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Send us a textA familiar voice on radio across the Midlands - Mike Wyer has enjoyed four decades in the radio world. Having started out in Pirate radio, he went onto a career on stations that included WABC, Saga Radio East Midlands, BBC Hereford and Worcestershire - before coming out of early retirement to join Boom Radio.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Mike sits down with Luke, to share his stories of the radio world - from getting the bug at a young age, to starting his career in Hospital radio, before entering the world of Pirate radio at Sunshine Radio. Joining WABC and later Classic Gold. Rubbing shoulders with some greats of the wireless, joining Saga Radio in the East Midlands, how BBC Local Radio was a culture shock and joining Boom Radio as the voice of the What's on Guide.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Archives and Pirate Archives for the use of content in this episode. 

In episode 98 of “How Do You Say That?!” sponsored by Voxbox, Ian Brannan joins Sam and Mark to talk about ghost stories, corporate scripts with a twist, sports commentators, saucy photos and a festive prawn ring!! Genuinely all life is in this podcast! Subscribe today!Our VO question this week is all about the value of networking, and what a chance meeting might bring to your business!Get involved! Have you got a Wildcard suggestion that we should try or an idea for the show? Send it to us via Mark or Sam's social media or email it directly to podcast@britishvoiceover.co.ukScript 1This trunk had two neat brass locks, one left, one right, along the front of the lid. Ethel, after fumbling, opened the first – then, so great was her hurry to know what might be within that she could not wait but slipped her hand in under the lifted corner. She pulled out one pricelessly lacy top of what must be a bridal-veil, and gave a quick laugh – must not this be an omen? She pulled again, but the stuff resisted, almost as though it were being grasped from inside the trunk.Script 2A long, long time ago, organic remains were safely stored deep within our planet;Where it turned into carbon compound.Let's fast forward to the industrial revolution, when we first discovered that we could use this carbon to fuel our societies.But there's a catch.Every carbon particle we burn, turns into a CO2 molecule, that is filling up the atmosphere.Which is bad news for our planet — and for us.We'd love your feedback - and if you listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, hit the follow button today!**Listen to all of our podcasts here - you can also watch on YouTube, or say to your smart speaker "Play How Do You Say That?!"About our guest: Ian Brannan is a Voiceover artist, radio presenter, producer and also sports commentator, based in the North East of England and originally from Yorkshire. He's voiced international TV commercials for Lavazza coffee and Booking.com, you can hear him instore in ASDA or Spar, on the phone to Butlins or E.On, as well as corporate work for some of the worlds biggest brands including Airbus, BMW, Panasonic and once upon a time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen.Ian's background is in radio where in a career of nearly 30 years (which surely can't be right) he's been a presenter and audio producer from the Guardian Media Group, and on brands such as Heart & Smooth Radio. He's also a presenter on BBC Local Radio in the north too. In addition to this he's also an independent podcast producer, a lead commentator in the motorsport of Speedway, and is currently in the process of becoming an Adobe certified video editor & producer. Ian's Website Ian's Facebook page @ianbrannan_ on Instagram @ianbrannan on Twitter Resources:Check out our sponsor Voxbox - the portable, foldable, storable audio...

A BBC Local Radio 24 hour farming event to encourage young farmers to support each other with their mental health.Farmer led badger vaccination could be a way forward in eradicating TB in cattle, a study of a four year pilot programme in Cornwall says that it has seen the percentage of badgers testing positive for TB drop from 16% to zero. Timber is an issue here in the UK, we import more than 80% of the wood we use and there are calls for far more of that to be home grown. In the south of Scotland the Government agency Forestry and Land Scotland is still clearing up the damage caused after Storm Arwen hit in 2021.When it comes to the physical felling of trees or carrying out pruning at great heights, it's a potentially dangerous profession, so comprehensive training is essential.And an Olympic event that isn't, but really should be, shearing over 500 sheep in nine hours to reach a world record.Presented by Caz GrahamProduced by Alun Beach

BBC Local Radio holds a special 24 hour farming event to encourage young farmers to support each other with their mental health.A man from Essex has a childhood dream come true - experiencing harvest from inside a combine's cab.And when it comes to the physical felling of trees or carrying out pruning at great heights, it's a potentially dangerous job - so comprehensive training is essential.Presented by Anna HillProduced by Alun Beach

