Episodes
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This week you’ve been giving us your views on the Woman’s Hour series on the impact of pornography. We dig a little deeper into the issue with Ruth McDermott, a listener who has specialist knowledge of covering sensitive topics.
The BBC is planning to run adverts on some of its audio content on third party platforms like, Apple and Spotify. We speak to Audio Industry Consultant Matt Deegan to get his take on it.
And from April 1st, Tweet Of The Day is disappearing from the weekday schedule, to be replaced by Tweet of the Week. The news has ruffled a few feathers. We hear listeners' reaction and get the inside track on what goes in to making these much-loved snippets of birdsong from wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson.
Presented by Andrea Catherwood
Produced by Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Radio 4 is revamping its schedule from the beginning of April. Andrea Catherwood talks to the station’s controller Mohit Bakaya about why he’s decided to press refresh. He also responds to listeners’ questions about shifting the Archers omnibus by an hour on Sundays and explains the thinking behind Feedback being moved to Thursdays.
Also, we hear the polarised views of listeners on Amol Rajan’s feisty interview with the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Some say it was a breath of fresh air – others that it was bad-tempered and unprofessional.
And the true crime series Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley has been getting the Vox Box treatment. Two history buffs give us their personal take on the programme and the Executive Producer, Kirsty Hunter, is on hand to respond to their thoughts.
Presented by Andrea Catherwood
Produced by Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Schedule changes, Moral Maze and Singers Saved.
As Radio 3 and 4 prepare to shake-up their schedules, you’ve been getting in touch with your views. Archers fans and Record Review regulars have been quick to air their concerns. Also, Andrea Catherwood looks back at some more memorable schedule change moments with former Radio 4 controller, Mark Damazer.
Moral Maze listeners vent their feelings on the recent debate on veganism where all four of the panellists were meat eaters.
The BBC Singers have been saved - again! Andrea asks Paul Hughes, former Director of the Singers, if they really are safe this time.
And it’s never too early to start thinking about your Interview Of The Year nomination.
Presented by Andrea Catherwood
Produced by Leeanne Coyle
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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In the last episode of the series, Andrea Catherwood reveals the Feedback Interview of the Year and discusses the art of the interview with Mishal Husain, Justin Webb and Adrian Edmondson.
And do we need a new national anthem? That was the question posed on a recent edition of Radio 4’s Antisocial which prompted a passionate response from Feedback listeners. Andrea talks to the programme's presenter Adam Fleming about how to shed light on hot topics.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Will Yates
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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How often do you think about the Romans? Historian Dr Mary Beard speaks with Andrea Catherwood on her new series for BBC Radio 4 ‘Being Roman’
BBC Radio 4 recently released the latest series of The Lovecraft Investigations – based on the occult writer HPLovecraft’s stories. Many Listeners told us how unsettling they were. Feedback’s Special Correspondent Rob Crossan investigates the enduring appeal of audio horror.
And we're almost at the end of year of cuts and changes to BBC Local Radio in England, which has left some listeners worried that the spirit of Christmas won't sound the same this year, and there'll be a lack of local companionship. We hear some of your comments.
Producer: Gerry CassidyPresenter: Andrea CatherwoodA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Great thinkers, Gangsters, and Love and Money - it’s all on this week’s Feedback.
Andrea Catherwood talks themes and locations of The Reith Lecturers 2023 with this year's Lecturer Professor Ben Ansell and BBC Radio 4 Commissioning editor Hugh Levinson.
We delve into the murky depths of love and inheritance with the presenter of the podcast series Intrigue: Million Dollar Lover.
And listener Jay Smith from Birmingham is in the Vox Box to unpick a Radio 5 Live series exploring gangland violence in the city - Gangster: Burger Bar Boys.
And this is your last chance to nominate your Feedback Interview of the Year - your choice for the stand out interview from 2023 from anywhere on BBC Radio or Sounds.
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Feedback this week has a distinctly Middle Eastern feel.
The BBC’s International editor, Jeremy Bowen, talks to Andrea Catherwood about the challenges of accuracy and impartiality on the frontline of the Israel/Hamas War.
Also, was The Food Programme right to devote an episode to “Food Under Siege in Gaza”? The programme presenter Sheila Dillon responds to listener comments.
And Bloodlines is a new 7-part podcast from the BBC Asian Network. Reporter Poonam Taneja travels to the detention camps of northern Syria where thousands of woman and children who lived under Islamic State are still being held. She describes the reality of being in the region searching for Sulmann, the young grandson of a British man who is desperate for answers.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Gerry CassidyA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Can True Crime podcasts ever do more than just tell a rollicking good story?
Andrea Catherwood talks to the presenter of the BBC’s Fairy Meadow Podcast, Jon Kay about the challenges and responsibilities of delving into personal family traumas after uncovering a potential new lead in a 50 year old case of a missing child.
Also, the BBC Audio’s Head of Drama, Art and Classical Music, Emma Harding discusses how to pick ‘A Good Read’.
And find out why an interview with a charity boss on Woman’s Hour provoked a furious debate among listeners.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Gerry CassidyA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
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The Today Programme has re-entered the crowded market of news podcasts - so how do they hope to make the new offer stand out? Andrea Catherwood discusses The Today Podcast with presenter, Nick Robinson.
