Step into the 2000s this week as Behind the Mic takes you through one of the most exciting and transformative decades in radio history. From the rise of iPods and MP3s to the birth of podcasting, we uncover how radio fought to stay relevant in the digital age. Discover how DAB changed the game, why personality became radio’s greatest currency, and the controversies that had the nation talking – including the unforgettable Sachsgate.
We’ll also explore the BBC’s dramatic comeback against pirate radio, from quietly gathering intelligence to launching Radio 1 with some of the pirates themselves at the helm. Plus, in Music in Radio, we travel through decades of number-one hits – from Melanie C’s Ibiza anthem “I Turn to You” to Elvis’s timeless “The Wonder of You,” ABBA’s heartbreaking “The Winner Takes It All,” the quirky “Turtle Power!” and Cliff Richard’s chart-topper “Please Don’t Tease.”
Packed with nostalgia, industry insight, and a brand-new opening jingle you’ll want to hear for yourself, this episode is one you don’t want to miss.
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