An interesting article on a radio show that goes far beyond just coming up with a list of six tunes, a book, and a luxury item.
Two-thirds down, the author (who runs Radio 4) notes the difference between his channel and NPR: "When I am in the US I tune into Radio 4’s equivalent, NPR (National Public Radio). It is full of good, high-fibre things but its laudable high-mindedness lacks any light and shade, the production values are stripped back and the range is narrow. There is no 'I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue', no 'News Quiz', no 'Just a Minute', no 'The Now Show'." Obviously someone has never had to do a pledge drive or read annoying e-mails from listeners about how "we don't listen to NPR for talk about Ke$ha!". (aside to the previous paragraph: I have given up on Wait Wait, because there's just too much gimmick to it compared to News Quiz. Only understanding 1/3 to 1/2 of NQ beats a full 50 minutes that includes "Who's Carl This Time" and "Listener Limerick Challenge".) Google Cache of Financial Times: http://goo.gl/M2ZCA Joe Hass Willowbrook, IL -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
