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A few months ago I wrote this about London's new radio station which replaced GLR. I've corrected a few typos and added a small section at the end which updates the station situation somewhat. Dive in ~ I'll try and be as objective as I can but sometimes strength of feeling can colour your judgement. This could get long so I apologise in advance if it gets boring as well. Once upon a time the BBC had a radio station in London called Greater London Radio or GLR. It had featured among its alumni the likes of Chris Morris, Chris Evans, Fi Glover(ly), Danny Baker and Vanessa Feltz (sorry) and played great music. It was capable of being witty ...

I've finally moved back into listening range for London Live after some years in places where I couldn't pick it up. It's not the wonderful GLR of old, but it's still my station of choice as a born and bred Londoner. It's also my choice as a semi-intelligent radio listener (he says humbly). I'm a big fan of Radio 4 but it does make me feel middle-aged at times. Radio 1 is like listening to a tooth-rotting soft drink, and most of the commercial stations are just painful. London Live demonstrates what the BBC can still do on a local level - relevant but eclectic broadcasting that doesn't have to be "provincial". ...

London Live continues to be the most popular stop on my car stereo - wahtever time of day you tune in, you get the best of news - local + national, opinions and even music! (do you think it's possible that I've fallen for their advertising hype!!!???) maybe, but nevertheless.....This is the station that makes me feel that I live in London, & it's my city, warts'n'all. From looking at London slang to sharing the culture of the wide variety of communities in the city, and promoting local venues & talents, not just the big names. There are excellent music shows - check out coldcut/ninja on monday nights and dubwise on Tuesdays. You may not want to ...