Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.
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Fri, 26 Apr 13
Duration:
28 mins
The Controller of Radio 4, Gwyneth Williams, answers listeners' questions. There's a round-up of concerns about language standards on Radio 4, and thoughts about an interview with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne by John Humphrys.
Fri, 19 Apr 13
Duration:
28 mins
Is the BBC right to say that suggestions of a link between MMR jabs and autism have been "totally discredited"? Plus local radio listeners upset by their treasured evening shows being replaced by an All England Show go head-to-head with David Holdsworth, the BBC's Controller of English Regions. And we go behind the scenes with a Radio 4 "quizzer".
Fri, 12 Apr 13
Duration:
28 mins
Over the top eulogising or overly critical? Listeners are divided over the BBC's coverage of the death of Margaret Thatcher. We talk to the Head of the BBC Newsroom, Mary Hockaday, about the coverage. And, do you need to know what's on BBC One when you're listening to Radio 4? We put your frustrations about the latest high-profile cross-TV and radio campaigns to the Director of Marketing and Audiences for BBC Radio, Neil Caldicott.
Fri, 5 Apr 13
Duration:
28 mins
Could and should Radio 4 appeal to a younger audience? And Radio 4's star-studded fantasy drama Neverwhere does a disappearing act from iPlayer. Plus we talk to Radio 3's head of Speech Matthew Dodd and hear your suggestions for how to keep concert intervals interesting. And we've your views on the first interview with the new BBC Director General, Tony Hall.
Tue, 2 Apr 13
Duration:
28 mins
Vanessa Whitburn the longest-serving editor of The Archers is leaving after 22 years. She tells Roger about bullying from listeners, hints at plans for the Ambridge murder that never was and confesses that she often keeps quiet about her job for fear of being hijacked at social events. Also this week, Radio 4 listeners have been treated to a series of five "playful and surprising audio interventions" - three-minute creations by contemporary artists. More like "baffling" and "bizarre" say many listeners. Is The Bottom Line too focussed on fat cats? And why did Radio 4 ruin the afternoon of so many Formula 1 fans?
Fri, 22 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Do BBC reporters know their Higgs boson from their Bunsen burner? Also in the programme: was a Radio 1 Newsbeat report on false rape allegations misleading? A new drama uses children's voices to shed light on old age existence. And Radio 2 presenter Stuart Maconie takes us inside the People's Songs.
Fri, 15 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Why was a classic Elvis Costello track censored? Is broadcasting the star-studded drama Neverwhere on Radio 4 Extra short changing analogue listeners? And how should the Today programme cover mental health issues?
Fri, 8 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Where are Radio 4's right wing comics? And how accurate are radio dramas? Plus, you celebrate the moments when broadcasters show their emotions. And what's it like to report for the Today programme for the first time?
Fri, 1 Mar 13
Duration:
28 mins
Should you be warned before strong language is broadcast? How easy is it to win over the Radio 4 audience with new comedy? And could you make it onto Brain of Britain?
Fri, 22 Feb 13
Duration:
28 mins
Scaremongering or top notch investigative journalism? We hear your views on the BBC's horsemeat coverage. Also this week: Can you make jokes about Jimmy Savile on the BBC? And how do you (temporarily) replace Humphrys and co. when industrial action takes the usual news programme off-air?
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