RADIO PROGRAMMES.

Evening Star, Issue 19273, 11 June 1926, Page 8

RADIO PROGRAMMES.

TO THE SDROB. Sir, —It is evident from recentlypublished opinions of “ listeners-in ” that present radio programmes art not altogether satisfactory. _ I presume, therefore, that constructive criticism would bo acceptable j perhaps my sug-

geslions may form the basis of discussion leading to' some satisfactory arrangement, both as far as the. public and the Broadcasting Company are concerned. Briefly, the suggestions are that controlling or other prominent officials of manufacturing concerns, etc., be invited to give addresses descriptive of their processes and methods, etc. For instance, the following might serve as illustrations: — Newspaper proprietors: Organisation of a modern newspaper, etc., concern; the different operations prior to issue; experiences (varying vein) of reporters, etc. Town Planning Association: Appropriate addresses. Rope manufacturers; Processes from raw to finished article. Confectioners: Mode and process of manufacture, distribution, etc. Postal Department: Sorting, reception, distribution, etc., of mails. Public W 7 orks Department: General developmental work, irrigation, etc. Agricultural Department: Continuation of present series. Technical School; Cookery hints and household management up-to-date, etc. Many other concerns not mentioned above could also be provided for. The association of the name of the company, etc., would in itself be an inducement to such officials if such inducement were necessary. These items would not, of course, interfere with present musical items. Perhaps, _ too, the interval between an abbreviated “Information Service” and the “Chimes” could be utilised for “Children’s Stories.” Suitable books (e.g , ‘ Arabian Nights,’ etc.) would probably be forthcoming from local booksellers if acknowledgment of the loan were made each evening. Though the above suggestions could, if serving a useful ■purpose, be greatly elaborated, I will not further trespass upon your space.— I am, etc., Crystal; June 11.