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David Jacobs: On the Record

Episode 2

Duration: 57 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 2Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 2

James Moir continues this tribute to David Jacobs CBE, the doyen of British broadcasters, who this year celebrates 67 years at the mic. This colourful, candid profile is put on the record mostly by David himself, with new interviews and tributes from a host of friends and colleagues. It's also illustrated by a wealth of archive and music.

Episode two picks up in the 50s and continues the story to the present day. There were many TV highlights during this time including Juke Box Jury, Song For Europe and The Eurovision Song Contest. Meanwhile, on radio, David became chairman of Any Questions (a position he held for 17 tears) and he began his long running association with Radio 2, which continues to this day. Show less

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