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World Service,13 Jan 2006,13 mins

West Virginia Mining Disaster

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A listener feels the lives of caucasians are more valued by the World Service as coverage of the West Virginia Mining accident 'went into overdrive'. Liliane Landor from News responds. Inaccuracies in the Instant Guide to Mecca - Editor Gavin Poncia responds and admits mistakes were made. A guide to the controversial history of World Service signature tune Lillibulero from 'Meridian'.

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