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BBC RADIO 1 FRIDAY DECEMBER 21ST 1984
06:00
Adrian John


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
07:00
Mike Read


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 07:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Bates


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Gary Davies


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Steve Annett

Contributors
DJ:
Gary Davies
Newsreader:
Steve Annett
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Mark Page


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 14:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PHIL WARD-LARGE

Contributors
Producer:
Phil Ward-Large
Source: Radio Times
16:30
Select-a-Disc with Peter Powell


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 16:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Send a postcard with your name, address and telephone number to:
Peter Powell , Select-aDisc
BBC Radio 1, London WIA 4WW Producer CHRIS LYCETT

Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Powell
Producer:
Chris Lycett
Source: Radio Times
17:30
Newtbeat


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 17:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Steve Annett

Contributors
Unknown:
Steve Annett
Source: Radio Times
17:45
Roundtable


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 17:45 on BBC Radio 1 England
Star artists and guest DJs join Richard Skinner in reviewing this week's record releases. Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Skinner
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Andy Peebles


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Contributors
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Friday Rock Show


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Introduced by Tommy Vance Producer TONY WILSON

Contributors
Introduced By:
Tommy Vance
Producer:
Tony Wilson
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 2 FRIDAY DECEMBER 21ST 1984

05:30
Ray Moore


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 05:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Terry Wogan


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Jimmy Young


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
plus today your legal problems answered by Bill Thomas

Contributors
Unknown:
Bill Thomas
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Steve Jones


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Gloria Hunniford's Christmas Concert


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
Your favourite carols played by the Salvation Army's CHALK FARM BAND, BANDMASTER MICHAEL CLACK, and sung by their
INTERNATIONAL STAFF SONGSTERS, conductor
LT-COL MICHAEL BEARCROFT. Plus special guests Ralph McTell and Don Estelle

Contributors
Unknown:
Bandmaster Michael
Conductor:
Lt-Col Michael Bearcroft.
Unknown:
Ralph McTell
Unknown:
Don Estelle
Source: Radio Times
15:30
Music All The Way


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
16:00
David Hamilton


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
18:00
John Dunn


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
including at 6.45 on MW only Sport and Classified Results

Source: Radio Times
20:00
Friday Night Is Music Night


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
direct from the Hippodrome, Golders Green, London
Stanley Black conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra led by CARL DARBY
Star Singers Cynthia Glover Geoffrey Chard, Triangle and The Stephen Hill Singers Introduced by Robin Boyle
A festive mixture of good tunes and words in the true sentiment of this special time of year, for young and old alike. Producer BARRY KNIGHT

Contributors
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Source: Radio Times
21:15
The Organist Entertains


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2
Nigel Ogden presents his best mixture of Christmas pipe and electronic organ sounds. Producer PETER PILBEAM BBC Manchester

Contributors
Unknown:
Nigel Ogden
Producer:
Peter Pilbeam
Source: Radio Times
21:55
Sports Desk


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 21:55 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Nights at the Paris Olympia


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
The last of six programmes
Daniel Pageon talks to Michel Legrand and others about the special atmosphere of 'L'Olympia', its creator, Bruno Coquatnx , and its future in the video age. With musical contributions from
DEMIS ROUSSOS
GEORGES MOUSTAKI
GILLES VIGNEAULL and others. Producer TONY WILLS

Contributors
Talks:
Daniel Pageon
Unknown:
Michel Legrand
Unknown:
Bruno Coquatnx
Unknown:
Georges Moustaki
Unknown:
Gilles Vigneaull
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Stuart Hall


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 21st Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Producers JOHN LEONARD and DAVE SHANNON. BBC Manchester

Contributors
Producers:
John Leonard
Unknown:
Dave Shannon.
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Peter Dickson


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Nightride

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Big Band Special


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
03:30
String Sound


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 03:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
04:00
John Turner


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
The weekend early show. Singer of the day: KATE ROBBINS

Contributors
Unknown:
Kate Robbins
Source: Radio Times

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bbc radio 1 saturday december 22nd 1984

06:00
Mark Page


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Including the Radio 1 Chip Shop with David Freeman Producer PHIL WARD-LARGE

Contributors
Unknown:
David Freeman
Producer:
Phil Ward-Large
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Peter Powell


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer CHRIS LYCETT

Contributors
Producer:
Chris Lycett
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Dave Lee Travis


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer RON BELCHIER

Contributors
Producer:
Ron Belchier
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Lenny Henry


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
A seasonal carol: Summer Radio
On the Lenny Henry Show Hear his toenails grow
On the Lenny Henry Show
(anon)
Producer KEVIN HOWLETT

Contributors
Unknown:
Lenny Henry Show
Producer:
Kevin Howlett
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Paul Gambaccini


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer RON BELCHIER

Contributors
Producer:
Ron Belchier
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Saturday Live


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 16:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Richard Skinner and Andy Batten-Foster
Producer MARK RADCLIFFE

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Skinner
Unknown:
Andy Batten-Foster
Producer:
Mark Radcliffe
Source: Radio Times
18:30
Feel The Spirit


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 18:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
featuring The London Community Gospel Choir, recorded at The Studio, Streatham, London
Introduced by Lenny Henry
Producers JEFF GRIFFIN and JOHN FORREST
(Repeated: Sunday 11.0 pm)

Contributors
Introduced By:
Lenny Henry
Producers:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Ian Brass


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
including sessions from Cruella de Ville and The Adventures.

