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BBC RADIO 1 SUNDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1978

06:30
as Radio 2
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 06:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Playground
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Introduced by David Rider plus Headline Spotters

Contributors
Introduced By:
David Rider
Source: Radio Times
08:32
Ed Stewart
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 08:32 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Junior Choice

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Noel Edmonds
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
(Noel introduces Top of the Pops Christmas Day
2.0 BBC 1)

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Jimmy Savile's 'Old Record ' Club
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Featuring the Double Top Ten Show. This week from 1956 and 1968

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Anne Nightingale's Request Show
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
17:00
The Top 40
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Simon Bates

Contributors
Unknown:
Simon Bates
Source: Radio Times
19:00
as Radio 2
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
10cc
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
A Simultaneous Broadcast with BBC2 recorded in the Wembley Conference Centre, London

Contributors
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Sounds of Jazz
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 23:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Peter Clayton. Rod Mason Band with Beryl Bryden and the Bob Hall /
George Green Band

Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Clayton.
Unknown:
Beryl Bryden
Unknown:
Bob Hall
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England

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BBC RADIO 2 SUNDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1978

06:30
News Summary; weather
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 06:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
06:32
Sam on Sunday
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 06:32 on BBC Radio 2
Dudley Savage joins Sam Costa and plays your requests on the organ of the EMI Social Club, Plymouth. Studio guests: Royal Doulton Band, conductor Edward Gray, BBC Northern Ireland Orchestra, conductor Eric Wetherell

7.15 New Day

Contributors
Presenter:
Sam Costa
Organist:
Dudley Savage
Conductor:
Edward Gray
Conductor:
Eric Wetherell
Source: Radio Times
08:03
Mary O'Hara
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 08:03 on BBC Radio 2
plays and sings songs. Producer DAVID WINTER

Source: Radio Times
08:30
as Radio 1
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 08:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Brian Rix
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
with records

Source: Radio Times
11:30
People's Service
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
led by MAJOR JOHN BATE Of the Salvation Army 3- Joy to the World
Producer FRANK TOPPING

Contributors
Unknown:
Major John Bate
Source: Radio Times
11:55
The Choice is Yours
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 11:55 on BBC Radio 2
Highlights across the networks in the coming week.

Source: Radio Times
12:02
Family Favourites
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Jean Challis with PETER MCDONAGH , BFBS Cologne
ALAN GRACE. BFBS Cyprus JUNE ARMSTRONG-WRIGHT. Radio and TV Hong Kong MIKE JEFFRIES , ABC Sydney

Contributors
Introduced By:
Jean Challis
Unknown:
Peter McDonagh
Unknown:
Mike Jeffries
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Two's Best
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Len Jackson with a selection from last week's programmes. Written by JOHN MACKAY. Producers JACK DABBS and ANN MANN

Contributors
Unknown:
Len Jackson
Written By:
John MacKay.
Producers:
Jack Dabbs
Producers:
Ann Mann
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Peter Clayton
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
presents Album Time

Source: Radio Times
15:30
David Jacobs
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
with Melodies for You BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA conducted by DAVID SNELL REGINALD LEOPOLD ORCHESTRA with Jean Grayston David Hunt (treble) accompanied by MARTIN DALES (organ)

Contributors
Conducted By:
David Snell
Conducted By:
Reginald Leopold
Unknown:
Jean Grayston
Unknown:
David Hunt
Accompanied By:
Martin Dales
Source: Radio Times
17:02
Charlie Chester
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 17:02 on BBC Radio 2
with your Sunday Soapbox

Source: Radio Times
18:00
as Radio 1
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Sing Something Simple
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
The Adam Singers directed by CLIFF ADAMS Accompanied by JACK EMBLOW

Contributors
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Accompanied By:
Jack Emblow
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Gala Glamorous Nights
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Highlights from
The Merry Widow by Franz Lehar
English translation by CHRISTOPHER HASSALL lain Sutherland conducts
BBC Concert Orchestra leader JOHN BRADBURY
JOHN MCCARTHY SINGERS
Introduced by Sam Costa Producer Robert BOWMAN
(Lehar's The Count of Luxembourg: Christmas Day 8.45 BBC2)

Contributors
Translation By:
Christopher Hassall
Conducted by:
lain Sutherland
Leader:
John Bradbury
Introduced by:
Sam Costa
Producer:
Robert Bowman
Valencienne:
Joy Roberts
Count Danilo Danilovitch:
Niall Murray
Anna Glawari:
Lois McDonall
Camille de Rosillon:
John Brecknock
Source: Radio Times
20:30
Sunday Half-Hour
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
from Belfast. A special programme of carols for Christmas, with the BANGOR PARISH CHOIR
ST THERESE'S JUNIOR CHOIR BBC NORTHERN IRELAND
ORCHESTRA, conducted by HAVELOCK NELSON Introduced by DONALD CAIRNS
Choirs conducted by IAN HUNTER and REGINA O'CALLAGHAN
BBC Northern Ireland

Contributors
Conducted By:
Havelock Nelson
Introduced By:
Donald Cairns
Conducted By:
Ian Hunter
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Your 100 Best Tunes
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Alan Keith

Contributors
Unknown:
Alan Keith
Source: Radio Times
22:02
A Christmas Carol
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
starring Roy Dotrice as Scrooge
A musical version of Charles Dickens's Story.
Nigel Brooks Singers
The Orchestra, conducted by David Francis
Music and lyrics by Iwan Williams
Stage adaptation by Ronald McGill
Adapted for radio and produced by Bobby Jaye

