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BBC RADIO 1 TUESDAY DECEMBER 30TH 1997
05:00
Charlie Jordan


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The best early-morning mix of new music.

Source: Radio Times
08:00
Chris Moyles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
All the very best new music, including Radio 1's Greatest Hits. Call in for free on [number removed] or fax on [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Mark Goodier


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The very best new music. Fax on [number removed] or phone on [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
12:30
Mary Anne Hobbs


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 12:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
An afternoon mix of the best new tunes.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Clive Warren


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Counting through the day's Most Wanted chart and playing the finest music to get you home. To register your vote call [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
17:55
Newsbeat


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 17:55 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Radio l's Dance Anthems - Dave Pearce


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Three hours of the finest dance tunes around, guaranteed to get you going.

Source: Radio Times
21:00
Judge Jules


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Judge takes over the decks for a hotter mix of music.

Source: Radio Times
00:00
Essential Mix: David Holmes


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 31st Dec 1997, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Another chance to hear
Musik Magazine's award-winning mixer take to the turntables.

Source: Radio Times
02:00
Gilles Peterson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 31st Dec 1997, 02:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Further fusions of jazz, dance, funk and drum 'n' bass abound.

Source: Radio Times

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bbc radio 2 monday december 29th 1997
06:00
Richard Allinson


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
sits in for Sarah Kennedy this week with the Dawn Patrol
6.15 Pause for Thought With Diana de Rosso.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Diana de Rosso.
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Sarah Kennedy


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
sitting in for Terry Wogan all this week.
9.15 Pause for Thought
With Captain Charles King.

Contributors
Unknown:
Terry Wogan
Source: Radio Times
09:30
Alex Lester


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 09:30 on BBC Radio 2
sitting in for Ken Bruce this week with the Pick of the Hits

Contributors
Unknown:
Ken Bruce
Source: Radio Times
11:30
Jimmy Young


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Debbie Thrower


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
6 Lunchtime and early
; afternoon entertainment.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Ed Stewart


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
With an all-winners' week of the Accumulator Quiz.

Source: Radio Times
17:05
John Dunn


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Humphrey Lyttetton


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
with The Best of Jazz on record.

Source: Radio Times
20:00
Malcolm Laycock


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Dance Band Days and at 8.30 Big Band Era

Source: Radio Times
21:00
Big Band Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
Sheila Tracy presents the BBC Big Band, conducted by ( Barry Forgie.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sheila Tracy
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie.
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Hayes over Britain


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
In a special review of 1997, Brian Hayes looks at the news, views and issues that have dominated the headlines.

Contributors
Unknown:
Brian Hayes
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Radio 2's - Hollywood Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
This week Radio 2 presents four classic remastered and restored radio dramas.
Tonight Vincent Price stars as Simon Templar in a distinctive and early adaptation of one of Lesley Charteris 's The Saint novels.
Christmas Eve Problems
On his way to a children's charity event dressed as Santa Claus , Simon Templar finds himself on the wrong end of a gun.
This adaptation was produced by James L Saphier, and directed by Helen Mack. Producer Toby Horton

Contributors
Unknown:
Simon Templar
Unknown:
Lesley Charteris
Unknown:
Santa Claus
Unknown:
Simon Templar
Directed By:
Helen MacK.
Producer:
Toby Horton
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Steve Madden


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought With Jamil Ali.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jamil Ali.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
I Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought With Jamil Ali.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jamil Ali.
Source: Radio Times

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bbc radio 2 monday december 29th 1997

06:00
Richard Allinson


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
sits in for Sarah Kennedy this week with the Dawn Patrol
6.15 Pause for Thought With Diana de Rosso.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sarah Kennedy
Unknown:
Diana de Rosso.
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Sarah Kennedy


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
sitting in for Terry Wogan all this week.
9.15 Pause for Thought
With Captain Charles King.

Contributors
Unknown:
Terry Wogan
Source: Radio Times
09:30
Alex Lester


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 09:30 on BBC Radio 2
sitting in for Ken Bruce this week with the Pick of the Hits

Contributors
Unknown:
Ken Bruce
Source: Radio Times
11:30
Jimmy Young


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
13:30
Debbie Thrower


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
6 Lunchtime and early
; afternoon entertainment.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Ed Stewart


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
With an all-winners' week of the Accumulator Quiz.

