text:  The World Service is called the crown jewel of the nation, let alone of the BBC. Do you think those are just words, though? How much do you think that people actually believe that, both here and outside? Well, that is a question for your audiences, and I would love, actually, people to get back to you and say, is it really the crown jewel? I personally believe that it is completely exceptional and unique as a service. The World Service exists at the moment in a world of immense importance,