This classic book is a must-have for anyone involved in radio production, covering everything from operational techniques and producing different programme formats, to conducting interviews and writing for radio.The fifth edition features new and updated information on: * digital production, such as the computer editing process, digital recording and DAB* the internet and internet-only radio stations* automatic playout systems* ethics* storytelling, showing simple ways of creating different acoustics for drama* station management* scheduling* remote reportingThis edition is further enhanced by a supporting CD-Rom, packed with examples, exercises and resources.
* Learn from a trusted classic - with editions spanning over 25 years, a generation of radio broadcasters have benefited from this book* Get up to speed fast on digital production techniques and modern working practice* Listen to examples and check your knowledge using exercises included on the free CD-Rom

This classic book is a must-have for anyone involved in radio production, covering everything from operational techniques and producing different programme formats, to conducting interviews and writing for radio. The fifth edition features new and updated information on: digital production, such as the computer editing process, digital recording and DAB; the Internet and Internet-only radio stations; automatic playout systems; ethics; storytelling, showing simple ways of creating different acoustics for drama; station management; scheduling; and remote reporting. This edition is further enhanced by a supporting CD-ROM, packed with examples, exercises, and resources.

• Characteristics of the medium
• The radio studio
• Ethics
• Writing for the ear
• News policy and practice
• Interviewing
• Vox pop
• Cues and links
• Newsreading and presentation
• The discussion
• Phone-ins
• Listener participation
• Music programming
• Sequences and magazines
• Making commercials
• Outside broadcasts (remotes)
• Commentary
• Music recording
• Drama principles
• Documentary and feature programmes
• The work of the producer
• The executive producer
• Programme evaluation
• Training
• Back-announcement
• CD-Rom
• Websites
• Glossary
• Further reading
• Index

'There are other practical textbooks on the market, but none which combines instruction in the how and why of local broadcasting quite as effectively.' Broadcast Magazine 'Great for students and professionals. Keep it by your mixing desk... you can't go wrong with McLeish.' Customer review, Amazon.co.uk 'Pick this book up and you'll be just about set to venture out and set up your own radio station. If you have an interest in broadcasting, radio, internet radio, or anything near being similar to radio, you need to read this book.' Customer review, Amazon.com 'Very well written and covers all aspects of radio production including music, documentary, drama etc. It is simple to read and understand and is a must for anyone who is in need of some help with any aspect of radio production, especially students on a media course studying radio.' Customer review, Amazon.co.uk 'An exceptionally well presented, thorough, and useful book.' Bill Dorris, Lecturer, School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland 'It provides a sound introduction to the subject. It is the only title of its kind. There is currently not another title that covers British Radio production in as broad a manner as this.' Ken Hall, Lecturer, Media Production, University of Teesside, UK 'Its undoubtedly a classic text for radio production in the UK context.' Chris Priestman, Senior lecturer in Radio and Broadcast Journalism, Staffordshire University, UK