"The aim of this book is to support anybody trying to develop a skill in the art of radio interviewing. It does not aim to tell you how it must be done, but how it is done and can be done. The content is based on good practice and the experiences of professionals in radio, radio training and educati ... on. Listening to a variety of interviews on a range of stations and noting the techniques used by the interviewers will also prove useful. You will discover what works best for you in a variety of situations and you will develop your own instincts about what to ask, apply your own tricks of the trade to elicit reluctant replies and introduce your own style and personality to your interviews." (Preface, page ix) more

"Programme Making for Radio offers trainee radio broadcasters and their instructors focused practical guidelines to the professional techniques applied to the making of radio shows, explaining how specific radio programmes are made and the conventions and techniques required to produce them. This bo ... ok describes how and why these methods are applied through the use of a behind-the-scenes glimpse at working practices and procedures used in the industry. It considers the constraints and incentives that limit or stimulate creativity and innovation within programme production. Programme Making for Radio examines the individual roles and responsibilities of the whole production team and the importance of team-working skills. Chapters focus on the specific requirements of specialist programmes and offer advice from a range of programme makers working in local and national broadcasting. There is a case study example that follows the progress of a feature programme from pitching the original idea, through assembling material to final transmission." (Publisher description) more