"The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ppppenguin · 26th Jun 2010, 6:16 pm

To be broadcast on BBC World Service 20th August 2010 at 1505 (presumably GMT) then available for 7 days on iPlayer.

Produced by Falling Tree www.fallingtree.co.uk

dave walsh · 26th Jun 2010, 7:00 pm

Radio 4 fame at last and a date for the Diary! Should be very interesting account and it's so appropriate for a Wire-less program. I suppose AM listening on LW will be the done thing

[or MW via a re-broadcaster] into a 1930's classic set. Dave W

hkn102l · 26th Jun 2010, 7:29 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by ppppenguin

To be broadcast on BBC World Service 20th August 2010 at 1505 (presumably GMT) then available for 7 days on iPlayer.

Produced by Falling Tree www.fallingtree.co.uk

Hi Jeffrey: am I confused or is this to be broadcast on Radio 4 as well on that date?

Thanks

John

dave walsh · 26th Jun 2010, 9:37 pm

Apologies, I think I've confused you John [and myself]-not Jeffrey

. Somehow read WS as Radio 4

. It should be on Radio 4, I will make the arrrangements. The rest of my comments still apply about listening in the right way-maybe with a cup of Ovaltine. The WS used to be on MW until recently didn't it?. Dave W

mark pirate · 26th Jun 2010, 9:41 pm

Should be well worth a listen, maybe a reminder nearer the time would be a good idea?

Mark

Station X · 26th Jun 2010, 10:40 pm

This being broadcast on the BBC World Service, not BBC Radio 4. In the UK the World Service can be received on 648 KHz (462 Metres) Medium Wave or on DAB.

The BBC Radio 4 long wave frequency 198 KHz does carry the World Service at night, but not in the afternoon.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/in..._ireland.shtml

paulsherwin · 26th Jun 2010, 10:47 pm

BBC WS is on Freeview and DAB, and is also streamed from the BBC website. The prog may also be available as a podcast after transmission, though I haven't checked this.

dave walsh · 26th Jun 2010, 11:28 pm

Ah yes, you've explained my error. If you listen to Radio 4 a lot the switchover to WS after midnight tends to blur the difference in the mind and at other times. This WS Doc also has a R4 "feel" to it as well. I thought I'd read that the WS was coming off MW due to it's widespread availability on all the various digi platforms-perhaps not? Used to get it on MW in Sussex but never down deep in the Ramsbottom valley! Dave

geofy · 27th Jun 2010, 8:34 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Station X

This being broadcast on the BBC World Service, not BBC Radio 4.
The BBC Radio 4 long wave frequency 198 KHz does carry the World Service at night, but not in the afternoon.

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The World Service also goes out on Radio 4 VHF FM at the same time. One o'clock (01.00) in the morning after Radio 4 signs off with the playing of the National Anthem. A bit of a nuisance having to stand at that time of day

radiogammon · 27th Jun 2010, 6:29 pm

This is a direct link to the fallingtree production. http://www.fallingtree.co.uk/in_prod...of_gerry_wells

chipp1968 · 28th Jun 2010, 8:31 am

I shall miss that ,that day im taking my Mum on a cruise on the old Stockholm..now Athena (of Andrea Doria fame !) 16 days so will miss the I player too.

mickjjo · 28th Jun 2010, 9:31 am

I'm sure most people here will record the programme and make CD or cassette copies for those that might miss it.

Regards, Mick.

Station X · 12th Aug 2010, 1:19 pm

Broadcast times:-

BBC World Service 648KHz MW. Friday 20th August 2010 at 9:05, 12:05, 15:05, 20:05 BST.

BBC Radio 4 198KHz LW, FM and DAB. Saturday 21st August 2010 at 01:05 BST.

tedzed1 · 12th Aug 2010, 3:59 pm

I can't wait, will definitely be listening to this one, will probably use the free software called screamer radio to listen and record the program at the same time,

http://www.screamer-radio.com/

Regards Paul.

Pete_kaye · 16th Aug 2010, 4:41 pm

Did anyone create a link to this programme? I fell asleep and woke about 4 o'clock with flat batteries!
Was it the same one broadcast about 4 years ago on R4?I heard part of that.

HamishBoxer · 16th Aug 2010, 5:29 pm

Should also be available on BBC I Player.

David

dsergeant · 16th Aug 2010, 5:36 pm

You haven't missed it, the 20th is Friday...

Dave

dsergeant · 18th Aug 2010, 8:46 am

There seems to be some confusion over the times.

The times quoted by Graham above, presumably from http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/pr...les/2010/08/20 are clearly stated as BST.

But at http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/do...r2010_tx.shtml it clearly shows them as GMT.

Take your pick. But I thought all times on the world service were in GMT.

I have a choice here - 648kHz (good signals), DAB or DTT.

Dave

David G4EBT · 18th Aug 2010, 8:57 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsergeant

I have a choice here - 648kHz (good signals), DAB or DTT.

Dave

You can listen to most World Service progs online too.

David.

