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Micheál O'Connell's avatar

Thanks for the heads up. Thought provoking. It is making me think too about how scheduled radio seems to remain important, globally maybe, in the era of podcasting, playlists and catchup options. Maybe an agegroup thing? Or a relationship with car culture and driving too?

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David Hendy's avatar

I think scheduled radio definitely offers something for the listener. And yes, an age-group thing, too, you're right. But I do sense that the end is nigh.

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Siobhan McHugh's avatar

Rich food for thought, David - how a live radio schedule and ‘brand’ accompanies, maybe even used to define our day. I used to arrange my time to catch certain shows on ABC Radio National - The Goons at midday Saturday, Alistair Cooke’s Letter from America as I chopped veg for dinner Sunday evening, Saturday morning’s esoteric guests on Extra. I’m curious how time shifting via podcasts and BBC Sounds etc will change our relationship with content. Just listening while out walking changes how I recall things, for instance. And it also alters the sense of audience connection - to a stronger parasocial bond with the host(s), perhaps, but a lesser sense of being part of a communal audience. More research needed!

And it’s great to see your reflections and analysis on here!

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David Hendy's avatar

Thank you for your fascinating insights, Siobhan - and lovely to hear from you

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Henrietta Gill's avatar

Really admire your broad sweep of broadcasting history David. Thank you.

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