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Andy Parfitt says goodbye to Radio 1
After 13 years I'm setting down the Controllership of BBC Radio 1 (and 1Xtra and The Asian Network and BBC Popular Music). I've clearly believed passionately in really sticking at a strategy for the long-term, based on the understanding that real change only happens with sustained effort over lo...
A record month for Audio and Music's websites
Following the headlines in March's iPlayer stats pack that we published last month, I wanted to share some more details and insights about BBC Network Radio's interactive performance, as it was a record month for us. They say events drive reach, and plenty happened on the Radio websites in March...
BBC iPlayer Pop-Out Radio Console: new version
Editor's note: Dave Price is the manager responsible for the new BBC radio iPlayer. He's written a blog post explaining its new functions for the BBC Internet blog - SB Online listeners of BBC radio may have noticed the BBC iPlayer team recently launched a new version of the pop-out radio conso...
BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra live from Camp Bastion: The Big Dawg goes to Afghanistan
BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra decided to bring Tim Westwood to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, because the story of the troops out here is primarily a 19-year-old's story, which is perfect for our audience. We wanted to hear the troops' stories and give them the opportunity to send messages to family and ...
Updating the Radio 1 and 1Xtra homepages
The September launch was a hugely significant step for us. Not only were they a technical first for the BBC in many areas but they were also a game changing moment for what radio could be on the internet.
