DJ Sophie Little hits out at BBC regional radio cuts during final show

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BBC regional radio cuts during her final show, describing them as “unbelievably unfair”.The radio host shared her thoughts on the widespread cuts to various BBC Radio stations while hosting her final show on BBC Radio Norfolk, and criticised those involved in the decision as creating a “detrimental” situation for both employees and listeners.“Something that has always bothered me is when an individual has any kind of platform and they don’t use it to speak up for others at a time when they should,” she began, opening the final Treasure Quest show after its 15-year run.“And it is my opinion that these drastic, sweeping cuts that are taking place to BBC local radio stations all across the country are not only detrimental to anyone that enjoys switching on their local station and hearing their favourite shows, and detrimental to the local communities who value it and use it.“Actually these cuts are unbelievably unfair to those who need local public service broadcasting the most.

Those who are lonely and isolated, or those who are unable to leave their house, or unable to use the internet, or unable to pay for broadband.

Those who not only take comfort from the company of a familiar voice coming out of their radio, but who truly rely on it to keep going.”She added: “If you think that sounds dramatic then I wish you could be privy to some of the conversations I’ve had with listeners in recent weeks that have reduced me to tears,” before stating that the broadcaster responsible for the changes “must be scrutinised and held to account to protect its own integrity”.New audio – "ageist, ableist" and "unbelievably unfair". @SophieLLittle offers her thoughts on the BBC Local Radio cuts at the start of her final show @BBCNorfolk.