The
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Experience at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Gloucestershire
The
public are invited to the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Experience at ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Gloucestershire
on Sunday 13 October between 11.00am and 5.00pm.
The
free event showcases the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s past, present and future.
Top
attractions include a visit from the Daleks, K9 and the Tardis from
the ever-popular series Doctor Who; make-up demonstrations from
the Casualty team; and the chance to have a go at reading the news.
Richard
Angwin, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Points West weatherman, explains the technology behind
his weather forecasts.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
ONE'S Countryfile presenter and local Gloucestershire lad Adam Henson
can shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes in the world
of television.
And
there are tours of the radio studios in London Road, Gloucester
throughout the day.
Also
on offer are special screenings of a film tribute to Richard Dimbleby;
access to the world wide web and people on hand to guide first time
surfers through the maze of information.
And
there's the chance to find out more about the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s digital channels
on radio and television.
Event
producer Trish Campbell says: "The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ celebrates its 80th
anniversary this Autumn so it's an apt time to reflect on our heritage
and look forward to the new age of broadcasting.
"It's
not just about the big shows and the famous names. We plan to show
the public how the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ is actively involved in their community through
local radio, regional television and the internet."
Ski
jump hero Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards broadcasts his radio show live
from the event and is really looking forward to meeting the listeners.
He
said: "I
have the perfect face for the radio so the public should be in for
a shock!"
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