What shame? [Was: What a shame...]

[Peter Corlett]

On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 04:43:17PM +0100, Andy Armstrong wrote:
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> The BBC is is (in general) an example of a respected government granted
> monopoly. Unfortunately that means that if you're sufficiently choosy some
> of their output is indispensable and unique - there isn't - as far as I'm
> aware - a sensible non-BBC alternative to Radio 4 for example.

Have you had a listen to the Guardian podcasts recently? It's not as broad
as Radio 4, but it's a fine supplement. You can listen to them so your brain
doesn't commit suicide when You and Yours is on :)