Judges were listening for exceptional and creative use
of the radio medium, with extensive use of the sound
stage supporting superb story-telling.
Independent producer Nuala Macklin’s series
Below the Radar looked at the lives of people who had
followed their hearts as they forged their way in life.
From beekeepers to lighthouse men, this series found
out what motivated these people to take an alternative
path in life.
Rich story-telling with skillful moderation that
brings out the best in interviewees, said our judges.
Leisurely and warm, strong production values,
fascinating voices and content were other notable
comments on this series.
Highly commended
Kazakhstan Republican TV & Radio
Classicomania
Relaxing, entertaining, educational and original,
were the judges’ comments on this programme in
which cultures and music are linked through the
theme of explorers.
Voice of Nigeria
Ripples
The life of Chinua Achebe, the most widely read
author in Africa, was chronicled in Ripples. Our
judges said that this was inviting and educational,
enhanced by attractive and well-used music and
dramatic adaptation. It was an effective mix of drama
and narrative, and a captivating formula.
The overall winner in radio current affairs is Irish
independent production company Grey Heron Media
for its extraordinarily intimate angle on a national
news story, Take No More.
The programme captured the events in a small
village in the south of Ireland when building
contractors, owed money for their work, stripped the
brand new primary school just as classes were
ending for the day. Parents, who had fought for the
school building for 15 years, reacted fast to prevent
the school being dismantled.
Take No More is an expertly woven compilation of
recordings made during the events that tells the story.
Our judges said the immediacy of this story and the
way it was presented made this very accessible and
compelling radio with a dynamic and pace of which
you do not tire. It was exciting, lively and engaging.
Highly commended
Radio Taiwan International
My Days at the Mental Ward
This has immediate appeal, and demonstrates fine
production values and excellent pace, said our judges.
The programme looked at Taiwan’s first ward for
mentally ill teens.
Voice of Russia
FGM - The Horror of Hidden Abuse
The issue of FGM was very sensitively handled,
avoiding the temptation to sensationalise the issue.
High production values combined with strong and
passionate interviews throughout made this a great
current affairs story.
Radio creative feature
Nuala Macklin
Radio current affairs
documentary
Grey Heron Media
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