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A live broadcast from
Blackpool to mark the switching-on of the annual lights spectacle, first staged in 1912 in honour of Queen
Victoria's daughter Princess Louise's visit to the town.
Presented by Mark Radcliffe , with McRy, SwingOut Sister,
Darren Hayes and Lemar, and a special celebrity guest to throw the Illuminations switch.
Producer John Leonard

Contributors

Presented By:
Mark Radcliffe
Unknown:
Darren Hayes
Producer:
John Leonard

New
Bob Harris makes his first appearance in this new midnight slot, in which he showcases his own mix of new recordings and classics from the BBC archives.
Producer Liza Wallis
And at 2.30am Pause for Thought with Chris Mann.

Contributors

Unknown:
Bob Harris
Producer:
Liza Wallis
Unknown:
Chris Mann.

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