British Forces Broadcasting mobilised

Title

British Forces Broadcasting mobilised

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

13 Aug 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:03:57

Description

David Piper reports on the British Forces Broadcasting Service, which begins broadcasting to troops in Saudi Arabia today. Station Manager, Richard Asprey talks about how this came about and how he wants people to send in dedications for the forces. Head of Music, Charles Foster talks about what music will be played and how the listeners will hear it. Includes radio samples.

Contributors

Charles Foster; David Piper; Richard Asprey

Keywords

Armed forces; Radio stations; Saudi Arabia; Radio; Wars (events); Gulf War (1990-1991); BFBS; British Forces Broadcasting Service

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