01-10-2023, 03:14 PM
To bring this story right up to date, OFCOM has begun a consultation on extending Radio Cymru 2's hours.
www.ofcom.org.uk
Last October, Radio Cymru 2's hours were extended with a two-hour morning show on weekdays and extra sports commentaries (usually in midweek and on Saturdays - something very welcome considering the lack of opt-outs compared to Radio Wales)
Personally (as a Welsh learner), while I support the plans in theory, listening to their expanded morning output leaves something to be desired (a tight, Capital-esque format - quick links etc.)
Their playlist is already about 50/50 in terms of English / Welsh language music (there was a marked change when the initial extension was introduced last October) - and the presence of English-language music tends to be a sour point among the more vocal sections of Radio Cymru's listenership.
www.ofcom.org.uk
Last October, Radio Cymru 2's hours were extended with a two-hour morning show on weekdays and extra sports commentaries (usually in midweek and on Saturdays - something very welcome considering the lack of opt-outs compared to Radio Wales)
Personally (as a Welsh learner), while I support the plans in theory, listening to their expanded morning output leaves something to be desired (a tight, Capital-esque format - quick links etc.)
Their playlist is already about 50/50 in terms of English / Welsh language music (there was a marked change when the initial extension was introduced last October) - and the presence of English-language music tends to be a sour point among the more vocal sections of Radio Cymru's listenership.