All Radio articles – Page 55
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CommentRobinson on the BBC's radio strategy
Mark Thompson’s plans to axe BBC 6Music and the Asian Network appear to make no sense either from a public service or competition perspective, writes Paul Robinson.
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NewsDyke ramps up pressure on Thompson
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has claimed Mark Thompson is paid too much and that BBC staff are failing to buy in to his vision for the corporation.
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NewsCommercial radio unmoved by potential BBC cuts
Commercial radio executives believe the possible closure of the BBC’s Asian Network and 6Music will have only negligible impact on the market.
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NewsJamie Cullum gets R2 show
Jazz musician Jamie Cullum will present a new Tuesday night show on BBC Radio 2 from 6 April bumping Desmond Carrington’s programme to Friday nights.
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NewsR1 and 1Xtra swap top talent for fresh faces
The BBC is making two high profile changes to its DJ line-ups on Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
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NewsRadioDNS boosts online advertising
A breakthrough in internet radio technology has been launched allowing listeners to access online information about a song, station or advert, even on terrestrial broadcasts.
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NewsDigit Al firm to front radio campaign
The firm which came up with a character to ease people through the switchover to digital TV has been signed-up to repeat the process for radio.
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NewsTalkSport doubles Premier League rights
TalkSport has struck a further blow for commercial radio by winning the right to broadcast commentary on 64 Premier League games for the next three seasons - twice as many as it currently airs.
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NewsRadio 4 to air lost Eric and Ernie tapes
An unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise is to be aired for the first time by Radio 4, it has been announced.
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NewsPope wanted for Thought For The Day
The BBC is hoping to enlist The Pope to record a Thought For The Day slot later this year.
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NewsBBC touts its distinctiveness
The BBC’s size and scope review has yet to be published, but the word on the lips of the corporation’s staff is “distinctiveness”.
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NewsCorbett reunited with Sorry writers for R4 sitcom
Ronnie Corbett has re-teamed with the writers of Eighties sitcom Sorry for a new Radio 4 series.
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NewsTrust gives hope to 6 Music
Under-fire BBC radio station 6 Music has received a vote of confidence from the BBC Trust – despite revelations that just 20% of adults even know it exists.
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NewsUBC acquires Above the Title
UBC Media has acquired the radio indie behind the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Above the Title.
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NewsWogan guarded over replacing Ross
Sir Terry Wogan revealed he has received “various offers” when asked whether he would make a TV return after Jonathan Ross’s exit.
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NewsCerys Matthews gets 6 Music show
Former Catatonia singer Cerys Matthews has been given her own radio show, replacing Jon Richardson on BBC 6 Music.
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NewsAbsolute swoops on Premier League rights
Absolute Radio has pulled off a shock move by securing the rights to air commentary on 32 Premier League football matches from next season.
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ITV Studios looks to radio stations for FM funding
ITV Studios is in talks with record companies and radio stations to help piece together a Primeval-style deal to fund a second series of Chris O’Dowd sitcom FM to air on ITV2.
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CommentRobinson on the Rajars
Wogan may have left on a high, but it spells a major challenge for Chris Evans, writes Paul Robinson.
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NewsLib Dems call for radio WoCC
The fight by the radio sector to guarantee more BBC commissions has taken a step forward, with the Lib Dems calling for the corporation to extend the Window of Creative Competition (WoCC).