The Winners 2012 > Best Specialist Music Programme
David Rodigan
David Rodigan - Presenter
Nicky Birch - Producer
Tom Green - Producer
Somethin' Else for BBC Radio 2
What the Judges Said
"A true living radio legend taking his broadcasting skills to BBC Radio for the very first time. Introducing a wider audience to his love & knowledge of Reggae with inspiring stories and journeys into the John Peel Radio 1 Session archive. This entry was a truly stand out Gold Winner
"The Ronnie Wood Show
Ronnie Wood - Presenter
Claire Neal - Producer
Ed de Lacy - Sound Engineer
Sam Cocker - Executive Producer
Jenny Nelson - Producer - Absolute Radio
Somethin' Else for Absolute Radio
What the Judges Said
"A rock'n'roll legend whose anecdotes are epic, Ronnie's personality enthralled the judges. Ronnie's deft turn of phrase combined with his undoubted passion and knowledge of the music he shares with the audience was beautifully reflected in this unique and memorable entry.
"Another Country with Ricky Ross
Ricky Ross - Presenter
Richard Murdoch - Producer
Kirsten Smith - Content Assistant
Barbara Wallace - Senior Producer
BBC Radio Scotland
What the Judges Said
"Ricky Ross takes complete ownership of his genre with insightful, intelligent comment and revealing interviews that get to the heart of the music.
"Friday Night Is Music Night
Anthony Cherry - Executive Producer
Bridget Apps - Producer
Alan Boyd - Producer
Jodie Keane - Producer
Neil Varley - Producer
Ruth Beazley - Assistant Producer
Becky Howarth - Assistant Producer
Clare Toynbee - Broadcast Assistant
Janine Maya-Smith - Broadcast Assistant
Rupert Flindt - Senior Studio Manager
BBC Radio 2
What the Judges Said
"This programme was noteworthy not only for the journey of discovery contained within its eclectic content mix but also for technical excellence, particularly in the quality of audio engineering. Expert production, dedication to creating unique music, a talented and diverse range of musicians & performers and an enduring ability to delight a radio listener as much as the audience attending the live performances is a stand out quality in this multi dimensional submission.
"Music: Response
Mary Anne Hobbs - Presenter / Executive Producer
Sam Davies - Assistant Producer
Andy Ashton - Network Programme Director
Mike Walsh - Head of Music / Assistant Programme Director
Xfm
What the Judges Said
"Manages to delight both headphone-nerds and more general music lovers. Mary Anne Hobbs moves seamlessly from interviewing the major music stars of her generation to championing undiscovered talent. In a world where DJs are traditionally men, she works tirelessly and enthusiastically to ensure that she gets to artists first so that she can showcase them to her dedicated worldwide audience.
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