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26.11.02

BBC 7


BBC 7 - the best in BBC comedy, drama and books plus a daily live show for kids


BBC7, the fifth and final digital radio network from the BBC, launches on Sunday 15 December 2002.


Jez Edwards and Kirsten O'Brien will present Big Toe, a daily two hour programme for 9-11 year olds
BBC 7 is pure entertainment and features the best in BBC comedy, drama and books, plus a daily live show for kids – the first ever on radio.


The first day's broadcast features a two-hour special hosted by Paul Merton, Merton's Magnificent 7, showcasing BBC 7 and simulcast on BBC Radio 4 (8.00 to 10.00pm).



An online press kit for BBC 7 can be found on the network's website on: bbc.kongjiang.org/www.bbc.co.uk/bbc7/press.


The BBC 7 press kit is also available in pdf format. You may require Adobe Acrobat Software to read PDF files which can be obtained here.


BBC 7 press kit (505 KB)


Notes to Editors


BBC 7 launches 15 December with the best of BBC comedy, drama and books - and a search for the greatest comic ever (12.11.02)


New digital station from BBC Radio (30.09.02)


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