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Conceived in Sweden, born in 1946, the Light Programme's long-running request show catered to the needs of the women at home. With the help of material from newspaper, magazines and radio archives,
Russell Davies and Julie Covington tell the tale of those times and present recordings that were requested and played in the original programmes.
5: Where Are the Eggcups (1949)
Compiled by RUSSELL DAVIES Producer
JONATHAN JAMES-MOORE (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Russell Davies
Unknown:
Julie Covington
Unknown:
Russell Davies
Producer:
Jonathan James-Moore

Starring June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor and William Franklyn.
Never mind televising the House of Commons. This week the team creates radio pictures with a run through the political alphabet. The challenge - trying to think of something nice to say about politicians.

Contributors

Performer:
June Whitfield
Performer:
Kenneth Connor
Performer:
William Franklyn
Writer:
Martin Booth
Producer:
Paul Spencer

The antidote to panel games. Chaired by Humphrey Littleton. With
Tim Brooke-Taylor Barry Cryer
Graeme Garden and Willy Rushton. Pianist COLIN SELL
Producer PAUL SPENCER (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Humphrey Littleton.
Unknown:
Tim Brooke-Taylor
Unknown:
Barry Cryer
Unknown:
Graeme Garden
Pianist:
Willy Rushton.
Pianist:
Colin Sell
Producer:
Paul Spencer

BBC Radio 2

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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