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2: Fifteen Inches Per Second

Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, looks at the ways technology has changed the radio we listen to.

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the second of three programmes, he tells the story of the technological advances in radio from the first Outside Broadcast, through the Radiophonic Workshop and to advent of podcasting.

More of Chris's favourite radio moments include:

* When Iron Speaks
- part of ‘Six Pillars’ on Resonance FM

* Fifteen Inches Per Second’ documentary about ¼” tape
- ѿý Radio 4, 2004

Producer: Jessica Treen

First broadcast on ѿý Radio 4 Extra in October 2018.

1 hour

Last on

Thu 25 Jan 2024 20:00

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