Long time breakfast TV presenter and journalist Sian Williams decided a few years ago to leave the newsroom and study psychology. Now Dr Sian Willians is both an NHS counselling psychologist and presenter of Radio 4’s series Life Changing which each week focuses on one person who's been through an extraordinary event that altered the course of their life. Find out more about the programme and how listeners are reacting to the series.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Gerry CassidyA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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The BBC Sounds app launched five years ago. Andrea Catherwood discusses its original aims with a member of its founding team, and asks current Director of Sounds, Jonathan Wall, how far its meeting its targets and about ambitions for the future.
Also have you been listening to The Lovecraft Investigations ? Writer and Director Julian Simpson answers listeners questions on the new BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds series.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Gerry CassidyA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
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The programme that holds the BBC to account on behalf of the radio audience
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The BBC has been criticised for avoiding use of the word "terrorist" in its coverage of events in Israel and Gaza. Andrea Catherwood discusses this, and the BBC's coverage of the conflict, with Richard Burgess, the BBC's Director of News Content.
Also, we have more on the ongoing controversy surrounding the BBC's decision to cut Local Radio output.
And two journalism students at Cardiff University run the rule over the Today podcast's new, chattier feel.
Presenter: Andrea CatherwoodProducer: Gerry Cassidy A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Call Jonathan Pie has been one of the most popular new BBC comedy podcasts, with over a million plays on BBC Sounds. It pulls no punches and next week makes its debut on Radio 4. Jonathan Pie creator, comedian Tom Walker, and Radio 4’s Comedy Commissioner Julia McKenzie join Andrea Catherwood to discuss the satirical phone-in show and respond to listeners’ comments.
Did BBC Audio play a blinder with their coverage of the Women's World Cup? Sports Reporter Heather Dewar joins Andrea to hear what you have to say.
And the Shiny Bob podcast from BBC Scotland/BBC Sounds explores a scandal that shook the Scottish legal establishment In the early 90s. Karin Goodwin, Investigative Journalist at The Ferret, and Andrew Tickell, Senior Law Lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, give their evidence on the podcast in the Vox Box.
Presented by Andrea CatherwoodProduced by Gerry CassidyA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Today presenter, Justin Webb, and Senior News Editor for BBC News Podcasts, Jonathan Aspinwall, join Andrea Catherwood to discuss the trials and tribulations of American politics and answer your comments on BBC Sounds and Radio 4’s Americast.
In response to last week’s programme, we hear what more listeners have to say about the BBC’s plans for the future of Long Wave.
6 Music listeners share their thoughts on the changes to the station’s evening schedule and in the Vox Box, Steven Jones and his son Elliott tell us why they’re tuned into 6 Music.
Presented by Andrea CatherwoodProduced by Gill DaviesA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Musician and 6 Music presenter Tom Robinson has been a passionate advocate for BBC Introducing shows on Local Radio through his BBC Introducing Mixtape on 6 Music. Tom joins Andrea Catherwood to voice his concern about the reduction in shows and to respond to your comments.
Glasgow graffiti artists Conzo and Ciaran, who gained notoriety with their ‘fake Banksy’, are in the Vox Box to review a series about the rise of the real deal - Radio 4’s The Banksy Story.
And listeners lament the demise of broadcasts on Long Wave. Gareth Mitchell, former BBC Engineer and now lecturer at London’s Imperial College, hears what they have to say.
Presented by Andrea CatherwoodProduced by Gill DaviesA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Is the BBC getting climate change right? Andrea Catherwood is joined by the BBC's Climate Editor Justin Rowlatt to answer your comments.
Radio 3’s Katie Derham takes Andrea on a backstage tour of the Royal Albert Hall and hears what listeners have to say about this year’s Proms.
The latest listening figures came out this week and it’s not good news for the BBC. Matt Deegan, Creative Director of Radio Consultancy firm Folder Media, unpicks the statistics.
Presented by Andrea CatherwoodProduced by Gill DaviesA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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Radio 4’s Fever: The Hunt for Covid’s Origin is under the Feedback microscope this week. John Sudworth was the BBC’s China Correspondent during the virus outbreak. He joins Andrea Catherwood to answer your comments on his series investigating where Covid came from.
Two young listeners are in the Vox Box to review the World Service’s The Forum on The Evolution of Teenagers. The Forum’s Producer Jo Impey responds to what they have to say.
And we hear your take on the Today programme’s coverage of the Nigel Farage versus Coutts Bank saga.
Presented by Andrea CatherwoodProduced by Gill DaviesA Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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The BBC’s Annual Report is bigger than usual but are the results any better? Andrea Catherwood is joined by Professor Simon McKerrell, Head of the Department of Media and Music at Glasgow Caledonian University, to unpick the figures and answer your comments.
6 Music DJ Stuart Maconie responds to listeners' feedback on the Northern Soul Prom that had the audience singing, dancing and raising the roof of the Royal Albert Hall.
And in the week the Women’s Football World Cup begins, footballers Rose and Amaka pass judgement on comedian Maisie Adam’s Beautiful Game series on Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Presenter: Andrea Catherwood
A Whistledown Scotland production for BBC Radio 4
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