Welcome to the PRmoment Podcast.This is our quarterly bonus podcast, where we chat about Rajar's latest results. For those of you who aren't aware of Rajar - it was established in 1992 and operates the single audience measurement system for the radio industry in the United KingdomRaja publishes the listenership figures each quarter, which is good for insightful for PR, curious about how the public engages with radio and how the market is performingOn the show today, we have Alex Blakemore, senior producer at Markettiers, who will discuss the latest Rajar results for Q2 2024.FIFTY-ONE MILLION PEOPLE!That's the number of people tuning into the radio every single week, according to the latest RAJAR figures released today.These figures cover the period from April to June this year, encompassing a General Election and the start of the summer of sport – no wonder we've been glued to our favourite stations for the latest updates!Commercial radio now reaches over 40 million listeners every week. Diving deeper into the data, Jordan North's debut results for the Capital Breakfast show an impressive increase of more than 250,000 listeners quarter on quarter.Other exciting news is the rise in BBC Local Radio listenership, up from 6,852,000 to 7,046,000 weekly listeners. This growth includes increases for stations like BBC Radio Gloucestershire, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Guernsey, and BBC Radio Bristol, to name just a few.If you're listening to this podcast and you're a senior member of a PR agency team, our subscription training service, PRmoment Leaders, was built for you. It features a new educational syllabus that will help develop and retain your senior team members while preparing them to lead your business and drive future growth.Containing 11 learning and networking elements, the PRmoment Leaders subscription package has been designed to flex around busy teams and individual learning stylesAlso, thanks so much to the PRmoment Podcast sponsors the PRCA.Here is a summary of what Alex and PRmoment editor Elizabeth Howlett discussed:1.30 mins Alex summarises the key insights for this latest quarter of Rajar's results“Another fabulous quarter for radio.”“51 million people are listening to the radio each week…26 hours a week.”3 mins What's behind the increase in radio listening habits?“Commercial radio is winning the race at the moment.”“Global remains the number 1 commercial radio organisation in the UK.”“At Capital's breakfast show, Jordan North has added a quarter of a million listeners”5 mins "People are turning to the radio because it is a trusted platform."“Radio 2 remains the UK's favourite radio station.”9 mins A discussion about how radio is such an adaptable channel, from smart speakers to in the car.“It comes back to (radio's) relatability.”12 mins Some actionable top tips for PR when thinking about their radio campaign planning.13 mins Alex makes his predictions for radio in Q3 2024.

Steve Madden began his career as a Teacher, before joining the BBC on a Graduate Training scheme. From then on he went onto present shows for Radio 2, BBC Local Radio in Cambridge, Norfolk and Berkshire and work for BFBS and Victory Online.In this weeks edition of Radio Greats, Steve sits down with Luke to share his stories of the wireless, from listening to John Peel and Roger Scott, to working on BBC World Service and Parkinson. Joining Radio 2 and spending 15 years presenting "Nightride", moving into BBC Local Radio and working alongside many big names and how a close friend encouraged him to re-enter the industry.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Steve for the use of audio.

Phil Kennedy has spent over 40 years on the radio and has worked on some of the biggest stations including BBC Radio 1, Virgin Radio and LBC. But has also enjoyed a career on Local Radio from Radio City, Red Dragon, 210FM and BBC Local Radio in London and Berkshire.Today he chats to Luke about how he got the bug for Radio. How a gig at Radio Topshop lead to him working for BBC Radio 1, and covering for Steve Wright and interviewing Ken Bruce. How he made the move to Radio City and Red Dragon, before working on The Superstation. Working on BBC GLR and Virgin Radio, before embarking on a 20 year career on BBC Radio Berkshire and how an interview with Nick Heyward - lead to him creating his own podcast.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for the use of content.

Tony Fisher has enjoyed nearly four decades on the wireless, in both presentation and management. Some of the stations have included Pennine, BBC Radio Leeds, Century, Galaxy, Wyvern and BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester.In this edition of Radio Greats, Tony shares with Luke his journey from gaining a YTS placement on Pennine and working with Paul Burnett, moving to BBC Radio Leeds and taking a new discipline, getting his first management position with Minster in York. Launching Century 105 in Newcastle, how he became a Dance Music DJ with Kiss and Galaxy, before working on Invicta, Wyvern and BBC Local Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads and Paul Bromley for use of airchecks. 