Contributors
DJ:
Ian Brass
Musicians:
Cruella de Ville
Musicians:
The Adventures
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Dixie Peach


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BBC Radio 1
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 21:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PHIL WARD-LARGE

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bbc raDIO 2 SATURDAY DECEMBER 22ND 1984

06:00
George Ferguson


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
The Saturday Show

Source: Radio Times
08:05
David Jacobs


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Sounds of the 60s


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Keith Fordyce

Contributors
Unknown:
Keith Fordyce
Source: Radio Times
11:00
Album Time


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 11:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Peter Clayton
Producer CHRISTOPHER VEZEY
1.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Clayton
Producer:
Christopher Vezey
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Radio Active


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
Helen Atkinson Wood as Anna Daptor Angus Deayton as Mike Channel
Michael Fenton-Stevens as Uncle Mike Stand Geoffrey Perkins as Sir John Lesley
Philip Pope as Nigel Pry Written by GEOFFREY PERKINS and ANGUS DEAYTON
Additional material by MORAY HUNTER , JOHN DOCHERTY , JON CANTER , HELEN MURRY and NICK WILTON
Music by PHILIP POPE and STEVE BROWN Producer JAMIE RIX
(First broadcast on Radio 4)

Contributors
Unknown:
Helen Atkinson Wood
Unknown:
Anna Daptor
Unknown:
Angus Deayton
Unknown:
Mike Channel
Unknown:
Michael Fenton-Stevens
Unknown:
Mike Stand
Unknown:
Geoffrey Perkins
Unknown:
Sir John Lesley
Unknown:
Philip Pope
Written By:
Geoffrey Perkins
Written By:
Angus Deayton
Unknown:
Moray Hunter
Unknown:
John Docherty
Unknown:
Jon Canter
Unknown:
Helen Murry
Unknown:
Nick Wilton
Music By:
Philip Pope
Music By:
Steve Brown
Producer:
Jamie Rix
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Sport on 2


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
see panel

Source: Radio Times
17:30
Knokke Cup 1984


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 17:30 on BBC Radio 2
Colin Berry introduces some of the songs representing
European radio organisations taking part in this annual competition, organised by BRT, at the Casino Knokke Heist. Featuring Kara Noble , Kate Robbins and Bobby McVey. This week: First Round
Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN

Contributors
Introduces:
Colin Berry
Unknown:
Kara Noble
Unknown:
Kate Robbins
Unknown:
Bobby McVey.
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Folk on 2


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Jim Lloyd introduces
Hope in the Valley singing traditional Sussex carols. Producer JOHN MORRISON
(Repeated: page 54, 3.0 am) -

Contributors
Introduces:
Jim Lloyd
Producer:
John Morrison
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Jazz Score at Ronnie Scott's


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
celebrating 25 years of Ronnie Scott 's club in London
Chairman Humphrey Lyttelton with Ronnie Scott
George Melly , Herb Ellis and Digby Fairweather Research and questions by ROY PELLETT
Producer RICHARD WILLCOX
7.30 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Contributors
Unknown:
Ronnie Scott
Unknown:
Humphrey Lyttelton
Unknown:
Ronnie Scott
Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Herb Ellis
Unknown:
Roy Pellett
Producer:
Richard Willcox
Source: Radio Times
19:30
A Celebration of Christmas


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
starring Cliff Richard
Dora Bryan , Dana, Roy Castle and Jack Parnell. Introduced by Peter Goodwright With CHRISTINA COLLIER
CINDY KENT and TARLETON'S JIG Oliver TRESSER (treble)
THE LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR. BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA led by CARL DARBY conducted by KENNETH ALWYN and JACK PARNELL
Some of Britain's top-line entertainers celebrate the heart of the Christmas message with carols, comedy, traditional Christmas music and entertainment.
Producers DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN and JOHN FORREST
(Repeated: Christmas Day at 6.0 pm) • HEAR THIS! page 20

Contributors
Unknown:
Cliff Richard
Unknown:
Dora Bryan
Unknown:
Roy Castle
Unknown:
Jack Parnell.
Introduced By:
Peter Goodwright
Introduced By:
With Christina Collier
Introduced By:
Cindy Kent
Unknown:
Oliver Tresser
Unknown:
Carl Darby
Conducted By:
Kenneth Alwyn
Unknown:
Jack Parnell
Producers:
David Rayvern Allen
Producers:
John Forrest
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Big Band Special


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
The BBC BIG BAND conducted by Barry Forgie with Lee Gibson
Introduced by Sheila Tracy Producer BARBARA PAGE
(Repeated: page 82, 3.0 am)

Contributors
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Unknown:
Lee Gibson
Introduced By:
Sheila Tracy
Producer:
Barbara Page
Source: Radio Times
22:05
Ken Bruce


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BBC Radio 2
Sat 22nd Dec 1984, 22:05 on BBC Radio 2
Producer GEOFF MULLIN

Contributors
Producer:
Geoff Mullin
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Night Owls


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Dave Gelly Producer BARBARA PAGE
(Repeated: page 60. 3.0 am)

Contributors
Introduced By:
Dave Gelly
Producer:
Barbara Page
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Peter Dickson and Charles Nove


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
in party mood
Producers BEV PHILLIPS
RICHARD MASTERS and TONY WILLS

Contributors
Producers:
Bev Phillips
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Wally Whyton


