News Broadcasting
BBC Radio commands 54 per cent listenership share in the UK
MUMBAI: UK radio broadcaster BBC Radio has a 54 per cent share of all radio listening in the UK. This places it almost ten percentage points ahead of commercial radio’s 44.2 per cent share.
These figures were released by Radio Joint Audience Research (Rajar).
The figures cover the period 13 September 2004 to 12 December 2004. That quarter saw seven new commercial stations entering the already highly competitive marketplace.
The BBC’s share is down slightly on last quarter’s 54.4 per cent but up on the corresponding quarter for 2003 which stood at 52.9 per cent. The BBC’s reach of 32.49 million is also ahead of commercial radio (31.18 million).
BBC radio and music director Jenny Abramsky said, ” I am particularly pleased to see the Asian Network top the half million mark.” The BBC Asian Network has 535,000 listeners compared with 473,000 last quarter and 453,000 in the same quarter of 2003.
However BBC World Service has a reach of 1.27 million. This is down on the previous quarter’s figure of 1.37 million and the same quarter of 2003 where the figure stood at 1.3 million.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
