The Radio 4 \"UK Theme\" at 5.30am is a collection of UK folk songs, carefully interwoven to produce a great piece of music with which to start the day.
It has been around for 33 years, and was created by Fritz Spiegl, an Austrian who came to the UK in 1939.
The new controller of Radio 4 wishes to get rid of the UK Theme so Radio 4 can broadcast some extra news in this slot.
We believe that the UK theme is something that makes Radio 4 the one of the greatest radio stations in the world, and for that reason it should be saved.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Now up to 15,950 signatures as of 10am 2nd Feb - thanks to everyone who signed!
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The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now drafting a formal letter to the BBC controller outlining our position on the morning schedule. I will follow up once I have confirmation regarding the receipt of this correspondence.
January 24, 2006
I am currently drafting a formal letter to the Radio 4 controller to request a meeting regarding the schedule change. My goal is to ensure they understand the cultural significance of the UK Theme before final decisions are implemented. I will provide an update once I have received a formal reply.
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2006
January 22, 2006
We are approaching the 100 signature milestone which will help me secure a formal meeting with the station controller. Use your personal networks to move us past this target by the end of the day.
7 Comments
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James Pierce
20 years ago
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Who seriously wants more news at that hour? madness.
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David Ford
20 years ago
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Radio 4 is losing its soul. Leave the music alone.
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Sarah Marshall
20 years ago
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PLEASE DONT GET RID OF IT. absolute classic and cant imagine 5:30am without it.
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Margaret Walker
20 years ago
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bring the theme back. it is the only way to start the morning properly.
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Arthur Karimi
20 years ago
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Used to wake up to this every single day. Its part of the morning ritual dont change it.
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Linda Perry
20 years ago
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it makes me happy when i get up early for work. keep the tradition going
J
John Ahearne
10 years ago
Bring it back before xmas!
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The Radio 4 \"UK Theme\" at 5.30am is a collection of UK folk songs, carefully interwoven to produce a great piece of music with which to start the day.
It has been around for 33 years, and was created by Fritz Spiegl, an Austrian who came to the UK in 1939.
The new controller of Radio 4 wishes to get rid of the UK Theme so Radio 4 can broadcast some extra news in this slot.
We believe that the UK theme is something that makes Radio 4 the one of the greatest radio stations in the world, and for that reason it should be saved.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Now up to 15,950 signatures as of 10am 2nd Feb - thanks to everyone who signed!
++++ PLEASE READ THIS ++++
You\'re under no obligation to give a donation to iPetitions which you\'ll be asked to do on the next page. I\'ve got no connection with iPetitions other than they host this petition which I was able to get up in a few minutes!
The petition reached 100 signatures this morning. I am now drafting a formal letter to the BBC controller outlining our position on the morning schedule. I will follow up once I have confirmation regarding the receipt of this correspondence.
January 24, 2006
I am currently drafting a formal letter to the Radio 4 controller to request a meeting regarding the schedule change. My goal is to ensure they understand the cultural significance of the UK Theme before final decisions are implemented. I will provide an update once I have received a formal reply.
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2006
January 22, 2006
We are approaching the 100 signature milestone which will help me secure a formal meeting with the station controller. Use your personal networks to move us past this target by the end of the day.
7 Comments
J
James Pierce
20 years ago
Featured
Who seriously wants more news at that hour? madness.
D
David Ford
20 years ago
Featured
Radio 4 is losing its soul. Leave the music alone.
S
Sarah Marshall
20 years ago
Featured
PLEASE DONT GET RID OF IT. absolute classic and cant imagine 5:30am without it.
M
Margaret Walker
20 years ago
Featured
bring the theme back. it is the only way to start the morning properly.
A
Arthur Karimi
20 years ago
Featured
Used to wake up to this every single day. Its part of the morning ritual dont change it.
L
Linda Perry
20 years ago
Featured
it makes me happy when i get up early for work. keep the tradition going
J
John Ahearne
10 years ago
Bring it back before xmas!
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Who seriously wants more news at that hour? madness.