Output with no name

Here's a funny thing. You can no longer search for a programme on BBC local radio on BBC Sounds by using the programme name. You have to know what time of day it was on, and then calculate which 'slot' in falls within. I think. If Sounds is the future, this seems very odd. Here's the FAQ..

How can I find a specific local radio programme now?

Some of the programmes you’re used to hearing on your local radio station may be taking a break during this time, or they may be broadcast as part of the new set programmes above.

This means that if you’re searching for a specific programme by its title or the presenter’s name, you may not find any recent episodes.

Instead, we recommend using the specific local station schedule to listen to content from the normal timeslot for that programme. So if the programme you usually listen to is broadcast at 3pm, check the Afternoons on… programme title.

It seems to be deliberate; clearly, adding the programme name required effort that's now needed to "can continue to run the Make a Difference campaign, broadcast regular local news and coronavirus updates, and keep you company for as long as possible."