All posts tagged BBC Radio Scotland
Jeff Zycinski: Tune in; you might just like what you hear
LAST week, the prominent Scots historian, Professor Tom Devine, called for a shake-up of BBC Radio Scotland, including the appointment of a new head, to replace Jeff Zycinski. Here, Zycinski, argues on behalf of BBC Radio …
Devine calls for shake-up of BBC Radio Scotland
BBC Radio Scotland should be revamped, with its head being replaced, according to the prominent Scots historian, Professor Tom Devine. Writing on the website ScottishReview.net, he continues an attack on
My Media Day: Gary Robertson, presenter, Good Morning Scotland
GARY Robertson is a presenter on Good Morning Scotland on BBC Radio Scotland. Since 1999, he has presented a range of programmes on radio and TV for BBC
Boyle named chair of National Library of Scotland
A FORMER Controller of BBC Radio 4 has been appointed chair of the National Library of Scotland. Scot, James Boyle, worked at BBC Radio for over 25 years. Says a
Clyde 2 among radio listening risers from latest RAJARs
THE radio station, Clyde 2, has enjoyed a reversal in recent fortunes, according to the latest radio listening figures. Says auditing body, RAJAR, which has just issued listening figures
MSPs reportedly unite to condemn plan to axe gardening show
MSPs have reportedly "joined forces" to call on BBC Radio Scotland to re-think a proposal to axe the gardening programme, the Beechgrove Potting Shed. In August, allmediascotland reported the
Front pages united in reporting alleged McCoist fury at BBC Scotland
THE front pages of both the Daily Record and The Scottish Sun are united today in reporting alleged fury on the part of Rangers FC manager, Ally McCoist,
BBC Radio Scotland defends itself against Devine criticism
A MOVE towards more speech-based programming during the day is being cited by BBC Radio Scotland in its defence against an attack on it by a prominent Scots
Devine reportedly takes a swipe at BBC Radio Scotland
AN EMINENT Scots academic has reportedly criticised BBC Radio Scotland. Professor Tom Devine is quoted in today's Herald as branding the station a "national disgrace". It follows a debate organised
RAJARs reveal listening figures dip for BBC Radio Scotland
LISTENING figures for BBC Radio Scotland have dropped by just over seven per cent, between the second quarter of last year and 12 months on. Says auditing body, RAJAR,
MacAulay raises £15,000 for STV charity
THE comedian and BBC Radio Scotland presenter, Fred MacAulay, has raised £15,000 for the charity run by STV. MacAulay walked the West Highland Way in aid of the STV Appeal
Radio listening falls for Clyde pairing
THE Glasgow-based commercial radio stations, Clyde 1 and Clyde 2, have each suffered a double-digit percentage drop in their average listeners compared to 12 months previously. According to the
RAJARs reveal mixed listenership results for Scots AM stations
THE sister, AM stations of Tay FM and Forth One have each seen their year-on-year listening figures fall by over ten per cent. Says auditing body, RAJAR, the stations






















