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The Launch of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds

Roger Bolton takes up concerns over presenter changes at Radio 2 and he investigates the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s new push for the headphone generation. How will it affect loyal live radio listeners?

Roger Bolton takes up concerns over presenter changes at Radio 2 and he investigates the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s new push for younger listeners with the launch of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds app aimed at the "headphone generation". How will it affect loyal live radio listeners?

The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Director of Radio and Music, Bob Shennan, answers the questions. He shares his regrets about Simon Mayo leaving Radio 2 and is frank about the effect of listener reaction to the stations new drivetime programme on co-presenter Jo Whiley.

This week, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ launched its new listening app, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds. It is directly targeting younger listeners, many of whom enjoy listening to audio on their phones but do not listen to the radio. Jason Phipps, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s first dedicated commissioning editor for podcasts, tells Roger about the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's planned new podcasts, and listeners share their favourite podcast picks.

Producer: Karen Pirie
A Whistledown production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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24 minutes

Last on

Sun 4 Nov 2018 20:00

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  • Fri 2 Nov 2018 16:30
  • Sun 4 Nov 2018 20:00

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