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A new pop-up station inspired by Stranger Things has launched on DAB in London, Global Player and smart speakers.

WSQK The Squawk is live from today and will run until 1 January, delivering a full 1980s radio experience linked directly to the final season of the Netflix series.
The station plays continuous 80s hits and features a cast of American presenters including Vance Goodman and Mindy Flare. Listeners will also hear a full set of retro-style commercials written in the spirit of Hawkins.
Sung jingles and voiceovers are filling the output too.
Fans can take part in Rewind at 9, a segment where a reversed track challenges listeners to identify the song, while Talk to Tammy provides advice with a Hawkins twist. There is also Dial-A-Dedication, giving listeners the chance to get their message on air by submitting it through the Global Player website.
James Rea, Global’s Chief Broadcasting and Content Officer, said part of the project’s appeal is that “fans love the show’s nostalgia and energy, and this station bottles that completely”. James added that creating WSQK with Netflix “has been a joy”.

To capture an authentic sound, the audio is being processed through a vintage Inovonics FM250 unit dating back to 1983, the same type used widely by radio stations during the decade. This approach gives WSQK a period-accurate tone that matches the Stranger Things setting.
WSQK The Squawk is available on DAB across London, on Global Player and on smart speakers by asking for The Squawk. It links with the release of Stranger Things Volume 1 on 27 November at 1am GMT, Volume 2 on 26 December at 1am GMT and the finale on 1 January at 1am GMT.

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A BBC Radio Cumbria presenter has written a children’s book to support a local hospice.
John Lipscombe has released Jack and the Big Fridge, a story centred on a young boy whose life changes when he discovers a talking fridge with magnetic letters that offer advice and encouragement.
The book follows Jack as he tries to make sense of his parents’ separation while dealing with everyday challenges. The fridge becomes an unusual but steady guide, helping him find confidence and understand the changes happening around him.
The story is aimed at young readers who may be navigating similar moments of uncertainty, offering reassurance through simple language and warm humour.
John, known for his work as a voice over artist and for presenting and producing programmes on BBC Radio Cumbria, said the project has been a long-held ambition. He said “my children’s book Jack and the Big Fridge is now available in paperback, audio and digital”.
John added that he is grateful for the support he has received while developing the book.
Fifty pence from each sale will be donated to Jigsaw – Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice, with John keen to use the project to help raise money for the charity. He is already working on his next title, The Trouble With Rosie, which continues his move into children’s storytelling.
Jack and the Big Fridge is available through major online platforms including Amazon.

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