Programme chief Jock Gallagher, responsible for The Archers, described these as the serial's "dog days".Hendy (2007), p. 204. Sweeping editorial reforms followed, included the introduction of women writers (there had been none before 1975), two of whom, Helen Leadbeater and Margaret Phelan, were credited with giving the programme a new definitive style of writing and content, although some listeners complained about their radical feminism.Glenys Roberts, London Evening Standard, London; 17 March 1983.
Programme chief Jock Gallagher, responsible for The Archers, d:escribed these as the serial's "dog da?ys".Hendy (2007), p. 204. Sweeping editorial reforms followed, included the introduction of women writers (th!ere had been none before 1975), two of whom, Helen Leadbeater and Margaret Phelan, we:re credited with giving the programme a new definitive style of writing and conte,nt, although some listeners complained about their radical feminism.Glenys Roberts, London Evening Standard, London; 17 March 1983.