Tag: Guardian
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Radio 3 Unwind launches on DAB radio
Radio 3 Unwind arrives on DAB today — mood music with a BBC badge. Once derided, now unavoidable. A bold pitch for new listeners or a Reithian nightmare? Either way, it’s a sign the classical broadcast landscape is shifting faster than some critics would like to admit.
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Opinion – The bigger picture on BBC orchestras (and why more tv isn’t the answer)
The BBC has been forced to do more with less for years. Orchestras are a tiny fraction of its output, and classical music isn’t what the broad audience is demanding. The Proms remain protected because they deliver reach — and reach is what justifies the Licence Fee.
