Book 75 - Simon Elmes "And Now On Radio 4"

[jazzy_dave]

Simon Elmes "And Now On Radio 4 : A Birthday Celebration of the World's Best Radio Station" (Arrow)





I was bound to enjoy this book, as I'm a big fan of Radio 4 with its variety of factual programmes drama and comedy.

Over the years since I've learnt so much from the station - I get my news, my current affairs, my knowledge and my entertainment from this station. Radio 4 in a way is my window on the world. So, this book gave me a history of the station that accompanies my every day.

Little stories from different presenters (particularly funny are the stories from Charlotte Green, who I've heard get the giggles on a number of memorable occasions), the programmes that have been on but didn't make it, the different controllers and the changes they've made to the running order and the programmes themselves - all add some depth and history to the programmes I listen to.

I've learnt how the schedule has changed substantially since the station began in 1967, how when it began there was a lot of music but much less of it now (for that i go to Radio 3 or internet radio), how the wars in the Falklands and Iraq changed the face of the station (more news), and settling down of the schedule to what I know today.

A highly enjoyable read, and now i have achieved my 75 books this year.

Comments

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

*HUGS*

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Sounds like it could be an interesting read. :)
75 books? HOLY MACKEREL. :o
Hugs, Jon

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Oh - I must dash over to Goodreads and add this to my to-read list!