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10/06/2016

Was Muhammad Ali made into a saint by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's news coverage? Plus, controller Bob Shennan on what Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music offers. Is it on the cutting edge of brand new music for listeners?

Roger Bolton explores listener reaction to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ radio.

The death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali blazed across Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ output in the last week - but did this coverage fail to portray the two sides of his character? Listeners questioned whether the reporting focused too heavily on his success and iconic image and neglected his more controversial moments. Controller of daily news programmes Gavin Allen explains how these decisions are made in the editorial process and what he feels the news programmes achieved.

In the age of audiences having streaming websites and personal playlists at their fingertips, is there a place for music presenters to curate our listening? Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music believe there is as it broadcasts its annual 6 Music Recommends Day. Reporter Rob Crossan goes behind the scenes with musicians and presenters to find out how they put together a 12 hour playlist of brand new music that will please a diverse set of listeners. He speaks to presenters Cerys Matthews, Steve Lamacq and Shaun Keaveny, as well as Head of Music Jeff Smith and Head of Programmes Paul Rogers.

Roger Bolton also puts listener questions to Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 6 Music Controller Bob Shennan, asking the station has evolved since its launch in 2002 and where it fits into the range of music radio stations.

And in last week's Feedback, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's assistant political editor Norman Smith explained how he feels the corporation's impartiality may affect reporting of the EU Referendum. It's a debate that many Feedback listeners felt compelled to join in.

Produced by Kate Dixon.
A Whistledown production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

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Sun 12 Jun 2016 20:00

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