BBC Radio in the Digital Era (1982 )

On 17 August 1982, the first commercial CD was released. Digital recording and editing have changed the face of music by making recordings easy to originate and share. But has this affected musical quality, and what are the financial and artistic consequences Where does BBC Radio stand within this technological revolution Has the BBCs ability to adapt effectively signed its own death warrant And does public service broadcasting have a future in the internet age A lecture by Jeremy Summerly