposed this online dating scam
25 Mar 2023,9 mins
How sports programming was knocked off air
Why did Sportsworld last Saturday fail to make it to air? Plus what is the The Happy Pod?
18 Mar 2023,9 mins
Why the topic of bad blood is still relevant
Discovery has been chronicling the story of eugenics. We hear your feedback on the series
11 Mar 2023,9 mins
Listeners’ questions about 12 months of war
“Ukraine: a year of war” and how a show driven by listeners’ questions is put together
04 Mar 2023,9 mins
How does World Questions chose where to go?
World Questions puts the audience right at the heart of the debate - but how is it made?
25 Feb 2023,9 mins
Behind-the-scenes of a weekend news show
We meet the team behind Weekend and put to them your comments and feedback
18 Feb 2023,9 mins
Personal recollections of BBC Arabic Radio
BBC Arabic radio recently ended its broadcasts. How did listeners react?
11 Feb 2023,9 mins
Should disturbing audio from an attack be used?
After the death of a black man, should audio from the assault have been broadcast?
04 Feb 2023,9 mins
Will the focus remain on Africa?
Why Focus on Africa is changing from broadcasting live to being pre-recorded
28 Jan 2023,9 mins
Was undue prominence given to Prince Harry?
Should Prince Harry’s personal opinions have been given so much airtime?
21 Jan 2023,9 mins