CLEAN: BBC World Service axes five languages, 650 jobs

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by the BBC World Service, including job losses and visa issues for staff, strategic decisions based on audience needs, and the diminishing global influence of the BBC. It highlights financial challenges leading to a reduction in audience size and emphasizes the need for support from the World Service.

What challenges do individuals working for the BBC World Service face if they lose their jobs?

How does the choice of language services at the BBC World Service reflect audience needs?

What implications arise for individuals who do not have a safe return option to their home countries?

In what ways does the BBC World Service aim to justify its existence and funding?

What are the potential consequences of audience reduction for the BBC World Service?