The Interview is a successor show in the World Service schedule to HardTalk and every week hears from what it regards as a titan of business, politics, finance, sport and culture. We hear what listeners think and we’re joined in the studio by the show’s editor Sam Bonham to learn where the interviews are sourced from.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

We go behind-the-scenes with the team from Americast, the show that gives you an insight and analysis on what is happening in American politics and beyond. We talk to presenter Justin Webb and the series editor Purvee Pattni and hear your feedback.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

The recent documentary Braille and Me featured personal stories from around the world of highly successful blind people in different fields who continue to celebrate how this very simple invention has transformed lives. Listeners share their views and we talk to presenter Emma Tracey.

Plus, a follow-up grumble about interviewees being cut short in news shows hits our listener inbox.

Presenter Rajan Datar

Despite international pressure, China is continuing to try and block shortwave broadcasts in parts of Asia. We hear from the BBC’s distribution team about how Over To You listeners can help report the problem.

Plus a listener tells us his views on what he sees as an excessive number of repeats on the World Service. And, ahead of a longer interview with the team in a few weeks’ time, we hear listener feedback on Americast.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

What did listeners think of the BBC World Service’s coverage of Pope Francis’ funeral? We hear listeners’ feedback and talk to he editor of Newshour and Weekend, Tim de Faramond. We discuss the religious sensitivities to bear in mind when editing a news show.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

The proposed switch from BBC Sounds to a new BBC app has been weighing heavily on the minds of some listeners. Many of you have been unhappy.

Plus , the true crime podcast series The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby, is about one apparently pregnant young woman’s desperate lie. We speak with its presenter Sarah Treleaven.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

A number of journalists working for BBC Russian have been labelled “foreign agents”, severely restricting their professional and private lives. We hear from the editor of BBC News's Russian service about the impact.

Plus, a listener has been in touch to praise a moving eyewitness report on Newsday.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

The documentary Donald Trump’s New World Order set out to explain the reasons behind these turbulent times. Presenter Jamie Coomarasamy reveals how he overcame the problems of staying up to date when the Trump Administration seems to be announcing new policies day by day? We hear your views.

Presenter Rajan Datar

Turkey has jailed and expelled a number of journalists, including BBC correspondent Mark Lowen. Listeners give us their reactions.

And, as Hard Talk ends, a new interview format show starts. Some of you remain unhappy about the loss of one of your favourite shows.

Presenter: Rajan Datar

The BBC’s series Diddy on Trial sets out to investigate the rumours, confront the theories, and give listeners the answers they need about the legal case against the rap singer Sean Combs. He denies all the charges.

We speak with the show’s presenter about the challenges of making this series and especially the hazard of tip-toeing through a legal minefield.

Presenter: Rajan Datar