BBC RADIO 2 SATURDAY MARCH 7TH 1981
5:00
Tom Edwards
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
BBC Birmingham
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Source: Radio Times
08:05
David Jacobs
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
presents Star Sounds
Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Pete Murray's Saturday Show
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:00
The Magic of ... Nelson Riddle
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
An hour of musical magic with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra leader SIDNEY SAX Vocal magic from Vince Hill
Presented by Ray Moore Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Unknown:
Nelson Riddle
Leader:
Sidney Sax
Unknown:
Vince Hill
Presented By:
Ray Moore
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Tom Mennard
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
tells Local J'fllfS
Welcome to Tom's world. The scene is the Goat and Compasses the cast Tom, Harry, Charhe and Fred. and at 1.15*
The Baby Grand Song Factory the five-piece band Baby Grand host a programme of musical parody and pastiche. Section Two: Painters' Problems i Next prog: Thurs 10.0 pm)
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Mike Ingham
1.34: 1.55; 2.24; 3.5; 4.5s;
5.25
Rugby Special
The fourth series of international matches -
FRANCE r WALES and IRELAND V
England. Commentary and reports by CHRIS REA and ALUN WILLIAMS.
Expert analysis from
GERALD DAVIES. And from Lansdowne Road, GEORGE HAMILTON reports as England bid to repeat their 1977 win in Dublin.
1.31 1.56; 2.45; 3.*; 3.45; 4.0; 4.42; 5.8; 5.45 FA Cup Football
It's sixth-round day, exclusive live second- half commentary on the top tic. Also reports on the main League matches
1.44 ; 2.10; 4.50; 5.45
Haydock Racing
Exclusive live commentary by PETER BROMLEY On:
1.45 £12,000 Timeform 'Chase 12' m)
2.15 £12,000 Greenall
Whitley Breweries' Chase <3m). Also the rest of the afternoon's results.
Plus the Grand National
Quiz - your chance to win two tickets for a day to remember at Aintree on 4 April.
1.39 ; 2.0; 4.56; 5.35
Davis Cup Tennis
BRITAIN began their first round tie against ITALY with two
singles yesterday. Today it's the vital doubles. News from GERALD WILLIAMS at the Royal Albert Hall , London.
At 5.0
Sports Report
The top stories of the day, Including cricket - DON mosey from Bridgetown on the start of ENGLAND'S match with BARBADOS.
Timetable :
1.3* News/Prospects 1,40 Haydock Racing
1.5* Football/Cricket/
Rugby/ Tennis
2.10 Haydock Racing
2.21 Cricket/Rugby Union commentary
2.45 Football/Cricket
3.5 Rugby Union commentary/Football
3.45 Football half times
4.0 Football commentary
4.42 First Football results
4.50 Cricket/Rugby Union
/Tennis
5.* Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Union/Cricket
/Tennis
5.45 Classified racing and Football/Football highlights
Events may alter timings Producer BRYAN tremble
Contributors
Presented By:
Mike Ingham
Presented By:
Alun Williams.
Unknown:
Gerald Davies.
Unknown:
George Hamilton
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Gerald Williams
Unknown:
Albert Hall
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Europe 81
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Colin Berry introduces Nordring Roundabout Producer MEL HOUSE
Contributors
Introduces:
Colin Berry
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Beat the Record
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis invites listeners by telephone to join in the national game of naming the tune. Devised by DON DAVIS Producer Richard EDIS
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Producer:
Richard Edis
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Big Band Special
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
the Radio Big Band conducted by BARRY FORGIE with Scott Peters
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer ROBIN SEDGLEY
Contributors
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Scott Peters
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Robin Sedgley
Source: Radio Times
20:00
Saturday Night is Gala Night
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
from the Golders Green Hippodrome presents Roger Webb's World of Music featuring his Orchestra with Danny Williams introduced by Sarah Kennedy, followed by Dickie Henderson with Diane Solomon, Cantabile and the Burt Rhodes Orchestra
Introduced by David Hamilton.
Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN
Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Webb
Unknown:
Danny Williams
Presenter:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Dickie Henderson
Presenter:
David Hamilton
Vocal group:
null Cantabile
Singer:
Diane Solomon
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Mitchell Minstrels
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BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
starring the George Mitchell Singers With DAI FRANCIS, TED DARLING, MARGARET SAVAGE, JANE MARLOW, LES RAWLINGS, BOB HUNTER
Alan Bristow and his Orchestra
Vocal arrangements by GEORGE MITCHELL
Producer ANN MANN
Contributors
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Unknown:
Ted Darling
Unknown:
Margaret Savage
Unknown:
Jane Marlow
Unknown:
Les Rawlings
Unknown:
Alan Bristow
Arrangements:
George Mitchell
Producer:
Ann Mann
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Band Parade
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
The Peter Dennis Big Band introduced by Carl Sheppard
Contributors
Presenter:
Carl Sheppard
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Including news from
GERALD WILLIAMS on the Davis Cup tennis
Contributors
Unknown:
Gerald Williams
Source: Radio Times
23:15
Peter Marshall
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 23:15 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show Producers PAM COX and ANTHONY WILLS including at
12.0 Midnight Newsroom
Source: Radio Times
02:00
You and the Night and the Music
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 8th Mar 1981, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Colin Berry
Producers DENYS JONES
BARBARA PAGE, DAVID VERCOE
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
Producers:
Denys Jones
Unknown:
David Vercoe
5:00
Tom Edwards
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 05:00 on BBC Radio 2
BBC Birmingham
8.3 Racing Bulletin
Source: Radio Times
08:05
David Jacobs
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
presents Star Sounds
Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Pete Murray's Saturday Show
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
12:00
The Magic of ... Nelson Riddle
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
An hour of musical magic with Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra leader SIDNEY SAX Vocal magic from Vince Hill
Presented by Ray Moore Producer PAUL WALTERS
Contributors
Unknown:
Nelson Riddle
Leader:
Sidney Sax
Unknown:
Vince Hill
Presented By:
Ray Moore
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Tom Mennard
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
tells Local J'fllfS
Welcome to Tom's world. The scene is the Goat and Compasses the cast Tom, Harry, Charhe and Fred. and at 1.15*
The Baby Grand Song Factory the five-piece band Baby Grand host a programme of musical parody and pastiche. Section Two: Painters' Problems i Next prog: Thurs 10.0 pm)
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Presented by Mike Ingham
1.34: 1.55; 2.24; 3.5; 4.5s;
5.25
Rugby Special
The fourth series of international matches -
FRANCE r WALES and IRELAND V
England. Commentary and reports by CHRIS REA and ALUN WILLIAMS.
