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BBC Radio 4's right to reply programme. Listen at 15:30 Thur, 20:00 Sun, and on @BBCSounds Presented by @acatherwoodnews WhatsApp: +44 (0) 3 333 444 544

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The BBC has announced plans to close Radio 4 Extra, while confirming that archive programmes will be available on @BBCSounds. Today Feedback will discuss how these changes affect the BBC's listeners - here's a taster of what you've been saying. Listen at 3.30pm on @bbcradio4📻
“BBC Sounds... does not offer the same opportunity to stumble across something wonderful by chance whilst listening live.” “It's been my favourite station since it first aired - the reason I bought DAB radios in the first place!” “The promise to move programmes to BBC Sounds won't help the many elderly listeners who aren't digitally literate. For them, the loss would be absolute, with nothing comparable to fill the gap.”

ALT “BBC Sounds... does not offer the same opportunity to stumble across something wonderful by chance whilst listening live.” “It's been my favourite station since it first aired - the reason I bought DAB radios in the first place!” “The promise to move programmes to BBC Sounds won't help the many elderly listeners who aren't digitally literate. For them, the loss would be absolute, with nothing comparable to fill the gap.”

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Today on Feedback, we'll hear from listeners reacting to the announcement that BBC Radio 4 Extra's linear broadcast channel will be closed to create more savings for the corporation. Listen today at 3.30pm on @BBCRadio4 📻 Feedback | @BBCSounds
Listeners share their thoughts: "I really, really regret that decision. Radio 4 Extra is one of my favourite channels. I'm a fan of all its strands: comedy, drama, documentary.” "I think it's a disgrace closing down 4 Extra...it can't be that expensive to run." "What a great mixture of information, entertainment, cultural heritage and nostalgia, all taken away from us at one fell swoop. And yet the younger and middle years listeners...don't appear to have been similarly targeted in these cuts."

ALT Listeners share their thoughts: "I really, really regret that decision. Radio 4 Extra is one of my favourite channels. I'm a fan of all its strands: comedy, drama, documentary.” "I think it's a disgrace closing down 4 Extra...it can't be that expensive to run." "What a great mixture of information, entertainment, cultural heritage and nostalgia, all taken away from us at one fell swoop. And yet the younger and middle years listeners...don't appear to have been similarly targeted in these cuts."

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BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close bbc.in/4sjrORU
BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close

BBC Three, BBC Scotland and Radio 4 Extra channels to close

The closures are announced as the corporation continues to try to save £500m over two years.

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Today on Feedback, we're hearing your thoughts on the recent cuts to @bbcradio4, specifically the axing of #YouAndYours. Here's a sample of what you have to say about the end of the long running consumer advice programme. Listen at 3.30pm 📻 Feedback | @bbcsounds
Quotes from listener regarding the cuts to BBC Radio 4, specifically You and Yours, as follows: "Who is the BBC trying to appeal to and retain with these changes in programmes, in addition to making cutbacks?" "The service to consumers it provides is invaluable and covers everyday issues affecting everyone." "Winifred is a superb communicator and does a brilliant job. I cannot understand how cutting this programme will be cost-effective."

ALT Quotes from listener regarding the cuts to BBC Radio 4, specifically You and Yours, as follows: "Who is the BBC trying to appeal to and retain with these changes in programmes, in addition to making cutbacks?" "The service to consumers it provides is invaluable and covers everyday issues affecting everyone." "Winifred is a superb communicator and does a brilliant job. I cannot understand how cutting this programme will be cost-effective."

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Coming up on Feedback today, presented by @acatherwoodnews - a new set of BBC cuts.
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BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours bbc.in/473sVLE

BBC to cut raft of Radio 4 programmes including You and Yours

The corporation said it would be investing in a new consumer programme, while announcing more cuts.