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
introduces Country Concert

Source: Radio Times
04:00
John Turner


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
The weekend early show
Singer of the day: PAUL curtis

Contributors
Unknown:
Paul Curtis
Source: Radio Times

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bbc radio 1 sunday december 23rd 1984
06:00
Mark Page


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Peter Powell


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
10:00
The Read and Wright Christmas Show


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The 'old firm' of Read and Wright (neither of whom can do either adequately) reconvene for two hours of Sunday Yuletide stimulation. Producer MALCOLM BROWN

Contributors
Producer:
Malcolm Brown
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Jimmy Savile's 'Old Record' Club


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BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
featuring
The Double Top Ten Show
Chart records from the past. This week 1959 and 1974 Producer DON GEORGE

Contributors
Producer:
Don George
Source: Radio Times
14:15
Michael Jackson - Rock's Thriller


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 14:15 on BBC Radio 1 England
Bruce Fidor introduces a unique insight into the life and career of the most successful solo artist of the 80s. Featuring interviews with Michael Jackson and special guests Robin Gibb, George Martin, Rockwell, Smokey Robinson, Quincy Jones and Diana Ross.

Hear This! page 20

Contributors
Presenter:
Bruce Fidor
Interviewee:
Michael Jackson
Interviewee:
Robin Gibb
Interviewee:
George Martin
Interviewee:
Smokey Robinson
Interviewee:
Quincy Jones
Interviewee:
Diana Ross
Writer:
Laura Gross
Producer:
Ken Draper
Producer:
Jim Hampton
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Hitsville USA


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BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 16:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Story of Motown
Stuart Grundy introduces
Part 8: Three Times a Lady The mid-70s were Motown's leanest years. But
Lionel Ritchie and the Commodores had successes with 'Easy', and 'Three times a lady'.
Series research JOHN TOBLER Written and produced by STUART GRUNDY

Contributors
Introduces:
Stuart Grundy
Unknown:
Lionel Ritchie
Produced By:
Stuart Grundy
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Top 40


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BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Richard Skinner Producer DAVE PRICE

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Skinner
Producer:
Dave Price
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Anne Nightingale


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BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PETE RITZEMA

Contributors
Producer:
Pete Ritzema
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Robbie Vincent


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PETE RITZEMA

Contributors
Producer:
Pete Ritzema
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Feel the Spirit


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BBC Radio 1
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

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bbc radio 2 sunday december 23rd 1984

06:00
George Ferguson


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
Producer DAVID WELSBY BBC Birmingham

Contributors
Producer:
David Welsby
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Paul McDowell


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
says Good Morning Sunday with special guest John Ebdon and at 7.45 Christmas prayers. Researcher DEBORAH NICHOLAS Producer JULIA BROSNAN

Contributors
Unknown:
John Ebdon
Unknown:
Deborah Nicholas
Producer:
Julia Brosnan
Source: Radio Times
09:00
David Jacobs with Melodies for You


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 09:00 on BBC Radio 2
BBC CONCERT ORCHESTRA led by JACK MAGUIRE conducted by ASHLEY LAWRENCE REGINALD LEOPOLD ORCHESTRA leader GEORGE FRENCH with Marilyn Hill Smith Producer ROBERT BOWMAN

Contributors
Unknown:
Jack Maguire
Conducted By:
Ashley Lawrence
Leader:
George French
Unknown:
Marilyn Hill Smith
Producer:
Robert Bowman
Source: Radio Times
11:00
Desmond Carrington


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 11:00 on BBC Radio 2
with your
Radio 2 All-Time Greats Producer SANDRA BLACK

Source: Radio Times
12:30
The Random Jottings of Hinge and Bracket


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 12:30 on BBC Radio 2
The last of six programmes (Details: Friday 10.0 pm)

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Ray Moore Presents Two's Best


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
and recalls the best of last week on Radio 2.
Written by JOHN THOMPSON Producer ROY HERBERT

Contributors
Written By:
John Thompson
Producer:
Roy Herbert
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Benny Green


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
Producer ALAN OWEN

Contributors
Producer:
Alan Owen
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Alan Dell


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Sounds Easy Producer KEN EVANS

Contributors
Producer:
Ken Evans
Source: Radio Times
16:00
String Sound


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
THE BBC RADIO STRINGS in Christmas mood featuring the music of Frank Chacksfield. Presented by Jean Challis Producer CHRISTOPHER VEZEY (Repeated: page 82. 3.30 am)

Contributors
Unknown:
Frank Chacksfield.
Presented By:
Jean Challis
Producer:
Christopher Vezey
Source: Radio Times
16:30
Sing Something Simple


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2
THE CLIFF ADAMS SINGERS
THE JACK EMBLOW QUARTET
Producer SANDRA BLACK
5.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Producer:
Sandra Black
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Charlie Chester


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 2
with your Sunday Soapbox Telephone calls received during the programme on [number removed]Producer PETER PILBEAM BBC Manchester

Contributors
Producer:
Peter Pilbeam
Source: Radio Times
18:30
Brain of Sport Challenge Match


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 18:30 on BBC Radio 2
This year's Brain of Sport finalists challenge commentators Desmond Lynam, Peter Bromley and Alan Parry at the Ludwig Guttmann Sports Centre, Stoke Mandeville.
Questionmaster Peter Jones
Referee Chris Rhys

