For the Love of Radio 4: An Unofficial Companion
For the Love of Radio 4: An Unofficial Companion
Caroline Hodgson
Radio 4 provides the soundtrack to life for millions of Britons. In Radio 4: An Unofficial Companion, Rosie Dillon celebrates all that’s best about the nation’s favourite spoken-word station, taking us on a tour through its history, its key personalities and programmes, and countless memorable moments from the archives.
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Summary
• Who were the original Goons?
• When did I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue first invite us to enjoy ‘the antidote to panel games’?
• Why do nuclear submarine commanders tune in to Radio 4 every day without fail?
• How accurate are ‘the pips’ on your digital radio?
From Farming Today at sunrise to the gentle strains of ‘Sailing By’ and the Shipping Forecast long after midnight, Radio 4 provides the soundtrack to life for millions of Britons. In For the Love of Radio 4: An Unofficial Companion, Caroline Hodgson celebrates all that’s best about the nation’s favourite spoken-word station, taking us on a tour through its history, its key personalities and programmes, and countless memorable moments from the archives.
Product Description
Title - For the Love of Radio 4: An Unofficial Companion
Edition -
Author - Caroline Hodgson
ISBN 13 - 9781849536424
Imprint - Summersdale Publishers
Publisher - Octopus Publishing Group
Date Published - 06/10/2014
Prize -
No. of pages - 240
Binding Type - Hardback
Dimensions - 135 x 204 x 19mm
Weight - 270 g
Languages - English