Source: Radio Times
17:05
John Dunn


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Humphrey Lyttetton


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
with The Best of Jazz on record.

Source: Radio Times
20:00
Malcolm Laycock


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Dance Band Days and at 8.30 Big Band Era

Source: Radio Times
21:00
Big Band Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
Sheila Tracy presents the BBC Big Band, conducted by ( Barry Forgie.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sheila Tracy
Conducted By:
Barry Forgie.
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Hayes over Britain


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
In a special review of 1997, Brian Hayes looks at the news, views and issues that have dominated the headlines.

Contributors
Unknown:
Brian Hayes
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Radio 2's - Hollywood Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
This week Radio 2 presents four classic remastered and restored radio dramas.
Tonight Vincent Price stars as Simon Templar in a distinctive and early adaptation of one of Lesley Charteris 's The Saint novels.
Christmas Eve Problems
On his way to a children's charity event dressed as Santa Claus , Simon Templar finds himself on the wrong end of a gun.
This adaptation was produced by James L Saphier, and directed by Helen Mack. Producer Toby Horton

Contributors
Unknown:
Simon Templar
Unknown:
Lesley Charteris
Unknown:
Santa Claus
Unknown:
Simon Templar
Directed By:
Helen MacK.
Producer:
Toby Horton
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Steve Madden


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought With Jamil Ali.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jamil Ali.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
I Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought With Jamil Ali.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jamil Ali.
Source: Radio Times

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bb c radio 1 monday december 29th 1997
5:00
Charlie Jordan


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 05:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The best early-morning mix of music.

Source: Radio Times
08:00
Chris Moyles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 08:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
All the very best music from Radio 1's Greatest Hits. Call for free on [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Mark Goodier


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 10:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The very best new music. Fax on [number removed] or phone [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
12:30
Mary Anne Hobbs


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 12:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
With a selection of the most upfront new tunes.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Clive Warren


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Counting through today's Most Wanted chart and playing the finest music to get you home. To register your vote call [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
17:55
Newsbeat


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 17:55 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Radio 1's Dance Anthems - Dave Pearce


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Taking to the decks for three hours of the finest dance tunes around, guaranteed to get you going.

Source: Radio Times
21:00
Summer Dance


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1
Continuing with the best dance music, this time recorded live across the major dance stages in the UK during the summer of 97.

Source: Radio Times
00:00
Essential Mix: Daft Punk


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
A mix of epic proportions.

Source: Radio Times
02:00
Gilles Peterson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Tue 30th Dec 1997, 02:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Acid-jazz fusion.

Source: Radio Times
BBC Radio 1 England


About BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967.

Appears in
Radio Times Issue 3855
20th December 1997
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BBC RADIO 2 SUNDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1997
07:00
Don Maclean


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 07:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents the highlights of Good Morning Sunday from 1997, including excerpts from trips to South Africa and Prague.

Source: Radio Times
09:05
Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 09:05 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
11:00
Parkinson's Sunday Supplement


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 11:00 on BBC Radio 2
Christmas special featuring classic interviews with Billy Connolly , Tony Bennett and Sir Paul McCartney.

Contributors
Unknown:
Billy Connolly
Unknown:
Tony Bennett
Unknown:
Sir Paul McCartney.
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Desmond Carrington


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Radio 2 All-Time Greats

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Benny Green


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
16:00
A Year to Remember with Cliff Morgan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
Cliff Morgan presents aten-part series that turns back the pages of history. 8: 1966.

Source: Radio Times
16:30
Sing Something Simple


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 16:30 on BBC Radio 2
With the Cliff Adams Singers.

Contributors
Singers:
Cliff Adams
Source: Radio Times
17:00
Pam Ayres


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 17:00 on BBC Radio 2
The best music for a Sunday. PHONE (0121) [number removed]WRITE TO: BBC Pebble Mill, Birmingham B5 7QQ

Source: Radio Times
19:00
Hugh Scully


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
presents Melodies for You

Source: Radio Times
20:30
Sunday Half Hour


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 20:30 on BBC Radio 2
While the western Church is looking back on the festival of Christmas, Orthodox
Christians are still looking forward to celebrating the birth of Christ on 6 January. Roger Royle joins the Failsworth Salvation Army
Band and Songsters together with the DNIPRO Ukranian ecumenical choir to celebrate
Christmas east and west.
Songster leader Graham Hamlet
Conductor DNIPRO Choir Stefan Moroz

Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Royle
Leader:
Graham Hamlet
Unknown:
Stefan Moroz
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Alan Keith


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Your Hundred Best Tunes

Source: Radio Times
22:00
The David Jacobs Christmas Collection


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
A seasonal edition of the easy-listening music show.

