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The special fifth anniversary programme broadcast on this day in 1963 in the company of the Beatles, Kenny Ball 's Jazzmen, Joe Brown and the Bruvvers, Tommy Roe , Kathy Kirby , the Everly Brothers, Frank Ifield and Clinton Ford.
Introduced by Brian Matthew.

Contributors

Unknown:
Kenny Ball
Unknown:
Joe Brown
Unknown:
Tommy Roe
Unknown:
Kathy Kirby
Unknown:
Frank Ifield
Unknown:
Clinton Ford.
Introduced By:
Brian Matthew.

Sally Magnusson and Brian Kay set the scene for the 100-plus simultaneous performances around the UK in aid of Voices for Hospices. Including reports from venues, and the first performance of a specially composed companion piece The Big Bang by Richard Stilgoe.

7.30 Countdown to start
The Creation
Moving between performances at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, St Mary's Church, Penzance, Pershore Abbey, Leeds Parish Church and York Minster.
Producer David Rayvern Allen
During the interval, a journey by helicopter from Leeds to York with comments from Lord Harewood.
Information line: freephone [number removed]
Music and Arts: page 5

Contributors

Unknown:
Sally Magnusson
Unknown:
Brian Kay
Unknown:
Richard Stilgoe
Producer:
David Rayvern Allen

with Night Ride
And at 3.00-4.00
A Little Night Music
Including at 1.30,3.30 Pause for Thought with Canon John Oates.

Contributors

Presenter:
John Terrett
Producer:
Sandra Black
Producer:
Graham Belchere
Producer:
Phil Whitaker
Speaker (Pause for Thought):
Canon John Oates

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