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One of Britain's longest-running radio series which started in 1946 and ran for decades.

One of Britain's longest-running radio series which started in 1946 and ran for decades, attracting 10 million listeners a week at its peak.

Down Your Way: David Blunkett in Sheffield

03/03/2018

David Blunkett in Sheffield

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Down Your Way, David Blunkett in Sheffield

The former MP tours his home city sharing its culture, leisure and industrial heritage.

4 Extra Debut. Former MP David Blunkett tours his home city sharing its culture, leisure, industrial heritage and community spirit. From May 1991.

Former MP David Blunkett tours his home city of Sheffield sharing its culture, leisure, industrial heritage and warm community spirit. 

Down Your Way was a schedule staple for decades - starting on the BBC Home Service in 1946 and ending its run on BBC Radio 4 in 1992. Using a variety of hosts, including Richard Dimbleby and Brian Johnston, the programme toured villages, towns and cities across the UK. At the height of the series' success in the 1950s, it was attracting 10 million listeners a week. 
Producer: Lorna Baker

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1991.

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