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BBC Asian Network axes drama ‘Silver Street’

The BBC Asian Network has decided to axe its long running five-minute daily soap ‘Silver Street’ after nearly six years on-air.

The national digital station said it was pulling down the curtains on ‘Silver Street’ in March next year, with a new monthly 30-minute drama slot replacing the vacant space instead.

Andy Parfitt, Controller, BBC Asian Network, said, “Silver Street has played an important role establishing the Asian Network as a national station. The production team, writers and cast can be proud of what they�۪ve achieved. However, as with all long running series, it�۪s important to assess their value and impact for the investment made and we�۪ve decided that there is a better way to deliver drama to our audiences.

“We remain committed to producing distinctive drama that our audiences will enjoy and full length monthly dramas will be produced for the Asian Network instead.”

Alison Hindell, Head of BBC Radio Drama, adds, “The new drama strand will cover a broad selection of stories and styles designed to deliver a higher profile for the genre, bigger names on the network and the development of new talent, both on- and off-air. The new format will be ambitious in scope and will create a richer range of drama programming for listeners to enjoy.”

The BBC Asian Network has recently come under attack after faltering listening figures and bait of negative press coverage.