In the week the BBC announced that it's preparing to launch new spin-off digital radio stations for Radios 1, 2, and 3 to provide more choice to audiences underserved by the BBC, we're talking to the co-founder of Boom Radio - a station that emerged to fill the gap left by Radio 2. David Lloyd, who has worked in radio for over 40 years, from LBC to Virgin to BBC local radio, and has regulatory experience from his years at the UK Radio Authority (now part of Ofcom), discusses changes in local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them."The regulator, in changing the BBC's operating licence, is required to seek the views of as many people as you can. ... if you look at the number of people who replied, it is paltry, the number of individuals is a handful, the number of people who mentioned BBC local radio is two or three."Please support this podcast by signing up to: https://www.patreon.com/beebwatch/membershipYou will be charged £1.99 per month only (not per creation). @BeebRogeremail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the week the BBC has announced that it's preparing to launch new spin-off digital radio stations for Radios 1, 2, and 3 to provide more choice to audiences underserved by the BBC, we're talking to the co-founder of Boom Radio - a station that emerged to fill the gap left by Radio 2. David Lloyd, who has worked in radio for over 40 years, from LBC to Virgin to BBC Local Radio, and has regulatory experience from his years at the UK Radio Authority (now part of Ofcom), discusses changes in local radio and Ofcom's oversight of them. "The regulator, in changing the BBC's operating licence, is required to seek the views of as many people as you can. ... if you look at the number of people who replied, it is paltry, the number of individuals is a handful, the number of people who mentioned BBC local radio is two or three."To listen to the interview sign up to www.Patreon.com/Beebwatch/membership - it's only £1.99 per month. @BeebRoger@RogerBolton@mastodonapp.ukemail: roger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often do you think about the Romans? Historian Dr Mary Beard speaks with Andrea Catherwood on her new series for BBC Radio 4 ‘Being Roman'BBC Radio 4 recently released the latest series of The Lovecraft Investigations – based on the occult writer HPLovecraft's stories. Many Listeners told us how unsettling they were. Feedback's Special Correspondent Rob Crossan investigates the enduring appeal of audio horror.And we're almost at the end of year of cuts and changes to BBC Local Radio in England, which has left some listeners worried that the spirit of Christmas won't sound the same this year, and there'll be a lack of local companionship. We hear some of your comments.Producer: Gerry Cassidy Presenter: Andrea Catherwood A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff dive into the EFL's big stories. They're joined by West Brom captain Jed Wallace. Hear a live interview with the new Queens Park Rangers boss Martí Cifuentes. The panel reflect on a dramatic week of events at Sheffield Wednesday. The Lisbies drop in ahead of Charlton Athletic vs Cray Valley in the FA Cup. And catch Jobi's best & worst EFL moments of the week, with a little help from BBC Local Radio. 04:15 Bizarre scenes at Sheffield Wednesday 09:15 New QPR boss Martí Cifuentes LIVE on the pod 20:00 Derby County stand out in the League One buffet 23:40 Port Vale make EFL Cup history! 25:25 Danny Cowley turns down Bradford City in League Two 27:00 Gillingham appoint Stephen Clemence as head coach 28:00 Cray Valley's Kyrell Lisbie looks ahead to HUGE FA Cup match 31:35 Kyrell's dad & Charlton legend Kevin Lisbie joins in the fun 34:05 72PLUS 72MINUS – Jobi's best & worst EFL moments of the week

The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 13 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://twitter.com/i/status/1707321138303426920https://twitter.com/i/status/1707311163401289792 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707303587036983475 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707301266848657763 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707300178607100151 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707390956012536020 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707368306397610183https://twitter.com/i/status/1707403004201107467 https://twitter.com/i/status/1707338802123972721https://twitter.com/i/status/1707290969375170806https://twitter.com/i/status/1707361564968239374 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the past 38 Years, Mark Forrest has enjoyed a career on stations across the country from Radio Tees, Metro Radio, Virgin Radio, Classic FM, BBC Local Radio and Scala Radio.In this edition of Radio Greats, Mark looks back on his career from getting the bug and listening to the Radio whilst studying for his A-Levels,  to starting his career on Radio Tees before getting mentored by Giles Squires on Metro Radio and enjoying a Decade across the North East of Radio. Moving down to London in 1995 to join Virgin Radio and Interviewing amongst those Johnny Depp. Working for Century and Heart, before spending a decade on Classic FM and handing over to Simon Bates, to taking over a network evening show on BBC Local Radio and how a call at the BBC lead to him join Scala Radio.Thank you to Aircheck Downloads, Radio Jingles Online and Radio Moments for use of content.

Not for the feint-hearted, radio buffs Matt Deegan and Adam Bowie discuss the shift in radio listening following Ken Bruce's move from Radio 2 to Greatest Hits Radio - up almost 2m year on year. Plus, we hear from Gary Stein, group programme director of Hits Radio Network for his reaction to the figures.Also on the programme, Matt & Adam review how the other networks have fared - including a surprise in BBC Local Radio - and ponder what Times Radio has to do to get another hit of momentum.A Rethink Audio production - follow the show to get weekly instalments from September: themediapodcast.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For over 50 Years, Graham Dene has been one of the countries most recognised voices, having hosted Breakfast on Capital Radio and presented programmes for Virgin, Magic and now Boom Radio.In this weeks edition, Graham sits down with Luke to look back on his 50 Year career, from getting the bug - becoming the New Kids on the Block with Capital Radio, working with the likes of Kenny Everett and Michael Aspel. Becoming Friends with Princess Diana, moving over to Virgin and Magic Radio, presenting shows for the BBC Local Radio and how a conversation with David Lloyd lead to the creation of Boom Radio.Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, Simon Luckin, David Lloyd and JREGO for use of audio.

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Harriet Scott has worked in the Radio Business for the last three decades and has hosted shows for Viking, 210FM, BRMB, Virgin, Heart and Magic.In this edition of Radio Greats, Harriet chats with Luke to share her Radio journey, from getting the radio bug, how it was Al Dupree who gave her the foot in the door at Viking, where she hosted Breakfast, Saturday Evenings and Drivetime. How it was her aim to move to London and how Steve Wright Persuaded her to host Breakfast on 210FM. Presenting shows for BRMB, Virgin and Heart, how it was a learning curve at BBC Local Radio and becoming Breakfast Host on Magic Radio.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads, 210Thames Valley, Ben Atkinson and Brian Clearly for use of airchecks.

