File on 4 is a current-affairs radio programme produced by BBC News and broadcast on BBC Radio 4. First broadcast from Manchester in 1977, it is produced in Salford by the BBC's Radio Current Affairs department.
History The first programme was broadcast on Wednesday October 26 1977 at 7.20pm.Nottingham Evening Post Wednesday 26 October 1977, page 3
The first presenter was Peter Oppenheimer, with reporters Steve BradshawSteve Bradshaw and David Henshaw, from Huddersfield.Huddersfield Examiner Friday 10 November 1989, page 11 Henshaw later worked for Brass Tacks on BBC2, as a producer. David Henshaw married Judy Finnigan in 1974, with twin sons in 1977, divorcing in 1986; he set up Hardcash Productions in 1992.Times Saturday November 19 1977, page 10
In the early 1980s broadcasting went from 30 to 40 minutes.Times Saturday April 21 1984, page 6
In the 1980s, broadcasting executive Helen Boaden joined the team, and became the editor in 1991.Linslade Gazette Tuesday 26 March 1991, page 11The Stage Thursday 14 March 1991, page 29 Felicity Goodey presented from 1987-99.
Editors 1977, Michael Green, later Controller of Radio 4 from April 1986 Early 1980s, David Taylor 1988, Gerry Northam 1991, Helen Boaden, later Controller of Radio 4, from 2000
Awards It has won more than forty awards, including a gold Sony Radio Award in 2003.
See also Face the Facts and Analysis
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