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Old UK TV Listings Magazines @olduktvlistings.bsky.social · Apr 15
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TV Listings For Thursday 1st December 1977
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BBC Radio Listings For Monday 1st December 1975
December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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28/11/1952 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Nights of Gladness; The Al Read Show; The Forces Show; Riders of the Forces Show; Mrs. Dale's Diary; Calling All Forces; Skeletons and Assegais; Whisky Galore and more

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This magazine excerpt discusses various radio and television shows. Articles spotlight shows like Nights of Gladness and Mrs. Dale's Diary, along with figures like Al Read and Sir Compton Mackenzie. Additionally, the page dives into the stories behind program creation and actor reminiscences. The page also includes articles about the background and the production, and features on other programmes and events. Editorial featuring: 1066 and All That A Book at Bedtime Al Read Alfred Reynolds Alvys Maben Angus Wilson Balalaika Bishop Lesslie Newbigin Calling All Forces Carole Carr Douglas Burbidge Ellis Powell Gale Pedrick George Posford Harry Parr Davies Jack Loudan Mrs. Dale's Diary Nights of Gladness Noel Gay Petula Clark Riders of the Forces Show Sandy Macpherson Sir Compton Mackenzie Skeletons and Assegais The Al Read Show The Forces Show The Lisbon Story Whisky Galore
December 1, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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TV Listings For Wednesday 1st December 1971
December 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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06/12/1945 Radio Times: Featuring Tommy Handley in ITMA; The Count of Monte Cristo; Music from the Movies; The Richard Tauber Programme; Don Felipe's Cuban Caballeros; Waltz-Time; From The Winter Garden and more

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This image displays radio listings for Thursday, December 6, 1945, across two channels: Home Service and The Light Programme. The programmes feature music, news, drama, and educational content. Highlights include "Tommy Handley in ITMA", "The Count of Monte Cristo," and "Music from the Movies." Advertisements promote Hartley's Jam, Gillette shaving products, and new radio receivers. Featuring: 10th Battalion Royal Army Ordnance Corps Light Orchestra A Tune a Minute American Commentary BBC Northern Orchestra BBC Scottish Orchestra Big Ben Big Ben Minute NEWS Bright and Early Children's Hour Close Down Current Affairs David Buchan Don Felipe's Cuban Caballeros English for Under-Nines Farming Today For the Schools For the Schools News commentary Forces Educational Broadcast From My Post-Bag From The Winter Garden General Weather Forecast Geography Great Composers Gwauncaegurwen Silver Prize Band History II History of Wales Keyboard Cavalcade Leslie Bridgewater Quintet Lift Up Your Hearts! Melody Time Michael Krein Saxophone Quartet Mid-Week Service Morning Melodies Morning Music Music While You Work Music from the Movies Music in Miniature Music of the Masters Mystery and Imagination NEWS Nature Study News of the Shows News summary Northern Music-Hall Old-Time Night People's Pleasures Programme Parade Programme summary Radio Food Facts Record Album Record Review Reeds and Rhythm Reg. Pursglove Reginald Porter-Brown Rhythm and Melody Roberto Inglez Round The Rinks Second Hearing Sing We and Chant It! Song Parade Stories Old and New Swing Club The Armchair Traveller The Count of Monte Cristo The Daily Service The Great Dr. Johnson The Notebooks on the Barrow The Richard Tauber Programme The Robinson Family The Tragedy of the Korosko This Week's Composer Sibelius Time, Greenwich Time, Greenwich: NEWS To Start You Talking To Town on Two Pianos Today in Parliament Tommy Handley in ITMA Topical Talk Tuesday Serenade Victor Silvester Waltz-Time Workers' Playtime
December 1, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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BBC Radio Listings For Wednesday 1st December 1999
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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03/12/1931 Radio Times: Featuring The Ridgeway Parade-V; Can Democracy Survive?'-X; What I would do with the World '-IX; Geman Talk; A Voice by the Cedar Tree...; New York Stock Market Report; Four Songs and more

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This is a programme listings magazine from November 27, 1931, featuring the Daventry National Programme and the Daventry National Programme (London Region) on Thursday, December 3. It includes show listings, advertisements, and short articles discussing political topics and programme details. The magazine also has advertisements for various products like health remedies, razors, and household items. Featuring: 'The Second News' A Popular Recital A Voice by the Cedar Tree... Can Democracy Survive?'-X Come into the Garden, Maud... Dance Music Daventry National Programme Experimental Television Transmission by the Baird Process Experimental Transmission for the Radio Research Board by the Fultograph Process Four Songs Geman Talk I have led her Home Mazurka New York Stock Market Report No. V. Of The New Ridgeway Parades Notices of Service Reunions, etc, Scherzo in B Minor Seguidillas Short Mid-Week Service The Ridgeway Parade-V What I would do with the World '-IX
December 1, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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28/11/1930 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring A Winter's Tale; Bitter Sweet; Evergreen; In Theatrescope; Pelleas and Mélisande; The Surprise Symphony; Arnold Bax; John Armstrong; Lady Cromer; Noel Coward and more

