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Radio programme produced by BBC World Service

Radio show

Outlook is a radio programme on BBC World Service that broadcasts human interest stories from across the globe.^[1] It broadcasts from Monday to Friday from 1206 to 1250 GMT.

History

This programme was first broadcast on 4 July 1966 by BBC. It began as a straightforward magazine programme and was presented for more than thirty years by John Tidmarsh.^[2] More recently, it has been praised for a consistent ability to uncover fascinating stories.^[3] It was credited with bringing solace to Terry Waite after his abduction by Islamic extremists in Beirut in 1987.^[4]

Corruption of any kind is a favourite topic on the show^[5] and it has achieved recognition for its high production values alongside other BBC radio programmes.^[6]

The program previously had a weekend edition titled Outlook Weekend which formerly aired on Saturdays from