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In this special World Service series, some of the most widely-respected of the ±«Óãtv's correspondents look at key episodes and general trends that show how ±«Óãtv World Service has developed.

First Broadcast

Join Sir Mark Tully as he looks back at the early years of the Empire Service and how, during World War II, the service rapidly grew to meet the challenges of the conflict.

Sir Mark Tully

During the Cold War

Bridget Kendall examines how the ±«Óãtv's relationship with its audience has changed since the fall of Communism in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

Bridget Kendall

Speaking to the Arab world

Lyse Doucet looks at the history of the Arabic Service. How does it respond to the changing and often volatile realities of the Middle East?

Lyse Doucet

Reporting from the front line

Allan recalls his experience of reporting on conflict in Yugoslavia. What are the challenges and dangers of reporting from the "front line" and how far has science helped reporters to overcome restrictions.

Allan Little