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English local radio station tries – and fails – to get away Scot free

Media Monkey: local radio station gets nearly 50 Ofcom complaints after banning music by Scottish musicians
  
  

The Proclaimers
Craig and Charlie Reid of The Proclaimers are among the Scottish artists banned froim Bob FM's playlist. Photograph: Murdo Macleod Photograph: Murdo Macleod

A radio station that banned Scottish artists from its playlist until the referendum result is known has prompted nearly 50 complaints to media regulator Ofcom. Bob FM in Hertfordshire declared it would be “Scot Free” by removing artists like Paolo Nutini, Primal Scream and The Proclaimers. “From now on, this radio station is banning anything Scottish, that includes music by all Scottish artists!” said the Knebworth-based station’s breakfast host, Graham Mack. “Until further notice, Bob FM is now Scot Free!” Not everyone was impressed, however, and not only fans of Texas, Runrig and Gerry Rafferty, with 45 complaints to Ofcom about anti-Scottish references and not playing Scottish songs. “You’ll hear all sorts of stuff” is the station’s strapline, although not quite as many sorts as you used to. “Bob FM is passionate about being local,” it adds. So, it turns out, are many Scots.

 

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