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BBC World Service announces biggest expansion since t 40s
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pcernie
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http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-37990220I've always meant to look into the WS - excuse my ignorance - how do we justify it and what is it really for? It's always seemed indulgent. I'm sure I'm missing something, but...
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davrosG5
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For one thing it is, or was, an incredible tool for spreading British culture around the globe and never underestimate the propaganda potential. There's a reason it was, until recently, funded by the Foreign Office rather than the licence fee.
Also, I can't help escaping the old legacy of empire thing where the WS is concerned.
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