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Radio TT's 2011 Isle of Man TT coverage up for broadcast award

Tuesday 06 March 2012
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Isle of Man TT great John McGuinness is interviewed by Radio TT's Chris Kinley

The official broadcast partner of the Isle of Man TT, Manx Radio’s Radio TT, has been shortlisted for best Sports Story in the Independent Radio News Awards.

The nomination is for the station’s coverage of the 2011 TT.

The Award, presented in association with Sky News HD was created ‘to recognise the way a sports story has been developed, taking into account the target audience and how the team has moved the story on’, according to the judges.

Manx Radio runs its dedicated ‘Radio TT’ service throughout practice and race weeks with live commentary from all sessions, as well as a breakfast chat show and lunchtime show with respected former TT racer Charlie Williams and live feature programmes throughout the day.

The station also provides regular road and weather updates from its temporary studio underneath the main TT Grandstand.

The station is up against Real Radio for their ‘Neil Lennon Terror Target’ story and BRMB’s coverage of the Carling Cup Final. Other category nominations include Real Radio, BRMB and Metro FM.

The winners will be announced at the Century Club in London on March 27.

Manx Radio managing director Anthony Pugh said:

“I’m really pleased that the work that the station does on Radio TT has been acknowledged by the IRN.”

“It is always good to receive recognition from your peers and we are in illustrious company in the nominations.”

Isle of Man Tourism Political Member Geoff Corkish added:

“This is great news for everyone involved with Radio TT. It is a tribute to everyone that has worked on the service including all of the support staff that ensures that this high quality broadcasting operation runs smoothly for two weeks.”

“The station is a great service for everyone following the races, not only those on the Isle of Man, but also the fans worldwide who listen on-line.”

IRN provides a 24-hour service of national and international news to the UK’s commercial radio stations, of which there are almost 300 including 15 digital stations.

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