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Summary: Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. Roger Bolton airs listeners' views on BBC radio programmes and policy.

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 Feedback: 27 May 11: Moral Maze - debate or bullying? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:37

The Moral Maze prides itself on robust discussion, but many listeners thought this week's programme was more about bad manners than reasoned argument. Did they go too far? Or is all fair in love and debate? Could Chris Evans be the saviour of children's radio? Quite possibly, judging by the massive response to his short story competition, 500 Words. Ahead of next week's announcement of the winners, executive producer Helen Thomas reveals what it is about the Radio 2 Breakfast Show that appeals to all ages. Inspired by all this youthful talent, Feedback is searching for the radio critics of the future. If you are 13 or under do please write to us with your views on what you love - or hate - about anything at all on BBC Radio. And local radio - what is it good for? Roger talks to David Holdsworth, who's in charge of all 40 of the BBC's radio stations in England to find out why we still need it in the internet age.

 Feedback: 20 May 11: Concerns over re-vamped Radio 4 Extra | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:39

Too many repeats, schedule changes and the loss of much of the children's programming. Fans of the former BBC Radio 7 lament its loss and challenge the station's head of programming Mary Kalemkerian over the changes she's made to the station that's now called Radio 4 Extra. Incest, murder and trench warfare - is Book at Bedtime too dour? Radio 4 commissioning editor Caroline Raphael explains how books are chosen for the late night slot and hears your pleas to let listeners know details of music featured in the programmes. And the controller of Radio 4 Gwyneth Williams reveals how she stopped The Archers being moved from Radio 4 to Radio 4 Extra.

 Feedback: 25 Mar 11: A brief history of time | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:45

If the pips are always late on DAB radio, how will we know what the real time is when we all switch over to digital? Roger Bolton talks to Rupert Brun, the BBC's head of technology who says - actually - we won't. Some listeners question Jenni Murray's use of language during her recent stand-up routine for Comic Relief - the Woman's Hour presenter reveals why she abandoned PC in favour of street slang. Sir Michael Lyons is coming to the end of a turbulent four years as the chairman of the BBC Trust. In his last interview for Feedback he discusses whether the BBC "lost its moral compass" during the Ross/Brand affair, how executive pay was brought into line and how listeners will be consulted on the next round of BBC cuts. And MPs put their weight behind your arguments in favour of local radio.

 Feedback: 18 Mar 11: What's extra about Ambridge Extra? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:36

In the week that the fate of the Asian Network is being reconsidered, Roger Bolton talks to controller Andy Parfitt about the station's future. Parfitt also heads Radio 1, and three young listeners join the interview to quiz him on the network's approach to celebrity presenters and listening on digital. Is it ever possible to have too much of a good thing? Archers fans will have the opportunity to find out, following the announcement that the spin-off Ambridge Extra will be launching on the digital station Radio 4 Extra in April. Head of Programmes Mary Kalemkerian reveals all. And many of you were deeply moved by the Afternoon Play, "Black Roses: The Killing of Sophie Lancaster". Sylvia Lancaster, Sophie's mother, joins Roger to talk about why she agreed to take part in the production. She explains how Simon Armitage, whose poetry featured in the production, captured her daughter's voice perfectly.

 Feedback: 13 Mar 11 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:40

Radio 4's forum for comments, queries, criticisms and congratulations. Presented by Roger Bolton, this is the place to air your views on the things you hear on BBC Radio. This programme's content is entirely directed by you.

 Feedback: 4 Mar 11: Hardeep Singh Kohli's first kiss | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:37

Roger Bolton turns up at Hardeep Singh Kohli's flat to ask some personal questions - including who gave him his first kiss? At the end of this month, millions of fans of the BBC Hindi Service will no longer be able to listen on shortwave. Roger speaks to Rifat Jawaid, editor of language programmes at the BBC Asian Network, about his Indian family's passion for the service. And many of you have trouble understanding speech when it's accompanied by background music. So why do producers persist in using it? Roger quizzes Simon Elmes the BBC's Creative Director, Features & Documentaries and others, on the subject.

