Product Description

Interviewing for Radio critically analyses previously broadcast interviews and together with advice from radio professionals explains the preparation, organization and communication required to produce a successful radio broadcast.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1648859 in Books
• Published on: 2000-07-20
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

Sue Macgregor, Today, BBC Radio 4
Impressively up to date and full of excellent tips both for novices and old hands too

Review
'This is an invaluable guide to radio interviewing of all kinds, from the vox pop to the full-scale discussion. I learned a lot.' - Sue Lawley, Desert Island Discs, Radio 4

'This is an invaluable guide. It's impressively up to date, and full of excellent tips both for novices and the old hands too.' - Sue MacGregor, Today, Radio 4

From the Back Cover
Interviewing for Radio is a thorough introduction to the techniques and skills of the radio interview. It offers advice on how to ask the right question and elicit a response and guides the reader through the use of equipment, the mechanics of recording, the studio environment, live broadcasts, presentation and pronunciation, and editing material.
Interviewing for Radio critically analyses previously broadcast interviews, incorporates advice from professionals from national, local and independent radio, and explains the preparation, organisation and expertise required in order to produce a successful radio broadcast.
Written by an experienced producer and instructor, Interviewing for Radio includes:
the history of the radio interview and the importance of its role today
practical exercises which introduce successful interview and technical skills
case studies and hypothetical scenarios to help you prepare for potential difficulties
a discussion of ethics, risk assessment, codes of conduct an

Customer Reviews

A journey through the life of the radio interview
This book gives an extremely informative insight into the world of interviewing for radio. Recounting his own often amusing and daunting experiences the author guides you through the ups and downs of the interviewer whether in the studio or out on location. Clearly and concisely explaining all aspects of the subject from preparation to presentation, recording to editing, vocabulary to pronunciation including what questions to ask and what to do if things go wrong.

If you have ever wondered what you might do if challenged with confronting your local M.P,a famous celebrity, a victim of crime or even all three at once then this is the book for you. 'Interviewing for Radio' steers you through the obstacles of moral dilemmas, technical difficulties and potentially dangerous situations still ensuring that you produce a memorable and worthwhile discussion.

A fascinating read for the general public, jam packed full of helpful tips and advice for students and would be interviewers in any field. I now find I listen to all radio broadcasts with a renewed interest. A thoroughly enjoyable book.