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Sounds of the 20th Century: Episode 20: 1970

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Episode 20: 1970

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 20th Century, 1970

Jeremy Vine introduces 1970, with Apollo 13's 'problem' and the death of Jimi Hendrix.

Introduced by Jeremy Vine. 1970 was the year of the Kent State shootings and Apollo 13. Edward Heath became PM and the music industry mourned Janice Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.

Radio 2's audio journey arrives at a new decade as Jeremy Vine introduces a collage of music, news, people and programmes from 1970.

It's the year of the year of the Kent State shootings and Apollo 13's "problem". In South America, Bobby Moore is arrested and England lose an epic World Cup tie against West Germany. Back home the new 18 year-old voters help to defeat Labour and elect a Conservative government led by Edward Heath. And the music industry mourns Janice Joplin and Jimi Hendrix.

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

Jeremy Vine introduces Radio 2's audio journey through the years

Jeremy Vine introduces Radio 2's audio journey through the years from 1951 to 2000, helping listeners to relive the music, news, radio, TV and movies of the times

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