RadioToday Programme

This week on the Radio Today Programme with Broadcast Bionics, Stuart Clarkson looks back at the career of Mike Smith following his untimely death. Includes interviews with Johnny Beerling and Mike Read plus contribution from Trevor Dann and clips of Smithy from the 80s.Plus Roy Martin has this week's radio headlines and David Lloyd continues with more Radio Moments

Another great podcast as Stuart Clarkson looks back at 50 wonderful years of Tony Blackburn on the radio. He chats to us and we bring you career highlights. Warning: contains jingles. We also promise this will be the last we hear of Tony Blackburn's 50th celebrations! Plus the latest radio news with Roy Martin and Radio Moments with David Lloyd.

This week, Stuart Clarkson is with former Signal Radio/Wireless Group Programmer John Evington - now a consultant with The Radio People - to talk about the current state of radio in the UK, including community radio. Plus James Cridland is at a radio conference in Johannesburg, we have the latest Radio Today news with Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments.

On the Radio Today Programme with Broadcast Bionics this week, Stuart Clarkson talks with Chris Pegg, Content Director of Metro Radio about the current sound and structure of the station, then chat with James Whale about the Metro Radio of 40 years ago, the beginning of Night Owls and the start of commercial radio in the North East 40 years ago this week.

Special edition from the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards as our roving reporter Rhodders steps in to interview the great and the good from the event on Thursday last week. We've got everyone from Olly Murs to Richard Park on the show, along with Christian O'Connell, Phil Riley, Michelle Livesey, Tony Blackburn, Nick Ferrari, James Rea, Jon Holmes and more.

Sue Ahern from Sound Women tells us about their latest training and mentoring initiatives. Plus Radio Today news with Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

The BBC launches a new multimedia brand called BBC Music and Trevor Dann meets its Director of Music, Bob Shennan. Plus Radio Today news, Radio Moments and some 'news where you are' .....

Trevor explores the BBC's Radio Explorer and celebrates TeamRock Radio's first birthday with Moose and Stephen Hills. Plus news and Radio Moments

starring BARRY FROM WATFORD fresh from his triumphant viral - plus news and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Trevor is at the British Library to meet Paul Wilson, curator of their radio collection. Find out why he needs YOUR help. Plus news and Radio Moments.

Trevor Dann talks to new RadioCentre leader Siobhan Kenny and others at the Parliamentary reception to launch commercial radio's new report Action Stations. Plus the launch of Next Radio 2014 at the Royal Institution, news and Radio Moments.

Trevor Dann discusses this year's Radio Academy Awards with Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else and radio futurologist James Cridland. Plus news (and actuality from the awards) with Roy Martin and Radio Moments from David Lloyd. A TDC Production.

The new Bauer Academy discussed by Graham Bryce, MD of Place for N England & Scotland. Details here: http://www.baueracademy.co.uk/ Plus the latest news and Radio Moments

This week, Trevor Dann speaks to the BBC's Brett Spencer about the pop-up radio station that they're putting together for Eurovision this year. We think it might be quite popular (no pun intended!)

Trevor in conversation with BBC Radio's Editor of Social Media Jem Stone plus news from Roya Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Trevor Danntalks to John Dwyer from the re-launched Radio Caroline North, Will Jackson and Emma Corsham report from the Student Radio Conference, Roy Martin has news and David Lloyd chooses some more Radio Moments. A TDC Production.

Trevor Dann with some of the most inspiring speakers at this year's RadioDays Europe. Mike Fitzpatrick and Sam Cavanagh from SCA, Ralph Van Dijk from Eardrum and US consultant Fred Jacobs. Plus news and Radio Moments.

Trevor discusses RadioDays Europe 2014 with Paul Robinson (Radio Academy) and Will Jackson (RadioToady & RIG). Video interviews here:https://www.youtube.com/user/RadiodaysEurope05/videos?app=desktop

Trevor Dann visits Bob FM in Hertfordshire and talks to Programme Director Graham Mack. Plus news and David Lloyd's Radio Moments.

John Myers has been reporting again. This time at Manx Radio. We hear reaction from MD Anthony Pugh. Plus David Lloyd's Radio Moments and news with Stuart Clarkson.

