Media Masters - Bob Shennan

Published: Dec. 10, 2015, 5 a.m.

b'Bob leads many of the BBC's flagship radio stations, including Radio 2, 6 Music, and the Asian Network. In this extended interview, he outlines his plans as the first Director of BBC Music, discusses Charter renewal, reveals the issues leading to the closure of Channel 4 Radio, and tackles claims the Beeb is too populist.

\\n\\n0:55 - Day-to-day duties of a Radio Controller
\\n \\n8:00 - Will 6 Music survive?
\\n\\n17.20 - Career to date
\\n\\n24.40 - The internet's impact on radio and TV
\\n\\n33.30 - Lessons learned from the closure of Channel 4 Radio
\\n\\n39.00 - Charter renewal and the future of the BBC
\\n\\n43.30 - "My best day at the BBC so far..."'