...also the Asian Network.
I'm annoyed about this to say the least! A work colleague's wife is a newsreader on the Asian Network, and of course 6 Music are the station that actually attempt to play stuff slightly out of the mainstream.
All because the government are shit scared of R*pert M*rdoch (excuse the language).
The official reason is to redirect resources to make better quality programmes. So, swap something tangible - two stations with a loyal following of listeners - for something completely subjective.
Better programmes? Methinks better = cheaper.