Contributors
Questionmaster:
Peter Jones
Contestant:
Desmond Lynam
Contestant:
Peter Bromley
Contestant:
Alan Parry
Referee:
Chris Rhys
Producer:
Caroline Elliot
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Vernon and Maryetta Midgley


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
sing for your pleasure
With the Orchestra directed by Reginald Leopold
Producer CHARLES CLARK MAXWELL (Repeated: page 66. 3.30 am)

Contributors
Directed By:
Reginald Leopold
Producer:
Charles Clark Maxwell
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Glamorous Nights


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Robin Boyle Compiled and written by EDWARD NASH
Producer MONICA COCKBURN

Contributors
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Written By:
Edward Nash
Producer:
Monica Cockburn
Source: Radio Times
20:30
Sunday Half-Hour


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
from
Leominster Priory Church Introduced by David Biddle Behold, the great Creator makes; 0 little town of Bethlehem; God rest you merry, gentlemen; Carol of the children; While shepherds watched their flocks; The first Nowell; 0 sleep thou heaven born treasure; Unto us is born a Son; 0 come, all ye faithful BBC Birmingham

Contributors
Introduced By:
David Biddle
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Your Hundred Best Tunes


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Alan Keith

Contributors
Introduced By:
Alan Keith
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Songs from the Shows


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
A special seasonal selection of songs from stage and screen. The BBC RADIO ORCHESTRA, led by MICHAEL TOMALIN , is conducted by Alexander Faris , with guest singers
Dinah Harris and Brian Kay. Presented by John Marsh Producer TIM MCDONALD

Contributors
Unknown:
Michael Tomalin
Conducted By:
Alexander Faris
Singers:
Dinah Harris
Singers:
Brian Kay.
Presented By:
John Marsh
Producer:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times
22:45
Robert Decker


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 22:45 on BBC Radio 2
at the piano
Producer DAVE BATCHELOR

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Batchelor
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Sounds of Jazz


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BBC Radio 2
Sun 23rd Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Peter Clayton are the Tony Lee Trio and the BBC Big Band. conducted by Barry Forgie.
Producers KEITH STEWART and LAWRIE MONK
12.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Clayton
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie.
Producers:
Keith Stewart
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Peter Dickson


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BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Nightride

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Ray Moore Presents Two's Best


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BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
04:00
David Yarnall


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BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents The Early Show Producer DENIS O'KEEFFE

Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 MONDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1984
06:00
Mark Page


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BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with The Early Show Producer ROGER PUSEY

Contributors
Producer:
Roger Pusey
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Mike Read


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BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PAUL WILLIAMS

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Williams
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Simon Bates


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BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with special Christmas messages from surprise celebrities.
Producer DAVE ATKEY

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Atkey
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Gary Davies


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer DAVE TATE including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Steve Annett Editor ALAN ASHTON

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Tate
Unknown:
Steve Annett
Editor:
Alan Ashton
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Adrian John's Wind-up Show


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 14:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Adrian combines the best of his 1984 wind-ups with some Christmas winding up and music to match.
Producer MALCOLM BROWN

Contributors
Producer:
Malcolm Brown
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Bruno Brookes


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including a surprise celebrity's five favourite records of the year. And at 6.30 Simon, John,
Roger, Nick and Andy of Duran Duran join Bruno in the studio.
Producer ANTHONY PUGH including at 5.30 Nowsbeat with Steve Annett

Contributors
Unknown:
Duran Duran
Producer:
Anthony Pugh
Unknown:
Steve Annett
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Janice Long


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
How will The Oblivion Boys prepare themselves for "The Big Day'?

Contributors
Producer:
Mike Hawkes
Producer:
John Sparrow
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Adrian Juste


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Join Adrian and his comedian friends with their own particular brand of 'spirit' of Christmas.
Producer TED BESTON

Contributors
Unknown:
Join Adrian
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 MONDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1984

05:30
Ray Moore


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 05:30 on BBC Radio 2
6.15 Pause for Thought Producer PAM COX

Source: Radio Times
07:30
Terry Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
8.45 Pause for Thought Producer Colin MARTIN

Contributors
Producer:
Colin Martin
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Desmond Carrington's Rainbow Connection


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Jump aboard a train of multi-coloured musical events. Producer SANDRA BLACK

Source: Radio Times
12:00
The Impressionists at Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
Ray Alan
(by permission of Lord Charles) cordially invites you to join him in a festive romp of voices, noises and music starring five of the country's leading impersonators: Peter Goodwright , Johnny Moore , Dave Evans , Brian Coshall , Jeremy Hitchin.
Musical impressions by the MAX HARRIS ORCHESTRA
Compiled and produced by RICHARD WILLCOX
(Repeated: Christmas Day at 10.0pm)

Contributors
Unknown:
Ray Alan
Unknown:
Peter Goodwright
Unknown:
Johnny Moore
Unknown:
Dave Evans
Unknown:
Brian Coshall
Unknown:
Jeremy Hitchin.
Unknown:
Max Harris
Produced By:
Richard Willcox
Source: Radio Times
13:05
Family Favourites with Cliff Michelmore


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 13:05 on BBC Radio 2
Your favourite songs and tunes with messages and dedications to bring families together for Christmas. Producer PAUL WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
15:00
David Hamilton's Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
The music that you've enjoyed most from Christmases past. David takes you through 30 years of Christmas hits. Producer MARTIN COX