Source: Radio Times
23:00
Believe H or Not


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Paul Heiney hosts the last in a four-part discussion series addressing fundamental questions about faith.
Tonight: Are All Faiths Equal? Producer Tim Pemberton

Contributors
Unknown:
Paul Heiney
Producer:
Tim Pemberton
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Steve Madden


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought with Steve Stockman.

Contributors
Unknown:
Steve Stockman.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought
With Steve Stockman.

Contributors
Unknown:
Steve Stockman.
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 SUNDAY DECEMBER 28TH 1997
06:00
Clive Warren


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Mark Goodier


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
With Radio l's Greatest Hits and the culmination of Music
Brain 97 - who will take home the coveted title?

Source: Radio Times
12:30
Lisa I'Anson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 12:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Christmas Top of the Pops


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Jayne Middlemiss has all the gossip from backstage at this year's Christmas edition.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jayne Middlemiss
Source: Radio Times
16:00
The UK Top 40


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
With Mark Goodier.

Contributors
Unknown:
Mark Goodier.
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Radio l's Dance Anthems - Dave Pearce


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Mad for It


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Jo Whiley presents an evening dedicated to arguably the biggest band around - Oasis. The fun starts with another chance to hear the acclaimed documentary charting the group's rise, followed at
10.00 by Oasis Live - an opportunity to relive the glory that is the band performing live onstage. The evening ends with Oasis: the Most Wanted at 11.00.
+ See People: page 14

Contributors
Presenter:
Jo Whiley
Source: Radio Times
00:00
Gilles Peterson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Mon 29th Dec 1997, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The man responsible for breaking new scenes and discovering new talent - including Roni Size - brings his unique fusion of jazz and drum 'n' bass to Radio 1.

Contributors
DJ:
Gilles Peterson
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 SATURDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1997
06:00
Mo Dutta


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 6.15
Pause for Thought

Source: Radio Times
08:05
Brian Matthew


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
with Sounds of the 60s

Source: Radio Times
10:00
Steve Wright's Saturday Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
13:00
Comedy Hour


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
1.00 The Monkhouse
Archive Christmas Special Bob Monkhouse presents some of the best moments of Christmas comedy. Producer Phil Critchlow

Contributors
Unknown:
Bob Monkhouse
Producer:
Phil Critchlow
Source: Radio Times
13:30
The News Huddlines Christmas Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
With Roy Hudd , June Whitfield , Chris Emmett and the team. Producer Steve Doherty
Repeated from Christmas Day

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
June Whitfield
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Producer:
Steve Doherty
Source: Radio Times
14:00
Judi Spiers


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Alan Freeman


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Pick of the Pops

Source: Radio Times
17:30
Neil Sedaka in Concert


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 17:30 on BBC Radio 2
Recorded earlier this year at the Royal Festival Hall, London.
Producer Paul Leaper

Contributors
Producer:
Paul Leaper
Source: Radio Times
18:30
Wet Wet Wet 10: a Decade On


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 18:30 on BBC Radio 2
Documentary tracing the group's development after ten years in the music business.
Producer Amanda Freeman

Contributors
Producer:
Amanda Freeman
Source: Radio Times
19:30
God Bless Us Every One!


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
A gala concert for the Christmas season re-creating the readings of Dickens, with Brian Matthew as the novelist.
The BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Robin Stapleton , led by Cynthia Fleming and Cantabile.
During the interval,
Brian Matthew visits 48 Doughty Street, London, once
Dickens's London residence and now a museum.
Producer Bridget Apps

Contributors
Unknown:
Brian Matthew
Conducted By:
Robin Stapleton
Unknown:
Cynthia Fleming
Unknown:
Brian Matthew
Producer:
Bridget Apps
Source: Radio Times
21:30
David Jacobs


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
with Easy Does It

Source: Radio Times
22:00
The Greatest Story Ever Told


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Paul Nicholas meets writers, directors and actors who have told the story of Jesus Christ on stage and screen. With contributions from Tim Rice, Cliff Richard, Marti Webb and Melvyn Bragg.

