83: John Rosborough - Northern Ireland programmer
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Clutching a soldering iron, he arrived in commercial radio at the launch of Downtown Radio, in troubled times in Northern Ireland, rising to lead the station\\u2019s programming for an era.
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In this hour of \\u2018Radiomoments Conversations\\u2019. John Rosborough tells of his childhood dreams, the early days at Downtown Radio, building the studios, hosting early shows - and the challenges of the station\\u2019s newsroom in unprecedented times. He tells the story of his graduating through the programming ranks, its first jingle package, the varied programme schedule, early regulation and, ultimately, becoming a station for the whole of Northern Ireland \\u2013 and splitting frequencies. John talks too about Irish radio heritage, winning radio licences \\u2013 and his subsequent management roles at Citybeat, U105, Belfast 89 and life since.
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In his own words, this is the John Rosborough story.
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Hear the whole \\u2018RadioMoments Conversations\\u2019 series here \\u2013 and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant.
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