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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 ...
BBC Asian Network: Mintu Rahman on Bangladesh at 40
Ed's note: This week, BBC Radio Asian Network has been reporting on Bangladesh as the country commemorates 40 years of independence. Interactive Producer, Mintu Rahman returned to Bangladesh and retraced his childhood journey during War of Liberation. - PM. On Friday 16 December, Ba...
Asian Network Homepage Changes
The Asian Network's website is starting a journey of change as of today. We've released a new, more dynamic homepage that focuses on live radio. It takes full advantage of a widescreen format and gives us better spaces to promote Asian Network content. The long term aim is that we develop th...
The making of a new version of The Wind in the Willows with a full orchestra
A new adaptation of The Wind in the Willows for actors and orchestra by Neil Brand was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 at 2.30pm on Saturday.
New Jingles for BBC Radio 2
Making jingles for BBC Radio 2 is a complex process. Although many are only about 10 seconds long, they are played next to highly produced songs, orchestras and live concerts. This means they have to be produced to the same high standards.
BBC Radio 2: Can religious faith help win medals?
We hope you’ll find it as fascinating as we have hearing the likes of Bolt, Farah, Christine Ohuruogu and many other big sports names as they speak openly about their belief in God or another higher power.
The music of James Bond with the BBC Philharmonic, Radio 5 live and Radio 2
Radio 2 and 5 live come together with the Red Button for a James Bond special.
The 6 Music playlist
Editor's note: in a comment on Tim Davie's first post here on the Radio Blog, LoudGeoffW questioned the need for a playlist at 6 Music. Here, 6 Music boss Paul Rodgers responds - SB. As Station Editor at 6 Music, music policy is not my direct responsibility. However I'd like to offer my thought...
The Radio Manchester takeover took place
Editor's note: John Ryan wrote two blog posts about the build-up to to the Radio Manchester takeover. Read them here - SB. A married couple of comedians, a beauty queen and the receptionist at Manchester Piccadilly Station made their radio debut this week as part of BBC Radio Manchester's New Y...
