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3: The Ditch and Six House Parties

Episode 3 of 3

Musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, concludes his look at the way technology has changed the radio we listen to.

Since he was first given a tape recorder in 1967, musician and wildlife sound recordist, Chris Watson, has been fascinated by the possibilities of sound.

In the last of three programmes, he concludes the story of the technological advances in radio and the arrival of podcasts.

More of Chris's favourite radio moments include:

* The Ditch
- BBC Radio, 2010

* Six House Parties’
- from Ross Sutherland’s 'Imaginary Advice' podcast

Producer: Jessica Treen

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra in 2018.

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