Host Matt brings you the gossip and backstage chatter LIVE from the 2023 Audio & Radio Industry Awards Nominations!Fresh from Radio Days Prague, Rebecca Grisedale-Sherry (Freelance Audio and Digital Producer) and Paul Des (Greatest Hits Radio Presenter & Exec Producer Content Works), share their highlights and insights from this year's conference.Straight from the nomination reveal, the main in charge Sam Bailey (Radio Academy Director) and Liam Fisher (Head of TalkSport) reflect on the nominees and what to expect from the upcoming Awards night.PLUS: Paul Smith (Media Consultant, previously Head of Editorial Standards BBC Radio) reflects on the newly drafted Media Bill and ponders whether there's untapped opportunity in the future of BBC Local Radio.And Jon Holmes (The Skewer) and Charlotte Mason (Head of Audio, Insanity Group) are wranglied into joining a podcast-y Media Quiz!A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Matt Hill with support from Phoebe Adler-Ryan.Hear more from 'bite-sized' Media Podcast interviews with experts on our Patreon.And from the 31 March, you'll be able to book your tickets for the ARIAs Ceremony 2023 on May 2nd here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Phil Upton has spent the last 35 Years in Radio across the West Midlands and has been dubbed by many as Mr. BirminghamThis time, Phil joins Luke to share his stories about being on the wireless for over three decades. From DJ-ing at Nightclubs, to getting an offer by Phil Riley to join BRMB, Working for Heart and Galaxy, why returning to BRMB was a mistake and making the move to BBC Local Radio to from Breakfast on CWR.Big Thanks to Aircheck Downloads for use of content.

Dyson's season goes from bad to cataclysmic this week as he reflects on an #FPL GW score of 37. He and Dan Prior look at the doubles, points hits, cup blanks and of course, the future of BBC Local Radio. It's Gameweek! Search ‘GameweekHQ' on social media to find us, and get involved. *Please take the time to rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iain Dale talks to Roger Mosey about his career in broadcasting. Starting off in 1980 as a reporter on BBC Local Radio, Roger rose through the BBC ranks to edit PM, World at One and Today, before becoming Controller of Radio Five Live, Director of TV News and Head of Sport. He directed the TV coverage of the 2012 London Olympics. He is now Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge.

Fi Glover joins Andrea Catherwood for a chat about the end of the Fortunately podcast, and life at and beyond the BBC. In the week of the US mid-term elections, Jonathan Aspinwall, Senior News Editor, and Marianna Spring, the BBC's Disinformation and Social Media Correspondent join Andrea to discuss listeners views on the new series of the Americast podcast. We have more comments from the audience on the planned cuts to BBC Local Radio programmes and, as a former local radio presenter, Fi Glover also gives her view on the matter, And Feedback listeners Eirene Houston and Lesley Atkins are in the Vox Box this week to listen to the Radio 4 drama documentary Exit Game which explores the ultra-competitive world of the professional men's football youth system. Presented by Andrea Catherwood Produced by Gill Davies A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Andrea Catherwood puts listeners' comments on the proposed BBC Local Radio cuts to Jason Horton, Acting Director BBC England. Jeremy Howe, Editor of The Archers, and actor Maddie Leslay, who plays Chelsea Horrobin, answer listeners' comments on the big storyline in recent weeks - Chelsea's pregnancy. We hear audience views on former leader of UKIP, Nigel Farage's appearance on The World at One to discuss immigration. And Radio 3's Soundscape of a Century, celebrating the BBC's 100th anniversary, featured music and audio from the BBC Archive. Listeners tell us what they thought of the marathon eight-hour broadcast. A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4

