Who introduced two way family Favourites?
Jean Metcalfe
The presenter most associated with Family Favourites is Jean Metcalfe, who started on Forces Favourites. She met her future husband – Cliff Michelmore – while they were both working on the show. Other well-known presenters were Judith Chalmers, Michael Aspel and Sarah Kennedy.
Who is Metcalfe husband?
Cliff MichelmoreJean Metcalfe / Husband (m. 1950–2000)Arthur Clifford Michelmore CBE was an English television presenter and producer.
He was best known for the BBC television programme Tonight, which he presented from 1957 to 1965. Wikipedia
When did the light Programme start?
29 July 1945
The Light Programme was launched on 29 July 1945, replacing the General Forces Programme which had run during the war.
Who hosted Junior Choice?
Ed Stewart
Leslie Crowther (1965–1968) Ed Stewart (1968–1979, 2007 birthday special, Christmas editions, 2007–2015) Tony Blackburn (1980–82, when Junior Choice name was dropped) Anneka Rice (Christmas editions, 2017–present)
When did Two Way Family Favourites?
1 August 1945
Family Favourites
| Other names | Two-Way Family Favourites (1955-1967) |
|---|---|
| Original release | 1 August 1945 – 13 January 1980 |
| Opening theme | With a Song in My Heart |
What was Radio 3 originally called?
Ever pragmatic – the BBC then began to recruit from the resulting pool of jobless DJs. At the same time, three already existing BBC stations underwent a name change. The Light programme became radio 2, the third programme, radio 3 – while the Home Service became renamed as radio four.
What Mhz is radio4?
Networks
| Radio 1 | 97-99 FM |
|---|---|
| Radio 2 | 88-91 FM |
| Radio 3 | 90-93 FM |
| Radio 4 | 92-95 FM, 103-105 FM (with local variations for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) For Long Wave and Medium Wave frequencies, see below. |
| Radio 5 Live | 909/693 MW |
What was Radio 4 before?
The BBC Home Service
The BBC Home Service was the predecessor of Radio 4 and broadcast between 1939 and 1967.
Why did Ian Skelly leave 3?
“Radio 3 has decided a change is needed in the mornings on Essential Classics so it would like me to leave the programme and move on to other duties,” said Skelly, acidly. Morning coffees were spat out across the country.