Audio

  • Random House Audio becomes new distributor of BBC Audiobooks

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    Random House Audio is to become to sole distributor of BBC-branded physical CDs in the UK and the rest of the world excluding North America, Australia and New Zealand. The news follows the collapse of AudioGo which previously distributed the BBC’s content and grew out BBC Audio. The company will also be responsible for sales…

  • LOVEFiLM launches new iPhone and iPod app

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    Amazon’s LOVEFiLM has today released an app for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch, giving TV and film fans the chance to stream content to their devices for the first time.   The app supports Apple’s AirPlay so users can push content from their mobile device directly to the big screen using Apple TV and includes…

  • London council offers ereader help classes

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    A London council is offering local residents courses on how to use its ebook library. Richmond Council is offering owners of Sony, Nook and Kobo readers, plus tablet owners a short demonstration on how to borrow books from its eLibrary or read them online using the Public Library Online Service. Cabinet Member for Community, Business,…

  • BBC announces new Radio 1 online TV channel

    BBC announces new Radio 1 online TV channel

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    BBC Radio 1 is launching a new online TV channel carrying exclusive performances and interviews not shown on the BBC’s traditional channels. The new channel will be available via BBC iPlayer and follows the station’s successful use of YouTube to show video content – an interview with Kanye West in September attracted over 3 million…

  • BBC boss Tony Hall announces 45 new local radio apprenticeships

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    BBC boss Tony Hall says the broadcaster will hire at least 45 new apprentices at local radio stations across the UK by September 2014. The commitment means apprentices will be employed at every BBC local radio station across England and in BBC radio stations across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Apprenticeships provide an invaluable path…

  • Mark Kermode and BBC Wales Orchestra present night of US film scores

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    Film critic and journalist Mark Kermode will team up with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales next month to present an evening of American film scores. The performance will be led by acclaimed American conductor Robert Ziegler and will be the orchestra’s opening concert of their 2013-14 season at St David’s Hall, where they are…