Ahead of COP27 and free of BBC constraints, former BBC science editor, David Shukman tells us whether he thinks COPS are worthwhile, reflects on his reporting during his 38 year career at the BBC and responds to the charges made by Charles Moore on last week's programme on climate change coverage. “Looking back, I don't think we were robust enough about just saying absolutely bluntly, this is what the very best science is saying.” And in the week when major cuts have been announced in BBC local radio, Paul Siegert, the national broadcasting organiser for the NUJ (National Union of Journalists) questions the case for such far reaching changes to the detriment of the 5.7m local radio listeners. “This isn't about saving money, this is about moving money from A to B…. I think the BBC has underestimated the love that people have for local radio, it's the jewel in the broadcasting crown…… They are chasing this mythical younger audience and they don't seem to be that bothered about losing the loyal older audience.”  Support the podcast by subscribing here. Contact us: @BeebRogerroger@rogerboltonsbeebwatch.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's show, host Jake Kanter is joined by a line-up of radio buffs: Ann Charles (Radio TechCon), Trevor Dann (ex-BBC) and Adam Bowie (BBC World Service).The trio discuss cuts at the BBC, where local radio feels the pinch of the corporation's licence fee freeze: is local radio vanishing?Dan Taylor-Watt (ex-BBC iplayer) joins in part two to digest the latest in tech and streaming news, including his latest Netflix analysis.Amazon Music amps up its offering from 2 million to 100 million songs...Is Jake convinced to switch from Spotify?Channel 4 marks its 40th Birthday by changing the name of All4 to… Channel 4. Simple or confusing?And Elon Musk's new ideas take flight at Twitter...who will pay for a blue tick?Also in the programme: Radio TechCon organisers Aradhna Tayal (Clockhouse Media) and Ann Charles reveal the enigmatic world of audio engineering and what you could learn at the 2022 Conference. All are welcome and bursary applications are open until midnight on Sunday, November 6: https://www.radiotechcon.com/2022/tickets/bursaries/And in the media quiz we're playing: Making Media History…A Rethink Audio Production, produced by Phoebe Adler-Ryan with support from Matt Hill. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I never listened much to Steve Wright In The Afternoon when he was on Radio 1. The show coincided with afternoon classes (if you went to a fancy boarding school). But when I did occasionally dip into it, it was full of characters, fun and excitement. Ahead of his final show later today, https://twitter.com/geoffjein/status/1575737119154184192?utm_source=james.crid.land&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=james.crid.land:2022-09-30 (Geoff Jein has shared some of the secrets of the show that he worked on for a while). Steve Wright was the stuff of legends: and when the beers flowed and someone from Radio 2 was present, inevitably the stories would flow. Not all of those stories were positive, it should be acknowledged; but “Steve Wright” was a shared piece of all of our childhood and, for many of us, one of the reasons that we got into radio in the first place. The magic, for me, was on Radio 1, on a crackly, pre-FM signal with David Bowie asking Steve what the time was (and, of course, what the temperature was). It probably was time, Steve, sorry. But even so, his last weekday show today feels like another chapter closing; another piece of unwelcome change; and the onset of a bit of melancholy. That's the power of radio. Steve Wright isn't the only bit of the BBC that is disappearing. Today, https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/sep/29/hundreds-of-jobs-to-go-as-bbc-announces-world-service-cutbacks?utm_source=james.crid.land&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=james.crid.land:2022-09-30 (we learn that more than 380 jobs are to go from the BBC World Service). There will be no more language services in Arabic, Hindi or Chinese. Many other language services will go online-only. The last time I heard the BBC World Service was as a news bulletin on Fabulous 103, a radio station in Thailand. But that, too, appears to be going away. “The BBC will also shift its focus away from providing news bulletins to overseas broadcasters and instead try to convince audiences to use the BBC's own outlets and website.” In 2010, the awful, shortsighted, mendacious Conservative government https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/oct/19/bbc-tv-licence-world-service?utm_source=james.crid.land&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=james.crid.land:2022-09-30 (forced the weak Director General Mark Thompson) into accepting no more government funding for the BBC World Service. It needed to be funded from the UK licence fee instead. That started in 2014. It, too, was better in the old days - a https://davidlowemusic.com/project/bbc-world-service/?utm_source=james.crid.land&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=james.crid.land:2022-09-30 (carefully, sensitively produced network-wide sound of station in 2007, written by David Lowe) made the station sound both cohesive but diverse - something many stations could benefit from today. The Mcasso 2018 remix, with the bland tagline “the world's radio station”, has never really grabbed me. The BBC World Service is available in Australia, 24 hours a day, 50 weeks of the year (yes, I know) on DAB+ via SBS Radio 3. It's also available in great swathes over the weekend on ABC News Radio. I listen to it a fair amount. It is still a fine-sounding radio station: one that is still a source of pride as a British citizen, and one that has incredible reach and power. The UK government appear to be dismantling the very best bits of the country. What makes this senseless gutting of the BBC World Service more galling is that it happens at the same week as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed6g_pJyRJY&utm_source=james.crid.land&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=james.crid.land:2022-09-30 (this rather excellent promo for BBC News appears). It's a tradition for the UK Prime Minister to do a set of interviews on BBC Local Radio (or Local BBC Radio or whatever the marketing wonks want me to call it) just before the party conference.Liz Truss, the (checks watch) current UK Prime...

Liz Truss speaks to eight BBC Local Radio stations, defending her mini-budget, saying she was prepared to make "controversial and difficult decisions" to get the economy moving. Newscast has assembled the full set of interviews. The BBC local radio round has been a pre-conference tradition for political party leaders for many years, a chance to speak directly to voters. Thanks to our colleagues at BBC Local Radio in Leeds, Norfolk, Kent, Lancashire, Nottingham, Tees, Bristol and Stoke who produced these interviews. The presenters were Rima Ahmed, Chris Goreham, Anna Cookson, Graham Liver, Sarah Julian, Amy Oakden, James Hanson and John Acres. Newscast is hosted by Adam Fleming. The producers of this episode were Louisa Lewis, Jonathan Aspinwall, Chris Brindley and Carlie Swain.