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This magazine page discusses upcoming radio broadcasts. It mentions a gala matinee, Shakespeare productions, classical music concerts, and a look back at musical comedies. There is also a discussion of current issues in the theatre and the music of Arnold Bax. The page also includes information about the Wireless League meeting and an upcoming broadcast from Theatrescope. Editorial featuring: A Winter's Tale Arnold Bax Bitter Sweet Charles B Cochran Evergreen Gertrude Lawrence Hermann Scherchen Hugh Walpole In Theatrescope John Armstrong Lady Cromer Noel Coward Osbert Sitwell Pelleas and Mélisande Sir Gerald du Maurier The Surprise Symphony
November 30, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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TV Listings For Friday 30th November 2001
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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29/11/1935 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Don Quixote's; Heinrich Schütz; J.A. Westrup; Anthony Pini; Claude Greenhill and Filson Young

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This magazine page features articles about radio and television programming. Topics include the impact of broadcasting, the life of composer Heinrich Schütz, and the background of Anthony Pini. It also explores the work of J.A. Westrup on understanding Schütz's music, and a piece by Claude Greenhill about a pupil of Bach. Editorial featuring: Anthony Pini Claude Greenhill Don Quixote's Filson Young Heinrich Schütz J.A. Westrup
November 30, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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BBC Radio Listings For Saturday 30th November 2002
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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TV Listings For Monday 30th November 1987
November 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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TV Listings For Sunday 30th November 1975
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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29/11/1946 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Le Malade Imaginaire; The Man Born to be King; Enemy Of Cant; Continuous Performance; Molière; James Welch; Aristophanes; Stewart Granger; Alfred Hitchcock and more

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This is a page from a radio and television listings magazine. The articles focus on Molière's play "Le Malade Imaginaire," James Welch's work at the BBC, Aristophanes' satire, and the history of cinema, "Continuous Performance." Various celebrities are discussed including Molière, Stewart Granger, and Aristophanes. Editorial featuring: Alfred Hitchcock Aristophanes Charlie Chaplin Continuous Performance Dylan Thomas Enemy Of Cant Esmé Percy James Welch John Chandos Le Malade Imaginaire Mary Pickford Molière Rita Hayworth Roy Plomley Stewart Granger The Man Born to be King Thomas Diafoirus
November 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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TV Listings For Thursday 30th November 1995
November 30, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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02/12/1948 Radio Times: Featuring BBC Symphony Orchestra; Tommy Handley in 'ITMA'; 'The Adventures Of P.C. 49'; Questions Of The Hour; New Light On Chaucer; Elise Granados; For The Schools and more

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This document presents radio and television listings for December 2, 1948, encompassing the Home Service, Light Programme, and Third Programme channels. The listings detail a variety of shows, including music programs, news broadcasts, children's programming, and dramatic performances. Advertisements for products such as Bourn-vita are also featured. Featuring: 'Farewell, Earth's Bliss' 'The Adventures Of P.C. 49' Accordion Club American Commentary Anne Ziegler and Webster Booth At The Console BBC Revue Orchestra BBC Symphony Orchestra Bandstand Big Ben Book Of Verse Break For Music Bright And Early Britain Calls The Tune Chappie D'Amato Children's Hour Common Speech In Poetry Concert Hour Designed For Living Dick Barton- Special Agent Eddie Carroll Elise Granados Evening In Cuba Family Favourites For The Schools From Our Own Correspondent General Weather Forecast Going Places Great Expectations' Greenwich Time Signal Haydn Housewives' Choice In A Sentimental Mood Intermediate German Let Justice Be Done Lift Up Your Hearts! Maudie Edwards and Eddie Carroll Melody Hour Mid-Morning Story Molly Garwood Morning Music Mrs. Dale's Diary Music At Tea-Time Music In Your Home Music While You Work Music With A Beat New Light On Chaucer News Orchestral Hour Out Of Doors Over The Garden Wall Programme Parade Progress Report Questions Of The Hour Science Survey Songs By Schubert The Box of Delights' The Church Of St. John The Baptist The Daily Service The Thursday Concert Tip-Top Tunes Today In Parliament Tommy Handley in 'ITMA' Two Centuries Of Chamber Music Woman's Hour Workers' Playtime Writers And Music-10 Yesterday In Parliament
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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TV Listings For Thursday 30th November 1972
November 30, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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03/12/1930 Radio Times: Featuring B.B.C. Symphony Concert; 'Contrasts'; Dance Music; The Victor Olof Sextet; Experimental Television Transmission by the Baird Process; National Programme; Interlude and more

