Author Archives: Robin Blamires

An interesting month for all things audio. BBC Radio 2 has made the tough decision to ditch live overnights, in favour of “curated playlists”, complementing repeats of specialist shows. Following that, a revamp of the weekend schedule has just been … Continue reading →

As the Xmas comedown settles down (or starts for others), here’s a speedy look back at some of the best radio offerings from the Xmas period that’s worth a listen if not done so already. Starting off with two prestigious … Continue reading →

It’s been an interesting year for radio on a wide and personal level. Pushing the personal part to one side, 2016 has been positive in terms of radio as listened to. There’s been so many good interviews, one that springs … Continue reading →

The greatest broadcast medium in the world, played to it’s strengths today in bringing many listeners together in response to the untimely death of David Bowie aged 69. Many having to make big changes to already planned running orders, certainly … Continue reading →

2015, a year that saw Chris Moyles back on the radio attempting to prove he wasn’t just for listeners relishing for the days of Britpop (still a bit of work to do on that front), and the BBC losing it’s … Continue reading →

Another random review of radio, from a month where a lot of it’s been rather good. Quite a varied selection as always, so let’s give it a go. Back on Highway 61 – Whistledown for BBC Radio 2/Radio 4 (11th-12th … Continue reading →