As the Prime Minister is interviewed for the first time since her government announced a raft of controversial economic measures, 5 Live's Nicky Campbell asks listeners if she has their trust. After hearing some of the eight interviews the Prime Minister gave to BBC Local Radio stations, Nicky asks callers if they are reassured that her government's economic decisions have put the UK on the right track, or do they want her to reverse course after days of market instability and warnings about the future of mortgages and pensions? You can hear Nicky talk to listeners every weekday on 5 Live from 9am.

Safaraz Ali is joined by journalist and broadcaster Tony Adams to discuss the power of the spoken word and in particular the power of radio. Saf talks about his eclectic tastes in radio and his enthusiasm for grass roots community stations. They talk about how radio has changed and what the future looks like. A topic they touch upon is the huge amount of choice now available to listeners but debate if this is at the expense of quality. Broadcaster and journalist Tony Adams joins Saf to talk about the spoken word and in particular radio. They consider how the radio landscape has changed over a lifetime. People who do not consider themselves to be very old will remember a time when listening to the ‘wireless' involved a choice between the BBC Light Programme (now Radio 2), the Third Programme (Now Radio 3) and the Home Service (Radio 4) or the Pirate stations. Perhaps the golden age for radio were the war years before the arrival of television for the masses. TV had started in a small way before World War Two but really took off in the 1950s.The extension of programming started with the introduction of BBC Local Radio stations and has grown ‘like topsy' in the subsequent decades.They share their own relationship with radio and Saf reveals the eclectic mix of programmes that he has listened to over the years. He enthuses about the power and value of local community radio and how it engages with the people it serves in a way that is not possible for national stations.They have plenty to say about the huge choice now available to radio listeners and the benefits of the platform highlighting its intimacy and accessibility. But they also debate if this is at the cost of quality and how radio needs to make sure that it does not, especially at local level, allow itself to be a platform for ‘a regular few' promoting their own agenda and the importance of making listeners appreciate the difference between news and opinion.Radio stations are regulated, and this is discussed along with the question as to if more needs to be done. This includes the important question of editorial independence and the need to ensure advertisers do not impair editorial integrity.

Paul Rowley has been "our man at Westminster" for BBC Local Radio since 1994 and before that worked for IRN and LBC as well as Liverpool's Radio City in its early days. As he leaves the BBC after 27 years, Paul shares his love for the medium of radio with RadioToday's Stuart Clarkson and gives us a quick history of his 47 years working on the wireless. Processing by Ian Deeley. Voiceover by Hannah Patterson. Original music by Mcasso.

For those in the radio industry, Wednesday was the biggest day for 18 months, with £500m worth of sales resting on data from the audience research survey (suspended during the pandemic). But elsewhere in the media, this set of listening figures looks set to have an impact on their businesses too.Matt Deegan welcomes two new stations execs to talk about their first results: Stig Abell (Times Radio) & Phil Riley (Boom Radio) as well as Tech Con's own Ann Charles to discuss the importance of this unique set of figures.Also in this RAJAR special: how Graham Norton's got on, where are the young people, has Coronavirus been BBC Local Radio's saviour.... and in The Media Quiz, we play a classic radio game.A Rethink Audio & PPM Production, produced by Matt Hill. To support the show for less than a Gin & Tonic at the Groucho, visit themediapodcast.com/donateSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/themediapodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Each week John Ryan's Pod Roast reviews popular mainstream podcasts produced by the big production companies. This episode: Wild Sounds of Canada from Audible My Special Place from BBC Local Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each week John Ryan's Pod Roast reviews popular mainstream podcasts produced by the big production companies. This episode: The New Normal from Archant Trailer of My Special Place from BBC Local Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Return guest Steve Burgess has been a full-time Hypnotherapist in East Yorkshire, England and Norway since 1992 and in that time has completed over 15,000 one-to-one therapy sessions. He is an internationally acclaimed therapy trainer, running courses for a variety of organisations around the UK and in Norway. Steve is a former Vice-Chair of the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners and he is accepted as an authority on hypnotic regression, as well as being an Advanced EFT practitioner and NLP Master. He has completed many thousands of past life regressions with his clients and his books ‘Famous Past Lives' and ‘The Power of Past Life Regression' describe some of his experiences in past life therapy. He has appeared on Sky One TV, GMTV and Yorkshire TV, has been regularly featured on BBC Local Radio and his work has appeared frequently in a variety of publications. He now divides his time between Norway and the UK and he has established a hypnotherapy training school in Norway. His YouTube channel ‘Hypno4all' contains a variety of Steve's free hypnotherapy recordings. Find Steve online at lionheart-training.com. Read his blog at hypnoblogpod.wordpress.com. Like him on Facebook at The Power of Past Life Regression, and listen to his recordings on YouTube at Hypno4all. For more information about Radiate Wellness, our practitioners, services, classes, and events, visit us at radiatewellnesscommunity.com, “Like” us on Facebook as Radiate Wellness, LLC; and follow us on Twitter @RadiateKC.If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you are listening. And subscribe for our premium Facebook group by going to radiatewellnesscommunity.com/shop and click Subscriptions.

