22-01-2024, 12:28 AM
Dragging up an old thread to say that I finally got round to listening to "But First, This...", a special programme by the Radio 4 continuity announcers, broadcast at the very end of last year.
For those that don't know - unlike most BBC national radio stations, Radio 4 has continuity more akin to the BBC's TV channels, introducing typically shorter programmes (15, 30, 60 minutes long) and playing out trailers, filling gaps etc. perfectly so timings are all correctly hit throughout the day.
It's a little gushing in places (especially about the Shipping Forecast), but I was surprised at how basic and quaint Radio 4 continuity/playout seems from some of their comments. I'm sure it's actually very resilient.
Anyway, an interesting listen if you have an hour to spare: www.bbc.co.uk
For those that don't know - unlike most BBC national radio stations, Radio 4 has continuity more akin to the BBC's TV channels, introducing typically shorter programmes (15, 30, 60 minutes long) and playing out trailers, filling gaps etc. perfectly so timings are all correctly hit throughout the day.
It's a little gushing in places (especially about the Shipping Forecast), but I was surprised at how basic and quaint Radio 4 continuity/playout seems from some of their comments. I'm sure it's actually very resilient.
Anyway, an interesting listen if you have an hour to spare: www.bbc.co.uk
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