Contributors
Author:
Charles Dickens
Singers:
Nigel Brooks Singers
Orchestra conducted by:
David Francis
Music and lyrics by:
Iwan Williams
Stage adaptation by:
Ronald McGill
Adapted for radio and produced by:
Bobby Jaye
Scrooge:
Roy Dotrice
Bob Cratchit:
Ronald Herdman
Fred:
Michael McClain
Charitable Gentleman:
Edward Kelsey
Marley:
Preston Lockwood
Spirit of Christmas Past:
James Thomason
Fezziwig:
Timothy Bateson
Dick:
John Bull
Scrooge as a Boy:
Judy Bennett
Scrooge as a Young Man:
Steven Pacey
Fan/Mrs Fezziwig:
Marise Hepworth
Belle:
Rosemary Butler
Spirit of Christmas Present:
William Fox
Mrs Cratchit:
Diana Olsson
Peter:
Russell Lewis
Tiny Tim:
Simon Henderson
Old Joe:
Benny Lee
Mrs Dilber:
Patricia Hayes
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Carols from The Dome
Sun 24th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Traditional music from Brighton, featuring Cynthia Glover John Lawrenson
Orpington Junior Singers conductor SUE FARROW
Douglas Reeve at the organ Introduced by Robin Richmond
12.0 Midnight Newsroom

Contributors
Unknown:
Cynthia Glover
Unknown:
John Lawrenson
Unknown:
Douglas Reeve
Introduced By:
Robin Richmond
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Ray Moore
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show

Source: Radio Times
02:00
News summary
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2

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BBC RADIO 1 MONDAY DECEMBER 25TH 1978

05:00
as Radio 2
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:03
Ed Stewart
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 07:03 on BBC Radio 1 England
with a very special Christmas edition of Junior Choice from the Hospital for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London. Ed also rides his magic carpet around the British Isles and visits
The Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, Aberdeen. Scotland
The Royal Alexandra Hospital Rhyl. North Wales
The Altnagelvin Hospital, Londonderry, Northern Ireland
The Royal Cornwall (City) Hospital. Truro, Cornwall
Producer Roger Pusey

Contributors
Presenter:
Ed Stewart
Producer:
Roger Pusey
Source: Radio Times
09:30
The Queen
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 09:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Queen speaks to the Commonwealth

Source: Radio Times
09:40
Ed Stewart
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 09:40 on BBC Radio 1 England
with a very special edition of Junior Choice (continued)

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Tony Blackburn
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer
PAUL WILLIAMS
including an appeal on behalf of the Wireless for the Blind Fund
Donations, preferably by crossed po or cheque, to: Wireless for the Blind, [address removed] (No postage necessary)

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Williams
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Christmas Dinner with DLT
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
in a festive mood with some of his Radio 1 colleagues.
Producer Paul Williams

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Williams
Source: Radio Times
14:31
Peter Powell
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 14:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer TED BESTON

Contributors
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Andy Peebles
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Contributors
Presenter:
Andy Peebles
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
19:00
as Radio 2
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Music for Your Christmas Party
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE ATKEY
Including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring Information

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Atkey
Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 1 England

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BBC RADIO 2 MONDAY DECEMBER 25TH 1978


05:00
News Summary; weather
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
David Allan
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
07:03
Carols with Kenneth
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 07:03 on BBC Radio 2
Kenneth Williams introduces carols and Christmas songs, sung by the MIDGET CHOIR conductor ALEC RUSH
EPWORTH CHORISTERS conductor WALTER DEAKIN from Woking in Surrey. Producer DAVID WINTER

Contributors
Unknown:
Kenneth Williams
Conductor:
Walter Deakin
Source: Radio Times
08:03
Andy Williams
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 08:03 on BBC Radio 2
introduces and sings some seasonal songs and carols with Ray Cnnniff and the Singers
Produced with records by DEREK MILLS

Contributors
Unknown:
Ray Cnnniff
Source: Radio Times
09:02
Christmas Morning with Jim
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 09:02 on BBC Radio 2
Jimmy Young invites his ' regulars ' to choose a record for Christmas.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jimmy Young
Source: Radio Times
10:00
The Queen
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
The Queen speaks to the Commonwealth

Source: Radio Times
10:10
Pete Murray's Holiday House
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 10:10 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 10.30
Pete Murray appeals on behalf of the Wireless for the Blind Fund
(For address for donations, please see Radio 1 at 10.0 am)

Contributors
Unknown:
Pete Murray
Source: Radio Times
11:30
Born This Happy Morning
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
The Rev David Lapsley conducts an Act of Worship for Christmas Day, with some of his young friends.
BBC Northern Ireland

Contributors
Service conducted by:
The Rev David Lapsley
Producer:
Moore Wasson
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Family Favourites Forces' Special
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
Today the Forces take over, and Jean Challis introduces messages and requests collected by producers BILL BEBB and PAUL WALTERS from servicemen and women all over the world.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jean Challis
Unknown:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Black Cinderella Two Goes East
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
The show that will do for pantomime what Mozart did for fluid mechanics, starring, in order of alphabetical importance: Richard Baker, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Rob Buckman, John Cleese, Peter Cook, Graeme Garden, David Hatch, Maggie Henderson, Jo Kendall, Richard Murdoch, Bill Oddie, John Pardoe, MP and many others too undecided to mention.
Music by the Nic Rowley/Nigel Hess Difficult Listening Band
Script by RORY MCGRATH and CLIVE ANDERSON
Lyrics by JEREMY BROWNE
The fact that everyone involved in this show is an ex-member of Cambridge Footlights is completely coincidental, and has nothing to do with any form of nepotism or old boy network at all, whatsoever, honestly.
Producer DOUGLAS ADAMS
(Repeated: New Year's Day 12.30)