Jesus Christ Superstar lyricist Tim Rice, the show's current stars, Glenn Carter and Ramon Tikaram (above), and Marti Webb, who appeared in the original production of Godspell, are among the contributors to this examination of how the Gospel story has been dramatised on stage and screen. Paul Nicholas who also played the part of Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar is the presenter.
PLUS ...Wet Wet Wet 10: a Decade On traces the band's progress from teen idols to accomplished songwriters and musicians (R2, 6.30pm) ... Verdi's Don Carlo is this week's Opera on 3 live from New York's Met (R3,5.30pm).

Contributors
Presenter:
Paul Nicholas
Interviewee:
Tim Rice
Interviewee:
Cliff Richard
Interviewee:
Marti Webb
Interviewee:
Melvyn Bragg.
Producer:
Lisa Hawkins
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Charles Nove


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 2.30
Pause for Thought With Jenny Nemko.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jenny Nemko.
Source: Radio Times
04:00
Mo Dutta


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 6.15
Pause for Thought With Jenny Nemko.

Contributors
Unknown:
Jenny Nemko.
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 1 SATURDAY DECEMBER 27TH 1997
06:00
Chris Moyles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Where would Saturday be without him?

Source: Radio Times
09:00
Mark Goodier


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
With Radio 1's Most Played and the start of the finals for the Music Brain 97 competition.

Source: Radio Times
12:30
Lisa I'Anson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 12:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
All the finest music for a Saturday afternoon.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Trevor Nelson


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Rhythm Nation Rewind: the biggest hits and the best bits from the R 'n' B world.

Source: Radio Times
17:00
Judge Jules


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 17:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Slipping behind the decks for an uplifting mix of the very best dance tunes.

Source: Radio Times
19:00
Danny Rampling - Lovegroove Dance Party


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The soundtrack to the weekend continues as Danny takes over the controls.

Source: Radio Times
21:00
Westwood - Radio 1 Rap Show


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The very best in upfront music with the hardest-edged rap and hip-hop vibes.

Source: Radio Times
00:00
Radio 1 Reggae Dancehall Nite


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 00:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Goldfinger hits the decks for the latest cutting-edge reggae tunes.

Source: Radio Times
02:00
Essential Mix: Photek


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 02:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
A mix from the UK's foremost drum 'n' bass producers.

Source: Radio Times
04:00
Annie Nightingale


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Sun 28th Dec 1997, 04:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

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BBC RADIO 2 FRIDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1997
06:00
Alex Lester


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
with the Dawn Patrol

Source: Radio Times
06:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 06:15 on BBC Radio 2
With Ruth Scott.

Contributors
Unknown:
Ruth Scott.
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Wake Up to Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
09:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 09:15 on BBC Radio 2
With the Rev Roger Royle.

Contributors
Unknown:
Roger Royle.
Source: Radio Times
09:30
Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 09:30 on BBC Radio 2
with the Pick of the Hits

Source: Radio Times
12:00
Alan Freeman


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2
with Pick of the Pops

Source: Radio Times
14:00
Christmas Lifestyles with Steve Wright


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 14:00 on BBC Radio 2
Steve Wright finds out how celebrities celebrate Christmas.

Contributors
Presenter:
Steve Wright
Producer:
Paul Rodgers
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Classic Comedy: The Goon Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
5: The Greenslade Story
Starring Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. With the Ray Ellington Quartet, Max Geldray , the Wally Stott Orchestra and Wallace Greenslade
.
Script by Spike Milligan
First broadcast in December 1955

Contributors
Unknown:
Harry Secombe
Unknown:
Spike Milligan.
Unknown:
Ray Ellington
Unknown:
Max Geldray
Unknown:
Wallace Greenslade
Script By:
Spike Milligan
Source: Radio Times
15:30
Richard Allinson


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
17:00
John Dunn


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 17:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Hubert Gregg


