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From Our Own Correspondent

BBC Radio 4
Ukraine
Russia
Israel
Gaza
Donald Trump
Hamas
Syria
Iran
United States
China
Sudan
Georgia
Haiti
Venezuela
Afghanistan
Climate Change
Lebanon
Fentanyl
Nigeria
Myanmar

Insight, wit and analysis from BBC correspondents, journalists and writers from around the world

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1252Founded21 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Kate Adie introduces stories about China's alleged 'Fentanyl King', how Odesa's famous sense of humour is responding to Russian attacks, Delhi's new EV push, and rising child obesity rates in southern Italy.

After Zhang Zhidong graduated from China'... more

Kate Adie introduces stories from France, Ecuador, the occupied West Bank, the Thailand-Myamar border and South Korea.

Firefighters across Europe have been battling wildfires this week and in the southwest of France, an area four times the size of ... more

Kate Adie introduces stories on India's 'cockroach' protests, anger in Ukraine over army recruitment, the Iranian school bombed at the start of the war, fears over voting changes in America's deep south, and the bio-hacking phenomenon in Berlin.

The... more

In this special edition of From Our Own Correspondent, we remember BBC Correspondent David Willey, who reported from around the world for more than half a century, and who died recently.

David was a prolific contributor to this programme throughout ... more

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Recent Guests

David Willey
BBC foreign correspondent with a career spanning five decades
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Simon Odas
Cousin of a Venezuela earthquake survivor, providing on-site perspective
Public interviewee
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Sammy Awami
BBC correspondent who spoke to deserters in Myanmar and to air crash families in Ahmedabad
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Episode: Myanmar's civil war: the junta's fightback
Olivia Acland
Correspondent embedded with Congolese army
BBC/Correspondent
Episode: Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories
Siros Muisa
Congolese journalist acting as fixer
Independent/Local Journalist
Episode: Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories
Mary Novakovich
Correspondent exploring vulture conservation on Sres
BBC
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Ash Bhardwaj
Correspondent detailing river restoration and Manipur context
BBC
Episode: Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories
Raghavendra Rao
Reporter covering Manipur violence
BBC
Episode: Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories
Elvis Vulletta
Staff at Baerley Rescue Centre
Local conservation/Rescue Staff
Episode: Ebola in the DRC: Fear and Conspiracy Theories

Host

Kate Adie
Host of From Our Own Correspondent; BBC veteran foreign correspondent known for on-the-ground reporting and authoritative analysis.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • The BBC has lost itsmoral compass

    I’ve subscribed to many BBC podcasts for 15+ years. But I must join Robin Ince and leaving it due to the BBC choosing to side with the perpetrators of a genocide. I will be unsubscribing from all my BBC podcasts. I believe the BBC has shown there is a rotten element at the centre of its management. Their bias towards the genocide in Palestine is shocking. I had hoped that the recent exposure of the level of bias at the BBC would be enough to snap them out of it, but clearly not. Their silence on... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Irlskin
    Ireland8 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MobyDick99
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mac an tSionnaigh
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excellent series, always very interesting

    Podcast Addict
    5
    schofi
    a year ago
  • Strange

    The above review in Japanese is about a different BBC programme!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris 4 Tokyo
    Japan2 years ago

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Listeners frequently commend the breadth of regions covered and high journalistic standards.
Listeners praise the show's concise, insightful global reporting and storytelling.
Many appreciate first-hand voices and nuanced perspectives beyond headlines.
Some call for slower pacing or less episodic focus on politics in certain installments.
A subset critique points to perceived bias or left-leaning framing in some coverage.

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From Our Own Correspondent at 70
Q: Lyse, how does the speed at which things move and develop now affect the way that you report?
Although technology and speed of information have drastically changed, the core principles of journalism, such as integrity and truth, remain crucial in reporting.
From Our Own Correspondent at 70
Q: Steve, what is the job of the foreign correspondent nowadays?
The job of a foreign correspondent is to provide firsthand accounts of events, offering a flavor of what's happening around them, despite the challenges posed by geopolitical changes.
Trump edges closer to Republican nomination
Q: Why is Nikki Haley continuing her campaign despite Trump's strong position?
She may be hoping that Donald Trump's legal issues overwhelm his presidential campaign, positioning herself as a candidate ready to step in when opportunity arises.

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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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2. Simon Odas
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5. Siros Muisa
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7. Ash Bhardwaj
8. Raghavendra Rao

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