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Rob Buckman
Unknown:
John Cleese
Unknown:
Peter Cook
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Unknown:
David Hatch
Unknown:
Maggie Hendersoa
Unknown:
Jo Kendall
Unknown:
Richard Murdoch
Unknown:
Bill Oddie
Unknown:
John Pardoe
Script By:
Rory McGrath
Script By:
Clive Anderson
Unknown:
Jeremy Browne
Producer:
Douglas Adams
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Hubert Gregg
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
savs
Thanks for the Memory to you, and adds a few Christmas reminiscences. Producer PHYLLIS ROBINSON

Contributors
Producer:
Phyllis Robinson
Source: Radio Times
15:30
John Dunn
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
18:03
Music from the Movies
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
played by BRIAN FITZGERALD and the augmented BBC NORTHERN RADIO ORCHESTRA, with their guests Vince Hill
Rosemary Squires and Robinson Cleaver at the organ Introduced by Paddy O'Byrne

Contributors
Played By:
Brian Fitzgerald
Unknown:
Vince Hill
Unknown:
Rosemary Squires
Unknown:
Robinson Cleaver
Introduced By:
Paddy O'Byrne
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Alan Dell
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
with a selection of his favourite records from today and yesterday. Producer JACK DABBS

Contributors
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Humphrey Lyttelton
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
with The Best of Jazz on records

Source: Radio Times
21:57
Racing Sports Desk
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 21:57 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:00
as Radio 1
Mon 25th Dec 1978, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 TUESDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1978
05:00
as Radio 2
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:03
Playground
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 07:03 on BBC Radio 1 England
A Christmas Box of interest to young listeners opened by David Rider Producer DON GEORGE

Contributors
Unknown:
David Rider
Producer:
Don George
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Ed Stewart
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Junior Choice

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Simon Bates' Holiday Special
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer RON BELCHIER

Contributors
Producer:
Ron Belchier
Source: Radio Times
12:31
Quiz Kid
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 12:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
A Christmas quiz spectacular in which three past winners:
Alan Colgan (1976) from Scotland
Brian Kotz (1977) from London
Angela Wooster (1978) from Birmingham pit their wits against three pop experts:
DJs Mike Read
Paul Gambaccini and Andy Peebles
Chairman Kid Jensen Producer TONY HALE BBC Manchester

Contributors
Unknown:
Alan Colgan
Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Unknown:
Andy Peebles
Unknown:
Kid Jensen
Producer:
Tony Hale
Source: Radio Times
13:31
Adrian Juste
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 13:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE PRICE

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Price
Source: Radio Times
14:31
Steveland Morris Wonder Show
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 14:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Yes, Steveland Morris is Stevie Wonder and. with the help of some special guests, djs these two hours of entertainment. Producer STUART GRUNDY

Contributors
Unknown:
Stevie Wonder
Producer:
Stuart Grundy
Source: Radio Times
16:31
Kid Jensen
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE TATE

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Tate
Source: Radio Times
18:31
Keith Moon Who
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
with mirth and melody on the high Wireless.
(First broadcast in 1973)

Contributors
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
John Peel
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 2 TUESDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1978

05:00
News Summary; weather
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
David Allan
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
08:03
Racing Bulletin
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 08:03 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
08:06
Cliff Richard
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
presents some of his faveurite records to brighten your Boxing Day.
Producer DENIS O'KEEFFE

Source: Radio Times
09:02
Terry Wogan
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 09:02 on BBC Radio 2
A Boxing Day special, featuring seasonal musical memories.
Producer GEOFFREY MULLIN

Contributors
Producer:
Geoffrey Mullin
Source: Radio Times
11:02
Singalongamax
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 11:02 on BBC Radio 2
Max Bygraves with some songs, a story of course, and some of his favourite records.
Producer CHRIS MORGAN

Contributors
Unknown:
Max Bygraves
Producer:
Chris Morgan
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Barry Manilow
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
With a string of American hits. such as Mandy and it's a Miracle and a cluster of top awards to his credit, BARRY MANILOW made his first British concert appearance two months ago.
David Hamilton talks to this highly talented singer/songwriter, and illustrates with music his early life and career.
Producer STUART HOBDAY

Contributors
Unknown:
Barry Manilow
Talks:
David Hamilton
Producer:
Stuart Hobday
Source: Radio Times
13:02
Offbeat with Braden
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
Bernard Braden presents a Christmas gallimaufry of the oddest, funniest and most unbelievable true stories, with the help of Ronald Fletcher
Benny Lee , David Tate Sheila Bernette and the Nic Rowley Quintet Research SIMON ROSE Devised by MAUREEN STEVENS
Producer JOHN LLOYD
(Repeated: Thurs 10.2pm)

Contributors
Unknown:
Bernard Braden
Unknown:
Ronald Fletcher
Unknown:
Benny Lee
Unknown:
David Tate
Unknown:
Sheila Bernette
Unknown:
Maureen Stevens
Producer:
John Lloyd
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
A special Boxing Day edition presented by Jim Rosenthal

1.30; 2.0; 2.30; 3.0; 3.45; 4.42: 5.0; 5.45* Football League
Exclusive live commentary on the second half of one of the top matches; scores; results; with classified checks at 5.0 and 5.45*

1.30; 2.0; 2.30; 5.0. Cricket England v The Australians
CHRISTOPHER-MARTIN JENKINS reports on the one-day International

1.30: 1.45; 2.15; 4.50; 5.45* Racing from Kempton Park
1.45 William Hill Christmas Hurdle (2m)
2.20 King George VI Steeplechase (3m)
Commentator PETER BROMLEY
Plus results; with a classified check at 5.45.

