London Events 2009
The Radio Academy's London Events committee meets regularly to plan a programme of debates, interviews and socials throughout the year.
.Jan: You Can't Say That
Some listeners want dangerous and challenging… Others want safe and comforting… One listener’s offensive is another’s edgy…
Feb: Is Community Radio the New ILR
Volunteer-led community radio has quietly gone from strength to strength, with over130 stations now on-air and increasing recognition amongst both opinion formers and listeners.
Mar: A Celebration of Radio Comedy
We celebrate how remarkably effective the wireless has been – and continues to be – at tickling the UK's funny bone.
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Apr: Online, On Demand, On Trial
Podcasts, audio streams and listen again services are winning audiences - is the future already here?
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May: Children in Need (of Radio)
Only 87% of the UK's 12.5m children are listening to the radio each week. This is the worst performing age demographic. Will they ever pick up the radio habit?
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Sept: Spin Doctors
Spin and the political process – who is setting the agenda?
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Oct: Christian O'Connell Meets Neil Fox
Ever wondered what it takes to be one of the longest serving and most successful UK radio broadcasters of modern times?
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Nov: Adrian Van Klaveren in Conversation
The Controller of BBC Radio 5 live and 5 live Sports Extra, talks to Matt Wells, Head of Audio at guardian.co.uk.
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Dec: The Radio Academy's 2nd Annual Christmas Quiz
The UK's biggest and best radio industry Christmas Quiz.