Source: Radio Times
17:05
Christmas Music All The Way


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
Featuring the lain Sutherland Orchestra, Acker Bilk with his Paramount Jazz Band and the Joe Loss Orchestra Producer GRAHAM BELCHERE

Contributors
Unknown:
Acker Bilk
Source: Radio Times
18:00
John Dunn


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Featuring the Mystery Voice Competition and After Seven Guest.
Producers DAVID VERCOE
PHIL HUGHES and IAN GRANT

Contributors
Producers:
David Vercoe
Unknown:
Phil Hughes
Unknown:
Ian Grant
Source: Radio Times
20:00
Vic Damone


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
The Pleasure of Your
Company - with David Jacobs A musical journey through the life and career of America's supreme balladier. Featuring the voices Of FRANK SINATRA , GLENN MILLER , HOWARD KEEL, JUDY GARLAND , LIZA MINNELLI , JANE POWELL , PEGGY LEE , PERRY como and others.
Producer KEN EVANS
10.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Unknown:
David Jacobs
Unknown:
Frank Sinatra
Unknown:
Glenn Miller
Unknown:
Judy Garland
Unknown:
Liza Minnelli
Unknown:
Jane Powell
Unknown:
Peggy Lee
Producer:
Ken Evans
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Here's Bob Monkhouse


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
who invites you to join him for comedy and music with his friends
Ray Alan and Lord Charles, The Stutz Bear Cats and his special guest Victoria Wood
Written by BOB MONKHOUSE
'Baby sketch' by GEORGE EVANS Musical director ROY HILTON Producer MIKE CRAIG BBC Manchester
9 FEATURE: page 8

Contributors
Unknown:
Ray Alan
Written By:
Bob Monkhouse
Unknown:
George Evans
Director:
Roy Hilton
Producer:
Mike Craig
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Sing Something Seasonal


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 24th Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
with THE ADAMS SINGERS directed by CLIFF ADAMS and THE JACK EMBLOW QUARTET Producer SANDRA BLACK
(Repeated: Christmas Day at 5.0 pm)
12.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Contributors
Directed By:
Cliff Adams
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Bill Rennells


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
steps into Christmas and talks to The Rev
Don Cupitt about the origins of the Christmas tradition.

Contributors
Unknown:
Don Cupitt
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Folk on 2


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
04:00
David Yarnall


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 TUESDAY DECEMBR 25TH 1984


06:00
Wake Up to Christmas


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Keith Chegwin and Maggie Philbin
Surprise callers and seasonal music to start off the day. Producer TED BESTON

Contributors
Unknown:
Keith Chegwin
Unknown:
Maggie Philbin
Producer:
Ted Beston
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Peter Powell's Christmas Show


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
A host of good music, and PETER talks to children who won't be at home for Christmas.
Producer CHRIS LYCETT including at 9.30
The Queen

Contributors
Producer:
Chris Lycett
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Simon Bates's All Gold


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Non-stop golden oldies and The Christmas Day Birthday File

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Mike Read's Christmas Dinner


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Mike plays host to his fellow DJs, so join in the fun on 1. Producers DAVE ATKEY and DOREEN DAVIES

Contributors
Producers:
Dave Atkey
Producers:
Doreen Davies
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Jonathan King


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
presents favourite records in his own inimitable style. Producer DAVE TATE

Contributors
Producer:
Dave Tate
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Bruno Brookes


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including a celebrity's five favourite records of the year.

Source: Radio Times
19:30
Janice Long


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:00
John Peel's Festive 50


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
30-21, and JOHN'S favourites from his 1984 sessions Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 TUESDAY DECEMBER 25TH 1984

05:30
Ray Moore


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 05:30 on BBC Radio 2
with The Unearthly Show and some seasonal sounds to stuff your turkey to.

Source: Radio Times
07:30
Good Morning Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
direct from Bethlehem
As the thoughts of the world turn to the Babe born in the stable, Paul McDowell visits sites associated with the Christmas story and joins the children at the FRENCH HOSPITAL in Bethlehem as they celebrate their Christmas Day. Researcher JUDI ROSE
Producers JOHN FORREST and HUGH FAUPEL. BBC Manchester

Contributors
Unknown:
Paul McDowell
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Terry Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 09:00 on BBC Radio 2
including at 10.0
The Queen

Source: Radio Times
11:00
Hannah Gordon's World of Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 11:00 on BBC Radio 2
HANNAH GORDON explores the festive season in other lands as expressed through their carols and customs.
Written by RICHARD GRAVES Producer TIM MCDONALD

Contributors
Unknown:
Hannah Gordon
Written By:
Richard Graves
Producer:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times
12:00
The Grumbleweeds


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
bring you Wilf in Santaland, a fairytale in three acts
Act 1 A road to the forest Act 2 The forest
Act 3 A road from the forest The time - Twenty past six
Written and produced by MIKE CRAIG BBC Manchester
(Repeated: Boxing Day at 7.0 pm)
9 FEATURE: page 9

Contributors
Produced By:
Mike Craig
Source: Radio Times
12:30
The News Huddlines: 1984


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 12:30 on BBC Radio 2
The truth! Or not, as the case may be.
Roy Hudd laughs with Chris Emmett , June Whitfield and THE HUDDUNERS
Written by CHARLIE ADAMS ,
MARTIN BOOTH, JEREMY BROWNE , PAUL B. DAVIES , TONY HARE ,
PETER HICKEY , JAMES HENDRIE ,
RICHARD QUICK and NICK REVELL Producer JONATHAN JAMES-MOORE
(Repeated: New Year's Day 2.30 pm)

