All Radio articles – Page 82

  • News

    Abramsky rejects R1 call

    2008-04-30T14:21:23Z

    BBC director of audio and music Jenny Abramsky has rejected calls to privatise Radios 1 and 2, saying it would be a “cultural travesty”.

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    Features

    Interview: radio content must become more visual, says BBC radio boss

    2008-04-30T14:15:50Z

    One of the biggest challenges facing radio is television, claims BBC Radio 1 head of programmes Ben Cooper.

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    News

    GMG Radio delves into£1m commissions fund

    2008-04-29T13:09:07Z

    GMG Radio has ordered UBC Media to make four series in the first wave of commissions from its£1m production fund.

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    News

    BBC2 accepts Dave Gorman's Genius

    2008-04-28T11:50:48Z

    BBC2 is readying itself for a slew of crackpot inventions in a TV version of Dave Gorman's hit Radio 4 show Genius.

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    News

    Abramsky strikes back at Bazalgette

    2008-04-28T11:38:50Z

    BBC radio chief Jenny Abramsky has attacked Peter Bazalgette over his comments that Radio 1 and 2 should be privatised claiming such a move would “promote cultural elitism”.

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    News

    Humphrey Lyttelton tributes

    2008-04-28T10:48:08Z

    Tributes have been paid to broadcaster and jazz musician Humphrey Lyttelton, who died on Friday (25 April) aged 86.

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    News

    Rajar to trial online diaries

    2008-04-28T09:58:09Z

    Rajar is planning to introduce an online survey for recording radio listening and give up on its trial of electronic devices as an alternative to its traditional diary system.

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    Comment

    The Abramsky legacy

    2008-04-23T14:35:46Z

    The director of BBC Audio and Music has been a force to be reckoned with.

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    News

    On air with: Mark Browning

    2008-04-23T13:53:56Z

    Mark Browning's first job in radio was as head of news at Gemini Radio in Devon. He started at Heart in 2001 and has been programme director for the past four years.

  • News

    Madonna to play R1 event

    2008-04-23T13:49:55Z

    Madonna will headline Radio 1's Big Weekend this year.

  • News

    Strictly star gets R5 show

    2008-04-23T13:47:04Z

    Blue Peter presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones will join BBC Radio 5 Live in July.

  • News

    R4 panel show in doubt

    2008-04-23T13:40:23Z

    The future of BBC Radio 4 comedy panel show I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue is uncertain after veteran presenter Humphrey Lyttelton was admitted to hospital.

  • News

    Tompkinson to probe power of brass for R2

    2008-04-23T13:37:30Z

    Brassed Off star Stephen Tompkinson will present a four-part programme about the UK's love affair with brass instruments and bands for BBC Radio 2.

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    News

    4Digital launch may be put back to 2009

    2008-04-23T13:34:23Z

    The launch of the 4Digital Group multiplex could well slip into next year, Broadcast understands.

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    News

    Ofcom rejects Smooth request

    2008-04-23T12:51:09Z

    Ofcom has rejected a format request from GMG Radio that would remove an obligation to play 45 hours of jazz music on Smooth Radio in London and the North-West.

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    News

    Blue Peter host joins R5 Live

    2008-04-22T12:34:27Z

    Outgoing Blue Peter presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Gethin Jones will host his own show on BBC Radio 5 Live in July.

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    News

    Salford will change 'feel' of R5 Live

    2008-04-21T11:22:14Z

    New BBC Radio 5 Live controller Adrian van Klaveren has admitted that corporation's relocation to Salford will make a big difference to the “feel” of the station.

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    News

    C4 Radio poaches 5 Live exec

    2008-04-16T16:23:55Z

    Former Radio 5 Live controller Bob Shennan has raided his former station to recruit a general manager for Channel 4 Radio.

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    Features

    Station Profile: TALK SPORT

    2008-04-15T18:03:36Z

    On air with: Ian Wright and Adrian Durham.

  • News

    Eyre to speak at Radio 3.0

    2008-04-15T17:54:21Z

    GCap Media chairman Richard Eyre and incoming Channel 4 director of radio Bob Shennan will deliver keynote speeches at Broadcast's Radio 3.0 conference on 22 May.