3.4; 3.2f Brain of Sport Challenge Round
Radio Sport presenters Desmond Lynam (captain), John Helm and Simon Reed challenge the Brain of Sport 1978 finalists.
Referee Chris Rhys
Questionmaster Peter Jones

And at 5.1* Sports Report

A Radio Sport and OB production

Contributors
Presented By:
Jim Rosenthal
Commentator:
Peter Bromley
Presenters:
Desmond Lynam
Unknown:
John Helm
Unknown:
Simon Reed
Unknown:
Chris Rhys
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Source: Radio Times
18:03
Pick of the Sporting Year
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:02
On the Third Beat
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Brian Fahey and the BBC Scottish Radio Orchestra and guest Lois Lane
Introduced by Tom Ferrie
BBC Scotland

Contributors
Unknown:
Brian Fahey
Unknown:
Lois Lane
Introduced By:
Tom Ferrie
Producer:
Richard Titchen
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Folk 78
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
presents The Yetties' Christmas Party
Introduced By Johnny Silvo Producer RAY HARVEY

Contributors
Introduced By:
Johnny Silvo
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
20:02
Tuesday Night is Gala Night
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 20:02 on BBC Radio 2
In Honour of The Queen
A second chance to hear highlights from an all-star concert which celebrated Her Majesty's Silver Jubilee in June 1977. BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA leader ARTHUR LEAVINS conductors
ASHLEY LAWRENCE and ALYN AINSWORTH with Vera Lynn
Margaret Curphey
Rolf Harris. Arthur Askey Peter Knight Orchestra
Band and Trumpeters of the Royal Military School of Music. Kneller Hall conductor
I.T-COL TREVOR SHARPE
Pipe-Major John Slattery (1st Btn Scots Guards) London Welsh Male Voice Choir
Gwalia Male Choir Introduced by Pete Murray
Producer FRANCES LINE

Contributors
Leader:
Arthur Leavins
Conductors:
Ashley Lawrence
Unknown:
Vera Lynn
Unknown:
Margaret Curphey
Unknown:
Rolf Harris.
Conductor:
Kneller Hall
Introduced By:
Pete Murray
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Among Your Souvenirs
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Waller, Maryetta and Vernon Midglev. with Gladys Midgley at the piano. The Luton Band
REGINALD LEOPOLDORCHESTRA Introduced by Alan Keith Producer BARRY KNIGHT

Contributors
Unknown:
Vernon Midglev.
Unknown:
Gladys Midgley
Introduced By:
Alan Keith
Producer:
Barry Knight
Source: Radio Times
22:02
European Pop Jury
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced in London by Colin Berry
Taking part this month: Belgium (BRT) Denmark (DR)
Germany (WDR) Ireland (RTE) Norway (NRK)
Spain (RNE), Sweden (SR) United Kingdom (BBC) Producer MEL HOUSE

Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:10
Brian Matthew
Tue 26th Dec 1978, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
presents Round Midnight including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom: weather; motoring information

Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1978

05:00
as Radio 2
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:02
Paul Burnett
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 07:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE ATKEY

Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Bates
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including
The Golden Hour Today: 1969 and Past, Present and Future Producer RON BELCHIER

Contributors
Producer:
Ron Belchier
Source: Radio Times
11:31
Mike Read
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 11:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer MALCOLM BROWN including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Laurie Mayer

Contributors
Producer:
Malcolm Brown
Unknown:
Laurie Mayer
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Tony Blackburn
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including the National Pop Panel
Producer PAUL WILLIAMS

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Williams
Source: Radio Times
16:31
Kid Jensen
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE TATE including at 5.30 Newsbeat with Laurie Mayer

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Tate
Unknown:
Laurie Mayer
Source: Radio Times
18:31
Keith Moon Who
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
with mirth and melody on the high wireless.
Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
John Peel
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 2 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1978

05:00
News Summary; weather
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
David Allan
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer FRANCES LINE Including at
6.15 Pause for Tboughl

Contributors
Producer:
Frances Line
Source: Radio Times
07:32
Terry Wogan
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 07:32 on BBC Radio 2
Producer GEOFFREY MULLIN including at
8.27 Racing Bulletin and
8.45 Pause for Thought

Contributors
Producer:
Geoffrey Mullin
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Jimmy Young
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producers BARRY WALTERS and ANN MANN

Contributors
Unknown:
Ann Mann
Source: Radio Times
12:15
Waggoners' Walk
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 12:15 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:30
Pete Murray's Open House
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 12:30 on BBC Radio 2
Producers ANGELA BOND
DAVID VERCOE and PETER CHISWELL
Requests, on postcards please, to: Open House, BBC, London WIA 4WW including at
1.45 Sports Desk: with early racing results

