Audio
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New Dolly Parton special to air on Channel 5 this month
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Dolly Parton: In Her Own Words will use exclusive new interviews and archive footage to explore what’s made Parton and her music “so revered across the Globe”.
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BBC expands subscription podcast service
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Already available in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, BBC Podcasts Premium is available through the BBC Podcasts channel on Apple Podcasts.
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Official Doctor Who Podcast to launch alongside the show’s 60th anniversary specials
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The specials, which mark the show’s 60th anniversary, will be followed by a Christmas special and new season starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor.
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BBC Sounds gains multi-room listening on Echo and other Alexa powered speakers
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Amazon’s voice-activated assistant is available both on the firm’s own range of devices, including its Echo speakers, and on third-party speakers such as those from Sonos.
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BBC Studios hires Amazon UK exec to head up expanded audio unit
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Earlier this year the broadcaster unveiled plans to move selected factual, entertainment and drama audio content from its Licence Fee funded production team to its commercial arm.
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Sky Arts to bring The Grand Ole Opry to UK viewers
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Each Grand Ole Opry performance features eight or more artists, from country superstars to up-and-comers, in front of a live audience.