Radio
Rare Brightonomicon poster auctioned for Stroke Association
As part of the release of “The Brightonomicon Audio Series” by BBC Audiobooks and Hokus Bloke Productions, the cast & crew have been raising awareness and money for The Stroke Association (Charity No. 211015) in memory of Peter Barnes, who passed away from a stroke aged just 30 back in Nov 2003.
On ebay they present […]
“We must put our house in order” demands Director-General in tough response to further disclosures
BBC Director-General Mark Thompson today announced a package of tough measures to address the discovery of further serious breaches of editorial standards across some areas of BBC programmes and content.
The further emerging breaches, revealed following a BBC-wide search of around one million hours of output since January 2005, were reported today by Mr Thompson to […]
Westminster Media Forum - Keynote speech, 5 June 2007 - Peter Davies
Most of you are fully aware of the proposals and suggestions that Ofcom has put forward in its Future of Radio consultation, which closes on 29 June, but I just wanted to give you all a reminder of the key elements of that consultation which I hope will help to frame this morning’s debate.
We all […]
John Peel is the Broadcasters’ Broadcaster at the 25th Sony Radio Academy Awards
London 30th April: It was announced at the 25th Sony Radio Academy Awards, the UK’s most prestigious radio accolades, that the late great John Peel is The Broadcasters’ Broadcaster, a special one-off award to mark the anniversary year. The posthumous Award to John Peel, himself a multiple Sony Gold winner across three decades, was collected […]
Ofcom research into illegal broadcasting in the UK
Ofcom has published (17/4/07) detailed research into illegal broadcasting – or so-called pirate radio – in the UK. The report examines levels of listening to illegal stations in Greater London, in particular the boroughs of Hackney, Haringey and Lambeth. The report also measures consumer awareness of interference to safety-of-life services and licensed broadcasters caused by […]
Ofcom consults on future of radio regulation and licensing
Ofcom today outlines a possible framework for future regulation and licensing of the radio sector. The framework takes into account the ongoing transition of analogue radio listening to digital platforms; including Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), digital television and the internet.
There are a number of challenges currently facing the radio sector. These include increased competition from […]
BBC Response To OFCOMs Digital Dividend Review
The BBC today submitted its response to Ofcom’s public consultation on the Digital Dividend Review.
Ofcom has proposed a technology neutral auction of the radio spectrum released by the switch to all-digital television broadcasting between 2008 and 2012.
In its response, the BBC argues for the allocation of spectrum to Public Service Broadcasters to develop free-to-air, universally […]
The next community radio licensing round
The first round of licensing community radio services is drawing to a close. This has been a very successful round, with 93 licence awards made so far. A diverse range of services is now starting to operate in communities all around the UK. Community radio is tailored to the needs of the target community, involving […]
A new framework for Public Service Broadcasting
Ofcom has published the second phase of its statutory review of public service broadcasting, setting out key proposals to maintain and strengthen public service television in the digital age.
Section 264 of the Communications Act 2003 requires Ofcom to report on the effectiveness of the existing public service broadcasters – BBC , ITV, Channel […]
Draft Community Radio Order 2004
Transcript of the Second Standing Committee on Delegated Legislation - Draft Community Radio Order 2004.
The Community Radio Order 2004 was accepted in parliament on Tuesday 13 July 2004 paving the way for applications from Community Organisations for long term licences to broadcast. The Committee discussion ranged from the definition of Community Radio through to […]
