9 Mar 12: Phone-ins, traffic reports, graphic news




Feedback show

Summary: This week the news carried tough stories about the situation in Syria, and about the death of 15 year old Kristy Bamu, at the hands of his sister and her partner. Too much information said some listeners, especially as some reports did not include a warning about the graphic content. Is it the end of the road for BBC Radio 2's traffic reports? With websites, apps and local radio providing up to the minute information that's relevant to you wherever you are, some listeners think the end is nigh for traffic on national radio. Sally Boazman, aka Sally Traffic, tells Roger in no uncertain terms why she and her ilk are still providing a vital service. And over-emotional ranters or real people speaking truth to power? Presenters Stephen Nolan and Victoria Derbyshire reveal all about the art of the phone-in. Presenter: Roger Bolton