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
says Thanks for the Memory

Source: Radio Times
19:30
Friday Night Is Music Night


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Introduced by Robin Boyle from the Hippodrome,
Golders Green, London. Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC
Concert Orchestra, led by Martin Loveday , with guest singers Janis Kelly ,
Harry Nicoll and the BBC Singers conducted by Malcolm Hicks. At 8.15, during the interval, some music from the movies.
Repeat Producer Alan Boyd

Contributors
Introduced By:
Robin Boyle
Unknown:
Martin Loveday
Singers:
Janis Kelly
Singers:
Harry Nicoll
Conducted By:
Malcolm Hicks.
Producer:
Alan Boyd
Source: Radio Times
21:15
Dracula


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 21:15 on BBC Radio 2
Hywel Bennett continues his eight-part reading of Bram Stoker 's classic horror novel.
3: Down in the Vaults
Abridged by Jane Marshall

Contributors
Unknown:
Hywel Bennett
Unknown:
Bram Stoker
Abridged By:
Jane Marshall
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Listen to the Band


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
Frank Renton introduces the second of two extracts from a brass and voices Christmas concert from Lillehammer.

Contributors
Introduces:
Frank Renton
Source: Radio Times
22:00
And Is It True?


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Trevor Barnes presents a celebration and examination of the claim that "God Was
Made Flesh and Dwelt
Among Us". Including interviews with celebrities, experts and members of the public.
Producer Ruth Price

Contributors
Unknown:
Trevor Barnes
Producer:
Ruth Price
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Charles Nove


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 2.30
Pause for Thought

Source: Radio Times
04:00
Lata Sharma


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Sat 27th Dec 1997, 04:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 FRIDAY DECEMBER 26TH 1997
06:00
Roger Royle


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
Canon Roger Royle ushers in Christmas Day. Including at
6.15 Pause for Thought With Roger McGough.

Contributors
Unknown:
Canon Roger Royle
Unknown:
Roger McGough.
Source: Radio Times
08:05
Good Morning Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
Don Maclean and Bishop
Roy Williamson with a show from the Cambridge Heath
Salvation Army Community Centre in Hackney.

Contributors
Unknown:
Don MacLean
Unknown:
Roy Williamson
Source: Radio Times
10:00
The Queen


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Speaks to the Commonwealth.

Source: Radio Times
10:10
Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 10:10 on BBC Radio 2
with the Pick of the Hits

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Michael Aspel


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
Opens his Santa sack, brimful with music for Christmas Day. Producer Fiona Day

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Classic Comedy: The Goon Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
4: The International
Christmas Pudding
First broadcast in November 1955

Source: Radio Times
15:30
The News Huddlines Christmas Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
With Roy Hudd , June Whitfield , Chris Emmett and the team.
Rptd Saturday 27 December 1.30pm

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
June Whitfield
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Gloria Hunniford Interviews... Cilla Black


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
In an exclusive interview, Cilla Black talks about her friendship with the Beatles and the stories behind some of her greatest hits.

Contributors
Presenter:
Gloria Hunniford
Subject:
Cilla Black
Producer:
Anthony Cherry
Source: Radio Times
17:05
Chris de Burgh


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
With a programme of seasonal music.
Producer Anthony Cherry

Contributors
Producer:
Anthony Cherry
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Garth Brooks's Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Country star Garth Brooks talks to David Allan.
Producer Stuart Hobday

Contributors
Talks:
Garth Brooks
Unknown:
David Allan.
Producer:
Stuart Hobday
Source: Radio Times
19:00
BB King's Blue Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
BB King selects his favourite blues records.
Producer Ken Phillips

Contributors
Producer:
Ken Phillips
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Diva Las Vegas-the Bette Midler Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Bette Midler in a show recorded in Las Vegas last year. Introduced by Ken Bruce. Producer Richard Masters

Contributors
Unknown:
Bette Midler
Introduced By:
Ken Bruce.
Producer:
Richard Masters
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Broadcasting US Style


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
Broadcaster Walter Cronkite takes a look at the history of American broadcasting. Producers Stella Hanson and Maura Clarke

Contributors
Unknown:
Walter Cronkite
Producers:
Stella Hanson
Producers:
Maura Clarke
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
At 1.30 Pause for Thought With the Rev John Morgan.

Contributors
Unknown:
John Morgan.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Katrina


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
At 3.30 Pause for Thought With the Rev John Morgan.

