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The Psychology of Radio - 1935 style
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“It has already grown from the insignificance of an embryonic idea in the minds  of technicians to the stature of a Goliath in industry and public affairs. Vigorously endowed and shrewdly directed, it has developed sturdily, and with lightning speed has fashioned for itself a place in our national …

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Radio Nightmares.  Do you get them?
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It's the worst show ever in your career. Nothing works. No guests turns up. You can barely speak.  Thank goodness  - it's just a vivid dream.  One in which all the things which have ever gone wrong in your on-air career all do.  At once.  And the things which might have gone wrong also do. …

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What should a BBC Local station do on by-election night?
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Last night the Nation’s eyes were focused on one of the most dramatic by-elections in recent history.   The major parties were at risk of being tossed aside in favour of a newcomer. In a foretaste, potentially, of a dramatic General Election, here was a significant moment in Newark. Just after 1130…

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