BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

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Established 1973 - 40 Years of Commercial Radio

Established 1973 - 40 Years of Commercial Radio: Episode 1: Part One

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BBC Radio 2 - Established 1973 - 40 Years of Commercial Radio, Part One

Tim Blackmore marks the 40th anniversary of commercial radio's arrival on British soil.

Tim Blackmore marks the 40th anniversary of commercial radio's arrival on British soil. Featuring contributions from many of the people who made it happen.

LBC launched on October 8th 1973 with Capital following 8 days later. Initial reaction to their arrival was not good with some politicians wanting for instance "to put LBC out of its misery" but on the very last day of the year Radio Clyde launched in Glasgow and was an instant success; Commercial Radio was up and running. Very quickly LBC and Capital were revamped and the impact of commercially funded radio spread across the whole of the UK.
Part One looks at the development of ad funded radio aimed at the UK, and the progress to the launch of the first two stations; London's LBC and Capital Radio.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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

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