BBC WORLD QUESTIONS RETURNS TO BUENOS AIRES

The BBC will return to Buenos Aires next month to record a new version of its popular ‘World Questions’ show, bringing together leading politicians, influencers and members of the public for a discussion on the issues that matter most to Argentines.

The debate, scheduled for October 4 and produced in partnership with the British Council, will be recorded and edited before being aired on BBC World Service radio.

BBC presenter Jonny Dymond will moderate the talk on location at the Teatro Picadero in Buenos Aires with a panel of leading politicians and thinkers. The debate will be led entirely by questions from a public audience.

In addition to Dymond, the panel will consist of four experts from a range of professional backgrounds:

– Emmanuel Ferrario: First Vice-president of the Legislature and Deputy Head of Government of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires

– Agostina Mileo: Environmental Scientist and Science Communicator, also known as “Scientist Barbie”

– Ana Iparraguirre: Political Analyst and Vice President of GBAO

– Delfina Rossi: Economist and Chair of the Banco Cuidad, Buenos Aires.

“We are excited to return to Argentina for the first time since the pandemic,” said Gwenan Roberts, Commissioning Editor of BBC World Service English in a press release. “There is so much to discuss. We look forward to sharing the views of our panel and audience with our listeners around the world.”

This event will be the second of its kind in Buenos Aires, but the first with an interactive component. The previous function was scheduled for March 2020 and was delayed before eventually occurring with substantial Covid-19 public health restrictions in place.

Members of the public can be part of the audience by applying for free tickets at the British Council’s website. Audience members are also invited to attend a reception at 6.30pm to prepare queries for the panel.

The event will be recorded for broadcast worldwide via BBC World Service Radio, and will air on Saturday, October 8 at www.bbc. com/worldserviceradio.