KBC World Service
The KBC World Service (French: Radio-Kelssek Monde) is the international radio service of the Kelssek Broadcasting Corporation, reaching almost all parts of the world using shortwave and satellite broadcasting. It is one of the most widely recognised international broadcasters of radio programming and produces programming in sixteen languages. The English and French language services broadcast 24 hours a day. It was one of the first international broadcasters to make podcasts available [1].
The core feature of much World Service scheduling is the news. This is almost always transmitted on the hour, where a full bulletin is broadcast, and on the half hour where there is a two-minute summary. The full bulletin is usually separated from the program being transmitted, while the summary is integrated into some programs (such as World Report, Kelssek Today, Newshour and East Pacific Today)
News and other programming from the KBC World Service is frequently relayed by local stations around the world. In addition, the World Service provides educational, drama, and sports programming. FM relays are available in some nations, such as Dannistaan, while shortwave is also used in some regions. The KBC has worldwide satellite coverage and free satellite radios for the reception of the World Service are made available by Kelssekian diplomatic missions.
History
The World Service began broadcasts in English in 1932, with French following in 1935. Although the KBC is a National corporation, it is independent of the Kelssekian government and consistent with its stated goal of being the world's most trusted and respected source of news and information, it aims to achieve objectivity and to be free of bias.
Unlike the Kelssek Broadcasting Corporation's main radio and television services, which are primarily funded through Kelssek's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the World Service is funded through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Interval signals and music
The KBC's main theme is Journey of the Sorceror, which is played at the top of the hour, and was composed by Bernie Leadon. There are two regularly used versions, one recorded by The Eagles, and another arrangement by Joby Talbot.
There are also several instrumental pieces used as filler when there is a lengthy period of time to be filled in between the conclusion of a program and the next newscast. These include The Maple Leaf Forever, an unofficial anthem of Kelssek, Bach's Air On A G String, and the end of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. The Internationale was once commonly used but largely discontinued in 1995 to avoid perceptions of left-wing bias.
Languages
The World Service is broadcast in:
- English
- French (known as Radio-Kelssek Monde)
- Russian
- Japanese
- Celdonian
- Wymgani
- Dovakhanese
- Gnidrahn
- Aperin
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pacitalian
- Korean
- German
- Arabic
- Xikuangese
- Rigan
