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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Radio in England

England

Australia’s Austereo 2Day-FM Sydney team of Hamish & Andy will add British duties to their schedule, agreeing to do a weekend show on Absolute Radio on Sunday evenings … The BBC is under fire for staffing levels at sport and music events, including Wimbledon and the World Cup, with over 475 staffers covering both events … Broadcast regulator OFCOM gives approval for Manchester’s Gaydio, the first British FM radio station dedicated to gay and lesbian listeners … OFCOM also rejected complaint made by Lord Ashcroft about unfair treatment on BBC Radio 4’s “Today” show during a discussion about accusations of possible tax evasion … UBC Media has sold its 7.5% stake in radio multiplex MXR to Guardian Media Group for approx. $201,000 … One of the casualties of Heart Radio’s planned consolidation is Heart 102.3 in Bournemouth, which will move to studios in Fareham after 30 years in the same building.

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