Radio Moments - Clips

Radio Moments - Clips

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  • 1174: Conversations. Episode 13: Roger Mosey
    Fascinated by the new local commercial station in his home town of Bradford in the ‘70s, Roger was eager to play his part in that young Pennine Radio. The BBC then swiftly called, taking him first to Lincolnshire and then to BBC Radio Northampton, where his voice delivered the station’s first news bulletin.
    In this edition of ‘Conversations’, Roger Mosey tells of his rise through the BBC ranks, from Editorship of PM and Today through to heading BBC 5 Live, running the highly-regarded Olympics coverage and taking his place around the BBC top table in what turned out to be its most challenging spell.
    Speaking from his new home, as the Master of Selwyn College, Cambridge, this is the Roger Mosey story - in his own words.
    Roger’s book ‘Getting Out Alive’ is an insightful read - and available now, published by Biteback.
    1 hr
  • 1173: Piccadilly Radio - 1st birthday disc - 1975

    As Piccadilly hit its first birthday in 1975, a commemorative 7" vinyl disc was duly released. On it, you can hear the voices of Roger Day, Steve England, Andy Peebles, Tony Emmerson and Steve Merike. There's an invitation to buy a special pendant radio, provided you despatch a cheque or postal order; and we hear the words of the founding MD, Philip T Birch, who describes Picc as: friendly 1st; happy 2nd; informative 3rd; and entertaining 4th.

    11 min
  • 1173: Piccadilly Radio - 1st birthday disc - 1975
    As Piccadilly hit its first birthday in 1975, a commemorative 7" vinyl disc was duly released. On it, you can hear the voices of Roger Day, Steve England, Andy Peebles, Tony Emmerson and Steve Merike. There's an invitation to buy a special pendant radio, provided you despatch a cheque or postal order; and we hear the words of the founding MD, Philip T Birch, who describes Picc as: friendly 1st; happy 2nd; informative 3rd; and entertaining 4th.
    11 min
  • 1172: Ted Gundry - Tribute

    Today, another BBC local radio character died. Ted Gundry, who was 81, was one of the founding members of BBC Radio Cornwall and, one of its distinctive Cornish voices. BBC local radio seems to wave farewell to its own with great fondness and style; and, here as ever, it is the listeners’ contributions which emerge as the most touching.

    27 min
  • 1172: Ted Gundry - Tribute
    Today, another BBC local radio character died. Ted Gundry, who was 81, was one of the founding members of BBC Radio Cornwall and, one of its distinctive Cornish voices. BBC local radio seems to wave farewell to its own with great fondness and style; and, here as ever, it is the listeners’ contributions which emerge as the most touching.
    27 min
  • 1171: Louiza Patikas & Archers Editor Sean O Connor on 2016 'Gaslighting' plot

    Who would imagine that radio drama would make the headlines in 2016?

    It has, with the current Archers storyline featuring the manipulative and coercive Rob Titchener whose control of his pregnant wife turns to abuse, with dramatic consequences. The press have picked up on the storyline, and funds have been raised for domestic abuse charities. Maybe most importantly, this issue of quiet ‘gaslighting’ has been brought to the fore, with individuals now feeling able to step forward to a more understanding response.

    Here, the plot makes Newsnight coverage. I doubt whether Evan's interview with Louiza Patikas (who plays Helen) and the Editor Sean O Connor will win any TV awards, but it’s great to see, once again, radio claiming its rightful headlines.

    One doubts that TV was quite so generous with coverage of major radio drama plots in 1955 when Grace Archer died in the fire timed to co-incide with the day of ITV’s launch.

    8 min
  • 1171: Louiza Patikas & Archers Editor Sean O Connor on 2016 'Gaslighting' plot
    Who would imagine that radio drama would make the headlines in 2016?
    It has, with the current Archers storyline featuring the manipulative and coercive Rob Titchener whose control of his pregnant wife turns to abuse, with dramatic consequences. The press have picked up on the storyline, and funds have been raised for domestic abuse charities. Maybe most importantly, this issue of quiet ‘gaslighting’ has been brought to the fore, with individuals now feeling able to step forward to a more understanding response.
    Here, the plot makes Newsnight coverage. I doubt whether Evan's interview with Louiza Patikas (who plays Helen) and the Editor Sean O Connor will win any TV awards, but it’s great to see, once again, radio claiming its rightful headlines.
    One doubts that TV was quite so generous with coverage of major radio drama plots in 1955 when Grace Archer died in the fire timed to co-incide with the day of ITV’s launch.
    8 min

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