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Normally, we only hear them in the short gaps between the programmes, but, as it鈥檚 New Year鈥檚 Eve, the Radio 4 continuity announcers have been given a whole hour to play with.

Continuity announcers' voices are at the heart of Radio 4 - they introduce programmes and bring us the news. But who are they? What does it take to do their job - from introducing The Archers to reading the Shipping Forecast? And what happens on those hopefully rare occasions when things don't go according to plan? With contributions from more announcers than ever previously spotted in one place, and a special musical performance, countdown to the new year with the 麻豆社 Radio 4 announcers.

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57 minutes

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Sun 31 Dec 2023 23:00

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  • Sun 31 Dec 2023 23:00