Post by Teddy Bear on Jan 9, 2013 19:31:49 GMT
I'm not a listener to the programme either way, but I can sense the resentment of those who do, and not without good reason.
The BBC so easily discard the concerns of those whose values first set up the corporation. With the usual BBC bullshit, they claim:
A Radio 2 spokesman said: "We understand how well loved Sunday Half Hour is for many regular Radio 2 listeners so the decision to move the programme has not been taken lightly.
One can imagine the discussion by programmers when considering how their listeners would take the news:
"Screw 'em".
The BBC so easily discard the concerns of those whose values first set up the corporation. With the usual BBC bullshit, they claim:
A Radio 2 spokesman said: "We understand how well loved Sunday Half Hour is for many regular Radio 2 listeners so the decision to move the programme has not been taken lightly.
One can imagine the discussion by programmers when considering how their listeners would take the news:
"Screw 'em".
Backlash over Radio 2 Sunday hymns programme being switched to 6am slot
A BBC decision to move the Radio 2 church hymns programme Sunday Half Hour from 8.30pm to a 6am slot has provoked a backlash from listeners.
Presenter Diane Louise Jordan announced at the weekend that from January 20 the programme will be broadcast in a new-60 minute format as Sunday Hour, it was reported.
But there was a deluge of criticism of Twitter, with some users describing the new time as "ridiculous" and an "insult" to the audience, according to the Daily Mail.
Some accused the BBC of being "unfair" and deliberately driving loyal listeners away, with one tweeting: "Moving from 8.30pm to 6am looks like marginalisation."
Announcing the switch, Miss Jordan told listeners that those who would be "fast asleep at six o'clock" that they could listen to the programme again on the BBC's iPlayer - though this may not be of much comfort to those not familirar with the internet service.
Miss Jordan said: "Sunday Half Hour is moving to a new time. So instead of Sunday evenings I will be bringing all your favourite hymns as well as some new ones in a new Sunday morning slot at six o’ clock.
"Now I know some of you like me are morning lovers and so are always up bright and early or at least have the radio on to help you start your day.
"But for those of you that are still fast asleep at six o’clock there is of course the opportunity to listen to BBC iPlayer so you can still enjoy being part of this very special time we have together.’
A Radio 2 spokesman said: "We understand how well loved Sunday Half Hour is for many regular Radio 2 listeners so the decision to move the programme has not been taken lightly.
"Over the past decade, the number of people listening to the programme and on Sunday nights generally has declined significantly and early Sunday mornings actually reach a much wider audience than Sunday evenings."
The programme is making way for a show presented by musical star Michael Ball, focusing on popular music from the 1940s to the present day, which will air between 7pm and 9pm.
A BBC decision to move the Radio 2 church hymns programme Sunday Half Hour from 8.30pm to a 6am slot has provoked a backlash from listeners.
Presenter Diane Louise Jordan announced at the weekend that from January 20 the programme will be broadcast in a new-60 minute format as Sunday Hour, it was reported.
But there was a deluge of criticism of Twitter, with some users describing the new time as "ridiculous" and an "insult" to the audience, according to the Daily Mail.
Some accused the BBC of being "unfair" and deliberately driving loyal listeners away, with one tweeting: "Moving from 8.30pm to 6am looks like marginalisation."
Announcing the switch, Miss Jordan told listeners that those who would be "fast asleep at six o'clock" that they could listen to the programme again on the BBC's iPlayer - though this may not be of much comfort to those not familirar with the internet service.
Miss Jordan said: "Sunday Half Hour is moving to a new time. So instead of Sunday evenings I will be bringing all your favourite hymns as well as some new ones in a new Sunday morning slot at six o’ clock.
"Now I know some of you like me are morning lovers and so are always up bright and early or at least have the radio on to help you start your day.
"But for those of you that are still fast asleep at six o’clock there is of course the opportunity to listen to BBC iPlayer so you can still enjoy being part of this very special time we have together.’
A Radio 2 spokesman said: "We understand how well loved Sunday Half Hour is for many regular Radio 2 listeners so the decision to move the programme has not been taken lightly.
"Over the past decade, the number of people listening to the programme and on Sunday nights generally has declined significantly and early Sunday mornings actually reach a much wider audience than Sunday evenings."
The programme is making way for a show presented by musical star Michael Ball, focusing on popular music from the 1940s to the present day, which will air between 7pm and 9pm.