BBC 2002 was an

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radio station exclusively serving

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for the duration of the

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. The station was produced by

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, the region which it inhabits, and included a tight schedule of live sporting events from the games along with some local news, though sport and the culture surrounding the games were the primary focus. The radio station was accompanied by its own micro-site, entitled BBC 2002, that looked into all aspects of the preparation for and smooth running of the games. Contains a promotion for the new service broadcast on local television in the region.

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BBC 2002
Radio stations in Greater Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games

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