(Presumably, for anyone who misses it, it will be avaialble on i-player?)

G0MEM Michael · 18th Aug 2010, 2:45 pm

I'll certainly be listening to this, and probably recording so my Chinese students can have a listen to it.

BBC WS is just wonderful for ex-pats like me.

...although I listen online rather than using a SW radio these days. I can listen to all of the BBC stations online, including local ones.

26th Jun 2010, 6:16 pm	#1
ppppenguin Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North London, UK. Posts: 6,168	"The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" To be broadcast on BBC World Service 20th August 2010 at 1505 (presumably GMT) then available for 7 days on iPlayer. Produced by Falling Tree www.fallingtree.co.uk

26th Jun 2010, 7:00 pm	#2
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Radio 4 fame at last and a date for the Diary! Should be very interesting account and it's so appropriate for a Wire-less program. I suppose AM listening on LW will be the done thing [or MW via a re-broadcaster] into a 1930's classic set. Dave W

26th Jun 2010, 9:37 pm	#4
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Apologies, I think I've confused you John [and myself]-not Jeffrey. Somehow read WS as Radio 4. It should be on Radio 4, I will make the arrrangements. The rest of my comments still apply about listening in the right way-maybe with a cup of Ovaltine. The WS used to be on MW until recently didn't it?. Dave W

26th Jun 2010, 9:41 pm	#5
mark pirate Dekatron Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK Posts: 5,185	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Should be well worth a listen, maybe a reminder nearer the time would be a good idea? Mark

26th Jun 2010, 10:40 pm	#6
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,287	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" This being broadcast on the BBC World Service, not BBC Radio 4. In the UK the World Service can be received on 648 KHz (462 Metres) Medium Wave or on DAB. The BBC Radio 4 long wave frequency 198 KHz does carry the World Service at night, but not in the afternoon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/in..._ireland.shtml __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

26th Jun 2010, 10:47 pm	#7
paulsherwin Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 27,936	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" BBC WS is on Freeview and DAB, and is also streamed from the BBC website. The prog may also be available as a podcast after transmission, though I haven't checked this.

26th Jun 2010, 11:28 pm	#8
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Ah yes, you've explained my error. If you listen to Radio 4 a lot the switchover to WS after midnight tends to blur the difference in the mind and at other times. This WS Doc also has a R4 "feel" to it as well. I thought I'd read that the WS was coming off MW due to it's widespread availability on all the various digi platforms-perhaps not? Used to get it on MW in Sussex but never down deep in the Ramsbottom valley! Dave

27th Jun 2010, 6:29 pm	#10
radiogammon Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. Posts: 275	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" This is a direct link to the fallingtree production. http://www.fallingtree.co.uk/in_prod...of_gerry_wells

28th Jun 2010, 8:31 am	#11
chipp1968 Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somerset, UK. Posts: 2,356	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" I shall miss that ,that day im taking my Mum on a cruise on the old Stockholm..now Athena (of Andrea Doria fame !) 16 days so will miss the I player too.

28th Jun 2010, 9:31 am	#12
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" I'm sure most people here will record the programme and make CD or cassette copies for those that might miss it. Regards, Mick.

12th Aug 2010, 1:19 pm	#13
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,287	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Broadcast times:- BBC World Service 648KHz MW. Friday 20th August 2010 at 9:05, 12:05, 15:05, 20:05 BST. BBC Radio 4 198KHz LW, FM and DAB. Saturday 21st August 2010 at 01:05 BST. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.

12th Aug 2010, 3:59 pm	#14
tedzed1 Hexode Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 320	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" I can't wait, will definitely be listening to this one, will probably use the free software called screamer radio to listen and record the program at the same time, http://www.screamer-radio.com/ Regards Paul. __________________ Cheers Paul.

16th Aug 2010, 4:41 pm	#15
Pete_kaye Octode Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,227	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Did anyone create a link to this programme? I fell asleep and woke about 4 o'clock with flat batteries! Was it the same one broadcast about 4 years ago on R4?I heard part of that.

16th Aug 2010, 5:29 pm	#16
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" Should also be available on BBC I Player. David

16th Aug 2010, 5:36 pm	#17
dsergeant Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire,UK. Posts: 1,172	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" You haven't missed it, the 20th is Friday... Dave

18th Aug 2010, 8:46 am	#18
dsergeant Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire,UK. Posts: 1,172	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" There seems to be some confusion over the times. The times quoted by Graham above, presumably from http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/pr...les/2010/08/20 are clearly stated as BST. But at http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/do...r2010_tx.shtml it clearly shows them as GMT. Take your pick. But I thought all times on the world service were in GMT. I have a choice here - 648kHz (good signals), DAB or DTT. Dave

18th Aug 2010, 2:45 pm	#20
G0MEM Michael Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia. Posts: 102	Re: "The Wireless World of Gerry Wells" I'll certainly be listening to this, and probably recording so my Chinese students can have a listen to it. BBC WS is just wonderful for ex-pats like me. ...although I listen online rather than using a SW radio these days. I can listen to all of the BBC stations online, including local ones.