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The sound of a story

How does the 麻豆社 World Service use words, sound and music to bring stories to life?

Words, sounds and music all help create the pictures we imagine when we listen to the radio. We explore how World Service reporters and programme makers bring stories and places to life for listeners.

We hear how they use description and the sounds around them to make us feel part of a story, and how sound can transport us from the streets of Kansas City to the remote landscape of the Antarctic. We explore how sound can be shaped when the real world alone is not enough, and the role music plays in adding another dimension to a story. Plus, listeners share their views on the use of audio across the World Service.

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27 minutes

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Thursday 09:32GMT

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  • Thu 17 Sep 2026 09:32GMT
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