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So how does that fit in with your reasoning about Radio 1 being the flagship, mainstream thing? You're implying that Radio 1 should become more "accessible" by becoming a version of Radio 2. I'm suggesting that Radio 1 covers the specialist, younger music in the way Radio 3 covers the specialist, classical music. You seem to suggest this specialist stuff should be removed to make Radio 1 wider in its music - something that Radio 2 already is. Sorry if I'm wrong in my interpretation, but that's the vibe I'm feelin' baby.
As for the argument that the BBC has to aim for a wide audience because we pay for it, of course. But the stations have to specialise in specific areas, otherwise it would be one hell of an ugly mess. Radio 1 specialises in playing new music for young people. That's what it does.
I reckon they are frisbees. The only way I can describe them is as plastic round things (which is no better than the official description!). I'll see if I can hunt down a picture of one on the net.
DAS
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Phil posted:
I'm sorry DAS, but I fail to see your reasoning. Of COURSE the BBC's stations should appeal to a broad audience, because WE PAY FOR THEM. There is no reason why a new music station has to be so up itself like Radio 1 is. I stand by what I say about Radios 1-5, they should all be accessible. 1 in the form of new music, 2 in the form of older music, 3 in the form of classical music (IMHO it doesn't appeal to a broad enough audience), 4 in the form of information and chat, and 5 in the form of news and sport. Of course these can all have a broad appeal.
So how does that fit in with your reasoning about Radio 1 being the flagship, mainstream thing? You're implying that Radio 1 should become more "accessible" by becoming a version of Radio 2. I'm suggesting that Radio 1 covers the specialist, younger music in the way Radio 3 covers the specialist, classical music. You seem to suggest this specialist stuff should be removed to make Radio 1 wider in its music - something that Radio 2 already is. Sorry if I'm wrong in my interpretation, but that's the vibe I'm feelin' baby.
As for the argument that the BBC has to aim for a wide audience because we pay for it, of course. But the stations have to specialise in specific areas, otherwise it would be one hell of an ugly mess. Radio 1 specialises in playing new music for young people. That's what it does.
TVDragon posted:
And I know people aren't supposed to say, but does anyone know what a Radio 2 round thing is? It's all very top secret.
I reckon they are frisbees. The only way I can describe them is as plastic round things (which is no better than the official description!). I'll see if I can hunt down a picture of one on the net.
Last edited by DAS on 3 August 2003 6:40pm