07-02-2024, 01:33 PM
Can't see Global being too happy about the plans to launch an expanded version of Radio 1 Dance on DAB+. Perhaps Radio 1 Relax would be a more suitable choice with it being more distinctive from commercial rivals, Capital Chill is more oriented towards downbeat dance.
Interesting to hear about the other planned Radio 1 spin-off as well. It sounds like it will act as a R1 take on 6 Music with it's promise of “authentic human curation“ and new on-air talent.
The Radio 2 spin-off sounds very much like it is trying to recoup the older audience it has lost over the past few years to the likes of Greatest Hits Radio and Smooth. It does note that it will broadcast Sounds from the 60s and simulcast Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs.
The Radio 3 spin-off meanwhile sounds interesting, an older skewed version of R1 Relax by the sounds of things, and probably why that station isn't heading towards DAB+.
I doubt Radio 5 Sports Extra will stick around with this consultation apparently going around. I can see it closing with the Beeb pushing it's content towards BBC Sounds.
Interesting to hear about the other planned Radio 1 spin-off as well. It sounds like it will act as a R1 take on 6 Music with it's promise of “authentic human curation“ and new on-air talent.
The Radio 2 spin-off sounds very much like it is trying to recoup the older audience it has lost over the past few years to the likes of Greatest Hits Radio and Smooth. It does note that it will broadcast Sounds from the 60s and simulcast Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs.
The Radio 3 spin-off meanwhile sounds interesting, an older skewed version of R1 Relax by the sounds of things, and probably why that station isn't heading towards DAB+.
I doubt Radio 5 Sports Extra will stick around with this consultation apparently going around. I can see it closing with the Beeb pushing it's content towards BBC Sounds.