Soon The Now Show will be no more. There will be an enormous online archive on BBC Sounds, of course, but its topical nature means that it is likely to gather a lot of digital dust. No-one wants to ...
For many Baby Boomers, these broadcasts were more than entertainment—they were shared memories that defined childhood evenings. From unforgettable characters to iconic running jokes, these radio ...
What do “The Lone Ranger,” “All Star Western Theatre” and “The Virginian” have in common? They were all radio Westerns on the air in the year 1947. If you can’t imagine what those sounded lik,e the ...
The BBC has appointed Jane Berthoud its new head of radio comedy. "I am delighted that Jane is going to lead the Comedy team in Audio and Music," said Radio 4 controller Mark Damazer. "She has a ...