Bob leads many of the BBC's flagship radio stations, including Radio 2, 6 Music, and the Asian Network. In this extended interview, he outlines his plans as the first Director of BBC Music, discusses Charter renewal, reveals the issues leading to the closure of Channel 4 Radio, and tackles claims the Beeb is too populist.
0:55 - Day-to-day duties of a Radio Controller
8:00 - Will 6 Music survive?
17.20 - Career to date
24.40 - The internet's impact on radio and TV
33.30 - Lessons learned from the closure of Channel 4 Radio
39.00 - Charter renewal and the future of the BBC
43.30 - "My best day at the BBC so far..."
0:55 - Day-to-day duties of a Radio Controller
8:00 - Will 6 Music survive?
17.20 - Career to date
24.40 - The internet's impact on radio and TV
33.30 - Lessons learned from the closure of Channel 4 Radio
39.00 - Charter renewal and the future of the BBC
43.30 - "My best day at the BBC so far..."
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