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For decades, the ±«Óãtv has dominated the media landscape in many countries in Africa. How much do you trust your national broadcaster and other international media - enough to switch off the ±«Óãtv? Over the years, ±«Óãtv output has evolved as audience demands have changed and competition has increased – from radio, TV and digital media. What is the place of the ±«Óãtv in Africa today? What do audiences want from the broadcaster – and is the ±«Óãtv delivering? How should the ±«Óãtv change or adapt in order to retain or increase its influence? This programme is a rare opportunity for listeners in Africa to put their questions to the director of the ±«Óãtv World Service, Peter Horrocks. It is one of three debates and discussions ahead of the transition of the ±«Óãtv World Service to funding by UK audiences in April 2014.

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