All Radio articles – Page 50
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NewsRadio 4 controller shortlist has four names
The hunt for the new controller of Radio 4 is now down to four names and could see Peter Barron make his return to the BBC.
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NewsRadioCentre brands BBC 6 Music plans a ‘fig-leaf’
Commercial radio body the RadioCentre has labelled the BBC’s proposals to shut 6 Music as a “figleaf ” to divert attention away from the need to overhaul the remit of Radio 1 and 2.
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NewsMichael Sheen to voice R2 docs
Bafta-nominated actor Michael Sheen is just one of the star names in a raft of new BBC Radio 2 documentaries, unveiled today.
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NewsRadio 1 brings unsigned acts to daytime
BBC Radio 1 is strengthening its public service remit by showcasing more unknown British brands during its daytime schedule.
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NewsBBC unveils Glastonbury plans
The BBC has revealed its plans for the 40th Glastonbury Festival, with coverage across terrestrial, radio and digital.
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NewsUBC cuts losses ahead of Audioboo investment
Multimedia content and services company UBC Media has posted a 29% increase in its profits to narrow its losses over the past year as it invests in audio experts Audioboo and series of iPhone apps.
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CommentCapital's got pulling power
Anyone who is critical of UK commercial radio’s pulling power with listeners should make a point of attending one of 95.8 Capital FM’s now twice annual balls, writes Paul Robinson.
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NewsBBC apology over shootings in play
A total of 66 complaints were made to the BBC over a radio play broadcast a day after the Cumbria shootings in which a character shouts: “I’ll put a bullet in your brain”.
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NewsBragg: Nurture young talent
Melvyn Bragg was honoured for his contribution to broadcasting last night and called on the industry to nurture young talent.
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NewsTalkSport secures Rugby World Cup rights
TalkSport has bagged exclusive radio broadcasting rights to next year’s Rugby World Cup - breaking the BBC’s 23-year hold over the competition.
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NewsTrust reviews Radio 3, 4 and 7
The BBC Trust has launched a review of BBC Radio 3, Radio 4 and Radio 7 to check licence fee payers are getting the best from the stations.
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NewsBBC World Service braces itself for budget cuts
The BBC is preparing to drop some of its international radio services in line with an expected cut to the World Service budget.
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NewsVideo content at heart of Radio 1 website revamp
BBC Radio 1 will overhaul its website later this year, with a focus on rich video content and audience interactivity via social networks.
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NewsPlanet Rock appoints Arendt as MD
Radio industry veteran Jonathan Arendt has been appointed managing director of Planet Rock.
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NewsFrostrup apologises over misogyny accusation
Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has said she regrets calling the team behind Radio 4’s Today programme “misogynists” - and said it was based on “no factual evidence”.
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NewsSmooth bids to slash jazz output
GMG Radio is bidding to slash the amount of jazz it is required to play on its Smooth FM stations following approval from regulator Ofcom.
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NewsComedy trio line up to take Count Arthur to BBC2
Father Ted’s Graham Linehan and The League Of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson are collaborating on a BBC2 pilot of BBC Radio 4’s Count Arthur Strong’s Radio Show.
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News'Misogynists' run Radio 4's Today
Broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has claimed there are so few women on Radio 4’s Today programme because it is “run by a bunch of misogynists”.
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News5 Live rapped over Islam Channel comments
A BBC Radio 5 Live discussion unfairly suggested that the Islam Channel helped to fuel radicalised Muslims, Ofcom has ruled.
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NewsLamb to leave 6 Music
Presenter George Lamb has announced he is to leave digital radio station BBC 6 Music