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Launched in February 1989, BBC Hereford and Worcester is the local radio service for the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It broadcasts from its studios in both Worcester and Hereford on 94.7FM (Hertfordshire), 104-104.6FM (Herefordshire), 738 & 1584AM, DAB Digital Radio and Online. It serves the rural communities across Herefordshire as well as the more populous Worcestershire with a range of programmes from jazz, folk, country, funk and new music to daily local news, everyday discussion and outside broadcasts. The BBC are unable to advertise on their UK outlets.

Background:Elliott Webb invites listeners to join the conversation on the biggest stories of the day with the phone-in.Programme Maker / Production Company:BBC.Target Audience: This station is aimed at listeners age 35+. It has an approximate 50/50 split of male/female listeners during breakfast and drive time and but in the daytime this changes to 40% male and 60% female.Stats:We are unable to provide stats for individual programmes. An overall audience reach figure can be viewed on the parent outlet profile. Tips for PRs: The Hereford office can be reached on +44 (0)1432 355 255 and BBC Hereford & Worcester, 43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9HH The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions.

Background: Kate Justice presents the Sunday Breakfast show including news from faith communities. Programme Maker / Production Company: BBC. Target Audience:  This station is aimed at listeners age 35+. It has an approximate 50/50 split of male/female listeners during breakfast and drive time and but in the daytime this changes to 40% male and 60% female. Stats: We are unable to provide stats for individual programmes. An overall audience reach figure can be viewed on the parent outlet profile.  Tips for PRs: The Hereford office can be reached on +44 (0)1432 355 255 and BBC Hereford & Worcester, 43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9HH The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions.

Background: Listeners stories with interviews and plenty of laughter with Malcolm Boyden. Programme Maker / Production Company: BBC. Target Audience:  This station is aimed at listeners age 35+. It has an approximate 50/50 split of male/female listeners during breakfast and drive time and but in the daytime this changes to 40% male and 60% female. Stats: We are unable to provide stats for individual programmes. An overall audience reach figure can be viewed on the parent outlet profile.  Tips for PRs: The Hereford office can be reached on +44 (0)1432 355 255 and BBC Hereford & Worcester, 43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9HH The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions.

Background & Format: Launched in February 1989, BBC Hereford and Worcester is the local radio service for the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It broadcasts from its studios in both Worcester and Hereford on 94.7FM (Hertfordshire), 104-104.6FM (Herefordshire), 738 & 1584AM, DAB Digital Radio and Online. It serves the rural communities across Herefordshire as well as the more populous Worcestershire with a range of programmes from jazz, folk, country, funk and new music to daily local news, everyday discussion and outside broadcasts. The BBC are unable to advertise on their UK outlets. Programme Maker / Production Company: BBC. Target Audience:  This station is aimed at listeners age 35+. It has an approximate 50/50 split of male/female listeners during breakfast and drive time and but in the daytime this changes to 40% male and 60% female. Tips for PRs: The Hereford office can be reached on +44 (0)1432 355 255 and BBC Hereford & Worcester, 43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9HH The studio can be reached on +44 (0)845 3000 8181 The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions.

Background & Format: Launched in February 1989, BBC Hereford and Worcester is the local radio service for the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. It broadcasts from its studios in both Worcester and Hereford on 94.7FM (Hertfordshire), 104-104.6FM (Herefordshire), 738 & 1584AM, DAB Digital Radio and Online. It serves the rural communities across Herefordshire as well as the more populous Worcestershire with a range of programmes from jazz, folk, country, funk and new music to daily local news, everyday discussion and outside broadcasts. The BBC are unable to advertise on their UK outlets. Programme Maker / Production Company: BBC. Target Audience:  This station is aimed at listeners age 35+. It has an approximate 50/50 split of male/female listeners during breakfast and drive time and but in the daytime this changes to 40% male and 60% female.   Tips for PRs: The Hereford office can be reached on +44 (0)1432 355 255 and BBC Hereford & Worcester, 43 Broad Street, Hereford HR4 9HH The BBC cannot accept traditional product press releases because the BBC cannot endorse products. The BBC will not carry out competitions.

