This classic book is a must-have for anyone involved in radio production, covering everything from operational techniques and producing different programme formats, to conducting interviews and writing for radio.

The fifth edition features new and updated information on:

* digital production, such as the computer editing process, digital recording and DAB

* the internet and internet-only radio stations

* automatic playout systems

* ethics

* storytelling, showing simple ways of creating different acoustics for drama

* station management

* scheduling

* remote reporting

This edition is further enhanced by a supporting CD-Rom, packed with examples, exercises and resources.

* Learn from a trusted classic - with editions spanning over 25 years, a generation of radio broadcasters have benefited from this book

* Get up to speed fast on digital production techniques and modern working practice

* Listen to examples and check your knowledge using exercises included on the free CD-Rom

'There are other practical textbooks on the market, but none which combines instruction in the how and why of local broadcasting quite as effectively.'

Broadcast Magazine

'Very well written and covers all aspects of radio production including music, documentary, drama etc. It is simple to read and understand and is a must for anyone who is in need of some help with any 'An exceptionally well presented, thorough, and useful book.'

Bill Dorris, Lecturer, School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland

'It provides a sound introduction to the subject. It is the only title of its kind. There is currently not another title that covers British Radio production in as broad a manner as this.'

Ken Hall, Lecturer, Media Production, University of Teesside, UK

'Its undoubtedly a classic text for radio production in the UK context.'

Chris Priestman, Senior lecturer in Radio and Broadcast Journalism, Staffordshire University, UK

anyone who is in need of some help with any 'An exceptionally well presented, thorough, and useful book.'

Bill Dorris, Lecturer, School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland

'It provides a sound introduction to the subject. It is the only title of its kind. There is currently not another title that covers British Radio production in as broad a manner as this.'

Ken Hall, Lecturer, Media Production, University of Teesside, UK

'It’s undoubtedly a classic text for radio production in the UK context.'

Chris Priestman, Senior lecturer in Radio and Broadcast Journalism, Staffordshire University, UK

e only title of its kind. There is currently not another title that covers British Radio production in as broad a manner as this.'

Ken Hall, Lecturer, Media Production, University of Teesside, UK

'It’s undoubtedly a classic text for radio production in the UK context.'

Chris Priestman, Senior lecturer in Radio and Broadcast Journalism, Staffordshire University, UK

An extensive revision of a classic text - supplemented, for the first time, with a CD-Rom