BBC RADIO 2 SATURDAY MARCH 29TH 1980
05:00
News Summary; Weather
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
Tom Edwards
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer MICHAEL FORD BBC Birmingham
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Contributors
Producer:
Michael Ford
Source: Radio Times
08:06
David Jacobs
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
presents Star Sounds
Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Pete Murray's Saturday Show
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
ProducersANGELA BOND and COLIN MARTIN
Contributors
Producers:
Angela Bond
Producers:
Colin Martin
Source: Radio Times
13:02
The News Huddlines
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented direct fromAintree by Desmond Lynam
1.30; 1.55; 2.30; 3.5; 4.50;
5.25; 5.45
Grand National Special
Enjoy the early atmosphere and meet the personall t i e s attending the world's greatest steeplechase - the £60,000SunGrandNational.
Then at 3.20, exclusive commentary on the whole of this 41-mile race - won last year by Rubstic.
Commentators: PETER BROMLEY at the start and finish:MICHAEL SETH-SMITH watches action at the early fences: MICHAEL O'HEHIR is at Becher's and DEREK THOMPSON reports from the 12th fence. JUDITH CHALMERS talKS to the personalities. After the race, interviews, comment and analysis.
Earlier commentaries on two other feature events -
2.0 £12,500 Sun Ratings Handicap Chase (2m)
2.35 £12.500 Sun Templegate Hurdle (2m 55f)
1.30; 1.45; 2.IS; 2.45; 3.10;
3.45; 3.55; 4.42; 5.0; 5.45 League Football
Exclusive live commentary on one of the day's top matches, score Bashes and a classified check at
5.0, 5.45. At 5.55 a review of today's highlights.
1.30; 2.20; 5.35
World Title Boxing From Las Vegas, jim ROSENTHAL reports on John Conteh's preparations for tonight's world light-heavyweight title held by Matthew Saad Muhammad - formerly known as Matt Franklin. 1.30; 1.50; 2.25; 3.0; 3.40;
4.50; 5.30
Rugby Union
News of the John Player Cup semi-finals and the Welsh Cup semi-finals.
5.0
Sports Report on today's top sports stories, Rugby Union and Rugby League round-ups plus a preview of tomorrow's US Grand Prix at Long Beach Timetable
1.30 News/Prospects
1.45 Football/Rugby Union
1.55 Aintree Racing
2.15 Football/Boxing
2.30 Aintree Racing
2.45 Football/Rugby Union
3.0 Aintree / Football /
Rugby Union
3.20 Grand National commentary
3.40 Rugby Union/Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Racing/Rugby Union
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Grand National/Rugby Union/Boxing
5.45 Classified Racing and Football highlights
A Radio Sport and OB production
Contributors
Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Commentators:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Michael Seth-Smith
Unknown:
Michael O'Hehir
Unknown:
Derek Thompson
Talks:
Judith Chalmers
Source: Radio Times
18:03
Pop Over Europe
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
The top pop of the month from most of Europe.
Introduced from London by Marina Von Senger
(Organised by West German Radio)
Contributors
Unknown:
Marina von Senger
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Three in a Row
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis presents from Exeter the touring general knowledge quiz with cash prizes.
Devised by DON DAVIS Producer
PAUL MAYHEW-ARCHER
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Paul Mayhew-Archer
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Big Band Special
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio Big Band conducted by BARRY FORGIE with Norma Winstone
Presenter Sheila Tracy Producer ROBIN SEDGLEY
Contributors
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Norma Winstone
Presenter:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Robin Sedgley
Source: Radio Times
20:02
Saturday Night is Gala Night
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 20:02 on BBC Radio 2
Roger Whittaker in Concert recorded at the Preston Guild Hall with singers MIKE NUTTALL JAN BUTLER and KAY LANGFIELD
Musical director
BRIAN KNOWLES
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Whittaker
Singers:
Mike Nuttall
Singers:
Jan Butler
Singers:
Kay Langfield
Unknown:
Brian Knowles
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
21:00
The New Swingle Singers
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
take a look at Songs from Stage and Screen
Arranged, directed and introduced by Ward Swingle
Producer JOHN MELOY
Contributors
Introduced By:
Ward Swingle
Producer:
John Meloy
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Joe Loss
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
His Orchestra and Singers in Band Parade
Introduced by Robin Boyle Producer JACK DABBS
Contributors
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Sentimental Journey
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
Carl Sheppard presents the BBC Radio Orchestra leader MICHAEL TOMALIN conducted by JOHNNY ARTHEY with Maureen Evans Nick Curtis and the Johnny Pearson Trio Producer CHRIS VEZEY
Contributors
Unknown:
Carl Sheppard
Leader:
Michael Tomalin
Conducted By:
Johnny Arthey
Unknown:
Maureen Evans
Unknown:
Nick Curtis
Unknown:
Johnny Pearson
Producer:
Chris Vezey
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:10
Bob Kilbey
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show ProducersPAM COX andTIM MCDONALD including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information
Contributors
Producers:
Pam Cox
Producers:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times
02:02
You and the Night and the Music
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 30th Mar 1980, 02:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Colin Berry
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
05:00
News Summary; Weather
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
05:02
Tom Edwards
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 05:02 on BBC Radio 2
Producer MICHAEL FORD BBC Birmingham
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Contributors
Producer:
Michael Ford
Source: Radio Times
08:06
David Jacobs
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 08:06 on BBC Radio 2
presents Star Sounds
Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
10:02
Pete Murray's Saturday Show
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 10:02 on BBC Radio 2
ProducersANGELA BOND and COLIN MARTIN
Contributors
Producers:
Angela Bond
Producers:
Colin Martin
Source: Radio Times
13:02
The News Huddlines
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 13:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented direct fromAintree by Desmond Lynam
1.30; 1.55; 2.30; 3.5; 4.50;
5.25; 5.45
Grand National Special
Enjoy the early atmosphere and meet the personall t i e s attending the world's greatest steeplechase - the £60,000SunGrandNational.
