BBC RADIO 2 SATURDAY AUGUST 11TH 1979
05:00
News Summary; weather
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
Paddy O'Byrne
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer
COLIN martin
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Martin
Source: Radio Times
08:06
David Jacobs
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Kevin Morrison
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer DAVID WELSBY BBC Birmingham
Contributors
Producer:
David Welsby
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Mike Yarwood
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
presents his favourite records in Star Choice. Producer JACK,DABBS
Source: Radio Times
13:02
The Impressionists
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
Chairman Barry Took The teams
Peter Goodwright and Faith Brown v Roger Kitter and Johnny More
Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Goodwright
Unknown:
Roger Kitter
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Tony Adamson
1.39; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55;
3.55; 5.0*
Soccer Special
The FA Charity Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the new season, goes on at Wembley between the Cup winners, Arsenal, and the League champions, Liverpool.
Commentary by BRYON BUTLER and JIM ROSENTHAL
1.30; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55; 4.58* International Golf The third day of the £60,000 Benson and Hedges Open at St Mellion, near Plymouth.
Reports by CHRIS REA and JOHN FENTON as the holder, LEE TREVINO , goes again for the £10,000 first prize.
1.38; 2.10; 2.45; 4.59; 5.45* Racing: Redcar
Commentary by DEREK THOMPSON on the feature event, the £15,000 William Hill Gold Cup (1m) at
2.50. Plus 2.15 £3,000 Bass Rose Bowl (6f), with a full classified check at 5.45
1.30; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55;
4.50; 5.0*
Swimming from Crystal Palace, commentary and reports by PETER JONES on the first afternoon of the Champion Pye Europa Cup as Britain's top swimmers face the challenge of Russia. East Germany, Hungary, Italy, France. West Germany and Sweden.
Expert comment from ANITA LONSBROUGH
Plus Cricket: news of the day's nine Schweppes County games: Athletics: NORMAN CUDDEFORD reports on the UK Closed Championships at Birmingham; from Silverstone CHRIS CARTER on motorcycling at the British Grand Prix; Rugby League: news of the Third Test in Auckland between New Zealand and Great Britain.
Timetable;
1.30 News/Prospects from allfeaturedevents
2.0 Football /Golf /Swim ming/Cricket
2.10 Racing: Redcar
2.20 Football/Golf/Swimming/Cricket
2.45 Racing: Redcar
2.55 Football /Golf /Swimming
3.55 Football commentary
4.50 Racing / Golf / Swimming/Cricket
5.0 Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.45 Classified Racing /
Cricket
Events may alter timings A Radio Sport and OB production
Contributors
Presented By:
Tony Adamson
Commentary By:
Bryon Butler
Commentary By:
Jim Rosenthal
Unknown:
Chris Rea
Unknown:
John Fenton
Unknown:
Lee Trevino
Commentary By:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Source: Radio Times
18:03
European Pop Jury
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced in London by Colin Berry
A monthly programme in which 1.400 young people in seven European countries vote to discover the number one record in Europe today.
Producer MEL HOUSE
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Three in a Row
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis presents the touring general knowledge quiz game.
ThisweekfromDundee
There are cash prizes for the contestants who are chosen from the audience. Devised by DON DAVIS Producer
JONATHAN JAMES-MOORE
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Sports Desk
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:33
Radio 2 Top Tunes
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:33 on BBC Radio 2
The week's most popular tunes on Radio 2 played by Norrie Paramor and the BBC MIDLAND RADIO ORCHESTRA
Introduced by Tim Gudgin Producer MICHAEL FORD
Applications to join the voting panel should be addressed to:
BBC, Pebble Mill Road, Birmingham B5 7QQ
Contributors
Played By:
Norrie Paramor
Introduced By:
Tim Gudgin
Producer:
Michael Ford
Source: Radio Times
20:30
The Ted Heath Orchestra
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
under the direction of Don Lusher with Rosemary Squires in Band Parade, with the Pete Winslow Band Introduced by Carl Shippard
Producer JACK DABBS
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Lusher
Unknown:
Rosemary Squires
Introduced By:
Carl Shippard
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Saturday Night with the BBC Radio Orchestra
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
and its guests
Neil Richardson
Jeannie Lambe and the Ronnie Price Quartet Ray Davies with the RADIO BIG BAND
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer ROYSTON HERBERT
Contributors
Unknown:
Neil Richardson
Unknown:
Jeannie Lambe
Unknown:
Ray Davies
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Royston Herbert
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:05
Ray Moore
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 23:05 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show Producer PAM cox including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information
Source: Radio Times
02:02
You and the Night and the Music
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BBC Radio 2
Sun 12th Aug 1979, 02:02 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Bill Rennells Producers DENYS JONES SANDRA BLACK and ANTHONY WILLS
Contributors
Presented By:
Bill Rennells
Producers:
Denys Jones
Producers:
Sandra Black
05:00
News Summary; weather
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
Paddy O'Byrne
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer
COLIN martin
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Martin
Source: Radio Times
08:06
David Jacobs
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Kevin Morrison
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer DAVID WELSBY BBC Birmingham
Contributors
Producer:
David Welsby
Source: Radio Times
12:02
Mike Yarwood
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 12:02 on BBC Radio 2
presents his favourite records in Star Choice. Producer JACK,DABBS
Source: Radio Times
13:02
The Impressionists
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
Chairman Barry Took The teams
Peter Goodwright and Faith Brown v Roger Kitter and Johnny More
Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Goodwright
Unknown:
Roger Kitter
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Tony Adamson
1.39; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55;
3.55; 5.0*
Soccer Special
The FA Charity Shield, the traditional curtain-raiser to the new season, goes on at Wembley between the Cup winners, Arsenal, and the League champions, Liverpool.
