Absolute Radio
-
Comedian and radio DJ will ‘talk about poems like I talk about football’ in a weekly podcast
-
James Purnell says Radio 1 plays nearly 10 times as many different tracks in a month as its rival Capital, after station was criticised in government green paper
-
Along with his suddenly personable demeanour the Labour leader was convincing: rarely have his policies come across so clearly as a cohesive strategy for building a stronger, more socialist country
-
Kermode and Mayo’s longstanding review show treads a fine line between joy and ire, writes Miranda Sawyer
-
Audio biographies from the first world war made for sobering listening, while Absolute Radio's chat with Conan O'Brien was sheer pleasure, writes Miranda Sawyer
-
Reaction from winners including Frank Skinner, Greg James and Radio 2 controller Bob Shennan. Plus, Miranda Sawyer discusses her radio highlights of the year
Podcast
-
Read Media Monkey's Diary from the Monday print pages
-
Next week the government is to announce its plans for digital radio – John Plunkett and guests debate the pros and cons
Podcast
-
David Hepworth: The industry is failing to attract the next generation of listeners, while spooking its most satisfied customers, the over-50s
-
German group pulls plug on Der Landser after 43 years
-
John Plunkett discusses the sale of the Washington Post with Emily Bell of the Tow Centre for Digital Journalism
Podcast
-
Heat and Grazia owner agrees deal thought to be worth £22m for station whose DJs include Frank Skinner and Ian Wright. By Lisa O'Carroll
-
Rewind radio: The Ashes: Test Match Special; Disabled and Desperate to Work; The Manuscript – review
Geoffrey Boycott demonstrated the difference between banter and chunter, while Nikki Fox's show about disabled workers was eye-opening and heartbreaking, writes Miranda Sawyer
Topics
Virgin Radio announces lineup including Edith Bowman