Contributors
Producers:
Angela Bond
Producers:
David Vercoe
Source: Radio Times
14:30
David Hamilton
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
Producers LAWRIE MONK
STUART HOBDAY
ROBIN SEDGLEY and MICHAEL BRAND
(Listeners wishing to take part in the programme should send a postcard with their name, address and daytime telephone number to: David Hamil ton. Top 30 Game, BBC Radio 2, London W1A 4WW) including at
2.45 and 3.45 Sports Desk: with latest racing results

Contributors
Producers:
Lawrie Monk
Producers:
Stuart Hobday
Producers:
Robin Sedgley
Unknown:
David Hamil
Source: Radio Times
16:30
Waggoners' Walk
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2
(Rptd; Thurs 12.15 pm) Written by PETER LING Directed by ANTON GILL and JOHN CARDY
The Nashes' tenant, Miss Finch, turns out not to be a call-girl but a tattooist!: Cliff Edwards failed to get promotion and has resigned; Kath Miller has taken on Daisy Cream from the launderette to help in the shop - she's also discovered that a new landlord has taken over all the shops.
Cast for fortnight: p 102

Contributors
Written By:
Peter Ling
Directed By:
Anton Gill
Directed By:
John Cardy
Unknown:
Cliff Edwards
Unknown:
Kath Miller
Unknown:
Daisy Cream
Source: Radio Times
16:45
Sports Desk
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 16:45 on BBC Radio 2
with latest racing results

Source: Radio Times
16:47
John Dunn
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 16:47 on BBC Radio 2
An afternoon miscellany of words and music.
Producers BRIAN WILLEY DENIS O'KEEFFE and SANDRA BLACK including at
5.45 Sports Desk: with latest racing results

Contributors
Producers:
Brian Willey
Producers:
Denis O'Keeffe
Source: Radio Times
18:45
Sports Desk
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 18:45 on BBC Radio 2
A round-up of the day's news, with classified racing results

Source: Radio Times
19:02
Robin Richmond
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
The Organist Entertains
DEAN HERRICK (Johannesburg, SA, Residence) RONALD CURTIS
(BBC Theatre Organ) GEORGE BLACKMORE (Electronic)
SETH RYE (Electronic)

Contributors
Unknown:
Ronald Curtis
Unknown:
George Blackmore
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Listen to the Band
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Harry Mortimer , OBE conducts the MORRIS MOTORS BAND
A second chance to hear the special concert to celebrate his 75th -birthday which was held in April last year at the Vale Hall, Aylesbury Civic Centre. Introduced by Charlie Chester
Producer JOHN BUSSELL

Contributors
Unknown:
Harry Mortimer
Introduced By:
Charlie Chester
Producer:
John Bussell
Source: Radio Times
20:15
Semprini Serenade
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 20:15 on BBC Radio 2
with the BBC RADIO ORCHESTRA leader MICHAEL TOMALIN conducted by HARRY RABINOWITZ Producer
BEVERLEY PHILLIPS

Contributors
Leader:
Michael Tomalin
Conducted By:
Harry Rabinowitz
Producer:
Beverley Phillips
Source: Radio Times
21:02
The Impresarios
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
Michael Craig continues the stories of the men who create the world of entertainment. This week: Jack Hylton (Part 1)
In those days he was a bit shy really, so I said to him, stand up and conduct the band like White-man does.'
(CHAPPIE D'AMATO)
' Jack Hylton made more money out of Arthur Askey than Arthur Askey did - that sounds a cruel thing to say, but Jack was a great man, he had tremendous flair.'
(ARTHUR ASKEY)
'Jack Hylton gave me a contract, paid me £6 a week. fixed me up with a matron who used to look after me, and gave me my name. He was like a second father to me.' (ERNIE WISE) with the voices of CHAPPIE D'AMATO ARTHUR ASKEY
PAUL FENOULHET JACK HYLTON
JUNE MALO and ERNIE WISE
Research BILL SULLIVAN Written by FRANK SALTER Producer
DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN

Contributors
Unknown:
Michael Craig
Unknown:
Jack Hylton
Unknown:
Jack Hylton
Unknown:
Arthur Askey
Unknown:
Jack Hylton
Unknown:
Chappie D'Amato
Unknown:
Arthur Askey
Unknown:
Paul Fenoulhet
Unknown:
Jack Hylton
Written By:
Frank Salter
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Source: Radio Times
21:55
Sports Desk
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 21:55 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:02
My Sainted Aunt
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
starring
Trevor Bannister and Eleanor Summerfield with Gordon Clyde and special guests Frank Thornton and Sheila Steafel
Continuing the misadventures of out-of-work actor Richard Worthington who, with the heavenly assistance of his dead Aunt Fanny, seeks to make his mark in the big wide world.
1: Kiss Me Goodbye, Sergeant Majorl Written by COLIN BOSTOCK-SMITH
Producer MARTIN FISHER
(Repeated: Sat at 1.2 pm)

Contributors
Unknown:
Trevor Bannister
Unknown:
Eleanor Summerfield
Unknown:
Gordon Clyde
Unknown:
Frank Thornton
Unknown:
Sheila Steafel
Unknown:
Richard Worthington
Written By:
Colin Bostock-Smith
Producer:
Martin Fisher
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Roger de Courcey
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
says Be My Guest and invites you to loin him in remembering some early musical memories in the theatre before he met Nookie Bear: and together they recall meeting some of the great names of entertainment in Britain and Las Vegas. Producer PHYLLIS ROBINSON

Contributors
Producer:
Phyllis Robinson
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Brian Matthew
Wed 27th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
introduces
Round Midnight
An entertainment produced by JOHN MELOY. DENYS JONES BARBARA PAGE, MEL HOUSE and DAVE TREADWAY including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom: weather; motoring information

Contributors
Duced By:
John Meloy.
Duced By:
Denys Jones
Duced By:
Dave Treadway
Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 THURSDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1978
5:00
as Radio 2
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:02
Paul Burnett
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 07:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Bates
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Plus The Golden Hour Today: 1972, and Past, Present and Future

Source: Radio Times
11:31
Mike Read
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 11:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Laurie Mayer

Contributors
Unknown:
Laurie Mayer
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Tony Blackburn
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including the National Pop Pane!

Source: Radio Times
16:31
Kid Jensen
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 5.30 Newsbeat with Laurie Mayer

Contributors
Unknown:
Laurie Mayer
Source: Radio Times
18:31
Keith Moon Who
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
with mirth and melody on the high wireless.

Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
John Peel
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 THURSDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1978
05:00
News Summary; weather
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
David Allan
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
including at
6.15 Pause for Thought

Source: Radio Times
07:32
Terry Wogan
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 07:32 on BBC Radio 2
including at
8.27 Racing Bulletin and
8.45 Pause for Thought

Source: Radio Times
10:02
Jimmy Young
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:15
Waggoners' Walk
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 12:15 on BBC Radio 2
(Wednesday afternoon's broadcast)

Source: Radio Times
12:30
Pete Murray's Open House
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 12:30 on BBC Radio 2
Requests, on postcards please to: Open House, BBC. London WIA 4WW including at
1.45 Sports Desk: with early racing results

Source: Radio Times
14:30
David Hamilton
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
including at
2.45 and 3.45 Sports Desk: with latest racing results

Source: Radio Times
16:30
Waggoners' Walk
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2
(Repeated: Fri 12.15 pm)

Source: Radio Times
16:45
Sports Desk
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 16:45 on BBC Radio 2
with latest racing results

Source: Radio Times
16:47
John Dunn
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 16:47 on BBC Radio 2
An afternoon miscellany of words and music including at
5.45 Sports Desk: with latest racing results

Source: Radio Times
18:45
Sports Desk
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 18:45 on BBC Radio 2
A round-up of the day's news. with classified racing results

Source: Radio Times
19:02
Country Club
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
David Allan and Wally Whyton present a special Christmas edition of the programme, featuring Poacher
James Donaldson
Acme Country Band Home Grown
Producer COLIN CHANDLER

Contributors
Unknown:
David Allan
Unknown:
Wally Whyton
Unknown:
James Donaldson
Producer:
Colin Chandler
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Folkweave
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
Tony Capstick introduces: ' In Concert ' from the 24th International Folklore Festival at Sidmouth:
CROWS
ANNE LENNOX-MARTIN
AND
SAM STEPHENS
ROY HARRIS
THE BULLY WEE BAND
Producer PETER PILBEAM BBC Manchester

Contributors
Introduces:
Tony Capstick
Introduces:
Sam Stephens
Unknown:
Roy Harris
Producer:
Peter Pilbeam
Source: Radio Times
21:55
Sports Desk
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 21:55 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Offbeat with Braden
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Star Sound Extra
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
A musical magazine from the movie world, presenting star personalities; news from the studios: album and film reviews; and listeners' favourite songs and themes. Introduced by David Bellan
Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST
Producer TONY LUKE
Requests, on postcards please, to: Star Sound, BBC, London W1A 4WW

Contributors
Introduced By:
David Bellan
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Brian Matthew
Thu 28th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
introduces
Round Midnight including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information

Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 FRIDAY DECEMBER 9TH 1978

05:00
as Radio 2
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:02
Paul Burnett
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 07:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Bates
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Plus The Golden Hour Today: 1978. and Past, Present and Future

Source: Radio Times
11:31
Mike Read
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 11:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with John Walmsley

Contributors
Unknown:
John Walmsley
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Tony Blackburn
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Plus National Pop Panel

Source: Radio Times
16:31
Kid Jensen
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 5.30 Newsbeat with John Walmsley

Contributors
Unknown:
John Walmsley
Source: Radio Times
18:31
Keith Moon Who
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
with mirth and melody on the high wireless

Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
The Friday Rock Show
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Classic rock music, past and present, introduced by Tommy Vance and including a repeat broadcast of Genesis playing at this year's Knebworth Festival.

Contributors
Presenter:
Tommy Vance
Producer:
Tony Wilson
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 FRIDAY DECEMBER 29TH 1978
05:00
News Summary; weather
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
David Allan
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
06:15
Pause for Thought
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 06:15 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
07:32
Cricket: Third Test
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 07:32 on BBC Radio 2
Australia v England: report on first day's play.

