I will no longer be listening after decades. Have just sent a complaint. Does anyone understand the rationale for this meddling?
Why on earth is record review moving
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Originally posted by Belgrove View PostI don’t. But a new Controller, who’s been in post for about a year, probably felt it was time he was seen to be doing something, and move the deckchairs.
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Originally posted by Philidor View PostI will no longer be listening after decades. Have just sent a complaint. Does anyone understand the rationale for this meddling?
I would say that Radio 3 now resembles Arkwright's shop in 'Open All Hours' rather than a supermarket.
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Apparently because listeners are demanding that the BBC tackles the big questions, and they can't wait until the afternoon for this vital service:
'As well as a fantastic classical music playlist, there will be news reports and short features, including a fun new bite-size feature where Tom and guests unpack the answers to questions you've always wanted to ask: this week Tom asks why music gives us goosebumps.'
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Originally posted by LMcD View Post
If, as has been suggested, it's important for the new Controller to be seen to be doing something, why not 'promote' Tom Service, who - at least according to the announcement from the BBC Media Centre - 'is one of Radio 3's best-loved voices' ?.
I would say that Radio 3 now resembles Arkwright's shop in 'Open All Hours' rather than a supermarket.
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Originally posted by Retune View PostApparently because listeners are demanding that the BBC tackles the big questions, and they can't wait until the afternoon for this vital service:
'As well as a fantastic classical music playlist, there will be news reports and short features, including a fun new bite-size feature where Tom and guests unpack the answers to questions you've always wanted to ask: this week Tom asks why music gives us goosebumps.'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xw7w
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Originally posted by Philidor View PostI will no longer be listening after decades. Have just sent a complaint. Does anyone understand the rationale for this meddling?
The afternoon programmes already get considerably fewer listeners, and on a Saturday afternoon I imagine there is even more alternative competition than during the week. This was the reason why CotW lost its 9am slot, ie that a programme like Essential Classics would get more listeners than CotW which after the easy ride of the breakfast programme causes listeners to turn off.
Also note: Breakfast, Essential Classics and Private Passions (rated as an 'entry level' programme) have all been extended by 30 mins, while Record Review is reduced to 2 hours..Last edited by french frank; 23-03-24, 12:09.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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Originally posted by french frank View Post
The reason is probably the same as for removing the Proms from BBC Two and broadcasting even the lighter concerts on BBC Four: that reason being that BBC Two will get more viewers if it drops the Proms and replaces them with more popular/populist evening programmes. So Radio 3 will get more listeners for a general 3-hour music programme (à la Essential Classics) and the more specialist programme gets hived off to Saturday afternoons.
The afternoon programmes already get considerably fewer listeners, and on a Saturday afternoon I imagine there is even more alternative competition than during the week. This was the reason why CotW lost its 9am slot, ie that a programme like Essential Classics would get more listeners than CotW which after the easy rise of the breakfast programme causes listeners to turn off.
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Originally posted by Ein Heldenleben View Post
“Fantastic “ , “ unpack” , “bite -size “ . That press release was written by AI with the instruction to use as many cliches as possible.
The ex-boss of Classic FM is rebooting the BBC’s venerable home of classical music, with new shows and presenters – including a special slot for ‘perfect fit’ Jools Holland
'This former boss of the commercial radio stations Classic FM, Smooth and Gold is also wearing a high-wattage smile. He uses the word “unpack” a lot and “brand”. He is a radio controller for our age.'
The last sentence is probably, sadly, true.
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Originally posted by Serial_Apologist View Post
It all seems very odd and "random" to choose a fashionable word why the BBC should want more listeners on her[e] rather than there, for thjis particular popularisation or unpopularisation, or there rather than here.It isn't given us to know those rare moments when people are wide open and the lightest touch can wither or heal. A moment too late and we can never reach them any more in this world.
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After reading the other thread about the R3 spinoff station, it all suddenly makes sense. Butchering the Saturday schedule is designed to create an enraged audience who will turn to the new 'calming classical service to 'unwind, de-stress and escape'.
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Originally posted by Retune View Post
They probably trained it on interviews with the new boss:
The ex-boss of Classic FM is rebooting the BBC’s venerable home of classical music, with new shows and presenters – including a special slot for ‘perfect fit’ Jools Holland
'This former boss of the commercial radio stations Classic FM, Smooth and Gold is also wearing a high-wattage smile. He uses the word “unpack” a lot and “brand”. He is a radio controller for our age.'
The last sentence is probably, sadly, true.
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Originally posted by Retune View PostApparently because listeners are demanding that the BBC tackles the big questions, and they can't wait until the afternoon for this vital service:
'As well as a fantastic classical music playlist, there will be news reports and short features, including a fun new bite-size feature where Tom and guests unpack the answers to questions you've always wanted to ask: this week Tom asks why music gives us goosebumps.'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001xw7w
1. What's it all about?
2. Why are we all here?
3. Where are we all going?'
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