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As this series comes to an end, we're talking to Colin Sell - the longtime pianist on @bbcradio4 panel show 'I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue.' @acatherwoodnews sat down with him to hear about his career at the keys. Hear the full interview on @BBCSounds Feedback | @BBCradio4
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Proms season is in full swing, so we're joined by Controller of @BBCRadio3 and the BBC Proms @classicjacko to discuss the 2026 schedule - but with cuts announced for the BBC earlier in the year, are the Proms at risk? Hear the full interview on @BBCSounds Feedback | @bbcradio4
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Looking forward to joining @acatherwoodnews on @BBCR4Feedback today to talk about the @bbcproms season so far and our future plans for the festival: bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002zrw…
BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, BBC Proms, Quiz Pilots and Interview of the Year

BBC Radio 4 - Feedback, BBC Proms, Quiz Pilots and Interview of the Year

Andrea Catherwood discusses this year's BBC Proms with Radio 3 controller Sam Jackson.

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If you're a longtime Radio 4 listener you'll understand the important place quiz programmes occupy in the schedule. This week on Feedback we've got two expert quizzers in to give their thoughts on how a new collection of pilot quiz episodes hold up. Feedback | @bbcradio4
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Could radio bridge the gap in a divided Britain? On Feedback, @andreacatherwoodnews talks to @EvanHD about his new series Common Ground, in which he travelled England and Wales to hear the honest views of the public. Hear the full interview on @bbcsounds Feedback | @bbcradio4
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We heard from listeners praising James Fritz's drama series Life and Time for @BBCRadio4 - and this week, the award-winning playwright joins us to talk about telling the stories of those inside Britain's prisons. Hear the full interview on @bbcsounds Feedback | @bbcradio4📻
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Thank you for coming on @BBCR4Feedback It was a really interesting conversation
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Pleasure to speak with @acatherwoodnews for BBC Feedback about the BBC’s latest cuts and how they will affect audiences’ interests in the context of Charter renewal. Live now on Radio 4!
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Following a big scoop by a BBC radio series, how do investigative journalists navigate reporting on crimes with the authorities? This week on Feedback we'll be talking to journalist Samantha Poling - whose own work led to a conviction - about how it works. Feedback | @bbcradio4
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It was announced this week that the BBC would be delivering major cuts, including many to @BBCRadio4 programmes like Antisocial and The World Tonight. We'll be covering the cuts on @BBCR4Feedback - and we'd like to hear from listeners. Get in touch 📻 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgm…
BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan

BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan

In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.

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Feedback has returned for a new series, and @acatherwoodnews is kicking things off with @MishaGlenny, to discuss taking on one of @BBCRadio4's most loved programmes - In Our Time. Hear the full interview on @BBCSounds. Feedback | BBC Radio 4 📻
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It's the end of another series of #BBCR4Feedback, and this week @andreacatherwoodnews is talking to longtime war correspondent @fergalkeane47 about stepping away from the BBC after a long career, and his relationship with the BBC's listeners. Listen on @bbcradio4 at 3.30pm📻
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Visualisation is the future of podcasts - or is it? BBC Sounds has just dropped a new waves of pods that you can watch as well as hear. On Feedback we'll be talking to the person leading strategy on video podcasts to find out more. Listen to Feedback at 3.30pm on @BBCRadio4
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This week we're covering a recent episode of Radical with @amolrajan, in which he spoke to physician and neurology specialist Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan. But listeners had thoughts about the way the interview was handled. Listen to @BBCR4Feedback at 3.30pm on @bbcradio4📻
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It's an all-access look at the Sunday morning programme Broadcasting House on @bbcr4feedback this week, as @acatherwoodnews meets up with presenter @oconnell_paddy. How do listeners shape the BBC's output on a day dedicated to calm? Listen at 3.30pm on @BBCRadio4 📻
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What have you been saying about the language of the recent news cycle? This week on Feedback, @andreacatherwoodnews talks to Director of BBC News Content Richard Burgess about how reporters choose their words. Listen on @bbcsounds or on @bbcradio4 at 3.30pm 📻
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