History
It began broadcasting in October 1970, its first presenter was Joan York. In the great rescheduling of April 1998 it was increased from a 25 minute programme to 55 minutes. It still does, except on days when it is followed by "Face the Facts". In the 1980s it briefly ran seven days a week. On 14 October 2008, there was a large change of format, with two presenters being replaced by one. The breadth of topics covered was extended to global problems as well as those closer to home. It continues to broadcast on a wide range of topics, and now broadcasts on themes of medical interest as well as consumer issues. For example, on May 8, 2012, a considerable proportion was devoted to cancer care. Other medical themes that have been discussed on the programme include dementia and diabetes mellitus. It is edited by Andrew Smith. It has a weekly audience of three million. On a Wednesday, it normally finishes half an hour before The World at One begins, to be followed by a programme called Face the Facts.
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