This afternoon we had a fascinating tour of BBC Manchester. We saw the recording studios for radio dramas, and experienced the oppression of spending any length of time in the dead room. This room is designed so pure voice, no echo or other interference, can be recorded. Other sounds can then be added to give the impression of the required outdoor scene. We saw the set of NorthWest Tonight, which is much more shabby than it appears on TV, and learnt exactly what Gordon Burns is contending with as he chats to us so naturally. It was great learning about all the processes that go on for a show to go on air - lots of buttons and precision timing. During our lesson on presenting the weather, we learned that it is the poor weathergirls who have to speak quickly or ad lib to ensure that NorthWest Tonight is exactly 27 minutes and 45 seconds long. I was the 'lucky' person volunteered to have a go at presenting the weather. It's much harder than it looks, but was an entertaining experience. The others starred in a radio horror story. All in all a great afternoon's entertainment!
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