Then at 3.20, exclusive commentary on the whole of this 41-mile race - won last year by Rubstic.
Commentators: PETER BROMLEY at the start and finish:MICHAEL SETH-SMITH watches action at the early fences: MICHAEL O'HEHIR is at Becher's and DEREK THOMPSON reports from the 12th fence. JUDITH CHALMERS talKS to the personalities. After the race, interviews, comment and analysis.
Earlier commentaries on two other feature events -
2.0 £12,500 Sun Ratings Handicap Chase (2m)
2.35 £12.500 Sun Templegate Hurdle (2m 55f)
1.30; 1.45; 2.IS; 2.45; 3.10;
3.45; 3.55; 4.42; 5.0; 5.45 League Football
Exclusive live commentary on one of the day's top matches, score Bashes and a classified check at
5.0, 5.45. At 5.55 a review of today's highlights.
1.30; 2.20; 5.35
World Title Boxing From Las Vegas, jim ROSENTHAL reports on John Conteh's preparations for tonight's world light-heavyweight title held by Matthew Saad Muhammad - formerly known as Matt Franklin. 1.30; 1.50; 2.25; 3.0; 3.40;
4.50; 5.30
Rugby Union
News of the John Player Cup semi-finals and the Welsh Cup semi-finals.
5.0
Sports Report on today's top sports stories, Rugby Union and Rugby League round-ups plus a preview of tomorrow's US Grand Prix at Long Beach Timetable
1.30 News/Prospects
1.45 Football/Rugby Union
1.55 Aintree Racing
2.15 Football/Boxing
2.30 Aintree Racing
2.45 Football/Rugby Union
3.0 Aintree / Football /
Rugby Union
3.20 Grand National commentary
3.40 Rugby Union/Football half-times
3.55 Football commentary
4.42 First football results
4.50 Racing/Rugby Union
5.0 Sports Report
5.25 Grand National/Rugby Union/Boxing
5.45 Classified Racing and Football highlights
A Radio Sport and OB production
Contributors
Unknown:
Desmond Lynam
Commentators:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Michael Seth-Smith
Unknown:
Michael O'Hehir
Unknown:
Derek Thompson
Talks:
Judith Chalmers
Source: Radio Times
18:03
Pop Over Europe
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 18:03 on BBC Radio 2
The top pop of the month from most of Europe.
Introduced from London by Marina Von Senger
(Organised by West German Radio)
Contributors
Unknown:
Marina von Senger
Source: Radio Times
19:02
Three in a Row
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 19:02 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis presents from Exeter the touring general knowledge quiz with cash prizes.
Devised by DON DAVIS Producer
PAUL MAYHEW-ARCHER
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Paul Mayhew-Archer
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Big Band Special
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio Big Band conducted by BARRY FORGIE with Norma Winstone
Presenter Sheila Tracy Producer ROBIN SEDGLEY
Contributors
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Norma Winstone
Presenter:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Robin Sedgley
Source: Radio Times
20:02
Saturday Night is Gala Night
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 20:02 on BBC Radio 2
Roger Whittaker in Concert recorded at the Preston Guild Hall with singers MIKE NUTTALL JAN BUTLER and KAY LANGFIELD
Musical director
BRIAN KNOWLES
Producer RAY HARVEY
Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Whittaker
Singers:
Mike Nuttall
Singers:
Jan Butler
Singers:
Kay Langfield
Unknown:
Brian Knowles
Producer:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
21:00
The New Swingle Singers
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
take a look at Songs from Stage and Screen
Arranged, directed and introduced by Ward Swingle
Producer JOHN MELOY
Contributors
Introduced By:
Ward Swingle
Producer:
John Meloy
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Joe Loss
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
His Orchestra and Singers in Band Parade
Introduced by Robin Boyle Producer JACK DABBS
Contributors
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
22:02
Sentimental Journey
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 22:02 on BBC Radio 2
Carl Sheppard presents the BBC Radio Orchestra leader MICHAEL TOMALIN conducted by JOHNNY ARTHEY with Maureen Evans Nick Curtis and the Johnny Pearson Trio Producer CHRIS VEZEY
Contributors
Unknown:
Carl Sheppard
Leader:
Michael Tomalin
Conducted By:
Johnny Arthey
Unknown:
Maureen Evans
Unknown:
Nick Curtis
Unknown:
Johnny Pearson
Producer:
Chris Vezey
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:10
Bob Kilbey
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 29th Mar 1980, 23:10 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show ProducersPAM COX andTIM MCDONALD including at 12.0 Midnight Newsroom; weather; motoring information
Contributors
Producers:
Pam Cox
Producers:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times
02:02
You and the Night and the Music
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 30th Mar 1980, 02:02 on BBC Radio 2
with Colin Berry
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
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