Category Archives: Radio

Geoffrey Perkins: 1953 – 2008

Posted on September 1, 2008 by PaulB

Sometimes I’m better off catching the news late. I was mildly lost for words on hearing that Geoffrey Perkins had been involved in a terrible accident that took his life. In his mid-50s, he doubtless had a lot more mileage … Continue reading →

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Corpsing Today

Posted on March 28, 2008 by PaulB

Charlotte Green had a fit of the giggles this morning on the 8am bulletin for the Today programme. Charlotte reported the news of an American researcher team who have discovered the earliest known still playable voice recording, which predates Edisons … Continue reading →

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Rasen Concerns

Posted on February 27, 2008 by PaulB

I woke last night a little before 1AM and felt the rubble beneath me. The earthquake rippled past and a moment of sleepy conversation erupted over what had just happened. I haven’t felt a quake like that in years and … Continue reading →

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