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Oxford Street Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

Presenters:
William Kremer

Guests:
Jace Tyrrell
New West End Company

Nuala O'Sullivan
BBC Learning English language expert

Zhong Feng
Listener in China

Programme Summary
It's the busiest shopping street in Europe with over 200 million visitors a year, but why is Oxford Street so popular? What's so special about it?

We hear the views of shoppers and William talks to Jace Tyrrell, who works for an organisation representing businesses on Oxford Street.
A view of Oxford Street circa 1898
A view of Oxford Street circa 1898