eturning to The Outer Realm on Wednesday night live all the way from the UK, our special guest, Steve Burgess. Steve has been a full-time Hypnotherapist in East Yorkshire, England and Norway since 1992 and in that time has completed over 15,000 one-to-one therapy sessions. He is an internationally acclaimed therapy trainer, running courses for a variety of organisations around the UK and in Norway. Steve is a former Vice-Chair of the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners and he is accepted as an authority on hypnotic regression, as well as being an Advanced EFT practitioner and NLP Master. He has completed many thousands of past life regressions with his clients and his books ‘Famous Past Lives' and ‘The Power of Past Life Regression' describe some of his experiences in past life therapy. He has appeared on Sky One TV, GMTV and Yorkshire TV, has been regularly featured on BBC Local Radio and his work has appeared frequently in a variety of publications. He now divides his time between Norwa

Chris Pearson and Laura Grimshaw embark on a UK podcast tour. Laura Lexx and Will Duggan talk to us about their show 'National Treasures', which goes on a day out of the UK's various attractions. And Kathryn Morrison talks to us about her podcast 'My Special Place', in which BBC Local Radio invite figures like Miles Jupp and Julie Hesmondhalgh to explore the sensations and memories attached to a favourite location. Plus, we hear clips from: Wild For Scotland Scotland Outdoors Ne Lass CAN Speak Up Sunderland Countrystride A Little Slice of Cumbria From A Lancashire Lass Out Of Our League - Bury FC Museums’n’that Leeds Echoes Dear Me with Katy Wix and Adam Drake Stomping Grounds Mark Steel’s In Town Best Of Belfast Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful Ladies of Liverpool This Foul Earth Smart Welsh People BrumHour Back To Earth Alan Carr's Life's A Beach Cotswolds People The Stubborn Light of Things The So SO Show The Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Show This City

Today's guest is Steve Burgess and we discuss how to tap into the real engine of your life; your subconscious mind. In this fascinating conversation with Steve, a world renowned hypnotherapist who practices in the UK and Norway, and has completed over 15,000 one to one therapy sessions, we discuss how hypnotherapy helps people override blocks and filters of the conscious mind, plus Steve outlines why he thinks we all have a past life and shares some amazing stories of client outcomes from his 'past life regression' work.Steve shares his disdain for the humiliating spectacle of stage hypnotism and also talk about how the 'pandemic lockdown' has changed the way many people access therapy and counselling.Plus...Steve's work in helping people unblock emotional barriers takes him into the realms of Past Life Regression, and whether you believe or not, he shares some amazing experiences and client breakthroughs.Steve is a former Vice-Chair of the UK Guild of Hypnotist Examiners and he is accepted as an authority on hypnotic regression, as well as being an Advanced EFT practitioner and NLP Master. He has completed many thousands of past life regressions with his clients and his books ‘Famous Past Lives' and ‘The Power of Past Life Regression' describe some of his experiences in past life therapy. He has appeared on Sky One TV, GMTV and Yorkshire TV, has been regularly featured on BBC Local Radio and his work has appeared frequently in a variety of publications. He now divides his time between Norway and the UK and he has established a hypnotherapy training school in Norway. His YouTube channel ‘Hypno4all' contains a variety of Steve's free hypnotherapy recordings. More information about Steve BurgessBooks: ‘Famous Past Lives' published by O Books‘The Power of Past Life Regression' published by 6th BooksAudio Book: ‘The Power of Past Life Regression'Websites:www.lionheart-training.comwww.hypnoblogpod.wordpress.comFree Hypnotherapy recordings on YouTube channel ‘Hypno4all'Facebook: The Power of Past Life Regression

