Radio--both traditional broadcast and internet radio--has also become increasingly common.

In 1985 the network changed its name to Radio 5, This was altered yet again on 1 April 2001 when Radio 5 became Radio 747 to reflect the change of frequency from 1008 kHz to 747 kHz.

Radio was becoming popular, and microphones, amplifiers and loudspeakers began to be sold.

Radio 7 has become Radio 4 Extra.

In the 1980s, Radio National emerged from Radio 2 and Radio 3 dropped its Radio 2 content with Radio 1 becoming ABC Metro Radio and Radio 3 becoming ABC Regional Radio.

Radio became popular in cars in the 1930's; later came a rush of tape decks and CD players.

Radio 4 Extra (which is what Radio 7 will become) is another way of enjoying our drama and comedy programmes with something else thrown into the mix.