Here is a really first-rate announcer at work in 1964, showing how real announcing is done:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/1f7qebWe do not know his name but are sure some one can tell us.
Members might care to note the following points:
1. All the essential information is given, but nothing superfluous. He does not tell us his own name, nor whether the music is good or bad, nor that he is grateful for our company.
2. He speaks clearly and has a pleasant accent.
3. He reads from a script which has clearly been carefully prepared well in advance of the broadcast.
4. He leaves a decent pause after the music.
And finally, of course, the music is pleasant and interesting, and of a kind which Radio 3 regrettably no longer broadcasts.
It is not too late though for the powers that be at Radio 3 to mend their ways and return to this correct style and content.
What do other Members think? The link points to a 3.46 Megabyte MP3 file available for them to download and open.
