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*Political scientist [[Joseph Nye]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page46.shtml Joseph Nye's appearance on the 11/05/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Political scientist [[Joseph Nye]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page46.shtml Joseph Nye's appearance on the 11/05/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Former Afghan finance minister [[Ashraf Ghani]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page43.shtml Dr. Ashraf Ghani's appearance on the 01/06/2006 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Former Afghan finance minister [[Ashraf Ghani]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page43.shtml Dr. Ashraf Ghani's appearance on the 01/06/2006 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*British astrophysicist [[Martin Rees|Lord Martin Rees]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page51.shtml Lord Martin Rees's appearance on the 1st episode of ''The Forum'' on 06/04/2008] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*British astrophysicist [[Martin Rees|Lord Martin Rees]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page51.shtml Lord Martin Rees' appearance on the 1st episode of ''The Forum'' on 06/04/2008] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Nigerian novelist [[Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page50.shtml Chimanda Ngozi Adichie's appearance on the 13/04/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Nigerian novelist [[Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page50.shtml Chimanda Ngozi Adichie's appearance on the 13/04/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Canadian writer [[Naomi Klein]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page44.shtml Namoi Klein's appearance on the 25/05/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>
*Canadian writer [[Naomi Klein]]<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/specials/1246_the_forum/page44.shtml Namoi Klein's appearance on the 25/05/2008 episode of ''The Forum''] retrieved on 28/10/2009</ref>

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The Forum
File:The Forum (BBC World Service) logo.jpg
Running timeProgramme is broadcast in two parts, 26.5 minutes and 23 minutes
Language(s)English
Home stationBBC World Service
Hosted byBridget Kendall
WebsiteThe Forum main website
PodcastThe Forum podcast
The Forum 60 second idea podcast


The Forum is the BBC World Service's flagship discussion programme. It brings together prominent thinkers from different disciplines and different parts of the world to try and create stimulating discussion, informed by highly distinct academic, artistic and cultural backgrounds.

Format

Each episode of The Forum brings together three agile and innovative thinkers, leading figures from different academic and artistic disciplines. A typical line-up might include a scientist, a writer or other artist, and a philosopher or cultural thinker.

Each guest is questioned by the presenter about their latest big ida, a topic area which is of particular interest to them and in which they are a particular expert. During the course of each section the other guests are ivnited to contribute with criticisms, insights and support of their own.

Sixty Second Idea

Each week one of the guests is invited to present an idea in just sixty seconds which they believe will make the world a better place. These ideas are not always practicable, but they are frequently entertaining and insightful. The 60 Second Idea and the discussion it produces is released as a podcast[1].

History

The first episode of the show was broadcast on the BBC World Service 6 April 2008. It has been broadcast every week since then.

Presenters

The programme's presenter, who has been part of the show since its inception, is BBC diplomatic correspondent Bridget Kendall.

Guest presenters

Distribution

The Forum is broadcast through the BBC World Service and its international broadcasting partners. The show is also available online, to download and as a podcast[2]. There is also an online archive of all previous shows[3].

Previous Guests

Previous guests include:

Notes and References

  1. ^ The Forum Sixty Second Idea podcast
  2. ^ The Forum Podcast
  3. ^ The Forum Online Archive
  4. ^ John Hulston's appearance on the 10/08/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  5. ^ Joseph Nye's appearance on the 11/05/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  6. ^ Dr. Ashraf Ghani's appearance on the 01/06/2006 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  7. ^ Lord Martin Rees' appearance on the 1st episode of The Forum on 06/04/2008 retrieved on 28/10/2009
  8. ^ Chimanda Ngozi Adichie's appearance on the 13/04/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  9. ^ Namoi Klein's appearance on the 25/05/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  10. ^ Alaa Al Aswany's appearance on the 20/04/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  11. ^ Kwame Anthony Appiah's appearance on the 06/06/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  12. ^ Cesar Pelli's appearance on the 29/06/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  13. ^ Steven Pinker's appearance on the 15/06/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  14. ^ Albie Sach's appearance on the 15/06/2009 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  15. ^ Eva Hoffman's appearance on the 04/10/2009 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  16. ^ John Gray's appearance on the 13/07/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
  17. ^ Marcus du Sautoy's appearance on the 27/04/2008 episode of The Forum retrieved on 28/10/2009
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