 Feedback: 25 Feb 11: Reporting a revolution | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:35

How many BBC journalists does it take to report a revolution? Too many, say many Feedback listeners. Roger talks to Fran Unsworth, the BBC's head of newsgathering who justifies the numbers. The candid confessional of an alcoholic doctor gripped listeners of Victoria Derbyshire's 5Live phone in last week. But what steps are taken to ensure that candid confessional is not just mass entertainment? Roger Bolton talks to Louisa Compton, daytime editor of 5Live. And getting the accents right in BBC drama. We ask an expert linguist to listen to a recent afternoon play and give his verdict.

 Feedback: 18 Feb 11: Salford - the new home of BBC North | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:35

Roger Bolton visits in Salford with Feedback listeners Heather Howarth and Delphine Price to explore the Media City UK development. He asks them if moving more programmes to BBC North will make them more representative of northern life and whether they actually care where their programmes come from. And down the road in Manchester, Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie are preparing to shift their popular evening banter on Radio 2 to an afternoon slot on 6 Music. Roger talks to the station's controller Bob Shennan about his decision and asks him if he's doing enough for older Radio 2 listeners.

 Feedback: 11 Feb 11: BBC Trust report on Radio's 3, 4 and 7 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:40

Radio 4 is being encouraged to reach beyond its largely white, better off, southern audience by the BBC Trust. But you say don't change a thing. Roger Bolton unpicks the BBC Trust's report on Radio's 3, 4 and 7. Listener Sasha Lubetkin visits the British Museum and the BBC's pronunciation unit to find out more about the BBC's role as defender of the English language. Are The Archers getting too cosy with the Palace?

 Feedback: 4 Feb 11: Cuts to the World Service | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:35

Peter Horrocks, the BBC's director of global news, talks through the implications of massive cuts to the World Service. Plus your concerns about changes to music programming nationally and locally as Radio 2 moves Stuart Maconie and Mark Radcliffe across to 6 Music to make way for Jo Whiley. Are there too many American voices on Radio 4? And you suggest alternative futures for Nigel Pargetter in The Archers.

 Feedback: 28 Jan 11 Radio 4 controller unveils her plans | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:33

Radio 4's new controller gives her first broadcast interview to Feedback and reveals her plans for the network - new programmes, new voices and a "new layer of creativity". And as hundreds of Feedback listeners mourn the passing of Nigel Pargetter - two avid Archers listeners take a tour of the Archers studio and put your questions to the programme's editor Vanessa Whitburn. Plus news of dramatic cuts at the World Service where five language services are to close and 650 jobs will go.

 Feedback: 3 Dec 2010: BBC in the headlines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:40

The BBC is the subject of its own news bulletins yet again. Roger speaks to the BBC's deputy director of news to find out how BBC radio reacts to stories about the Corporation. After a tense week in the Dontenville household, Radio 4 nut Heather and her Radio 1 loving stepdaughter Jenni reveal how they got on after a week of listening to each other's stations. The BBC Trust is looking for new members for its Regional Audience Councils - it could be you!

 Feedback: 26 Nov 2010: New talent for Radio 4 comedy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:35

Aspiring comedian Richard Hanrahan desperate to break into BBC radio pitches his talents directly to the woman who can say yes.... Or ... er no thanks. Praise for 'Atching Tan' - a play about, written by and acted by travellers. If you hate digital radio you'll be dreading 2015 - Tim Davie, the BBC's head of radio, tries to reassure you. And a Radio 4 fan and her Radio 1 loving step-daughter swap stations for a week.

 Feedback: 19 Nov 2010: Racial stereotypes in The Archers? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:39

Roger Bolton asks Archers actor Ryan Kelly, who plays Jazzer McCreary in The Archers, if his character is a stereotype of a drunken Scottish ne'er do well. A listener takes your gripes about the iPlayer revamp to the top - and demands straight answers. And reporting from Rangoon last weekend - why were some reporters named while others remained anonymous. Jon Williams, the BBC's head of World News has the answer.

 Feedback: 12 Nov 2010: licence fee for overseas listeners? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:39

Justin Webb explains why he wants to toughen up his act. But listeners say please don't as they rather enjoy it when 'Today' was taken off the air by the recent national Union of Journalists' strike. It was replaced by more gentle programmes including an audio essay about The Wash. The novelist Joanna Trollope makes a plea for more adventurous drama on BBC Radio. And should the BBC make people in the rest of the world pay for listening to its domestic services? Roger Bolton finds out it it's even possible.

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