tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post1933749840313986369..comments2024-03-20T16:27:56.522+00:00Comments on Norfolk Blogger: The death of local radio stations - Radio Broadland becomes Heart FMNich Starlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-38052723975089779102009-04-11T16:19:00.000+01:002009-04-11T16:19:00.000+01:00I used to live in Norfolk in the 80s and loved Rad...I used to live in Norfolk in the 80s and loved Radio Broadland, it was a firm part of my childhood. I have just discovered that it is non-existent and I am so upset. When i come back to Norfolk for a visit I always put on Radio Broadland, like I never left. It is like an old friend. My holiday in the summer won't be the same - I was planning to have Broadland blaring as I was driving up to Cromer for a 99. <BR/><BR/>Goodbye Broadland and thanks for the soundtrack of my youthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-74327390566021140822009-01-07T19:43:00.000+00:002009-01-07T19:43:00.000+00:00NB:Depends which series you watch.NB:<BR/>Depends which series you watch.Bill Quango MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861116614665461655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-73632111095183373952009-01-06T19:25:00.001+00:002009-01-06T19:25:00.001+00:00I listened to it this evening and this morning and...I listened to it this evening and this morning and it still had the dreadfully unfunny Rob and Chrissie for breakfast and the dreadfully dull Chris Marsten on for 'drivetime'.<BR/><BR/>The rest is syndicated rubbish like its been for the past few years. <BR/><BR/>Sounds like all that's changed is the name!Starlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824964479056457127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-85626060935715466022009-01-06T19:25:00.000+00:002009-01-06T19:25:00.000+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.Starlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824964479056457127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-69105931553112159372009-01-06T18:12:00.000+00:002009-01-06T18:12:00.000+00:00I thought his show was "Up with the Partridge"I thought his show was "Up with the Partridge"Nich Starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-39877162112345588182009-01-06T16:56:00.000+00:002009-01-06T16:56:00.000+00:00On our local station the afternoon dj plays Snow P...On our local station the afternoon dj plays Snow Patrol every single day.<BR/>Why? The song is 2 years old already.<BR/>I can only assume it is the perfect length to let him have a pee,or make a coffee or something.<BR/><BR/>Don't you still have Partridge on Norfolk Nights over there?Bill Quango MPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861116614665461655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-19615961783616654592009-01-05T19:54:00.000+00:002009-01-05T19:54:00.000+00:00My guess is that they can make 75% less in adverti...My guess is that they can make 75% less in advertising revenue as Heart FM (due to lost listeners) but can cut their costs by 75%, so can therefore make more profits running a less good service.Nich Starlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237390959601973501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-8812354822295845632009-01-05T09:38:00.000+00:002009-01-05T09:38:00.000+00:00If there is a market for local radio stations, the...If there is a market for local radio stations, they would be perfectly viable commercial operations.<BR/><BR/>I can only assume that they feel a need to 'sell out' because their advertising revenues are too low due to low listener numbers.Letters From A Toryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14612766550608940053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-54747234250262057292009-01-05T09:15:00.000+00:002009-01-05T09:15:00.000+00:00i have tuned into broadland since day 1 its been a...i have tuned into broadland since day 1 its been a fantastic station but today isay good bye with sadness the djs have been like friends you know well i loved the broadland jingles my family and i would say did you hear ---- on broadland today they all listened as well my grandaughter has gone to radio 1 what a sad day for the people of norfolk maureenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33696095.post-29733992825653977622009-01-05T00:49:00.000+00:002009-01-05T00:49:00.000+00:00Glad to hear that North Norfolk Radio will survive...Glad to hear that North Norfolk Radio will survive Nick? I was listening to it this morning whilst driving around the Burnhams. <BR/><BR/>We look forward to the local elements as much as anything, particularly the dreadful country and western themed adds. You are blessed indeed...Nullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14097211775158236323noreply@blogger.com