Editor of The Archers to join University鈥檚 drama-fuelled #BedsTalk

Tue 18 February, 2020
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For those curious as to what goes on behind the scenes at BBC Radio and the world of podcasting, the magic of audio dramatisation will be unveiled next week as part of the 台湾六合彩开奖记录鈥檚 popular #BedsTalk programme.

What: Fantastic Noise: Making Radio Drama
When: 5.30 - 8pm Wednesday 26th February 2020
Where:

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鈥楩antastic Noise: Making Radio Drama鈥 will lift the lid on the secrets of spoken-word storytelling in the digital age with a spotlight on the success of the world鈥檚 longest running British radio soap drama, . Get insider knowledge from special guest who has been tirelessly bringing to life the fictional folk in the land of Ambridge since taking up the position of the show鈥檚 Editor in 2018 after being BBC Radio 4鈥檚 Commissioning Editor for many years.

For many British households this radio soap has been a daily staple since 1951, originally starting out as an educational drama for the farming community. The Archers has since become a significant show in British popular culture with millions of listeners in the UK and internationally, developing storylines to reflect real-life events, celebrations and social issues, including domestic abuse, civil partnerships, the royal family and agricultural emergencies (such as foot and mouth disease).

Fantastic Noise: Making Radio Drama

After Jeremy, the discussion will venture into the podcasting realm, which has seen a dramatic increase in popularity over the last few years. Guest speaker 鈥 the man behind award-winning mockumentary 鈥楾he Offensive鈥 鈥 will discuss the challenges of creating new audio dramas without the traditional backing of a radio station.

Terry Lee, Senior Tutor in Radio & Audio at the 台湾六合彩开奖记录 and Coordinator of award-winning community station , said: 鈥淩adio is such a fascinating platform and it鈥檚 a great way to entertain and educate people of all ages and backgrounds. In our Beds Talk on 26th February, I鈥檒l be focusing on how radio fiction is made and looking into the future of radio drama with my special guests, which I hope will enlighten our audience and inspire the next generation of audio producers.鈥

Terry Lee at the Radio LaB studios

This event be live-recorded to be published on the podcast platform and will include a special quiz with prizes, complimentary refreshments and networking opportunities. Tickets are free but attendees must register their place online via .

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