BBC RADIO 2 SUNDAY DECEMBER 31ST 1978
06:30
News Summary; weather
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 06:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
06:32
Sam on Sunday
Sun 31st 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: Aldbourne Band, conductor Don Keene and the BBC Northern Ireland Orchestra, conducted by Vilem Tausky
BBC Bristol
Requests, on postcards please, to: Sam on Sunday, [address removed] including at
7.15 New Day: some prayers and music
Contributors
Unknown:
Dudley Savage
Unknown:
Sam Costa
Conductor:
Don Keene
Conductor:
Vllem Tausky
Producer:
Allen Harris
Source: Radio Times
08:03
Nick Page
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:03 on BBC Radio 2
brings you some music to celebrate Sunday.
Source: Radio Times
08:30
as Radio 1
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Brian Rix
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Records for Sunday morning listening.
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
11:30
People's Service: Face to Face: 1: Finding Ourselves
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
The first of three programmes from the Manchester studios presented by The Rev Ian Cook
BBC Manchester
Contributors
Presenter:
The Rev. Ian Cook
Producer:
Roger Hutchings
Source: Radio Times
11:55
The Choice is Yours
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 11:55 on BBC Radio 2
Highlights across the networks in the coming week.
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Family Favourites
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Jean Challis Taking part: IAN THOMPSON.
Radio New Zealand
RICHARD CAPERON , BFBS Malta
MIKE JEFFRIES, ABC Sydney Producer BILL BEBB
Requests, on postcards please, to: Family Favourites, BBC, London WIA 4WW. (28 January: New Zealand, Medicine Hat, Australia
Contributors
Introduced By:
Jean Challis
Unknown:
Ian Thompson.
Unknown:
Richard Caperon
Source: Radio Times
13:30
The Best of Two's Best
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Len Jackson looks back on the best of Radio 2 during 1978.
Contributors
Presenter:
Len Jackson
Writer:
John MacKay
Producer:
Denys Jones
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Peter Clayton
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
presents Album Time
A personal look at some recently released albums. Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
15:30
David Jacobs
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
introduces
Melodies for You
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA conducted by KENNETH ALWYN
REGINALD LEOPOLD ORCHESTRA with Brian Rayner Cook David Hunt (treble) accompanied by MARTIN DALES (organ) Producer PETER BELL
Contributors
Conducted By:
Kenneth Alwyn
Conducted By:
Reginald Leopold
Unknown:
Brian Rayner Cook
Unknown:
David Hunt
Accompanied By:
Martin Dales
Producer:
Peter Bell
Source: Radio Times
17:02
Charlie Chester
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 17:02 on BBC Radio 2
with your Sunday Soapbox Producer RON GARDNER BBC Birmingham
Contributors
Producer:
Ron Gardner
Source: Radio Times
18:00
as Radio 1
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Sing Something Simple
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
The Adam Singers directed by CLIFF ADAMS Accompanied by JACK EMBLOW
Producer BILL BEBB
Contributors
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Accompanied By:
Jack Emblow
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Glamorous Nights
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Unforgettable melodies from the world of operetta and musical theatre. Introduced by Sam Costa.
Contributors
Presenter:
Sam Costa
Compiled and written by:
Edward Nash
Producer:
Peter Chiswell
Source: Radio Times
20:30
Sunday Half-Hour
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
LIONEL DAKERS , uirector of the Royal School of Church Music, and COLIN SEMPER introduce Carols sung by choirs around the world. The music, both local and traditional, is specially recorded for this programme.
Contributors
Unknown:
Lionel Dakers
Unknown:
Colin Semper
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Your 100 Best Tunes
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Alan Keith
Producer ALLAN GILES
Contributors
Unknown:
Alan Keith
Producer:
Allan Giles
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Jim MacLeod and his Band
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
in Radio 2 Ballroom with Bill McCue and Pipe-Major Jimmy Mortimer Introduced by David Findlay
Producer BEN LYONS BBC Scotland
Contributors
Unknown:
Bill McCue
Unknown:
Pipe-Major Jimmy Mortimer
Introduced By:
David Findlay
Producer:
Ben Lyons
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:10
The All-Night Late Show
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
with Ray Moore and Chris Aldred.
The best of music for the New Year. including a visit to the London Hilton Hotel to join Joe Loss and his Orchestra welcoming 1979 including at 12.0 Big Ben and from 12.30 am Chris and Ray will be glad to hear your greetings by telephone - Ring [number removed]
including at 2.2* and 4.38* am Cricket: Third Test - Australia v England
Reports on second day
[Picture caption] Goodbye 1978 and Hello 1979! Dance out the Old; dance in the New! Visit the Radio 1 New Year Disco 10.2-1.0. Or join The All-Night Late Show on R2 11.10-5.0 am
Contributors
Presenter:
Ray Moore
Presenter:
Chris Aldred.
