featuring events, birthdays and anniversaries on this day through the years.

with Frank Partridge

including Fun at One - a daily comedy classic.

During the show, Peter features one or two tracks from sessions mad (by bands brought into the studio).
They are all chosen very carefully.' explains Peter. 'I (and my producer) listen to a tremendous number of demo tapes.
The important thing with recording a new band is to try to look ahead of what is actually happening on the music scene. I mean, for example. I was into the Futurist sound before it became widely popllar, which led to the recording of bands like Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran (who I think will be very big). I felt the time was right for that and the kids were also getting into it too'. including at 5.30 Newsbeat with Peter Mayne

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Radio 1 Mailbag. BBC, London WIA 4WW
The Mailbag phone-line, [number removed], is open every Wednesday 7.0-10.0 pm Producer JUDE HOWELLS