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When Housewives Had the Choice

BBC Radio 2
on BBC Radio 2

Conceived in Sweden, and originating in 1946, the Light Programme's long-running request show catered to the needs of the women at home. With the help of material from newspaper and radio archives,
Russell Davies and Julie Covington tell the tale of those times and present recordings that were requested and played in the original programmes. 1: The Eggless Years (March 1946)
Compiled by RUSSELL DAVIES Producer
JONATHAN JAMES MOORE (R)

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Russell Davies
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Julie Covington
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Russell Davies
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Jonathan James Moore
Source: Radio Times

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