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This page contains radio and television listings for London National, London, and London Regional channels on December 3, 1930. It includes broadcasts of classical music, light music, and dance music, as well as news and weather forecasts. Special programming features experimental television transmissions and a symphony concert. The page also contains adverts for Grosvenor Straight Line batteries. Featuring: 'Contrasts' A Ballad Concert B.B.C. Symphony Concert Dance Music Experimental Television Transmission by the Baird Process For The Schools Gramophone Records Industry Looks Ahead -X Interlude Light Music London Stock Exchange Report; Fat Stock Prices for Farmers National Programme National Programms New York Stock Market Report Organ Recital Symphony Concert Part II The Children's Hour The First News' The Foundations of Music The Gershom Parkington Quintet The J. H. Squire Celeste Octet The Midland Studio Orchestra The Second News' The Victor Olof Sextet Topical Talk Weather Forecast, First General News Bulletin Weather Forecast, Second General News Bulletin
November 30, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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23/11/1956 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Talk of Many Things; Double Image; International Question Time; Hey Jeannie; Love from Judy; A Question of Character; Pillars of Society; The Brains Trust and more

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This page contains articles about upcoming radio and television programmes, featuring celebrities like Norman Wisdom, Monica Dickens, and Jeannie Carson. The page highlights both new and continuing shows, including radio adaptations of classic stories, discussions, and sporting events. There are also sections with readers' feedback. It also features some smaller text which is intended to be a list of points from readers of the magazine. Editorial featuring: A Question of Character At Home Book at Bedtime Cliff Adams Double Image Hey Jeannie International Question Time Jeannie Carson Love from Judy Monica Dickens Norman Wisdom Pillars of Society Richard Attenborough Robert Beatty Talk of Many Things The Brains Trust The Show Band Show The Stars In Their Choices Top of the Form
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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TV Listings For Wednesday 29th November 1995
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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25/11/1927 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring The Battles of Coronel; The Falkland Islands; Pantomimicry; Song of Songs; The Magic Doorway; Songs for My Little Ones; Florodora; The Belle of Mayfair; Peggy and more

READ: https://genome.ch.bbc.co.uk/page/03889e160b0d4259aa8034cf4a4f63cb?page=4
These pages from Radio Times magazines highlight upcoming broadcasts and feature articles. Anniversaries are recalled, including Armistice Day and the Fall of Jerusalem. Prominent shows like 'Song of Songs', 'Florodora', and film adaptations such as 'Lord Jim' are discussed. Celebrities such as Sir Harry Lauder and Kathlyn Rhodes are spotlighted, and the B.B.C.'s efforts to broadcast international music are mentioned. Additionally, the magazine lists upcoming programs from various stations. Editorial featuring: Albert Sandler Allenby Armstrong Gibbs Ben Greet Bishop MeInnes Capek's R.U.R. Cecil Lewis Conrad Cyril Scott Dora Labbette Dorothy Silk Dr. Eaglefield Hull Elsie Boardman Eric Fogg Florodora Fred E. Weatherley Gibson Young Gordon McConnel John Cory John Ireland Kathlyn Rhodes Leoncavallo Leslie Stuart Lord Jim Luigi Franchetti Martin Sabine Melsa Neville Whymant Norman Allin Oliver S. Hopkins Pagliacci Pantomimicry Peggy Rebecca West Sir Frederic Cowen Sir Gordon Franklin Sir Granville Bantock Sir Hamilton Harty Sir Harry Lauder Sir Henry Wood Sir Landon Ronald Song of Songs Songs for My Little Ones St. John Ervine The Battles of Coronel The Belle of Mayfair The Falkland Islands The Magic Doorway Tod Slaughter Von Spee
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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TV Listings For Monday 29th November 1982
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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BBC Radio Listings For Friday 29th November 1985
November 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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TV Listings For Sunday 29th November 1981
November 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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26/11/1937 issue of Radio Times: Editorial featuring Music from the Sea; A Small Boy Seeing Giants; Words upon the Window-Pane; Twelfth Night; Te Deum; Jubilate; Ghosts; Five Tudor Portraits and more

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This is a page from Radio Times dated November 26, 1937. It features radio news and gossip, focusing on broadcasts including 'Music from the Sea' by Walter de la Mare, and a talk by Max Beerbohm. It covers experimental hours, Shakespearean pronunciation, and a London pot-pourri. The page also highlights Marie Tempest in 'Ghosts,' the story of the Calliope, and appeals for the Musicians' Benevolent Fund, with Sir Hugh Walpole. Featured are the Trapp Singers of Salzburg, and the Lapp culture. Articles mention new books by broadcasters and highlight Children's Hour appeals. Editorial featuring: A Small Boy Seeing Giants Astra Desmond Binnie Hale Captain Georg von Trapp Captain Kane Christine Orr Dame Edith Lyttelton Dr. Armstrong Gibbs Eric Parker Five Tudor Portraits Francis G. Blandford Ghosts Goody Two-Shoes Gustave Agate H. Pearl Adam Handel Henry Brocken Herman Brearley Hugh Walpole Irene Veal James Agate Jonquil Anthony Jubilate Julius Buerger Mabel Constanduros Marie Tempest Marriott Edgar Max Beerbohm Music from the Sea Paul Hindemith Robert Louis Stevenson Scotland's Rhythm Classics Stanford Robinson Stanley Holloway Stephen King-Hall Taffrail Te Deum The Tunning of Elinor Rumming The World Since the War Twelfth Night Val Gielgud Vaughan Williams Vernon Bartlett W. B. Yeats Walter de la Mare Words upon the Window-Pane
November 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM