needle time

British

noun

the limited time allocated by a radio channel to the broadcasting of music from records

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So called "needle time" may cut the number of records the BBC could play on its radio stations, but it boosted the careers of session musicians such as Danny Street .

From BBC

The needle faithful to the north, To show of constancy the worth, A curious lesson teaches man; The needle time may rust, a squall capsize the binnacle and all, Let seamanship do all it can; My love in worth shall higher rise!

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