From Our Own Correspondent
BBC Radio 4Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 1248 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||
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Ireland7 months ago - A delightful show!
Yes, the BBC’s correspondents have voices of their own and it’s a pleasure listening to them. This show gives us short, fascinating and occasionally quirky glimpses of, variously, what they think, how they live, or experiences they would like to share but which don’t constitute proper news. The show’s freshness, authenticity and friendliness are a true and regular delight! Thank you, BBC, and all of your marvelous correspondents!
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France8 months ago - BBC At It’s Best
Fergal Keane and Orla Guerin’s reportage of the horrors of war and famine remains with me for years.
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United Statesa year ago Excellent series, always very interesting
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The above review in Japanese is about a different BBC programme!
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Apple Podcasts | #122 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #6 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #68 | United Kingdom/News |
Apple Podcasts | #22 |  Australia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | France/News/News Commentary |
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Global reporting with on-the-ground dispatches and deep context from BBC correspondents, exploring diplomacy, conflict, and human stories beyond headlines. Episodes weave politics, culture, and personal journeys across regions, balancing rigorous analysis with memorable field reporting. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on first-hand voices from a wide range of locales, plus the regular involvement of seasoned BBC foreign correspondents, which tends to attract listeners who want nuanced international coverage and narrative storytelling beyond standard news briefs.
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1. Simon Odas
2. Sammy Awami
3. Olivia Acland
4. Siros Muisa
5. Mary Novakovich
6. Ash Bhardwaj
7. Raghavendra Rao
8. Elvis Vulletta
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