THE SPEECH PROGRAMME AWARD
 

GOLD
The Stephen Nolan Show
Producers: Paul Robinson, Anne Mallon, Mike Lee & Elizabeth Rice
Editor: Noel Russell
Presenter: Stephen Nolan

"An outstanding programme which takes the audience to the heart of the action and deals equally skilfully with serious and humorous subjects. The engaging personality and incisive journalism of Stephen Nolan produce gripping radio which, although aimed at local listeners, would be just as compelling to a wider audience."
BBC Radio Ulster

SILVER
Broadcasting House
Editors: Peter Rippon & Roger Sawyer
Presenter: Fi Glover

"An imaginative example of broadening the news agenda. Unlike any other news programme, Broadcasting House offers satire and analysis side by side, in an intelligent and irreverent style. Despite its sense of mischief, it never patronises the audience."
BBC Radio News for Radio 4

BRONZE
The Reunion
Series Producer: David Prest
Producers: Kate Taylor, Emily Williams, Christina Captieux, Chris Green, Eve Streeter & Sarah Cuddon
Presenter: Sue MacGregor

"A terrific idea, brilliantly realised. The Reunion cleverly confronts newsmakers with their past and, with gently probing questions and imaginative use of archive, draws out new insights."
Whistledown Productions for BBC Radio 4

NOMINEE
Jon Ronson On. . .
Producers: Laura Parfitt & Simon Jacobs
Writer/Presenter: Jon Ronson
Editor: Laura Parfitt
Performer: Danny Robins
Researcher: Lucy Greenwell

"Refreshing and imaginative, Jon Ronson’s musings are unique. This beautifully crafted programme is like a magical mystery tour which constantly surprises the listener."
Unique for BBC Radio 4

NOMINEE
The Umberto Show
Producer: Umberto Saoncella
Director: Terry Underhill
Editor: Kyle Evans
Presenter: Umberto Saoncella

"The judges were impressed by the trust listeners showed in the presenter. Umberto deals with difficult social and personal problems sensitively and skillfully, showing great empathy for his audience, never being patronising, exploitative or judgmental."
Real Radio Yorkshire