Commentary by BRYON BUTLER and JIM ROSENTHAL
1.30; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55; 4.58* International Golf The third day of the £60,000 Benson and Hedges Open at St Mellion, near Plymouth.
Reports by CHRIS REA and JOHN FENTON as the holder, LEE TREVINO , goes again for the £10,000 first prize.
1.38; 2.10; 2.45; 4.59; 5.45* Racing: Redcar
Commentary by DEREK THOMPSON on the feature event, the £15,000 William Hill Gold Cup (1m) at
2.50. Plus 2.15 £3,000 Bass Rose Bowl (6f), with a full classified check at 5.45
1.30; 2.0; 2.20; 2.55;
4.50; 5.0*
Swimming from Crystal Palace, commentary and reports by PETER JONES on the first afternoon of the Champion Pye Europa Cup as Britain's top swimmers face the challenge of Russia. East Germany, Hungary, Italy, France. West Germany and Sweden.
Expert comment from ANITA LONSBROUGH
Plus Cricket: news of the day's nine Schweppes County games: Athletics: NORMAN CUDDEFORD reports on the UK Closed Championships at Birmingham; from Silverstone CHRIS CARTER on motorcycling at the British Grand Prix; Rugby League: news of the Third Test in Auckland between New Zealand and Great Britain.
Timetable;
1.30 News/Prospects from allfeaturedevents
2.0 Football /Golf /Swim ming/Cricket
2.10 Racing: Redcar
2.20 Football/Golf/Swimming/Cricket
2.45 Racing: Redcar
2.55 Football /Golf /Swimming
3.55 Football commentary
4.50 Racing / Golf / Swimming/Cricket
5.0 Round-up
5.30 Motor Sport
5.45 Classified Racing /
Cricket
Events may alter timings A Radio Sport and OB production
Contributors
Presented By:
Tony Adamson
Commentary By:
Bryon Butler
Commentary By:
Jim Rosenthal
Unknown:
Chris Rea
Unknown:
John Fenton
Unknown:
Lee Trevino
Commentary By:
Derek Thompson
Unknown:
Peter Jones
Source: Radio Times
18:03
European Pop Jury
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced in London by Colin Berry
A monthly programme in which 1.400 young people in seven European countries vote to discover the number one record in Europe today.
Producer MEL HOUSE
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Three in a Row
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis presents the touring general knowledge quiz game.
ThisweekfromDundee
There are cash prizes for the contestants who are chosen from the audience. Devised by DON DAVIS Producer
JONATHAN JAMES-MOORE
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Sports Desk
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:33
Radio 2 Top Tunes
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 19:33 on BBC Radio 2
The week's most popular tunes on Radio 2 played by Norrie Paramor and the BBC MIDLAND RADIO ORCHESTRA
Introduced by Tim Gudgin Producer MICHAEL FORD
Applications to join the voting panel should be addressed to:
BBC, Pebble Mill Road, Birmingham B5 7QQ
Contributors
Played By:
Norrie Paramor
Introduced By:
Tim Gudgin
Producer:
Michael Ford
Source: Radio Times
20:30
The Ted Heath Orchestra
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
under the direction of Don Lusher with Rosemary Squires in Band Parade, with the Pete Winslow Band Introduced by Carl Shippard
Producer JACK DABBS
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Lusher
Unknown:
Rosemary Squires
Introduced By:
Carl Shippard
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Saturday Night with the BBC Radio Orchestra
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
and its guests
Neil Richardson
Jeannie Lambe and the Ronnie Price Quartet Ray Davies with the RADIO BIG BAND
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer ROYSTON HERBERT
Contributors
Unknown:
Neil Richardson
Unknown:
Jeannie Lambe
Unknown:
Ray Davies
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Royston Herbert
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:05
Ray Moore
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 11th Aug 1979, 23:05 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show Producer PAM cox including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information
Source: Radio Times
02:02
You and the Night and the Music
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 12th Aug 1979, 02:02 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Bill Rennells Producers DENYS JONES SANDRA BLACK and ANTHONY WILLS
Contributors
Presented By:
Bill Rennells
Producers:
Denys Jones
Producers:
Sandra Black
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