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21/02/2020

21/02/2020

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Feedback · BBC Radio 4

February 21, 202027m 25s

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Show Notes

Director of BBC News and Current Affairs, Fran Unsworth, answers listener concerns about the planned cuts and fears they will lead to the loss of distinctiveness for programmes such as Today, The World at One and PM. She explains the changes and why she believes there is no alternative.

Also, can science help dispel racist myths? We discuss Adam Rutherford’s Book of the Week on BBC R4, How to Argue with a Racist.

Presenter: Roger Bolton Producer: Alun Beach

Executive Producer: Samir Shah A Juniper Connect production for BBC Radio 4