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Introduced from Wembley Arena by Alan Parry
Boxing: commentary by Desmond Lynam on the World Light-Middleweight title fight between Britain's Maurice Hope, staging the first defence of the title and Mike Baker from Washington, USA. Expert ring-side comment from World Lightweight Champion Jim Watt. Also, on Harry Levene's bill, sponsored by Whyte and Mackay, news of fights involving European Flyweight Champion Charlie Magri and former European Welterweight title holder Dave 'Boy' Green.
Plus Football: commentary on the second half of one of tonight's League Cup third-round matches.

Contributors

Presenter:
Alan Parry
Commentary (Boxing):
Desmond Lynam

The story of Radio Comedy in 11 parts.
1: The Cat's Whisker
Dickie Henderson invites you to fiddle with your crystal and top up your accumulator as he tunes into CLAUDE DAMPIER AND BILLIE CARLYLE, GILLIE POTTER, LEONARD HENRY, LESLIE SARONY, CLAPHAM AND DWYER, MURGATROYD AND WINTERBOTTOM. THE WESTERN BROTHERS and others. Written by DENNIS GIFFORD Producer BOBBY JAYE

Contributors

Unknown:
Dickie Henderson
Unknown:
Claude Dampier
Unknown:
Billie Carlyle
Unknown:
Gillie Potter
Unknown:
Leonard Henry
Unknown:
Leslie Sarony
Written By:
Dennis Gifford
Producer:
Bobby Jaye

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

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