Video killed the Radio Star...

[Clodfobble]

Originally Posted by DanaC

I don't really know what the radio landscape looks like over in America,

Barren, at least in the way you're meaning. We have tons and tons of music, and lots of serious talk radio--usually political, and usually on the AM band instead of FM--as well as the peculiar creature known as morning radio where a collection of 2-3 local DJs will talk about humorous everyday topics and news stories, hold quiz-like contests with callers, and occasionally have small-time guests on promoting something.

There is no such thing as fictional performance of anything, unless maybe NPR is rebroadcasting something from the UK.

[be-bop]

Sorry to change tack on your thread but I must state my opinion that Victoria Coren is such a babe **smitten sigh**

[Beest]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

Barren, at least in the way you're meaning. We have tons and tons of music, and lots of serious talk radio--usually political, and usually on the AM band instead of FM--as well as the peculiar creature known as morning radio where a collection of 2-3 local DJs will talk about humorous everyday topics and news stories, hold quiz-like contests with callers, and occasionally have small-time guests on promoting something.

There is no such thing as fictional performance of anything, unless maybe NPR is rebroadcasting something from the UK.

Indeed, market, therefore ad revenue, driven no room catering to a fringe market.

We are desperately seeking a good morning radio show, with some music, rock oriented, and some chat, but no the three bobble heads (two guys one gal) waffling is the formula.

"Wait, wait, don't tell me" on NPR is as far as I can tell,( haven't really listened to a show, it's on on Saturday mornings) would fit very well in the UK , being a current affairs satirical quiz.

When you say UK radio, you mean the BBC for the plays quizzes and discussions don't you?

Extorting a fee from every household and spending it on what people need rather than just what they want, sounds terrible.

[DanaC]

Originally Posted by Beest

When you say UK radio, you mean the BBC for the plays quizzes and discussions don't you?

Extorting a fee from every household and spending it on what people need rather than just what they want, sounds terrible.

I do generally mean BBC yes. Though there are some fun shows on some commercial stations too. Absolute Radio for instance.

I don't really see the licence fee as 'extortion'.