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Unknown:
June Whitfield
Written By:
Charlie Adams
Unknown:
Jeremy Browne
Unknown:
Paul B. Davies
Unknown:
Tony Hare
Unknown:
Peter Hickey
Unknown:
James Hendrie
Unknown:
Nick Revell
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Forces' Favourites with Jean Metcalfe


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
Members of HM Forces choose the songs and send messages and greetings to their families and friends at home. Producer PAUL WALTERS

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Walters
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Through a Child's Eyes


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
A knee-high look at Christmas presented by Nanette Newman Written by MAUREEN DARBYSHIRE Producer CAROLYN SMYTH

Contributors
Presented By:
Nanette Newman
Written By:
Maureen Darbyshire
Producer:
Carolyn Smyth
Source: Radio Times
15:30
Stubby Kaye


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
in London, Hollywood and Broadway
Veteran American celebrity
Stubby Kaye , musical creator of 'Nicely Nicely' Johnson in Guys and Dolls and 'Marryin' Sam' in Li'l Abner, recalls these and a host of his other successes over the past 35 years.
Unmissable stories, stars and music, including the voices of FRANK SINATRA , LENA HORNE , BING CROSBY , JUNE ALLYSON,
DICK POWELL , NAT KING COLE and SHIRLEY MACLAINE. Producer KEN EVANS

Contributors
Unknown:
Stubby Kaye
Unknown:
Frank Sinatra
Unknown:
Lena Horne
Unknown:
Bing Crosby
Unknown:
Dick Powell
Unknown:
Shirley MacLaine.
Producer:
Ken Evans
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Sing Something Seasonal


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
18:00
A Celebration of Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
20:00
The American Popular Song


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
A personal history written and presented by Peter Clayton
10: The times they are a -changing With the voices of Dick Clark , Rosemary Clooney Randy Edelman , Gerry Goffin Janis Ian , Carole King
John Lahr , Neil Sedaka and Lester Sill
Additional research by BILL SULUVAN Producer MEL HOUSE

Contributors
Presented By:
Peter Clayton
Unknown:
Dick Clark
Unknown:
Rosemary Clooney
Unknown:
Randy Edelman
Unknown:
Gerry Goffin
Unknown:
Janis Ian
Unknown:
John Lahr
Unknown:
Neil Sedaka
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Hubert Gregg Says 'Maybe it's Because....'


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
and celebrates his first half-century on the wireless. With words and music from the BBC Sound Archives. Script, music and lyrics by HUBERT GREGG
Producer PETER HOARE
Binaural I Stereo. The full binaural effect can only be heard through stereo headphones
10.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Unknown:
Hubert Gregg
Producer:
Peter Hoare
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Impressionists at Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Brian Matthew


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 25th Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Round Midnight
12.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Source: Radio Times
01:00
Bill Rennells


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Nightride

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Night Owls


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
04:00
David Yarnall


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1984

06:00
Adrian John


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Steve Wright's Boxing Day Party


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Janice Long , direct from the Savoy Hotel, Bournemouth (Organised by the Variety Club of Great Britain)
Producers DOREEN DAVIES and PAUL WILLIAMS

Contributors
Unknown:
Janice Long
Producers:
Doreen Davies
Producers:
Paul Williams
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Gary Davies


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Steve Annett

Contributors
Unknown:
Steve Annett
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Rock Brain of the Universe


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Did you know that there are those who study rock music history as seriously as others study medicine? Did you know that they are scattered all around the globe?
Four of them are brought together in friendly combat with Paul Gambaccini at the centre of the satellite links. The experts are Dave Marsh in New York, Glenn A. Baker in Sydney, Larry LeBlanc in Toronto, and Tim Rice in London.

Contributors
Presenter:
Paul Gambaccini
Contestant:
Dave Marsh
Contestant:
Glenn A. Baker
Contestant:
Larry LeBlanc
Contestant:
Tim Rice
Questions set by:
John Tobler
Producer:
Stuart Grundy
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Bruno Brookes


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
featuring the top three favourite records of 1984 of his Radio 1 DJ colleagues.

Source: Radio Times
16:30
Yoko Ono Special


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 16:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Yoko Ono and Sean Ono Lennon talk to Andy Peebles in an interview recorded in New York a few weeks ago. Also featured; Yoko's current album Every Man Has a Woman.

Contributors
Interviewer:
Andy Peebles
Interviewee:
Yoko One
Interviewee:
Sean Ono Lennon
Producer:
Doreen Davies
Source: Radio Times
17:30
Newsbeat


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 17:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Mike Gardiner

Contributors
Unknown:
Mike Gardiner
Source: Radio Times
17:35
Huey Lewis in Concert


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 17:35 on BBC Radio 1 England
Huey Lewis and the News with The Tower of Power
Horns recorded for Radio 1 at the Dominion Theatre, London Producer JEFF GRIFFIN

Contributors
Unknown:
Huey Lewis
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Janice Long


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:00
John Peel's Festive 50


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
20-11 of the Festive 50.

Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1984
05:30
Ray Moore


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 05:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Terry Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:00
David Hamilton Classics


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
The best songs from the past to the present

Source: Radio Times
12:00
Laughalong at Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Les Dawson and Roy Castle , Daphne Oxenford , Eli Woods and BRIAN FITZGERALD
AND THE ORCHESTRA. Written by JAMES CASEY and RON MCDONNELL Devised and produced by JAMES CASEY. BBC Manchester
• FEATURE: page 12

Contributors
Unknown:
Les Dawson
Unknown:
Roy Castle
Unknown:
Daphne Oxenford
Unknown:
Eli Woods
Unknown:
Brian Fitzgerald
Written By:
James Casey
Written By:
Ron McDonnell
Produced By:
James Casey.
Source: Radio Times
13:00
BBC Radio Orchestra Holiday Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Bill Rennells featuring THE RADIO ORCHESTRA conducted by JOHNNY GREGORY THE BIG BAND conducted by BARRY FORGIE and THE RADIO STRINGS
' conducted by NEIL RICHARDSON with star vocalists Elaine Delmar and Danny Street Producers BARBARA PAGE and RAY HARVEY
2.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Introduced By:
Bill Rennells
Conducted By:
Johnny Gregory
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie
Conducted By:
Neil Richardson
Unknown:
Elaine Delmar
Unknown:
Ray Harvey
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Boxing Day Sports Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
Ian Darke is your host for a traditional line-up of holiday sport and fun

2.2 Cricket: News from India
and Australia Football news

2.10 Racing: Peter Bromley commentates from Kempton Park on the £40,000 King George VI Chase (3m)

2.25 Satirical Sports: a review of the year with a difference!

3.0 Football scores

3.45 Half-time scores

3.55 Second-half football commentary

4.42 Final whistle

5.0 Classified football results

5.5 Stories behind the scores

5.20 Cricket

5.25 Racing round-up

5.29 Headlines

Contributors
Presenter:
Ian Darke
Commentator (Racing):
Peter Bromley
Producer:
Rob Hastie
Editor:
Derek Mitchell
Source: Radio Times
17:30
Howard Keel


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 17:30 on BBC Radio 2
1 in company with David Jacobs discusses his entertaining journey from Oklahoma to
Dallas with musical stars and stops on the way. Producer KEN EVANS
7.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Contributors
Unknown:
David Jacobs
Producer:
Ken Evans
Source: Radio Times
19:00
The Grumbloweeds


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
(B'cast Christmas Day 12 noon)

Source: Radio Times
19:30
Terry Wogan in LA


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
: (Not The Olympics Again!)
Moments of sport, song and showbiz magic from the 1984 ; Olympics recaptured in 1 Terry's inimitable style with ) guests including Tony Newley , : Julio Iglesias , Esther Williams ,
Johnny Mathis ,
Tessa Sanderson , Sarah Hardcastle , David Otley and Wendy Sly. Producers KEN EVANS and GILL PULSFORD

Contributors
Unknown:
Tony Newley
Unknown:
Julio Iglesias
Unknown:
Esther Williams
Unknown:
Johnny Mathis
Unknown:
Tessa Sanderson
Unknown:
Sarah Hardcastle
Unknown:
David Otley
Unknown:
Wendy Sly.
Producers:
Ken Evans
Source: Radio Times
20:45
Jack Dorsey


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 20:45 on BBC Radio 2
with Romantic Strings
Marjorie Lofthouse introduces music in a romantic mood With JACK DORSEY AND HIS
ORCHESTRA, leader JAMES DAVIS Producer GEOFFREY HEWITT BBC Birmingham

Contributors
Introduces:
Marjorie Lofthouse
Unknown:
Jack Dorsey
Leader:
James Davis
Producer:
Geoffrey Hewitt
Source: Radio Times
21:15
Listen to the Band


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2
Charlie Chester introduces
THE FODENS MOTOR WORKS BAND conductor HOWARD SNELL Producer PETER PILBEAM BBC Manchester
9.55 Sports Desk
10.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Introduces:
Charlie Chester
Conductor:
Howard Snell
Producer:
Peter Pilbeam
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Golden Years


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Compiled and presented by Alan Keith
Producer TIM MCDONALD

Contributors
Presented By:
Alan Keith
Producer:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Hubert Gregg


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
says Thanks for the Memory Producer PETER HOARE

Contributors
Producer:
Peter Hoare
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Brian Matthew


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 26th Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Round Midnight
12.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Source: Radio Times
01:00
Bill Rennells


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Nightride

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Broadway Babes


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
17: Barbra Streisand
Presented by Sheridan Morley Producer DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN

Contributors
Unknown:
Barbra Streisand
Presented By:
Sheridan Morley
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen
Source: Radio Times
03:30
Vernon and Maryatta Midgley


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 03:30 on BBC Radio 2
sing for your pleasure

Source: Radio Times
04:00
David Yarnall


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 THURSDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1984

06:00
Adrian John


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Mike Read


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Simon Bates


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Gary Davies


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
featuring The Radio 1 Day-to-Day Challenge, The 12.20 Connection and The Sloppy Bit including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Ian Parkinson

Contributors
Unknown:
Ian Parkinson
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Andy Peebles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 14:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Bruno Brookes


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
featuring a celebrity's five favourite records of the year including at 5.30 Newsbeat with Matthew Bannister

Contributors
Unknown:
Matthew Bannister
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Janice Long


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 19:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Into the Music


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Tommy Vance Producer TONY WILSON

Contributors
Unknown:
Tommy Vance
Producer:
Tony Wilson
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 THURSDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1984

05:30
Ray Moore


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 05:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Terry Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Jimmy Young


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
plus, today, your medical questions answered by Dr Bill Dolman
Producers BILL BEBB and DENYS JONES

Contributors
Unknown:
Dr Bill Dolman
Unknown:
Denys Jones
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Steve Jones


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Judith Chalmers


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
with her special studio guests and good music for a relaxing start to the afternoon. Producers BRIAN STEPHENS and ROGER BOWMAN

Contributors
Producers:
Brian Stephens
Producers:
Roger Bowman
Source: Radio Times
15:30
Music All The Way


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
16:00
David Hamilton's Music Show


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
Looking Back at 84
The music that you made popular in the past year.

