What about the radio then?

pendy · 19-05-2006, 14:15

I would think that quite a number of us predate everyone having a TV - we got our first one in the mid-50s, when it wasn't a full day service. Everyone had a wireless, though, and there were some brilliant programmes - Hancock's Half Hour, Round the Horne, The Goon Show, and loads of others. What do you remember best, and which was/were your favourites?

Margaret Pilkington · 19-05-2006, 14:20

Dick Barton....Mrs Dale's Diary........Workers playtime.......Billy Cotton Bandshow......Friday night is Music Night.........Uncle Mac on a Saturday morning.......Larry the Lamb (not sure if that was the name of the programme) No of course it wasn't.......it was Toytown.......OMG does this qualify me for my pension?

cashman · 19-05-2006, 15:12

the top 20 on a sunday on luxemborg, also jimmy savilles T.T.D.C. another classic.

West Ender · 19-05-2006, 22:54

I remember ITMA (but after the war). Also remember The Man in Black on a Saturday night, Henry Hall's dance band, Mrs Dale's Diary, Dick Barton Special Agent, Just William, Workers' Playtime. A bit later (we got our first TV in 1952 but it was only on for 2 hours a day) all the programmes Pendy mentions. I think the Goons has to be my favourite of all time, closely followed by Round the Horn and Hancock. I've also listened to The Archers since Day One - and still do.

shakermaker · 19-05-2006, 22:57

I prefer radio to the television most of the time.
But I can't exactly reminisce, I'm only 17 afterall.
Steve Lamacq's show is a must-listen for me always.

shakermaker · 19-05-2006, 23:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakermaker

But I can't exactly reminisce, I'm only 17 afterall.

Oh bugger, I can. I miss John Peel's show immensly.

Alan Gilmartin · 20-05-2006, 00:10

Go to www.radiorewind.co.uk

grannyclaret · 20-05-2006, 13:24

The Wonderful Goon Show..(fab)
Journey Into Space(woh Betide You If You Even Coughed )
Jack Jacksons Record Round Up ..on Luxembourg..
Jennings
Workers Playtime
Family Favorites And Billy Cotton On Sundays

.........where On Earth Has All The Time Gone........

ANNE · 21-05-2006, 00:26

I used to love listening to radio Luxemburg and radio Caroline when I was young.
I also used to listen to Alan Beswick on Red Rose Radio. He was brilliant and sooo funny.