With a new sponsor - Broadcast Bionics - and new imaging Trevor visits Gavin Harris at Jack FM in Reading and Daryl Denham at Radio Essex to discuss new beginnings. Plus David Lloyd's Radio Moments and the latest news from Roy Martin.

Trevor is in Dublin meeting DJ Enda Caldwell. Plus news from Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Phil Riley on BRMB's 40th anniversary, Free Radio and the arrival of Communicorp. Plus news and David Lloyd's Radio Moments. A TDC Production.

Trevor Dann talks to Ray Clark about his new book on Radio Caroline and Irish journalist Siobhan Brett about Communicorp, suddenly the 4th biggest UK radio player. Plus news and Radio Moments

Candid views on the BBC and R4 from legendary presenters Roger Bolton & Laurie Taylor. Plus fellow panellists Lucy Hooper & Gloria Abramoff at RIG's Happy Hosts event, news from Roy Martin and Radio Moments with David Lloyd

Trevor talks to John Myers about the Ofcom, the threat of local TV, the former Sonys and Team Rock. Plus news from Roy Martin and more historical and hysterical nuggets from David Lloyd's archive.

Matt Deegan tells Trevor why marketing is as important as content, we meet LBC's new overnight host Olly Mann and there's news from Roy Martin and Radio Moments from David Lloyd as usual. A TDC production.

Trevor Dann has advance news about this year's RadioDays Europe from organiser Rolf Brandrud and the views of radio consultant Nik Goodman and RadAcad Chief Exec Paul Robinson. Plus news from Roy Martin and Radio Moments with David Lloyd.

Trevor Dann talks to former Group MD of Real & Smooth Andy Carter. Plus radio news from Roy Martin and David Lloyd's weekly trawl through the archives.

Ed Vaizey's been making announcements about the danger of a Digital Switchover for radio... or not. Straight after the conference, Trevor Dann caught up with Ford Ennals, William Rodgers and James Cridland to debate what was actually said and also, what is still left to say about Digital Radio for the UK. Also, expect some strong opinions on poor old D-Love..!

Trevor talks to Robbie Vincent about his sudden departure from Jazz FM. Plus David Lloyd's Radio Moments and the latest RT news from Roy Martin

Trevor Dann meets Mike Hally, Gold Award winner at the Radio Production Awards 2013. Plus RT news from Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments. Photo: Kim Hardy for Ben Eagle Photography

Trevor reports from the Salford Media Festival. Plus RT news with Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments.

Trevor reports from the Salford Media Festival. Plus RT news with Roy Martin and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Trevor joins Nick Ferrari, James rea, Torin Douglas and Olly Mann at the Radio Academy's celebration of LBC's 40th birthday. Stuart Clarkson talks to William Rogers about his spat with DRUK and David Lloyd has some more radio moments

The debate (or should that be DABate...?) over DAB radio has risen its head in anger again this week. Trevor speaks to Jimmy Buckland and Ford Ennals to get their views on when and how the switchover should happen. All this, plus Radio News, with Stuart Clarkson this week as Roy Martin's on holiday and of course, the marvellous Radio Moments with the ever knowledgeable David Lloyd. Warning: Contains strong viewpoints.

Trevor Dann is at The Gillards, the BBC Local Awards with judges Francis Currie, Bernard Achampong and Julian Worricker, winners Gerald Jackson and Tony Snell and Alison Dawes, and Mike Read.

Trevor Dann reports from GLR's 25th birthday party. The BBC's station for London opened in 1988 offering 'rock n rolling news'. Matthew Bannister, Janice Long, Gideon Coe, Peter Curran, Richard Skinner and David Hepworth are among the alumni in their anecdotage

This week, Trevor talks to Kevin Leach, creator of the very handy IP DTL piece of software, that goes places Skype... won't. It's won a Technical Innovation award too. Very fancy. All that, plus the news with Roy Martin and of course, the ever fascinating Radio Moments, with David Lloyd.

At Radio Festival 2013 Trevor Dann meets Helen Boaden, Jeremy Vine, Neil Fox, Eleanor Oldroyd, Rhys Hughes and many more delegates. Plus David Lloyd's Radio Moments.

