Archive for December, 2011
GMG Radio trialling new all-70s station
Smooth 70s to compete head-to-head with Absolute 70s, but on a national platform.
Prime Minister’s Award for Gateway 97.8
A community radio station has won a Big Society Award from Downing Street.
Margherita Taylor swaps Capital for Heart
A new show awaits Margherita after 18 years on sister station Capital FM.
Wise Buddah goes live on Christmas Day
BBC Radio 5 Live broadcasts live from a Children’s home in Manchester.
BBC Radio experiments in surround sound
BBC Radio offering realistic surround sound through ordinary headphones.
New programming role created at Global
Promotion for Capital FM London’s Deputy Programme Director Gareth Andrews.
Community station sold to football club
The Bay 102.8 sold to AFC Bournemouth as a private investment by club owner.
Two Girls and a Guy take Real Breakfast
Ditchy and Salty’s replacement on Real Radio Breakfast announced.
Ofcom offers offensive language advice
Ofcom has published new guidance on the use of offensive language.
Summer riots show for 5 Live Christmas
A special show about the summer riots will air on BBC Radio 5 Live on Christmas Eve.





















