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Radio 1, The Inside Scene:
Author(s): Johnny Beerling (Author)
- Publisher: Trafford Publishing
- Publication Date: April 18, 2008
- Language: English
- Print length: 312 pages
- ISBN-10: 1425157297
- ISBN-13: 9781425157296
Book Description
The story is told by Johnny Beerling, who worked at the BBC for the whole of his working life, from 1957 to 1993, and having started as a junior engineer. From that position he graduated to Studio manager, Sound Engineer, Producer, Executive Producer, Head of Programmes and finally Controller of BBC Radio 1 from 1985 to 1993. From this unique observation point at the heart of the station for 26 years he was able to observe the comings and goings, the politics and the personalities in this, the most popular of BBC Radio Networks.
Over 25 million people were regular listeners to Radio 1 during its first 25 years and for anyone who listened to it, or who went to the Radio 1 Roadshow, this book gives a complete insight in to what went on behind the scenes. In conclusion Beerling puts his personal perspective on the BBC and its radio services as they are today.