Source: Radio Times
07:34
Terry Wogan
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 07:34 on BBC Radio 2
8.27 Racing Bulletin and
8.45 Pause for Thought

Source: Radio Times
10:02
Jimmy Young
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:15
Waggoners' Walk
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 12:15 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:30
Pete Murray's Open House
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 12:30 on BBC Radio 2
1.45 Sports Desk

Source: Radio Times
14:30
David Hamilton
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
2.45 and 3.45 Sports Desk Further Sports Desks at
4.45 and 5.45

Source: Radio Times
16:30
Waggoners' Walk
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
16:47
John Dunn
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 16:47 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
18:45
Sports Desk
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 18:45 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Barn Dance
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
in Radio 2 Ballroom
The Greensleeves Band led by DENNIS DARKE with Dick Witt, Irene Harcourt and Angela Christian
Introduced by Pat Nelson Producer BRIAN PATTEN BBC Bristol

Contributors
Unknown:
Dennis Darke
Unknown:
Dick Witt
Unknown:
Irene Harcourt
Unknown:
Angela Christian
Introduced By:
Pat Nelson
Producer:
Brian Patten
Source: Radio Times
20:02
Geoff Love
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 20:02 on BBC Radio 2
conducts the BBC RADIO ORCHESTRA
Guests Stella and Bambos Introduced by John Duncanson
Producer ROYSTON HERBERT

Contributors
Introduced By:
John Duncanson
Producer:
Royston Herbert
Source: Radio Times
20:45
Friday Night is Music Night
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 20:45 on BBC Radio 2
From the Hippodrome, Golders Green
lain Sutherland conducts the BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA leader JOHN BRADBURY
Band of the Scots Guards conductor MAJOR DUNCAN BEAT, Director of Music
Friday Night's Star Singers: Joan Merrigan Geoffrey Chard, with the Charles Young Chorale
Introduced by Robin Boyle
Producer ROBERT BOWMAN

Contributors
Leader:
John Bradbury
Singers:
Joan Merrigan
Singers:
Geoffrey Chard.
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Producer:
Robert Bowman
Source: Radio Times
21:55
Sports Desk
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 21:55 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Best of The News Huddlines
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
A special end-of-year celebration starring Roy Hudd with Janet Brown, Chris Emmett, and the Nic Rowley Quintet
Written by Andy Hamilton, Laurie Rowley, John Langdon, Jimmy Mulville, and the scribblings of thousands.

Contributors
Comedian:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
Janet Brown
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Musicians:
The Nic Rowley Quintet
Writer:
Andy Hamilton
Writer:
Laurie Rowley
Writer:
John Langdon
Writer:
Jimmy Mulville
Producer:
John Lloyd
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Let's Go Latin
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
Stanley Black Orchestra
Introduced by LEN JACKSON Producer
CHARLES CLARK-MAXWELL

Contributors
Introduced By:
Len Jackson
Producer:
Charles Clark-Maxwell
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Brian Matthew
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
presents Round Midnight including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information

Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

----------------------------------------------------------

BBC RADIO 1 FRIDAY DECEMBER 29TH 1978

05:00
as Radio 2
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:02
Paul Burnett
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 07:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Bates
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Plus The Golden Hour Today: 1978. and Past, Present and Future

Source: Radio Times
11:31
Mike Read
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 11:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with John Walmsley

Contributors
Unknown:
John Walmsley
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Tony Blackburn
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Plus National Pop Panel

Source: Radio Times
16:31
Kid Jensen
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 5.30 Newsbeat with John Walmsley

Contributors
Unknown:
John Walmsley
Source: Radio Times
18:31
Keith Moon Who
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
with mirth and melody on the high wireless

Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

22:02
The Friday Rock Show
Fri 29th Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Classic rock music, past and present, introduced by Tommy Vance and including a repeat broadcast of Genesis playing at this year's Knebworth Festival.

Contributors
Presenter:
Tommy Vance
Producer:
Tony Wilson
Source: Radio Times
00:00
as Radio 2
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 SATURDAY DECEMBER 30TH 1978
05:00
as Radio 2
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:06
Ed Stewart
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 08:06 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Junior Choice
Producer ROGER PUSEY
Requests, on postcards please, to: Junior Choice, BBC. London W1A 4WW

Contributors
Producer:
Roger Pusey
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Peter Powell
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer TED BESTON

Contributors
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Adrian Juste
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE PRICE

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Price
Source: Radio Times
14:00
The USA Top 40 of 1978
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
In this special chart show. Paul Gambaccini plays America's 40 best-selling singles of 1978. Producer MIKE HAWKES

Contributors
Unknown:
Paul Gambaccini
Producer:
Mike Hawkes
Source: Radio Times
16:31
Mike Read
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 16:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
plays music for your Saturday listening.
Producer TONY HALE BBC Manchester

Source: Radio Times
18:31
In Concert
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 18:31 on BBC Radio 1 England
Introduced by ALAN BLACK Producer CHRIS LYCETT

Contributors
Introduced By:
Alan Black
Producer:
Chris Lycett
Source: Radio Times
19:30
as Radio 2
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 SATURDAY DECEMBER 30TH 1978

05:00
News Summary; weather
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
Tom Edwards
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer FRANCES LINE including at
7.32 Cricket: Third Test - Australia v England. Report on second day's play 8. Racing Bulletin

Source: Radio Times
08:06
as Radio 1
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Kevin Morrison
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer DAVID WELSBY BBC Birmingham

Contributors
Producer:
David Welsby
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Frankie Vaughan
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
presents his favourite records in Star Choice. Producer DAVE TREADWAY

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Treadway
Source: Radio Times
13:02
My Sainted Aunt
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
starring
Trevor Bannister and Eleanor Summerfield with Gordon Clyde and special guests Frank Thornton and Sheila Steafel

