Christmas 2019
Happy Christmas to everyone who reads my blog! Continue reading
Radio
Community Media Conference at MediaCity UK
I’ve been in Manchester (well… Salford actually) where the Community Media Association put on its annual conference at the BBC’s Quay House, at MediaCity UK. Continue reading
Royal International Air Tattoo: Recording for Radio
Last month I spent a day at the annual Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Fairford – not just to look at all the miltiary planes on display, but also to make a programme for Corinium Radio. Continue reading
2019 in Radio
I think 2019’s going to be an exciting time for radio. This month alone there will be some quite big changes on the UK’s airwaves. Continue reading
Fred On the Radio: Christmas 2017 (23 December)
For the Christmas weekend I am taking over Corinium Radio’s morning airwaves. This morning I was on air for 3 hours with a festive selection of music, plus some international tunes from the countries I’ve visited this year. Continue reading
Radio 2 Is Changing: Here Are My Thoughts…
The UK’s biggest music radio network (that’s BBC Radio 2) is reforming itself at the moment.
More Radio Stations…Hooray!
It is official: Test transmissions for Britain’s new national DAB digital stations have started.
Birmingham!
All part of my plan to make use of my car to get out and about a bit more during my free time, I travelled up to Birmingham yesterday, in order to visit the BBC studios there.
Greek Public Service Broadcasting: ERT Returns
Two years ago today, Greece’s Conservative-led coalition government of Antonis Samaras closed down the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation, ERT (ΕΡΤ) with less than 12 hours notice.
Life In the Fast Lane
I drove on the motorway today – for the first time since I did Pass Plus several years ago, shortly after passing my driving test.