A celebration of speech and creative sound on BBC Radio 3 with poet Ian McMillan, who presents The Verb, and producer Alan Hall (Falling Tree Prods) and Head of Speech Matthew Dodd on 20 years of Between the Ears. Plus this week's news and David Lloyd's radio moments. Trevor Dann hosts.

Trevor Dann talks to TuneIn's VP of Product Kristin George. Plus Roy Martin's news and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Trevor Dann meets the Radio Academy's new CEO, Paul Robinson. Plus Roy Martin's news roundup and David Lloyd's Radio Moments

Trevor Dann mingles with the delegates at NextRadio 2013. Featuring Larry Gifford from Radio Stuff. Plus David lloyd;'s Radio Moments and Roy Martin's news roundup.

Ian Walker (Jack FM Oxford) and Arnie Celsie (SparkNet) discuss the launch of the world's first Jack 2. Plus Roy Martin's news roundup and David Lloyd's Radio Moments. Updated Aug 30th.

Trevor Dann is in Dublin with RTE 2FM's John Clarke and Declan Meehan from East Coast FM and Today FM. Plus David Lloyd's Radio Moments and Roy Martin's news. And nice plugs for 5Live's Saturday Edition and BBC Essex's Keith Skues.

Following a summer dominated by glorious sunshine, Trevor Dann meets with radio futurologist James Cridland and radio consultant Paul Robinson in Golden Square with the Radio Today Programme OB kit, so expect the heavens to open! Accompanied by the gentle patter of rain, the panel discuss the recent acquisition of Absolute Radio by Bauer, small scale DAB stations in Brighton, highlights from RAJAR and what they've been listening to this week (including the Bard of Barnsley's poem to celebrate the achievements of James Alexander Gordon.) Roy Martin brings you the latest news from Radio Today and there's another excellent Radio Moments from David Lloyd. The Radio Today Programme with AudioBoo is usually available every Wednesday. Produced by Jamie Tayler A TDC Production for Radio Today - for more information, please visit trevordann.com Voiceover - emilychiswell.com Music - Euro Star from ostinatomusic.com

Trevor Dann revisits interviews he conducted to celebrate 40 years of commercial radio as part of the RadioCentre's Roll of Honour. This week, Les Ross and Neil "Dr." Fox share their journeys into the commercial sector. #radiomoments #trevordann Roy Martin brings you the latest news from Radio Today and there's another superb Radio Moments from David Lloyd.The Radio Today Programme with AudioBoo is usually available every Wednesday. Produced by Jamie Tayler A TDC Production for Radio Today - for more information, please visit trevordann.com Voiceover - emilychiswell.com Music - Euro Star from ostinatomusic.com

Mickey Bradley and Mike Sweeney join Trevor Dann to discuss whether being a musician gives you a good grounding for radio, is playing music more rewarding than producing radio and Mike ponders why Gina (I've Got a Cortina) hasn't found it's way onto the definitive list of punk's greatest hits. Oh, and there is the revelation that the new punk is a nicely ordered spreadsheet. The Radio Today Programme with AudioBoo is usually available every Wednesday. Produced by Jamie Tayler A TDC Production for Radio Today - for more information, please visit trevordann.com Voiceover - emilychiswell.com Music - Euro Star from ostinatomusic.com

On the Radio Today Programme this week, Absolute Radio's Chris Martin meets with the legend Johnnie Walker about his Guest Night at the New Town Theatre (www.newtownedfringe.com) for this year's Edinburgh Fringe from 1-25 August. They also discuss producing shows, preparing for interviews, Alternative Johhnie Walker, podcasting, the future of radio, advice for those breaking into the industry and interviewing Art Garfunkel. There is also your weekly dose of David Lloyd's Radio Moments and news from Radio Today's Roy Martin. #radiomoments #johnniewalker #bbc #radio2 #radiotoday The Radio Today Programme with AudioBoo is usually available every Wednesday. Produced by Jamie Tayler A TDC Production for Radio Today - for more information, please visit trevordann.com Voiceover - emilychiswell.com Music - Euro Star from ostinatomusic.com