I got the same reply to my email: While it is nice that people outside the East Midlands can hear our programmes via the iPlayer...

I replied:

"Whether you like it or not, my licence fee goes towards funding local radio all over the country. It is rare for me to find a programme that I don't mind that outrageous fee going towards. As you point out yourself, the way people consume media has changed. By seeking to be parochial you are ignoring the fact that Folkwaves, along with many other excellent local radio shows, are made available globally via the iPlayer. Unless you go to the lenghts of issuing a pass code to local listeners, these shows are going to reach a global audience.

"You question whether Folkwaves is serving the local community. Just listen to the gig guides and what's on sections of the show and I think your question will be answered.

"I applaud your desire to serve the local community, but by axing Folkwaves you are denying that very community access to a valuable programme. By using a broad brush approach you are, in fact, appearing to be a bit narrow minded."



To his credit, he does seem to be answering his emails.