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do you still buy BBC radio times?

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infoman Sun 05-Jul-26 07:49:53

Times have moved on and Radio times in 1955 sold 8.8 million now its down to 300,000 with the average age of the buyers 61.It only produces four separate editions Scotland Ireland Welsh English editions.Who recalls when it published 20 different editions for the U.K. television and radio consumer?

Calendargirl Sun 05-Jul-26 07:54:15

Years ago, we took both Radio and TV Times.

Then started using the tv guides in the weekend papers supplements.

When they got so expensive, I bought a cheap weekly tv guide.

Now we just look up what’s on online, and don’t miss a paper copy at all.

Some nights the tv doesn’t go on after the evening news, especially at the moment when it’s all Wimbledon and World Cup.

BlueBelle Sun 05-Jul-26 08:07:36

It’s all online so no need for the expense

Jaxjacky Sun 05-Jul-26 08:24:56

I buy the Christmas Radio Times, nostalgia really.

NotAGran55 Sun 05-Jul-26 08:28:30

I’ve never bought it, but my parents used to buy the Christmas edition.

Doodledog Sun 05-Jul-26 08:44:25

We used to get it every week, then (ages ago) we moved to just the Christmas edition. Now we just look on the screen guide to see what's on, but more usually watch streamed content anyway.

My husband still tends to get both the RT and the TV Times at Christmas, but for the last couple of years they have been recycled pretty much unread. They are so expensive, too.

Grandma70s Sun 05-Jul-26 08:52:42

I still subscribe to it. I know I can look online, but I just like to have pages to turn. Sheer habit. I’ve read it since I was a student, and before that at home as a schoolgirl. It’s part of my life.

Franbern Sun 05-Jul-26 09:28:57

Back in the early 1950's, when I started at my Secondary Grammar) school, the first thing we made in 'sewing' class was a Radio Time cover. Simple really, folded over material, front of which we embroidered to our own design, had to make neat hems all round, Piece of cardboard inserted one side. Done in first term ready for Xmas present for parents.

I still enjoy the Radio Times, like the comments, information on programmes and puzzles. My son pays for an annual subscription for me. It is very pricey - do not think I would have it if I had to pay for it.

Luckygirl3 Sun 05-Jul-26 10:05:05

I have a sub and it drops through the door. It is expensive but has everything in one place rather than having to flit around online; and I can circle the things I would like to watch. And the crossword is quite good.

Charleygirl5 Sun 05-Jul-26 10:28:03

Because of my failing eyesight I no longer buy it or the TV Times. I rely on the TV guide.

crazyH Sun 05-Jul-26 10:33:54

No