Contributors
Unknown:
John Morgan.
Source: Radio Times
BBC Radio 2


About BBC Radio 2
Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Appears in
Radio Times Issue 3855
20th December 1997
About this data
This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be ac

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 THURSDAY DECEMBER 25TH 1997

06:00
Roger Royle


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
Canon Roger Royle ushers in Christmas Day. Including at
6.15 Pause for Thought With Roger McGough.

Contributors
Unknown:
Canon Roger Royle
Unknown:
Roger McGough.
Source: Radio Times
08:05
Good Morning Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 08:05 on BBC Radio 2
Don Maclean and Bishop
Roy Williamson with a show from the Cambridge Heath
Salvation Army Community Centre in Hackney.

Contributors
Unknown:
Don MacLean
Unknown:
Roy Williamson
Source: Radio Times
10:00
The Queen


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2
Speaks to the Commonwealth.

Source: Radio Times
10:10
Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 10:10 on BBC Radio 2
with the Pick of the Hits

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Michael Aspel


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 13:00 on BBC Radio 2
Opens his Santa sack, brimful with music for Christmas Day. Producer Fiona Day

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Classic Comedy: The Goon Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
4: The International
Christmas Pudding
First broadcast in November 1955

Source: Radio Times
15:30
The News Huddlines Christmas Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
With Roy Hudd , June Whitfield , Chris Emmett and the team.
Rptd Saturday 27 December 1.30pm

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Hudd
Unknown:
June Whitfield
Unknown:
Chris Emmett
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Gloria Hunniford Interviews... Cilla Black


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 2
In an exclusive interview, Cilla Black talks about her friendship with the Beatles and the stories behind some of her greatest hits.

Contributors
Presenter:
Gloria Hunniford
Subject:
Cilla Black
Producer:
Anthony Cherry
Source: Radio Times
17:05
Chris de Burgh


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
With a programme of seasonal music.
Producer Anthony Cherry

Contributors
Producer:
Anthony Cherry
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Garth Brooks's Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 2
Country star Garth Brooks talks to David Allan.
Producer Stuart Hobday

Contributors
Talks:
Garth Brooks
Unknown:
David Allan.
Producer:
Stuart Hobday
Source: Radio Times
19:00
BB King's Blue Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
BB King selects his favourite blues records.
Producer Ken Phillips

Contributors
Producer:
Ken Phillips
Source: Radio Times
19:30
Diva Las Vegas-the Bette Midler Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 19:30 on BBC Radio 2
Bette Midler in a show recorded in Las Vegas last year. Introduced by Ken Bruce. Producer Richard Masters

Contributors
Unknown:
Bette Midler
Introduced By:
Ken Bruce.
Producer:
Richard Masters
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Broadcasting US Style


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
Broadcaster Walter Cronkite takes a look at the history of American broadcasting. Producers Stella Hanson and Maura Clarke

Contributors
Unknown:
Walter Cronkite
Producers:
Stella Hanson
Producers:
Maura Clarke
Source: Radio Times
22:00
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
At 1.30 Pause for Thought With the Rev John Morgan.

Contributors
Unknown:
John Morgan.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Katrina


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
At 3.30 Pause for Thought With the Rev John Morgan.

Contributors
Unknown:
John Morgan.
Source: Radio Times
BBC Radio 2


About BBC Radio 2
Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Appears in
Radio Times Issue 3855
20th December 1997
About this data
This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be ac

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 THURSDAY DECEMBER 25TH 1997
06:00
Chris Moyles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
09:00
Kevin and Zoe's Christmas Lie-in


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Including an original adaptation of Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol, featuring Major Hold-ups and his family.

Source: Radio Times
12:00
A Very Spicey Christmas


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Ginger, Posh, Baby, Scary and Sporty take time out from their schedule to wish Radio 1 listeners a happy Christmas.

Source: Radio Times
13:00
Clive Warren


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 13:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
16:00
Mark and Lard's Festive Session


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 16:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The duo select their favourite sessions from the past two years.

Source: Radio Times
18:00
All Back to Mine: Noel Gallagher


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
All Back to Mine kicks off in festive style as you're invited round to Supernova Heights to eavesdrop on an evening at home with Noel Gallagher and his record collection.
Producer Phoebe Collins
* See People: page 14

Contributors
Guest:
Noel Gallagher
Producer:
Phoebe Collins
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Evening Session: Best of the Guests


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Steve Lamacq relives the best moments he had with the plethora of stars who dropped by the studio this year.