Musicians:
Joe Loss and his Orchestra
Producer:
Pam Cox
Producer:
Denys Jones
06:30
News Summary; weather
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 06:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
06:32
Sam on Sunday
Sun 31st 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: Aldbourne Band, conductor Don Keene and the BBC Northern Ireland Orchestra, conducted by Vilem Tausky
BBC Bristol
Requests, on postcards please, to: Sam on Sunday, [address removed] including at
7.15 New Day: some prayers and music
Contributors
Unknown:
Dudley Savage
Unknown:
Sam Costa
Conductor:
Don Keene
Conductor:
Vllem Tausky
Producer:
Allen Harris
Source: Radio Times
08:03
Nick Page
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:03 on BBC Radio 2
brings you some music to celebrate Sunday.
Source: Radio Times
08:30
as Radio 1
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 08:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Brian Rix
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Records for Sunday morning listening.
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
11:30
People's Service: Face to Face: 1: Finding Ourselves
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
The first of three programmes from the Manchester studios presented by The Rev Ian Cook
BBC Manchester
Contributors
Presenter:
The Rev. Ian Cook
Producer:
Roger Hutchings
Source: Radio Times
11:55
The Choice is Yours
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 11:55 on BBC Radio 2
Highlights across the networks in the coming week.
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Family Favourites
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Jean Challis Taking part: IAN THOMPSON.
Radio New Zealand
RICHARD CAPERON , BFBS Malta
MIKE JEFFRIES, ABC Sydney Producer BILL BEBB
Requests, on postcards please, to: Family Favourites, BBC, London WIA 4WW. (28 January: New Zealand, Medicine Hat, Australia
Contributors
Introduced By:
Jean Challis
Unknown:
Ian Thompson.
Unknown:
Richard Caperon
Source: Radio Times
13:30
The Best of Two's Best
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Len Jackson looks back on the best of Radio 2 during 1978.
Contributors
Presenter:
Len Jackson
Writer:
John MacKay
Producer:
Denys Jones
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Peter Clayton
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 14:30 on BBC Radio 2
presents Album Time
A personal look at some recently released albums. Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
15:30
David Jacobs
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
introduces
Melodies for You
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA conducted by KENNETH ALWYN
REGINALD LEOPOLD ORCHESTRA with Brian Rayner Cook David Hunt (treble) accompanied by MARTIN DALES (organ) Producer PETER BELL
Contributors
Conducted By:
Kenneth Alwyn
Conducted By:
Reginald Leopold
Unknown:
Brian Rayner Cook
Unknown:
David Hunt
Accompanied By:
Martin Dales
Producer:
Peter Bell
Source: Radio Times
17:02
Charlie Chester
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 17:02 on BBC Radio 2
with your Sunday Soapbox Producer RON GARDNER BBC Birmingham
Contributors
Producer:
Ron Gardner
Source: Radio Times
18:00
as Radio 1
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Sing Something Simple
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
The Adam Singers directed by CLIFF ADAMS Accompanied by JACK EMBLOW
Producer BILL BEBB
Contributors
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Accompanied By:
Jack Emblow
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Glamorous Nights
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Unforgettable melodies from the world of operetta and musical theatre. Introduced by Sam Costa.
Contributors
Presenter:
Sam Costa
Compiled and written by:
Edward Nash
Producer:
Peter Chiswell
Source: Radio Times
20:30
Sunday Half-Hour
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
LIONEL DAKERS , uirector of the Royal School of Church Music, and COLIN SEMPER introduce Carols sung by choirs around the world. The music, both local and traditional, is specially recorded for this programme.
Contributors
Unknown:
Lionel Dakers
Unknown:
Colin Semper
Source: Radio Times
21:02
Your 100 Best Tunes
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 21:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Alan Keith
Producer ALLAN GILES
Contributors
Unknown:
Alan Keith
Producer:
Allan Giles
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Jim MacLeod and his Band
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
in Radio 2 Ballroom with Bill McCue and Pipe-Major Jimmy Mortimer Introduced by David Findlay
Producer BEN LYONS BBC Scotland
Contributors
Unknown:
Bill McCue
Unknown:
Pipe-Major Jimmy Mortimer
Introduced By:
David Findlay
Producer:
Ben Lyons
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:10
The All-Night Late Show
Sun 31st Dec 1978, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
with Ray Moore and Chris Aldred.
The best of music for the New Year. including a visit to the London Hilton Hotel to join Joe Loss and his Orchestra welcoming 1979 including at 12.0 Big Ben and from 12.30 am Chris and Ray will be glad to hear your greetings by telephone - Ring [number removed]
including at 2.2* and 4.38* am Cricket: Third Test - Australia v England
Reports on second day
[Picture caption] Goodbye 1978 and Hello 1979! Dance out the Old; dance in the New! Visit the Radio 1 New Year Disco 10.2-1.0. Or join The All-Night Late Show on R2 11.10-5.0 am
Contributors
Presenter:
Ray Moore
Presenter:
Chris Aldred.
Musicians:
Joe Loss and his Orchestra
Producer:
Pam Cox
Producer:
Denys Jones
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