|
2021 In British Radio
This is a list of events taking place in 2021 relating to radio in the United Kingdom. Events January *1 January – **BBC Radio 3 airs the annual Vienna New Year's Concert. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic there is no live audience for the 2021 concert, but the concert is able to go ahead as the orchestra have been COVID tested on a daily basis. ** BBC Radio 4 marks the 70th anniversary of '' The Archers'' with a series of features throughout the day. ** United DJs, scheduled to close on New Year's Day due to financial difficulties, is able to continue broadcasting after receiving help from an unnamed backer. *2 January – **Former BBC Radio 1 presenter Dev Griffin joins Heart to present a Saturday afternoon show. ** Cat Deeley joins BBC Radio 2 as a presenter. **Former KISS presenter Charlie Powell joins Capital to present weekend overnights. **Wally Webb presents his final programme for BBC Radio Norfolk after 40 years with the station. *3 January – ** Clare Teal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Radio In The United Kingdom
Radio enjoys a huge following in the United Kingdom. There are around 600 licensed radio stations in the country. For a more comprehensive list see List of radio stations in the United Kingdom. BBC Radio The most prominent stations are the national networks operated by the BBC. Five of them are available on analogue radio ( FM and AM) whilst the rest are available on DAB, along with the other five (at 12B, the BBC National multiplex). * BBC Radio 1 broadcasts contemporary pop and rock music output, including live sessions, for a youth audience, with specialist genres and programmes in the evening (FM 97.1 - 99.8 MHz) * BBC Radio 1Xtra broadcasts hip hop, R&B and drum and bass, featuring simulcasts on Radio 1 weeknights and Saturday nights * BBC Radio 2 is the UK's most listened-to radio station, playing classic and contemporary music for an older audience, as well as special interest programmes in the evening (FM 88.1 - 90.2 MHz) * BBC Radio 3 is a classical music station, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |