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Radio: Sounds of Brass

Sounds of Brass reaches number 1 — and Philip Hunt's choice of music has something to do with that...

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Sounds of Brass became the most listened to BBC Local Radio Programme in August through the BBC iPlayer 'Listen Again Service' — on the entire network of 40 BBC Local Radio Stations.

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I consider it a great compliment to know there are so many listeners tuning in each week and am grateful to them for their support in helping us reach the number one spotPhilip Hunt

Number 1

In reaching the Number 1 Sounds of Brass attracted the most listeners to a programme of any genre and musical style, recognition of the world wide popularity of brass band music.

Presenter Phillip Hunt told 4BR: "It is a great thrill to know that Sounds of Brass is enjoyed by so many listeners around the world. Proof that enthusiasm for the sound of the British Brass Band remains a style of music that appeals to an ever growing audience of all ages.

"I consider it a great compliment to know there are so many listeners tuning in each week and am grateful to them for their support in helping us reach the number one spot."

SOUNDS OF BRASS

BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL, CORNWALL, DEVON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, SOMERSET SOUND, SWINDON & WILTSHIRE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING @ 5 PAST 7

PRODUCED AND PRESENTED WEEKLY BY PHILLIP HUNT.

AVAILABLE LIVE AND LISTEN AGAIN EVERY WEEK ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.

Live on Sundays at 19-05 British Time or at any time for 7 DAYS after the Broadcast. To hear this weeks programme instantly go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio scroll down to Local Radio and click on BBC Devon or click on this direct link NOW,
www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/devon/aod.shtml?devon/sounds_of_brass

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