Contributors
Unknown:
Steve LamacQ
Source: Radio Times
21:00
The Shirehorses Story


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
John Peel recounts the story of the Mancunian supergroup.

Source: Radio Times
22:00
Glastonbury Revisited


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 22:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Relive the excitement of this year's mudfest.

Source: Radio Times
01:00
Charlie Jordan


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Fri 26th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1997
06:00
Alex Lester


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
with the Dawn Patrol

Source: Radio Times
06:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 06:15 on BBC Radio 2
With Roger McGough.

Contributors
Unknown:
Roger McGough.
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Wake Up to Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 9.00
Ainsley Harriott 's Challenge Each hour until 2.00, Ainsley Harriott provides cooking tips.

Contributors
Unknown:
Ainsley Harriott
Source: Radio Times
09:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 09:15 on BBC Radio 2
With Angela Wood.

Contributors
Unknown:
Angela Wood.
Source: Radio Times
09:30
Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 09:30 on BBC Radio 2
with the Pick of the Hits
Including at 10.00 and 11.00 Ainsley Harriott 's Challenge

Contributors
Unknown:
Ainsley Harriott
Source: Radio Times
11:30
Jimmy Young


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 12.00 and 1.00pm Ainsley Harriott's Challenge

Source: Radio Times
13:05
Phil Collins's Groovy Kind of Music


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 13:05 on BBC Radio 2
Phil Collins plays DJ for a day to introduce a select group of performers on disc and share with listeners the music of his life.
Producer Graham Pass
Including at 2.00
Ainsley Harriott's Challenge

Contributors
Unknown:
Phil Collins
Source: Radio Times
15:00
Classic Comedy: The Goon Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
3: Fear of Wages
First broadcast in March 1956

Source: Radio Times
15:30
Richard Allinson


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
17:00
So Here It Is, Merry Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 17:00 on BBC Radio 2
Noddy Holder presents a show of seasonal tunes.
Producer John Leonard

Contributors
Producer:
John Leonard
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Nick Barraclough's New Country Christmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
New country's biggest acts twang and yeehaw their way through Christmas hits.

Source: Radio Times
20:00
A Merry Maxmas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
Max Bygraves sings his favourite Christmas songs. Producer Nick Barraclough

Contributors
Unknown:
Max Bygraves
Producer:
Nick Barraclough
Source: Radio Times
21:00
Sing Something Seasonal


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
With the Cliff Adams Singers, accompanied by the Jack Emblow Quartet. Repeat

Contributors
Singers:
Cliff Adams
Unknown:
Jack Emblow
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Alan Freeman: Their Greatest Christmas Bits Special


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
Classics in a seasonal vein.

Source: Radio Times
22:30
The Sexton's Pantomime Tale


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
With George Cole and Roy Hudd. Written by Emlyn Harris Producer Neil Rosser

Contributors
Unknown:
George Cole
Unknown:
Roy Hudd.
Written By:
Emlyn Harris
Producer:
Neil Rosser
Source: Radio Times
23:00
Carols by Candlelight


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 23:00 on BBC Radio 2
From York Minster's Chapter House, Alan Sykes presents a selection of carols.
Producer Bob McDowall

Contributors
Unknown:
Alan Sykes
Producer:
Bob McDowall
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 1.30 Pause for
Thought With Sir Cliff Richard.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sir Cliff Richard.
Source: Radio Times
03:00
Katrina


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 3.30 Pause for
Thought With Sir Cliff Richard.

Contributors
Unknown:
Sir Cliff Richard.
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 1 WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24TH 1997

06:30
Chris Moyles


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 06:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Music and madness.

Source: Radio Times
09:00
Simon Mayo


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 09:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Radio l's Greatest Hits from
9.00 and a further display of public taste in the 11.33. Fax the studio on [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
12:00
Jo Whiley


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 12:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Lunchtime Social, with the best in new music, including the daily Wind Up. Fax the studio on [number removed].

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Dave Pearce


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Including the rundown of the Chart Hour and Radio l's
Most Wanted Top Ten.