Expert analysis from
GERALD DAVIES. And from Lansdowne Road, GEORGE HAMILTON reports as England bid to repeat their 1977 win in Dublin.
1.31 1.56; 2.45; 3.*; 3.45; 4.0; 4.42; 5.8; 5.45 FA Cup Football
It's sixth-round day, exclusive live second- half commentary on the top tic. Also reports on the main League matches
1.44 ; 2.10; 4.50; 5.45
Haydock Racing
Exclusive live commentary by PETER BROMLEY On:
1.45 £12,000 Timeform 'Chase 12' m)
2.15 £12,000 Greenall
Whitley Breweries' Chase <3m). Also the rest of the afternoon's results.
Plus the Grand National
Quiz - your chance to win two tickets for a day to remember at Aintree on 4 April.
1.39 ; 2.0; 4.56; 5.35
Davis Cup Tennis
BRITAIN began their first round tie against ITALY with two
singles yesterday. Today it's the vital doubles. News from GERALD WILLIAMS at the Royal Albert Hall , London.
At 5.0
Sports Report
The top stories of the day, Including cricket - DON mosey from Bridgetown on the start of ENGLAND'S match with BARBADOS.
Timetable :
1.3* News/Prospects 1,40 Haydock Racing
1.5* Football/Cricket/
Rugby/ Tennis
2.10 Haydock Racing
2.21 Cricket/Rugby Union commentary
2.45 Football/Cricket
3.5 Rugby Union commentary/Football
3.45 Football half times
4.0 Football commentary
4.42 First Football results
4.50 Cricket/Rugby Union
/Tennis
5.* Sports Report
5.25 Rugby Union/Cricket
/Tennis
5.45 Classified racing and Football/Football highlights
Events may alter timings Producer BRYAN tremble
Contributors
Presented By:
Mike Ingham
Presented By:
Alun Williams.
Unknown:
Gerald Davies.
Unknown:
George Hamilton
Commentary By:
Peter Bromley
Unknown:
Gerald Williams
Unknown:
Albert Hall
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Europe 81
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Colin Berry introduces Nordring Roundabout Producer MEL HOUSE
Contributors
Introduces:
Colin Berry
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Beat the Record
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
Don Davis invites listeners by telephone to join in the national game of naming the tune. Devised by DON DAVIS Producer Richard EDIS
Contributors
Unknown:
Don Davis
Unknown:
Don Davis
Producer:
Richard Edis
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Big Band Special
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
the Radio Big Band conducted by BARRY FORGIE with Scott Peters
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer ROBIN SEDGLEY
Contributors
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Scott Peters
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Robin Sedgley
Source: Radio Times
20:00
Saturday Night is Gala Night
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
from the Golders Green Hippodrome presents Roger Webb's World of Music featuring his Orchestra with Danny Williams introduced by Sarah Kennedy, followed by Dickie Henderson with Diane Solomon, Cantabile and the Burt Rhodes Orchestra
Introduced by David Hamilton.
Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN
Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Webb
Unknown:
Danny Williams
Presenter:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Dickie Henderson
Presenter:
David Hamilton
Vocal group:
null Cantabile
Singer:
Diane Solomon
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Mitchell Minstrels
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
starring the George Mitchell Singers With DAI FRANCIS, TED DARLING, MARGARET SAVAGE, JANE MARLOW, LES RAWLINGS, BOB HUNTER
Alan Bristow and his Orchestra
Vocal arrangements by GEORGE MITCHELL
Producer ANN MANN
Contributors
Singers:
The George Mitchell Singers
Unknown:
Ted Darling
Unknown:
Margaret Savage
Unknown:
Jane Marlow
Unknown:
Les Rawlings
Unknown:
Alan Bristow
Arrangements:
George Mitchell
Producer:
Ann Mann
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Band Parade
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
The Peter Dennis Big Band introduced by Carl Sheppard
Contributors
Presenter:
Carl Sheppard
Producer:
Jack Dabbs
Source: Radio Times
23:02
Sports Desk
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 23:02 on BBC Radio 2
Including news from
GERALD WILLIAMS on the Davis Cup tennis
Contributors
Unknown:
Gerald Williams
Source: Radio Times
23:15
Peter Marshall
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 7th Mar 1981, 23:15 on BBC Radio 2
with The Late Show Producers PAM COX and ANTHONY WILLS including at
12.0 Midnight Newsroom
Source: Radio Times
02:00
You and the Night and the Music
BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 8th Mar 1981, 02:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Colin Berry
Producers DENYS JONES
BARBARA PAGE, DAVID VERCOE
Contributors
Unknown:
Colin Berry
Producers:
Denys Jones
Unknown:
David Vercoe
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