Capital Summertime Ball 2024

[whoknowswhy]

That said what...!? Automated?

Reference CAS-1747333-FF9DHV

Thank you for contacting us regarding Radio 1's 'Newsbeat'.

I understand that as a regular listener to Radio 1 you've become increasingly concerned about the quality of broadcasting recently, as you believe a number of presenters are having trouble timing their records to end before the news starts.

Although I fully recognise your concerns, the issue of playing songs before the scheduled news programmes is not a new issue. All radio stations whether the BBC or commercial have to ensure that they time their broadcasts to include news bulletins, however, I do recognise that you recently, Radio 1 has been experiencing difficulties in getting their timings right and that certain songs have been cut to accommodate the news.

Again, I understand that this is an issue which has caused you some annoyance and to that end I’d like to assure you that we've registered your comments on our audience log. This is the internal report of audience feedback we compile daily for all programme makers, commissioning executives, and senior management within the BBC. The audience logs are important documents that can help shape future decisions and ensures that your points, along with other comments we receive, are also made available to BBC staff across the Corporation.

Thanks again for sharing your views with us.

Kind Regards

Richard Carey

BBC Complaints

[capes]

the middle sentence of the middle paragraph doesn't even make sense! "I do recognise that you recently, Radio 1....."

At least it has been acknowledged i guess?

[capes]

She went to hand over to newsbeat who just werent there - was a shambles

That was a technical fault with the microphones though, nothing to do with them having to cut a song. 1Xtra was the same and ended up having to cut to a song

[ListentoMe]

They are still cutting off songs. Greg seems the best at getting his times right. I do agree that the issue should certainly be addressed.

[whoknowswhy]

Its a total shambles. Not good enough for me as a regular listener

[Nik B.]

Then don't listen. Simple.