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1. 151
   Name: Gerald Fenge on Jan 12, 2013

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2. 152
   Name: Anonymous on Jan 12, 2013

   Comments: I do not have the facilioty to listen to programmes on iplayer

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3. 153
   Name: Timothy Harker on Jan 12, 2013

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4. 154
   Name: Tony Jozefczyk on Jan 12, 2013

   Comments: The BBC has stated that there “an expectation to hear faith-related output. ”. Although a superficially helpful comment, it is very revealing about the BBC’s mindset towards those who appreciate faith-based output as they now have to listen at an extremely inconvenient time. The BBC’s answer is a smokescreen and obscures the strategic issue that is behind this change. Is the BBC any longer the main (or at least a) broadcaster for the whole nation or only for those whose worldview matches a dominant secular approach? This approach should be discussed not sneakily implemented without any consultation. Would “the Radio 2 Arts Programme” be broadcast only on Sunday at 6AM? Would “Bob Harris Country”, or the “Folk Programme” etc. If my interest is hymns then I an expected to make do with a graveyard hour but if it’s Folk etc then I can listen live at a convenient point.

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5. 155
   Name: Cyril E Jennings on Jan 12, 2013

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6. 156
   Name: Anonymous on Jan 12, 2013

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7. 157
   Name: Simon Bland on Jan 12, 2013

   Comments: Sunday Half Hour has been the bedrock of many people's faith over the past few decades. it would be disastrous to lose this programme from its prime time slot, especially as it brings comfort to so many people who find getting to church difficult, and who rely on this programme for their sustenance on Dunday. please do not get rid of this from Sunday evening.

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8. 158
   Name: Christopher Stoltz on Jan 12, 2013

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9. 159
   Name: Christopher Stoltz on Jan 12, 2013

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10. 160
    Name: David And Wendy Stocks on Jan 12, 2013

    Comments: I am lucky that I have a computer and listen from New Zealand, but to have this type of programme at 6am is ludicrous, as we guess the (demographic) for Sunday Half Hour would be an older age group.

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11. 161
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 12, 2013

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12. 162
    Name: Jonathan Meadows on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I really hope the BBC decides not to do this. It shows a real lack of respect for a very loyal audience. Many people simple won't be able to listen to this show any more.

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13. 163
    Name: J Kirk-alton on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: my 90 year old aunt loves the programme as do my parents.

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14. 164
    Name: David Clarke on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Please keep this much loved programme

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15. 165
    Name: Michael Exley on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: This programme has helped and inspired me over the years

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16. 166
    Name: Peter Galloway on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: it is a good programme.

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17. 167
    Name: Lesley Southgate on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Although i am happy to listen at 6.00, or on i-player, i have many friends, not all elderly, who would be unable to do either. As a life-long fan, since the early 50's i strongly object to the proposed change in timing.

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18. 168
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

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19. 169
    Name: Robert Wright on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Sunday Half Hour is the only remaining Christian BBC radio programme left, and it provides a quiet reflective time before the start of the working week for many thousands of people.

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20. 170
    Name: T C Matthews on Jan 13, 2013

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21. 171
    Name: Roger Furbear on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Yet another assault on Christianity and Christian values in our country which shamefully reflects the degenerating standards of the BBC. Sunday Half Hour on Sunday evenings has been a British institution for more than 70 years enjoyed by millions of Christians and non-Christians alike and should not be (re)moved arbitrarily by the demonic influences at the BBC. Their explanation . . . ? Breathtaking arrogance! Kind regards.

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22. 172
    Name: R E Bland on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Atrocious - but merely the BBC showing its true colours

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23. 173
    Name: Sr Mary on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: We have listened to this programme for so many years. This is indeed sad news. Please change this decision. Most people here in this residential home won't write to complain. They don't have the kind of radio that records things. They will just be sad. They will not understand what has happened to this lovely evening event which they look forward to.

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24. 174
    Name: Katrina And Joe Dent on Jan 13, 2013

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25. 175
    Name: John Pike on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: To expect many Christians to listen to a programme which is so well loved on an I player clearly demonstrates how out of touch the programme planners are with reality; not everything shhould be about ratings, remember the BBC Charter

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26. 176
    Name: Joan Pike on Jan 13, 2013

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27. 177
    Name: George Harding on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: What dreadful news! I hope the BBC has a change of heart.

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28. 178
    Name: Linda Harding on Jan 13, 2013

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29. 179
    Name: Roger Broscomb on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Many will not listen at 6am and also a many are unable to listen on iplayer.

