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Len Goodman 鈥� On the Box

Len turns his attention to television and recalls some of the favourite TV stars and programmes of the decade.

Strictly judge Len Goodman enjoyed a happy childhood and teenage years growing up in 1950s London.

In this second programme for the Radio 2 Fifties season Len turns his attention to television and recalls some of the favourite TV stars and programmes of the decade. Though television was still in its infancy it was an era rich in ideas and formats - some of which still survive to this day. By the time of the Queen's Coronation in 1953 more than a million homes had a TV set. No remote controls, of course, nor recorders or catch ups - in fact a 1950s set needed a good 2 minutes to warm up before you got to see a picture.

The programme includes memories of Billy Cotton Band Show, Joyce Grenfell, Eamonn Andrews, Six Five Special, Dixon of Dock Green, Juke Box Jury and Sunday Night at the London Palladium.

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Sat 16 Apr 2016 20:00
成人快手 Radio 2 50s

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Music Played

  • Ambrosian Singers

    Zadok the Priest

    • 100 Best Sacred Works.
    • EMI Classics.
    • 1.

  • Billy Cotton & His Band

    Somebody Stole My Gal

    • And the Bands Played on.
    • Decca.
    • 1.

  • Billy Cotton & His Band

    I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts

    • The World of Billy Cotton.
    • DECCA.

  • Russ Conway

    Roulette

    • A sentimental journey through the fifties.
    • EMI.

  • Eamonn Andrews

    The Shifting Whispering Sands - Part 1

    • The Fabulous 50s.
    • Music for Pleasure.

  • Michael Holliday

    The Story Of My Life

    • Unforgettable Lovesongs (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Don Lang

    Six Five Special

    • Hello Children Everywhere.
    • EMI.

  • Tommy Steele and the Steelmen

    Singing The Blues

    • Tommy Steele's Greatest Hits.
    • Deram.

  • Jack Warner

    Dixon of Dock Green

    • On The Air.
    • 成人快手.

  • Sidney Torch & His Orchestra

    Looking Around - Appleyards Theme

    • Radio and Television Memories.
    • Evergreen.

  • Annette Mills

    Muffin the Mule

    • On The Air.
    • 成人快手.

  • Ashworth Hope

    Barnacle Bill (The Original Blue Peter Theme)

    Performer: Sidney Torch. Performer: New Century Orchestra.
    • On The Air.
    • 成人快手.

  • Peter Yorke and his orchestra

    Emergency Ward Ten

    • ITV 50 Years.
    • emi.

  • Norman Wisdom

    Don't Laugh at Me

    • The Musical World of Norman Wisdom.
    • DASH.

  • Charles Williams and his Orchestra

    The Young Ballerina - the Potter's Wheel

    • The Great British Experience.
    • EMI.

  • Dick James

    Robin Hood

    • Hello Children Everywhere.
    • EMI.

  • Alma Cogan

    I Can't Tell a Waltz from a Tango

    • Alma Cogan- the EMI Years.
    • EMI.

  • Joyce Grenfell

    Old Tyme Dancing

    • The Joyce Grenfell Collection.
    • HMV EASY.

  • Lonnie Donegan

    Rock Island Line

    • Rediscover The 50's-Rock With The Cav.
    • Old Gold.

  • Lord Rockingham's XI

    Hoots Mon

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Bruce Forsyth

    I'm In Charge

    • They called it rock and roll.
    • DECCA.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Apr 2016 20:00
    成人快手 Radio 2 50s

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