All Radio articles – Page 34
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NewsGaunt and Whale warn BBC over local radio cuts
Radio industry veterans including Jon Gaunt and James Whale have warned the BBC that cuts to local speech radio will have a “damaging effect on society”.
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CommentA radical idea for local radio
BBC must think differently following DQF, says Andrew Harrison.
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NewsBragg to explore written word for R4
Radio 4 is to broadcast a series fronted by Melvyn Bragg that will explore the history of the written word.
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NewsThompson: we will listen to public on local radio
RADIO FESTIVAL: Mark Thompson has defended the cuts to BBC Local Radio – but said he will “listen carefully” to responses from listeners.
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NewsAbsolute hunting indie for Olympics radio series
Absolute Radio is kicking off the station’s first pitch for a series of multiplatform programmes dedicated to the “cultural zeitgeist” of the London Olympics.
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NewsUBC to rollout Radioplayer on connected TVs
UBC Media Group has been commissioned by Radioplayer to launch the audio streaming service on connected TV platforms such as Youview and via mobile apps.
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NewsBen Cooper named Radio 1 and 1Xtra boss
Ben Cooper has been named the new controller of BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra, replacing Andy Parfitt.
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NewsBacon admits self-censorship due to BBC concerns
Broadcaster Richard Bacon has said he often self-censors as a result of nervousness around causing offence at the BBC.
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NewsRajar round-up (Q3 2011)
Broadcast’s round-up of the latest radio audience figures, including at-a-glance tables for the biggest stations, shows and digital listening numbers.
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NewsDigital radio tops 300m hours; analogue slides
RAJAR: Digital radio listening has broken the 300 million hours barrier for the first time – as tuning into analogue stations continues to slide.
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NewsBBC local radio reach up to 17% ahead of DQF cuts
RAJAR: BBC local radio, currently facing staff cuts of up to 20%, has reported an increase of nearly 300,000 listeners across its England network.
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NewsRadio 1 hits record high as Moyles drops 275k
RAJAR: Radio 1 breakfast DJ Chris Moyles has lost more than 275,000 listeners despite the BBC youth station racking up its biggest audience since 1999.
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NewsSkillset reveals radio gender imbalance
Women working in radio are significantly under-represented at senior levels, particularly as they get older, according to a report produced by training body Skillset.
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NewsMPs attack BBC over local radio
The BBC was attacked by 50 MPs in the House of Commons this morning, over its planned cuts to local radio.
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NewsBBC local radio not "picked on", claims Boaden
The BBC’s director of news has defended decisions to cut local radio disproportionately to other radio services, ahead of a parliamentary debate on the matter.
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NewsJust a Minute makes TV move
The BBC is adapting long-running Radio 4 comedy series Just A Minute for TV to celebrate the series’ 45th anniversary.
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NewsFrank Skinner's R4 comedy wins second series
Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Frank Skinner comedy drama Don’t Start while the first run is still on air.
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NewsCorrie star to voice Made in Manchester's kids debut
Radio production company Made In Manchester is moving into the children’s market with an order from digital-only station Fun Kids.
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NewsFast Train freelancer project to focus on radio
Freelancer training programme Fast Train is to turn its attention to the radio sector in February 2012.
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NewsAbsolute to launch 60s and 70s stations
Absolute Radio is extending its digital radio portfolio with the launch of two stations dedicated to the 60s and 70s.