The Saturday Show

Sounds of the 50s Producer Bob McDowall

The Carpenters shot to fame 20 years ago with Close to You. Today Richard Carpenter plays some of his favourites from their many recordings. Producer Stuart Hobday

For two weeks this popular 60s show returns to Radio 2 with its original presenter, Brian Matthew. Today's special guests: Helen Shapiro , Mr Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz
Band, the Tremeloes,
Craig Douglas , and Joe Brown and the Bruvvers. Producer Sandra Black

Saturday Selection

Producer Tim McDonald

John Mundy 's musical guests, the Blue Magnolia Jazz Orchestra, join Cosmotheka and Tony Capstick. Producer Pete Johnson

at the console of the organ in Hull City Hall. Producer Bob McDowall

with Charles Nove Producer Sarah Smith

with Benny Green (R)

featuring Graham Dalby with guest soloist Martin Loveday (violin). With Julian Clegg. Producer Mel House

Starring Max Bygraves with Geoff Love and his
Orchestra and Singers. Producer Mel House

Vilem Tausky -
A Birthday Celebration Vilem Tausky , Principal Conductor of the BBC
Concert Orchestra from
1956 to 1966, returns as guest conductor the day after his 80th birthday. BBC Concert Orchestra conducted by Barry Wordsworth. Introduced by Richard Baker , who chats to Tausky during the interval. Producer Alan Boyd

BBC Radio Orchestra, conductor Roland Shaw.
Presenter Hilary Osborn. Producer Robin Sedgley

with Sheridan Morley Producers Stella Hanson and Madeleine Cuming

Today: Brenda Lee. Producer Stuart Hobday

with Night Ride
And at 3.00-4.00
A Little Night Music
Including at 1.30, 3.30 Pause for Thought with Capt Charles King

The Early Show
Producers Colin Chandler and Roger Bowman