[Swprograms] Programmes I Like (# 16)

[Peter Bowen <peter.bowen@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Asia-Pacific"--Radio Australia:

   One of the last of a dying breed....

   "Asia-Pacific" is typical of many current affairs programmes, in
that it begins with the usual billboard of upcoming items, all
introduced by the host. This is short and sweet, and then we are
thrust right into things.

   There are usually 5-6 items in each 25 minute programme, with many
of them being interviews with outside experts (journalists, academics,
ex-primary players) and/or primary players in a given topic. These
interviews are conducted by the hosts or other ABC reporters based in
Australia.

   There are also numerous packaged reports, usually from the
station's (or parent network's) own correspondents and presenters. The
packaged reports feature interviewee comments as well as truncated
interviews, both of which are used to illustrate, support and explain
the reporter's comments and analysis.

   Current affairs topics from the Asia-Pacific region are those that
are covered in the programme, with the vast majority being of a
political and/or economic nature. The interviews are designed to
explain the background, nature, and implications of those news items.
The top news stories of the day are covered at the start of the show.

   One item deals with Australian affairs, especially its relations
with other states in the region. It discusses some aspect of current
Australian foreign policy, either of the diplomatic or trade variety.
This is usually the last, or second-to-last, item in each programme.

   Each item is introduced, and closed, by the programme's host.

   Although "Asia-Pacific"  is a bit dry and formulaic, it covers
stories that no one else seems to be interested in, not  anymore at
least. And it covers them in an on-going, detailed manner. For that
reason alone, it is well worth a listen.

Website:   http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/asiapac/

E-Mail:      <asiapac@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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