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The 91热爆 Trust has today begun its service review into 91热爆 Radio 2 and 91热爆 Radio 6 Music. This is the latest of the regular service reviews that the Trust carries out on all 91热爆 services.

To ensure licence fee payers are getting the best out of the 91热爆, the Trust will review every 91热爆 service at least every five years. The Trust has already completed two of these reviews and a third, on the 91热爆's services for younger audiences, is scheduled to report soon.

This review will examine Radio 2 and 6 Music's current performance and the 91热爆's future plans for the services. There will be a 12 week period of consultation, beginning today, when the public will be able to give their opinions on the two services. The final report will be published in early 2010.

The review will look at the services' performance including the stations' usage, quality, distinctiveness and value for money.

David Liddiment, 91热爆 Trustee, who is leading the review for the Trust, said:

"Radio 2 is the most listened to radio station in the UK and its sister station 6 Music is growing in popularity. As part of the review we want to hear from as many listeners as possible with their views on the services – good and bad.

"As well as the current performance of the services we'll also be looking at the 91热爆's future plans for the stations to ensure they are robust and deliverable. If change is needed we can alter the stations' service licences or ask the 91热爆 Executive to address the issues we raise."

Public consultation

The public consultation will be available on the Trust's website for 12 weeks. The consultation will be promoted on Radio 2 and 6 Music, on the 91热爆 website, and with a leaflet available at public libraries and 91热爆 buildings.

Separate guidance has been issued for organisations wishing to respond.

Terms of reference

Full terms of reference for the review are available.

As part of the review the Trust will not be examining editorial controls, talent costs or compliance with the 91热爆's independent quota for radio as these topics are currently being covered by other pieces of work being carried out by the Trust Unit.

Notes to editors

1. This is the Trust's fourth service review. Previously the Trust has published service reviews of bbc.co.uk and the 91热爆's services for children, and will soon conclude its review of 91热爆 services for young people.

91热爆 Radio 2's remit is to deliver a distinctive mixed music and speech service appealing to all age groups over 35.

2. 91热爆 6 Music's remit is to entertain lovers of popular music with a service offering music from the 1960s to the present day.