Background and Format: Launched in 2000, BBC History Magazine is published by Immediate Media and is aimed at readers interested in different eras of history. Covers periods such as the Romans, Vikings, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian, Victoria and the First & Second World Wars, historical figures, articles by leading historians and journalists, book reviews and interviews with academics. It also has sister publications, BBC World Histories and History Revealed.  The media pack is available to download from here. Circulation: Source:ABC Awards: 2019 - PPA Awards, Special Interest Magazine Brand Of The Year (nominated)  2015 - PPA Awards, Specialist Consumer Magazine of the Year (nominated) 2014 - BSME Awards, Scoop of the Year: Was the skeleton in the car park really Richard 111? (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 8 August 2013 BBC History Magazine has had a comprehensive redesign, which is a culmination of a six-month period of research and development. Key features of the design include a new masthead and cover design, updated signposting and navigation, and new colours and fonts. New sections of the magazine include ‘Backgrounder’, which shines light on current affairs by putting them into a historical context and a regular column from historian and broadcaster Michael Wood. The redesigned August issue of the magazine is now on sale. For editorial enquiries, the team can be reached at historymagazine@historyextra.com Gorkana Alert: Thursday 1 November 2012 Sixteen of Immediate Media’s magazines are now available on Kindle Fire. The titles now available as digital magazines are Top Gear Magazine, Lonely Planet Traveller, Easy Cook, BBC History Magazine, Gardeners’ World Magazine, Gardens Illustrated, BBC Music, BBC Sky at Night, olive, BBC Wildlife Magazine, You & Your Wedding, Practical Parenting & Pregnancy, Perfect Wedding, The World of Cross Stitching, Junior and Cardmaking & Papercraft. For more information, Director of Communications Sarah Williams-Robbins can be reached at sarah.williams@immediate.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Thursday 27 October 2011 Private equity group Exponent is launching Immediate Media Co, a new consumer media and publishing company which wholly owns the print and digital output of Origin Publishing, Magicalia and six titles purchased from BBC Worldwide: Radio Times, olive, Homes & Antiques, Gardens Illustrated, Girl Talk and All About Animals. In addition to its wholly-owned print and digital platforms, Immediate Media will operate long-term licences for 23 BBC Worldwide titles, including BBC Gardeners’ World and BBC History Magazine, and is contracted to publish BBC Top Gear Magazine, BBC Good Food, EasyCook and Lonely Planet Magazine. Immediate Media Co launches on 1 November. From that date, staff currently at BBC Magazines, Origin and Magicalia become part of the new company, existing editorial contacts for all titles will not change.

Background and Format: Launched in 2000, BBC History Magazine is published by Immediate Media and is aimed at readers interested in different eras of history. Covers periods such as the Romans, Vikings, Medieval, Tudor, Georgian, Victoria and the First & Second World Wars, historical figures, articles by leading historians and journalists, book reviews and interviews with academics. It also has sister publications, BBC World Histories and History Revealed.  The media pack is available to download from here. Circulation: Source:ABC Awards: 2019 - PPA Awards, Special Interest Magazine Brand Of The Year (nominated)  2015 - PPA Awards, Specialist Consumer Magazine of the Year (nominated) 2014 - BSME Awards, Scoop of the Year: Was the skeleton in the car park really Richard 111? (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Alert: Thursday 8 August 2013 BBC History Magazine has had a comprehensive redesign, which is a culmination of a six-month period of research and development. Key features of the design include a new masthead and cover design, updated signposting and navigation, and new colours and fonts. New sections of the magazine include ‘Backgrounder’, which shines light on current affairs by putting them into a historical context and a regular column from historian and broadcaster Michael Wood. The redesigned August issue of the magazine is now on sale. For editorial enquiries, the team can be reached at historymagazine@historyextra.com Gorkana Alert: Thursday 1 November 2012 Sixteen of Immediate Media’s magazines are now available on Kindle Fire. The titles now available as digital magazines are Top Gear Magazine, Lonely Planet Traveller, Easy Cook, BBC History Magazine, Gardeners’ World Magazine, Gardens Illustrated, BBC Music, BBC Sky at Night, olive, BBC Wildlife Magazine, You & Your Wedding, Practical Parenting & Pregnancy, Perfect Wedding, The World of Cross Stitching, Junior and Cardmaking & Papercraft. For more information, Director of Communications Sarah Williams-Robbins can be reached at sarah.williams@immediate.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Thursday 27 October 2011 Private equity group Exponent is launching Immediate Media Co, a new consumer media and publishing company which wholly owns the print and digital output of Origin Publishing, Magicalia and six titles purchased from BBC Worldwide: Radio Times, olive, Homes & Antiques, Gardens Illustrated, Girl Talk and All About Animals. In addition to its wholly-owned print and digital platforms, Immediate Media will operate long-term licences for 23 BBC Worldwide titles, including BBC Gardeners’ World and BBC History Magazine, and is contracted to publish BBC Top Gear Magazine, BBC Good Food, EasyCook and Lonely Planet Magazine. Immediate Media Co launches on 1 November. From that date, staff currently at BBC Magazines, Origin and Magicalia become part of the new company, existing editorial contacts for all titles will not change.

Background and Format: Launched in January 2014, History Revealed is a historical interest magazine. Each issue has three key areas: a single historical story telling readers everything they need to know about the subject; the lives of history’s "big names", looking at their lives and legacy accompanied by facts and trivia; and history's "big battles" which examine how wars were really fought. Audience and Readership: The magazine is aimed at ABC1s interested in history, aged 15-50 (Source: Publisher). Frequency: There are 13 issues per year (2 in December) Circulation: The publisher does not disclose this figure. Distribution: The magazine is also available as an app for iOS devices via Apple's App Store. Ad rates: For advertising enquiries, contact Sam Jones on: +44 (0)117 314 8847 or Sam.Jones@immediate.co.uk Gorkana Alert: Thursday 20 March 2014 Immediate Media have announced the launch of History Revealed, with each issue exploring stories from throughout history - from Ancient Egypt to World War I - through features, imagery, infographics, Q&As, facts and trivia. For more information, Editor Paul McGuinness can be reached on +44 (0)117 927 9009 and paul.mcguinness@immediate.co.uk