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Feedback: Local Radio Fallout, Record Review and Michael Spicer

Local Radio Fallout, Record Review and Michael Spicer

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, Local Radio Fallout, Record Review and Michael Spicer

Your views on Local Radio, the Radio 3 controller on Record Review, and Michael Spicer.

We put your questions to the BBC manager behind changes to Local Radio, the Radio 3 controller explains the Record Review move, and your reaction to Michael Spicer's new series.

It's been 18 months since the BBC first announced sweeping changes to Local Radio in England. Now, most of the 39 stations share regional output on weekdays from 2pm and then national programming after 6pm. The decision immediately led to howls of protest from staff, politicians and Feedback listeners. This week, Andrea has been speaking to the person behind these changes, the Head of Audio and Digital for BBC England, Chris Burns. 

Last week Radio 3 Controller, Sam Jackson, explained the rationale behind his recent changes to the station’s schedule. But not all of you were convinced by his reasoning so, this week, Andrea is addressing some more of your comments.

And the comedian Michael Spicer joins Andrea to talk about his new series No Room on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. The pair delve into the art of satire and why low hanging fruit can still be funny... 

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