Source: Radio Times
17:55
Newsbeat


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 17:55 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times
18:00
Judge Jules's Christmas Dance Party


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 18:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Hotting things up for Christmas Eve with four-and-a-half hours of uplifting dance music.

Source: Radio Times
22:30
Sanctified Dance Party


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 22:30 on BBC Radio 1 England
Featuring DJ Cameron Dante with the hottest sounds to emerge from the Sanctified dance floors across the country.

Contributors
Unknown:
Cameron Dante
Source: Radio Times
01:00
Essential Mix: the Dreem Team


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 01:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
The Christmas Eve party continues with a special
Essential Mix brought to you by the kings of underground garage, the Dreem Team. Follow Christmas Eve into
Christmas Day with the rugged beats and baselines only the Team can provide you with.

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Charlie Jordan


BBC Radio 1 logo
BBC Radio 1
Thu 25th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 1 England
Source: Radio Times

[darren]

BBC RADIO 2 TUESDAY DECEMBER 23RD 1997

06:00
Alex Lester


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 06:00 on BBC Radio 2
with the Dawn Patrol

Source: Radio Times
06:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 06:15 on BBC Radio 2
With Maureen Kendler.

Contributors
Unknown:
Maureen Kendler.
Source: Radio Times
07:30
Wake Up to Wogan


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 07:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
09:15
Pause for Thought


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 09:15 on BBC Radio 2
With the Rt Rev Roy Williamson.

Contributors
Unknown:
Roy Williamson.
Source: Radio Times
09:30
Ken Bruce


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 09:30 on BBC Radio 2
with the Pick of the Hits
E-MAIL: [address removed]

Source: Radio Times
11:30
Jimmy Young


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 11:30 on BBC Radio 2
PHONE [number removed]. Lines open from 11.30 am to 1.15pm

Source: Radio Times
13:30
Debbie Thrower


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 13:30 on BBC Radio 2
Lunchtime and early-afternoon entertainment.

Source: Radio Times
15:00
Classic Comedy: The Goon Show


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 15:00 on BBC Radio 2
2: The House of Teeth
Starring Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Spike Milligan. With the Ray Ellington Quartet, Max Geldray and the Wally Stott Orchestra. Announcer
Wallace Greenslade.
First broadcast in January 1956

Contributors
Unknown:
Harry Secombe
Unknown:
Spike Milligan.
Unknown:
Ray Ellington
Unknown:
Max Geldray
Unknown:
Wally Stott Orchestra.
Announcer:
Wallace Greenslade.
Source: Radio Times
15:30
Richard Allinson


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 15:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
17:05
John Dunn


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 17:05 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
19:00
Richard Stilgoe's Classical Gas


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 19:00 on BBC Radio 2
Richard Stilgoe presents the 12th of 13 programmes exploring the light classics.

Contributors
Unknown:
Richard Stilgoe
Source: Radio Times
20:00
Nigel Ogden


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 20:00 on BBC Radio 2
The Organist Entertains
Seasonal music from shows, the classics and the charts, plus favourite carols reflecting both the sacred and secular sides of Christmas.
PHONE [number removed] for programme information and details of organ clubs and societies

Source: Radio Times
21:00
The Prohibition Years


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 21:00 on BBC Radio 2
The last of three programmes in which George Melly introduces more stories and records from
America's Prohibition era.
The Gang's All Here
An examination of gangsters during Prohibition. Producer Robin Quinn

Contributors
Introduces:
George Melly
Producer:
Robin Quinn
Source: Radio Times
21:30
Rabbi Lionel Blue's "Chatzmas"!


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2
A personal view of the twin messages of Christmas and Hanukkah - the Jewish festival of light - through reminiscence, literature and music.
Producer Viv Beeby

Contributors
Producer:
Viv Beeby
Source: Radio Times
22:30
Bob Harris


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Tue 23rd Dec 1997, 22:30 on BBC Radio 2
Source: Radio Times
00:05
Patrick Lunt


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 00:05 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 1.30
Pause for Thought With Frank Topping.

Source: Radio Times
03:00
Katrina


BBC Radio 2 logo
BBC Radio 2
Wed 24th Dec 1997, 03:00 on BBC Radio 2
Including at 3.30
Pause for Thought With Frank Topping.

Source: Radio Times