back-announcement

English

Noun

back-announcement (plural back-announcements)

1. Alternative form of back announcement
   • 1976, The Listener - Volume 95, page 119:

     A morning shift was crowned with the back-announcement of ' Jesu, Man of Joy's Desiring', though finding himself up against the eight o'clock News, the offender was unable to enjoy the luxury of an apology.

   • 1992, Classic CD. - Issues 22-31, page 16:

     This paragon is not heard at all (as indeed living presenters are not heard because the doorbell rings or someone toots a horn during the back-announcement).

   • 2012, Robert McLeish, Radio Production, page 112:

     However, the argument in favour of a back-announcement puts listener information above programme pace.