The Changing Sound Of Radio

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20181013

20210612 (BBC7)

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In this three-hour showcase, he revisits that first machine – and demonstrates cutting edge recording and editing equipment.

Chris tells the story of technological advances in radio from the first outside broadcast, through the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to the latest explosion in podcasting.

We hear from some of Chris's favourite broadcasters, dip into his collection of sound recordings, and hear programmes via podcasting and Sound Art Radio, as well as classics from the BBC Archive:

* Orchestra Under The Waves

A unique musical compilation made of sounds recorded under water. Evelyn Glennie presents.

* The Ditch

2010 BBC Radio 4 drama by Paul Evans about a wildlife sound recordist who goes missing, leaving some intriguing recordings behind... Stars Jimmy Yuill.

* Fifteen Inches Per Second

2004 documentary celebrating quarter-inch magnetic tape which revolutionised the recording of sound.

* Six House Parties

An episode of the podcast 'Imaginary Advice', created by poet and performer Ross Sutherland.

* The Iron Speaks - When The Far Becomes Near

Creative documentary about radio broadcasting in the United Arab Emirates. Contributors include Dr Zaki Nussaibeh, Salim Obaid Al Alelee, Dr Yousef Aydabi and Dr. Arif Al Sheikh. Voiceovers by Frank Key, William English and Bijan Daneshmand. Producers: Christopher John Weaver and Fari Bradley. ( Originally aired as part of Six Pillars, on Resonance FM https://www.resonancefm.com/ )

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in October 2018.

Under Water And In The Garden

20200311

20240118 (BBC7)

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the first of there programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting.

For starters, Chris fires up his first ever tape recorder and we hear some of his radio moments.

Featuring:

* Orchestra Under The Waves - presented by Evelyn Glennie

- BBC Radio 4, 1996.

* Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird

- BBC Radio 3, 2000

* Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You

- BBC Home Service, 1963.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra - and first broadcast in October 2018.

Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, looks at the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.

Under Water And In The Garden.

20200311

20220323 (BBC7)

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the first of there programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting.

For starters, Chris fires up his first ever tape recorder and we hear some of his radio moments.

Featuring:

* Orchestra Under The Waves - presented by Evelyn Glennie

- BBC Radio 4, 1996.

* Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird

- BBC Radio 3, 2000

* Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You

- BBC Home Service, 1963.

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra - and first broadcast in October 2018.

Fifteen Inches Per Second

20200318

20220330 (BBC7)
20240125 (BBC7)

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the second of three programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting.

More of Chris's favourite radio moments include:

* When Iron Speaks

- part of ‘Six Pillars' on Resonance FM

* Fifteen Inches Per Second' documentary about ¼ ? tape

- BBC Radio 4, 2004

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2018.

Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, looks at the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.

* Fifteen Inches Per Second' documentary about ¼ ? tape

The Ditch And Six House Parties

20200325

20220406 (BBC7)
20240201 (BBC7)

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the last of three programmes, he concludes the story of the technological advances in radio and the arrival of podcasts.

More of Chris's favourite radio moments include:

* The Ditch

- BBC Radio, 2010

* Six House Parties

- from Ross Sutherland's 'Imaginary Advice' podcast

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2018.

Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, concludes his look at the way technology has changed the radio we listen to.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
		20181013	20210612 (BBC7)	Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, wildlife sound recordist Chris Watson has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound. In this three-hour showcase, he revisits that first machine – and demonstrates cutting edge recording and editing equipment. Chris tells the story of technological advances in radio from the first outside broadcast, through the BBC Radiophonic Workshop to the latest explosion in podcasting. We hear from some of Chris's favourite broadcasters, dip into his collection of sound recordings, and hear programmes via podcasting and Sound Art Radio, as well as classics from the BBC Archive: * Orchestra Under The Waves A unique musical compilation made of sounds recorded under water. Evelyn Glennie presents. * The Ditch 2010 BBC Radio 4 drama by Paul Evans about a wildlife sound recordist who goes missing, leaving some intriguing recordings behind... Stars Jimmy Yuill. * Fifteen Inches Per Second 2004 documentary celebrating quarter-inch magnetic tape which revolutionised the recording of sound. * Six House Parties An episode of the podcast 'Imaginary Advice', created by poet and performer Ross Sutherland. * The Iron Speaks - When The Far Becomes Near Creative documentary about radio broadcasting in the United Arab Emirates. Contributors include Dr Zaki Nussaibeh, Salim Obaid Al Alelee, Dr Yousef Aydabi and Dr. Arif Al Sheikh. Voiceovers by Frank Key, William English and Bijan Daneshmand. Producers: Christopher John Weaver and Fari Bradley. ( Originally aired as part of Six Pillars, on Resonance FM https://www.resonancefm.com/ ) Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in October 2018.
01	Under Water And In The Garden	20200311	20240118 (BBC7)	Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound. In the first of there programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting. For starters, Chris fires up his first ever tape recorder and we hear some of his radio moments. Featuring: * Orchestra Under The Waves - presented by Evelyn Glennie - BBC Radio 4, 1996. * Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird - BBC Radio 3, 2000 * Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You - BBC Home Service, 1963. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra - and first broadcast in October 2018. Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, looks at the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.
01	Under Water And In The Garden.	20200311	20220323 (BBC7)	Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound. In the first of there programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting. For starters, Chris fires up his first ever tape recorder and we hear some of his radio moments. Featuring: * Orchestra Under The Waves - presented by Evelyn Glennie - BBC Radio 4, 1996. * Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird - BBC Radio 3, 2000 * Oh, Whistle and I'll Come To You - BBC Home Service, 1963. Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra - and first broadcast in October 2018.
02	Fifteen Inches Per Second	20200318	20220330 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7)	Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound. In the second of three programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting. More of Chris's favourite radio moments include: * When Iron Speaks - part of ‘Six Pillars' on Resonance FM * Fifteen Inches Per Second' documentary about ¼ ? tape - BBC Radio 4, 2004 First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in October 2018. Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, looks at the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to. * Fifteen Inches Per Second' documentary about ¼ ? tape
03	The Ditch And Six House Parties	20200325	20220406 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7)	Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound. In the last of three programmes, he concludes the story of the technological advances in radio and the arrival of podcasts. More of Chris's favourite radio moments include: * The Ditch - BBC Radio, 2010 * Six House Parties - from Ross Sutherland's 'Imaginary Advice' podcast First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2018. Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, concludes his look at the way technology has changed the radio we listen to.