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World Service,19 Jan 2001,13 mins

American Accents

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Some listeners want to know why 'World Update' has an American presenter. Said presenter Vicky Barker hopes she will grow on people and commissioning editor John Renner defends the distinguished journalist and speaks up for diversity on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½. The programme begins with complaints about poor use of English and the use of the phrase 'you know'.

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