Sony Radio Awards shortlists

Another day, another awards announcement - this time for the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2009.

In contention for The Drama Award are:

• Cavalry - By Dan Rebellato (BBC Radio Drama for Radio 4)
• Goldfish Girl - By Peter Souter (BBC Radio Drama for Radio 4)
• Mr Larkin's Awkward Day - By Chris Harrald (BBC Radio Drama for Radio 4)
• The Color Purple - By Pat Cumper from the novel by Alice Walker (BBC Radio Drama for Radio 4)
• The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists – By Andrew Lynch from the novel by Robert Tressell (Above the Title & Woolyback Productions for BBC Radio 4)
  

Shortlisted for the Comedy Award are:

• 606 with Danny Baker - Campbell Davison Media for BBC Radio 5 live
• Adam and Joe - BBC Audio & Music for 6 Music
• Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show! - Komedia Entertainment & Smooth Operations for BBC Radio 4
• Miranda Hart's Joke Shop - BBC Radio Comedy for Radio 2
• The Now Show - BBC Radio Comedy for Radio 4

The awards will be presented in London on 11 May.