The reply I got to my email complaining of NYF's demise can be summarised as follows: The programme's future was reviewed as a result of Michael moving on. It was a 'niche' programme and as such got low listening figures.( Who do they poll for this I wonder?) It was competing with Mike Hardings Radio 2 slot. ( Why on earth did they do this inept piece of programming?) Finding an appropriate replacement for Michael will be very difficult. A new programme ( no mention of folk) is being brought in on Weds ( May 9th is the first). There is some vague promise to look at programming folk into the NY schedule, but it is under negotiation.....
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