Analysis (BBC World Service)

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...and LW: 198 KHz. ANALYSIS 1 of its daily programmes broadcasts at 3.45 most weekdays. Today’s programme covered devolution, Scotland and Tony Blair’s Labour government. FORMAT The programme starts with an introduction of the topic and then correspondents report on the subject. Today we had a traditional music accompaniment to the subject. Topics mentioned include electoral empowerment and talk of further independence. News of the Queens attendance ...
...not to complex in its analysis in a magazine style. Male and female presenters are included in the show. At 15 minutes it’s not too long to get boring but just long enough to cover the facts. I listened to mine via Windows Media player and the Internet an exciting new medium. UPDATES on further developments to follow. ... Read review

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...Analysis is a as the title suggests a programme that is able to look in more detail at the sorts of issues that crop up in the news. It is well researched and presented in a well-organised fashion. Recent programmes have looked at the concerns over GM foods, changes to the judicial system and the privatised electricity market. It is ideal to listen to while cooking (like a lot of Radio Four) and if you get too absorbed in stirring a saucepan then transcripts of the programme are available by e-mail.... Read review

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