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30. 180
    Name: Theresa Winnard on Jan 13, 2013

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31. 181
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I have listened to both the Sunday morning 06:00 to 09:00 and the 20:30 to 21:00 Christian related broadcasts for quite a few years. Unfortunately since Don Maclean departed the BBC I have noticed the Sunday morning Christian references & hymns gradually declining /or being watered down to the point that it is very hard to tell the difference between a traditional BBC broadcast and the Christian based broadcast. I believe that when the two christen programs become one then the trend of watering down the Christian aspect of the program will continue until all reference to the Christian and values we stand for will be totally eroded from the BBC for ever. Very sad times

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32. 182
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Please save this programme for the sake of elderly friends we have in nursing homes and in their own homes who have no other means of joining in with hymn singing on a Sunday.Many elderly folk do not possess iPlayers!

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33. 183
    Name: R Holland on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I've been listening to Sunday Half Hour since 2006. The Michael Ball Show was put out to tender as a 90/120-minute programme so there seems to have been some uncertainty within the BBC about whether to axe Sunday Half Hour. 8.30pm is an ideal time for the programme and I hope the BBC reconsiders its decision.

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34. 184
    Name: Jadwiga Korczak on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: This is a beautiful programme which I have listened to to since 1954. I don;t have iplayer. Please don't stop.

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35. 185
    Name: Edwin Payne on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: We need both slots as there are so few programmes with such excellent content on Christian things.This is supposed to be a Christian country. Diane Louise Jordon is a brilliant presenter and this programme needs to be encouraged and repeated

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36. 186
    Name: Steve Smith on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: It is crazy to shift the programme to 6am. Most listeners will not be up at that time and most elderly people will not have the technology skills to pre-record the programme for listening later. Thus after some time the BBC will be able to justify shutting it completely. This I believe is part of a BBC culture of marginalising Christianity in line with the prevailing culture in that organisation, rather than reflecting the values of the nation which are still majority christian and certainly majority God believing. The argument of linking it to the later programme which starts at 7am I believe is spurious, as whether or not people turn on for the 7am programme they would not turn on for the 6am time! Additionally the 8-30pm time suits the ambience of the programme and is a much more popular time especially for elderly people whom I suspect are the majority of the listeners.

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37. 187
    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Despiciable move. Unearthly time for many, many people. Inconsiderate, autocratic decision. There are still thousands of people of all age groups who do not have access to I-player (again evidence of how thoughtless and inconsiderate the people making decision to move the programme are.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: Despiciable move. Unearthly time for many, many people. Inconsiderate, autocratic decision. There are still thousands of people of all age groups who do not have access to I-player (again evidence of how thoughtless and inconsiderate the people making decision to move the programme are.

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39. 189
    Name: Judith Towler on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: The BBc's proposal is yet another attempt to marginalise Christianity.

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    Name: Anonymous on Jan 13, 2013

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41. 191
    Name: Marnie Rennie on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: very upset that this decision has been made. Is this the end of Sunday half hour.

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42. 192
    Name: Magdalen Borsberry on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I agree they are trying to sideline our christian faith in this country. If we don't complain we won't have any religious freedom never mind.

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43. 193
    Name: Robin Rennie on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: why, why, are you trying to stop this programme. I can't believe someone actually thought 6am was a good time!

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44. 194
    Name: Robin Rennie on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: why, why, are you trying to stop this programme. I can't believe someone actually thought 6am was a good time!

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45. 195
    Name: Sylvie Montgomery on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: We are up early preparing for services but it is easier to listen in the evening when the services are through and it's time to relax.

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46. 196
    Name: Urban Hawkins on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: The axing of this programme from the 8.30pm is an act of cruel insensitivity to its loyal elderly listeners.

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47. 197
    Name: Anne Wenham on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: This programme should continue as it is as not all people have access to modern technology to listen anytime they like. I have been listening since a child and am not awake at 6a.m. on a sunday morning. This is just another nail in the coffin against religious broadcasting.

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48. 198
    Name: Alison Gates on Jan 13, 2013

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49. 199
    Name: Gyles Longley on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I live in France and for several years have enjoyed my favourite Sunday Half Hour programme. Am devastated at the change please think again. I am 94 and will sadly miss it. Gyles

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    Name: Jen Barry on Jan 13, 2013

    Comments: I deplore the change as have been a listerner since the late fifties.

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