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From Our Own Correspondent: A Decade of Dispatches from Across the World
From Our Own Correspondent: A Decade of Dispatches from Across the World
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From Our Own Correspondent is a BBC Radio flagship program that has been on the air for over 65 years, taking listeners to parts of the world they have never been to. It relies on the power of personal testimony to introduce audiences to people they might never expect to meet, such as kingpins, revolutionaries, assassins, and outcasts. The program is themed by continent and region and brings together the most compelling stories of the past ten years, making it a perfect primer for understanding the modern world.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
From Our Own Correspondent, a BBC Radio flagship program, has been a staple on the airwaves for over sixty-five years. It has transported listeners to remote corners of the world, exposing them to environments they may never have encountered, including war zones, refugee camps, elite universities, space stations, spy academies, and diverse wildlife habitats. Through its dispatches, the program introduces audiences to a diverse range of individuals, including kingspins, revolutionaries, assassins, and outcasts. Instead of merely reporting the news, contributors share their personal experiences and insights, providing a deeper understanding of the events they cover. The program's correspondents often encounter unexpected and remarkable events, such as visiting a town obsessed with trout fishing, attending a forty-course Chinese banquet, experiencing zero gravity on a flight with Russian cosmonauts, engaging in mud wrestling in Turkey, or participating in ballroom dancing in Cameroon.
Organized by continent and region, From Our Own Correspondent brings together the most compelling stories of the past ten years. It serves as an excellent primer for gaining a comprehensive understanding of the modern world. The program's longevity and reputation reflect its ability to captivate audiences with its unique storytelling approach, offering a glimpse into the lives and experiences of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Whether it's exploring war-torn regions or delving into the intricacies of academic institutions, From Our Own Correspondent has consistently delivered insightful and thought-provoking content, enriching the listening experience of its audience.
Weight: 286g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474612012
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