How important are the comparisons which may be made between the BBC and IRN and their roles?
Until now there has been no opportunity to reflect on the effect IRN’s coming had on other news services, in particular BBC Radio News. It is anticipated that the provision of this resource will provide just such an opportunity. In the meantime, it is worth reflecting on this extract from Tim Crook’s International Radio Journalism (Routledge, 1998, p.p. 262-272).
