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unusual facts about Hospital radio


SkylineFM

Skyline is run almost entirely by volunteers, and although many of them have broadcasting experience from Hospital or University radio, for many this is their first time on the radio, with training given by the station.


Amanda Sergeant

Before breaking into the world of journalism, Amanda was a part of Radio City 1386AM a Swansea based Hospital Radio Station.


see also

Hospital Broadcasting Association

HBA's patron is the Head of Presentation at BBC Radio 2, Alan Dedicoat, who before joining the BBC started his radio life in the hospital radio "trade".

Louis Powell

A ubiquitous figure in Bath sport, Louis Powell trophies are still competed for at Bath Cricket Club and Bath Golf Club at Sham Castle, and he was the first to broadcast cricket commentary on a hospital radio system at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, covering cricket from the Recreation Ground alongside Bill Andrews.

Starship Children's Health

The volunteer group Radio Lollipop operate a in hospital radio station, as well as visiting children with games and entertainment in the evenings.