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The Story of Radio Comedy As radio stations elsewhere primed themselves for their role in the propaganda war, the BBC made sure Britain didn't lose its sense of humour.
Russell Davies reminds you of how Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch heralded a new era in radio comedy with Band Waggon, how Edwin Carp perfected his fish impressions, and how Robb Wilton summed it all up
The Day War Broke Out. Written and compiled by RUSSELL DAVIES
Producer NEIL CARGILL
(First broadcast on Radio 4)

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
Arthur Askey
Unknown:
Richard Murdoch
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Edwin Carp
Unknown:
Robb Wilton
Unknown:
Russell Davies

presents Round Midnight.
Music and conversation with personalities from the worlds of theatre, cinema, literature, leisure and the arts generally. Producers ANTHONY WILLS
TERRY CARTER and FLICK ROSKROW

Contributors

Producers:
Anthony Wills
Unknown:
Terry Carter

BBC Radio 2

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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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This data is drawn from the Radio Times magazine between 1923 and 2009. It shows what was scheduled to be broadcast, meaning it was subject to change and may not be accurate. More