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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd (23 Oct 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0713679131
  • ISBN-13: 978-0713679137
  • Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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'A practical, how-to guide to all aspects of presenting a show.' --Publishing News (21st July 2006)

'The best, most comprehensive and yet most down to earth book on any area of media I have seen for years. Even better than that it communicates a huge enthusiasm for radio - if I was a TV person i'd be chucking away my camera by chapter three! I rarely if ever say this about a book, fiction or non-fiction, but I quite simply COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!' 'Bang up to date [and] packed full of good, practical advice As well as containing a wealth of information, advice and ideas, Peter's conversational style means it isn't heavy going and is the sort of book you can not only read from cover to cover but also dip into for particular chapters and topics as required.' --John Byrne, The Stage

Bob Shennan – Controller, BBC Radio 5 Live

"The perfect guide for anyone who wants to get on in this ever-changing and challenging media."
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential is putting it mildly, 6 Jan 2007
By J. Byrne "DearJohn" (London) - See all my reviews
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As the careers advisor for The Stage Newspaper and also a regular broadcaster, I see a lot of how to books-I've also written a couple. This is book is quite simply not just one of the most comprehensive and essential books on radio i have ever come across, it is one of the best how to books on any subject. If you are serious about a career in radio and you don't have this book you are really missing out on something very useful.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an essential book!, 6 Nov 2006
By S. Shires (Shropshire) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Essential Radio Skills: How to Present and Produce a Radio Show (Professional Media Practice) (Paperback)
I bought another book co-written by Peter Stewart (Basic Radio Journalism) which is also fantastic, so was eagerly awaiting this book being delivered through the post.

And I wasn't let down. The book is fantastic. Anything and everything you want to know about presenting and producing radio in the UK. Lots of the BBC as well as commercial radio stations, as well as lots of up-to-date stuff about digital radio, online streaming and podcasting.

If you're thinking about getting into radio, this book is perfect. It explains everything in such an interesting, matter-of-fact and uncomplicated manner - but the enthusiasm of the author for the medium is infectious and clearly translates through the pages.

You will be surprised when you buy this that someone in the industry is willing to give away so many trade secrets, tips and advice and not wanting to restrict them to highly paid courses or speaking events.

The book covers everything including the structure and makeup of UK radio, what the different people do at radio stations, the different types of programmes and music scheduling, show prep and getting guests, basic interviewing, competitions, links, teasing and trailing, 'phone-ins, OBs and zoos (and just in case you have no idea what an ob or zoo or PRS, out-cues, ENPS or stings mean, there is a fantastic glossary at the back of the book) and lots more. I'm really interested in the 'How to Talk' chapter and Appendix 4 'How to learn the most, the fastest, when you move to a new station' for prep for job interviews.

I wish I had this book when I started knowing absolutely nothing in radio about a year ago - but even now, its fantastic - I haven't been able to put it down.

Even if you have been in radio some time - I think you'll find something in this book for you. I've spent much of my time reading with notepad and pen in hand, making notes about issues raised that I now want to listen to various radio programmes to see how they handle things. It will really get you questioning how things are and can be done.

This is a fab book!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Radio, 18 Sep 2008
By Mr. S. J. Pendle (Lincs IK) - See all my reviews
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If your religious you follow the Bible.
If you want to get involved and learn everything about Radio..This is your bible.

I've read this book back to front and often refer back to it when I need to know anything. The author explains everything in simple terms and it will improve your radio skills if your new to Radio or been involved for a while.

From getting the Job in the first place right through to the interview and then your first day..Show Prep,Teasing and Trailing,what to say and not to say....it is as it says Essential.

Steve
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