Over to You

Legendary wildlife broadcaster Sir David Attenborough talks to the Arts Hour - many of you loved the interview but what is his relevance to an arts programme? Plus. one listener asks why are there no female football commentators on the BBC World Service and we hear one person’s emotional thoughts on what they called “stirring humane stories” on World Update. Presenter: Rajan Datar. Producer: Howard Shannon

We stare 93 million miles into space, towards the Sun, as presenter Dava Sobel tries to understand the immense relationship we have with our nearest star. Your questions are answered by the series producer of The Sun, Our Star. Plus, we learn how a journey in sound along the mighty Congo river in the Democratic Republic of Congo used cutting-edge recording techniques. Presented by Rajan Datar. Produced by Howard Shannon, Whistledown Productions

It’s OTY’s annual review with your highlights of the best - and worst - of the BBC World Service in 2018. Highlights include the departure of an Outlook legend, the Assassination podcast and the summer’s Royal Wedding. Lowlights? You’ll have to tune in to find out! Presented by Rajan Datar Produced by Howard Shannon, Whistledown Productions

What are the challenges facing the World Service English Language Network in 2019? How is going to reflect the global problems thrown up by climate change? Is it still relevant - particularly to younger audiences - especially with so much competition? Well who better to answer than the controller of the network Mary Hockaday, who joins us for a question and answer session with listeners. Presenter: Rajan Datar. Producer: Howard Shannon