On today's showMy guest isis internationally renowned master dowser and Causative Diagnostician Elizabeth brown . In addition to private clients, she works to support doctors, dentists, clinics, therapists and consultants in identifying causative factors behind illness - particularly cancer, ME, skin conditions, all forms of allergies, and sets of symptoms that have no orthodox label.Elizabeth's nomadic family background and diverse careers in media and film, interior design and international relocation have given her a broad experience of life. After living and working in New York and Washington DC, she worked for eight years with major multi-nationals and blue chip companies in the City of London. Experiencing, first-hand, the debilitating effects of electromagnetic pollution in an office environment, she then co-founded and ran a successful Geopathic stress consultancy, which rapidly received national press coverage. Thirty years of interest in holistic disciplines, including studying Feng Shui, astrology, remote viewing, dowsing and nutrition, stand her in good stead.Her teachers have been as diverse as a Hopi Medicine Woman to two former presidents of the British Society of Dowsers. Her great-grandfather was a water dowser, and Elizabeth is a master dowser. She is on the Professional Register of the British Society of Dowsers, of which she has been a member since 1993.In 2010 her book 'DOWSING - The Ultimate Guide for the 21st Century' was published. Immediately acclaimed as '...the best description of the faculty of dowsing, consciousness, healing and intuition...' she was given the Bell Award by the British Society of Dowsers for achievement in notable written work. Now published in six languages it has become an international best-seller. In 2014 she was honored for a second time by the Society and awarded the Elsie Floyd Cup for outstanding contribution in the field of health dowsing.With clients in over 30 countries, she travels throughout the UK and globally. Elizabeth is a trainer for the International Academy for Personal Development in Kuwait, a regular guest speaker at seminars and conferences worldwide, and runs her own workshops. Her credits include: The Times; Daily Telegraph; Daily Express; The London Paper; Natural Health Magazine; Kindred Spirit; Spirit & Destiny; Dowsing Today; Integrated Cancer & Oncology magazine; BBC Local Radio; Jazz FM; Channel 4 Television. That is an impressive Resume so you can imagine my excitement when Elizabeth agreed to come on to this show and give her time from her incredibly busy schedule for an interview,I will say ‘that I always read the books of my guests before inviting my them onto the show or at the least a week before the interview it's self .Prior To reading Elizabeth's book ,I like most people had heard of dowsing and thought I had a handle on the subject.BUT ‘apparently not as it turns out !You can find Elizabethhttp://www.causativediagnosis.comOr as the lady said googleElizabeth brown dowsing and you will find her and links to her website also .Feel free to like share this podcast and if you'd be so kind subscribe also ,if you have a story to share or you just want to say hi then drop me an emailTheslkpodcast@gmail.comOr leave a commentBut either way please keep them kindAnd so my friends it's time for me to goIt's been a great show and I hope you have enjoyed it with me ,I appreciate you spending time here and I look forward to having you as my listener again ,So Until our next time together be safe and  take care My thanks to all contributors from Fiverr.comAll artwork and jingles are copyright ©

So, LGBT+ History Month is almost at an end. And honestly, it's been amazing to see how many fascinating stories have been shared across so many different parts of the BBC from the world of sport. So for our final episode of the month, we've put together this compilation show with some of the best bits. Basically, it's an LGBTQ+ sport megamix – featuring conversations from BBC Sport, Football Focus, BBC Local Radio, BBC Network Radio and more. It barely scratches the surface of what the BBC has done for LGBT+ History Month, and we massively recommend you check out the link below to see some of the other brilliant pieces that we couldn't squeeze in. WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PIECES ON THE SHOW? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/55831774 WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley jack.murley@bbc.co.uk

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

Becca Bryers looks back on a very uncertain year and shares some of her favourite stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - the family from Tees who have just received the best Christmas gift ever, in the form of a stem cell donor for eight-year-old Evie. Plus the Indian restaurant in Leicester, helping ensure no one goes hungry on 25th December. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Newcastle, BBC Hereford and Worcester and BBC Radio Leicester.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - Emily's husband of 12 years, Simon took his own life this summer - she shares what impact it's had on the family and how she, and her children, are now passionate about sharing their story. Plus bakery assistant Alice goes in search of Peter, her favourite customer - after being separated by the pandemic. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cumbria, BBC Essex, BBC Radio Cornwall, BBC Radio Derby.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Stoke, BBC Radio Leicester and BBC Radio Leeds.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - a dedicated to Mr Christmas, aka Dave Edwards who has been bringing festive cheer to his Hertfordshire neighbours for the past 42 years. Plus a metal detectorist on a mission to reunite a treasure with its owner, and the anonymous donor helping to provide a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Teesside. Featuring stories from BBC Three Counties Radio, BBC Radio Bristol, and BBC Radio Tees

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - the Shropshire man fixing up old bikes to help people in his community, and not one, but two wedding success stories in the time of coronavirus. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Berkshire.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - meet Kerry, the dedicated volunteer at a Goole food project who has benefitted from free meals, as well as dished them out. And the Gloucester man who's walked the length of Hadrian's Wall... in a pair of swimming trunks and a helmet! Featuring stories from BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Newcastle, and BBC Radio Gloucestershire.

Australian composer Brett Dean talks about on his new opera, Hamlet, for the Glyndebourne Festival, which is one of the most eagerly anticipated operatic premieres of the year.Laura Barnett's latest novel, Greatest Hits, focuses on Cass, a successful singer songwriter who retires from public life, and then plans her return 10 years later with her greatest hits. Singer songwriter Kathryn Williams has written a soundtrack to accompany the book and the two discuss their collaboration with Kirsty Lang.Theresa vs Boris, a docu-drama about the Conservative Party's 2016 leadership campaign, will be broadcast on BBC Two this weekend. Yet, after the 2017 general election the docu-drama already looks to be overtaken by the shenanigans in Westminster. Documentary maker Michael Cockerell and playwright Jonathan Maitland discuss the pitfalls and the pleasures of creating programmes based on recent political events, and if it is ever too soon to begin making such programmes. For BBC Music Day tomorrow all 40 BBC Local Radio stations and Asian Network in England have teamed up with the British Plaque Trust to unveil 47 historic Blue Plaques celebrating iconic musicians and venues. From Aspatria in Cumbria to Penzance, Kirsty Lang introduces some of the more unusual ones.Presenter: Kirsty Lang Producer: Julian May.