Contributors
Unknown:
Trevor Bannister
Unknown:
Eleanor Summerfield
Unknown:
Gordon Clyde
Unknown:
Frank Thornton
Unknown:
Sheila Steafel
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Jim Rosenthal
1.30; 2.10; 2.40; 3.45;
4.42; 5.8; 5.45*
Football League Special
It's day three of the hectic Holiday programme in which the League clubs play four games in nine days. and there's exclusive live commentary on the second half of one of the top matches; score flashes throughout the afternoon from the other leading fixtures; results as they come in, with classified checks at
5.0 and 5.45*
1.30; 1.55; 2.25; 4.50; 5.45* Racing from Newbury
2.9 Mandarin Handicap Steeplechase (3im)
2.30 Old Year Handicap Steeplechase (2m) Commentator
PETER BROMLEY
Plus results throughout the afternoon from the other meetings, with a classified check at 5.45*
1.30; 2.10; 2.40; 5.0*
Cricket: Third Test
Aus!ralia v England
No holiday for England's team as they are right in the middle of The Ashes battle, with the Third Test against Australia in Melbourne. CHRISTOPHER MARTIN-JENKINS reports on the second day's play and meets the personalities involved.
Plus news and reports of today's Rugby County Championship Final
And at 5.0*
Sports Report
Classified Football checks at 5.0 and 5.45*; reports and comments on the top stories of the day; the personalities making the news: Rugby Round-up at 5.251.
Timetable:
1.30 News/prospects from all featured events
1.55 Racing from Newbury
2.10 Cricket/Football/
Rugby
2.25 Racing from Newbury
2.40 Cricket /Rugby/ Football news and score flashes
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First Football results
4.50 Rugby/Racing
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Round-up
5.45 Classified Racing and Football
Events may alter timings A Radio Sport and OB production

Contributors
Presented By:
Jim Rosenthal
Commentator:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Melbourne. Christopher
Source: Radio Times
18:03
Hits of Europe 78
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
This year's most popular music from Pup Over Europe participants.
Introduced by Katie Boyle with BRIDIN GILROY (Dublin) JEANNE ADI. ER (Lisbon) CARLOS TENA (Madrid) NATASHA DOLENZ (Ljubljana)
GUNTER KRENZ (Cologne)
RIA VAN DE PLAATS (Brussels)
WRACLAV PRYZBLSKI (Warsaw)
LISA HORELLI (Helsinki) WILLY KRALIK (Vienna)
ZDENKO TAMASSY (Budapest) Producer STEVE ALLEN

Contributors
Introduced By:
Katie Boyle
Unknown:
Bridin Gilroy
Unknown:
Jeanne Adi.
Unknown:
Natasha Dolenz
Unknown:
Gunter Krenz
Producer:
Steve Allen
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Beat the Record
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis invites listeners by telephone and, for the last time in this series, to join in the national game of naming the tune.
' Prizes for all who know their music."
Devised by DON DAVIS Producer
DANNY GREENSTONE

Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Producer:
Danny Greenstone
Source: Radio Times
19:30
A Review of the Year's Radio 2 Top Tunes
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
played by the BBC Midland Radio Orchestra conductors Norrie Paramor and Johnny Douglas
Introduced by Tim Gudgin
(Applications to join the voting panel should be addressed to: BBC, Pebble Mill Road, Birmingham B5 7QQ)

Contributors
Unknown:
Johnny Douglas
Introduced By:
Tim Gudgin
Source: Radio Times
20:30
Syd Lawrence Orchestra
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
with Roy Marsden and Marie Toland in Band Parade with the FREDDY STAFF QUINTET Introduced by CARL SHEPPARD
Producer JACK DABBS

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Marsden
Unknown:
Marie Toland
Introduced By:
Carl Sheppard
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Saturday Night with the BBC Radio Orchestra
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
and its guests
Neil Richardson
Mike Sammes Singers Alan Downey and the Big Band
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer john RUSSELL

Contributors
Unknown:
Neil Richardson
Unknown:
Mike Sammes Singers
Unknown:
Alan Downey
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
John Russell
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Featuring today's headline sports news, plus classified football results.

Source: Radio Times
23:10
Ray Moore
Sat 30th Dec 1978, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show Producer PAM cox including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information

Source: Radio Times
02:00
News Summary
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 SUNDAY DECEMBER 31ST 1978

06:30
as Radio 2
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 06:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Playground
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
A magazine of special interest to young listeners.
Introduced by David Rider and including
Headline Spotters
Producer DON GEORGE

Contributors
Introduced By:
David Rider
Producer:
Don George
Source: Radio Times
08:32
Ed Stewart
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:32 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Junior Choice
Requests, on postcards please, to: Junior Choice, BBC, London W1A 4WW

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Noel Edmonds
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE PRICE

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Price
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Jimmy Savile's 'Old Record' Club
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Featuring the Double Top Ten Show. This week from 1966 and 1972.

Contributors
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Anne Nightingale's Request Show
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer BERNIE ANDREWS Requests, on postcards, to: Anne Nightingale , BBC. London WlA 4WW

Contributors
Producer:
Bernie Andrews
Unknown:
Anne Nightingale
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Simon Bates
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with the Top Singles of 1978 Producer BERNIE ANDREWS

Contributors
Producer:
Bernie Andrews
Source: Radio Times
19:00
as Radio 2
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:02
New Year Disco
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 1 England
Andy Peebles with music for your New Year's Eve party.
Producer JEFF GRIFFIN

Contributors
Unknown:
Andy Peebles
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
01:00
as Radio 2
Mon 1st Jan 1979, 01:00 on BBC Radio 1 England