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Walking with Disc Jockeys

Documentary series about corporate battles. This programme charts Matthew Bannister's tempestuous time as Controller of BBC Radio 1.

Documentary series about corporate battles. When Matthew Bannister was appointed Controller of BBC Radio 1, his plans to make the station cool again began with the ousting of a number of long-serving DJs. But they would not go quietly, and millions of listeners were lost. Bannister thought he had found a saviour in new DJ Chris Evans, but when he also departed he left the managers with only each other to fight.

40 minutes

Last on

Sun 9 May 201022:50

Credits

RoleContributor
ProducerNick Mirsky
DirectorNick Mirsky
ParticipantMatthew Bannister
ParticipantChris Evans

Broadcasts

  • Tue 16 Jan 200121:50
  • Mon 9 Apr 200123:20
  • Sat 27 Oct 200122:30
  • Sun 30 Sep 200723:00
  • Sun 9 May 201022:00
  • Sun 9 May 201022:50

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