Source: Radio Times
18:00
John Dunn


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
including at 6.45 on MW only Sport and Classified Results

Source: Radio Times
20:00
Stuart Hall's Year of Sport


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
A very personal and entertaining look at the past year of sport through the eyes of Stuart Hall.
An Olympic year, of course, which for us in Britain brought moments of great joy, dramatic failures and raging controversy; for Stuart, too, fun in sport is the key word, and throughout the programme he hopes you will enjoy some of the sporting chatter with the people who have made the headlines this year.
Producer EMILY MCMAHON (Repeated: page 90, 3.0 am)

Contributors
Unknown:
Stuart Hall.
Producer:
Emily McMahon
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Wally Whyton


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
introduces the Country Club
Christmas Quiz, a lighthearted contest joined by some country buffs.
Producer COLIN CHANDLER
9.55 Sports Desk
10.0 VHF/FM joins Radio 1

Contributors
Producer:
Colin Chandler
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Radio Active


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
There is a big incentive to take part in big old Radio Active's 'Gigantaquiz' this week - big prize money, big prizes, big humiliation, big death, big chance of not winning anything.
(ED - Typeset error: 'Big' should read 'gigantic')
Making the rules up are
Written by ANGUS DEAYTON and GEOFFREY PERKINS plus JOHN BUCHAM , HELEN MURRY and NICK WILTON
Music by PHILIP POPE and STEVE BROWN Producer JAMIE RIX
(First broadcast on Radio 4)

Contributors
Written By:
Angus Deayton
Written By:
Geoffrey Perkins
Unknown:
John Bucham
Unknown:
Helen Murry
Unknown:
Nick Wilton
Music By:
Philip Pope
Music By:
Steve Brown
Producer:
Jamie Rix
Anna Daptor:
Helen Atkinson Wood
Mike Channel:
Angus Deayton
Nigel Pry:
Philip Pope
Uncle Mike Stand:
Michael Fenton-Stevens
Actor:
Geoffrey Perkins
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Star Sound Extra


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
The Best of the Guests
Nick Jackson reintroduces some of the personalities from the film world who have appeared on the programme during 1984.
Written and compiled by LYN FAIRHURST
Producer WENDY CLAY

Contributors
Unknown:
Nick Jackson
Producer:
Wendy Clay
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Brian Matthew


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BBC Radio 2
Thu 27th Dec 1984, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Round Midnight
Producers STELLA HANSON, JOHN MORRISON and DAVE BATCHELOR Editor ROBIN SEDGLEY
12.0 VHF/FM rejoins Radio 2

Contributors
Unknown:
John Morrison
Unknown:
Dave Batchelor
Editor:
Robin Sedgley
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Bill Rennells


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Nightride

Source: Radio Times
03:00
James Moody


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
on saxophones and flute
With THE COLIN PURBROOK TRIO
Introduced by Mike Hennessey Producer KEITH STEWART

Contributors
Introduced By:
Mike Hennessey
Producer:
Keith Stewart
Source: Radio Times
04:00
David Yarnall


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BBC Radio 2
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 FRIDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1984

06:00
Adrian John


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
08:00
Mike Read


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
10:00
Simon Bates


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
12:00
Gary Davies


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
including at 12.30 pm Newsbeat with Ian Parkinson

Contributors
Unknown:
Ian Parkinson
Source: Radio Times
14:30
Mark Page


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 14:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Producer PHIL WARD-LARGE

Contributors
Producer:
Phil Ward-Large
Source: Radio Times
16:30
Select-a-Disc with Peter Powell


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 16:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
If you're one of the lucky ones chosen, Peter will ring you live on the air and you can select your favourite Top 40 hit and have a dedication. Just send a postcard with your name, address, and telephone number to:
Peter Powell , Select-a-Disc, BBC Radio 1, London [Postcode removed]
Producer CHRIS LYCETT

Contributors
Unknown:
Peter Powell
Producer:
Chris Lycett
Source: Radio Times
17:30
Newsbeat


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 17:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
with Matthew Bannister

Contributors
Unknown:
Matthew Bannister
Source: Radio Times
17:45
Roundtable


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 17:45 on BBC Radio 1 England
Richard Skinner and fellow DJ colleagues look back, over the year's releases.
Producer JOHN WALTERS

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Skinner
Producer:
John Walters
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Andy Peebles


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
kicks off the weekend with some of the best in rock music and takes a topical look at the sporting calendar. Producer JEFF GRIFFIN

Contributors
Producer:
Jeff Griffin
Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Friday Rock Show


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BBC Radio 1
Fri 28th Dec 1984, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Classic rock music, past and present, introduced by Tommy Vance
Producer TONY WILSON

Contributors
Introduced By:
Tommy Vance
Producer:
Tony Wilson
Source: Radio Times