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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BBC_Light_ProgrammeBBC Light Programme - Wikipedia

    The BBC Light Programme was a national radio station which broadcast chiefly mainstream light entertainment and light music from 1945 until 1967, when it was replaced by BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 2.

  2. www.bbc.com › july › start-of-the-light-programmeStart of the Light Programme - BBC

    The first announcement on the new Light Programme, 29 July 1945. The first day began with the sound of Big Ben and the News. Transatlantic Quiz followed later, along with Alf's Dream by W.W ...

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  4. www.youtube.com › watchThe Light Programme - YouTube

    A nostalgic look back at the days of the BBC Light Programme (1945-67) presented by Chris Stuart. Broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on 30 July 1995.(Some music edits ...

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  5. www.bbc.co.uk › programmes › p027c5rkBBC - History of the BBC, Start of the Light Programme 29 July...

    Sep 25, 2014 · Learn how the Light Programme, the most popular radio service in the UK, was launched on 29 July 1945 after the war. Listen to a clip from the History of the BBC podcast.

  6. www.youtube.com › watchThe final BBC Light Programme closedown, 30 Sept 1967 with ... -...

    Jun 28, 2015 · The early hours of Saturday 30 September 1967 and the final BBC Light Programme closedown, recorded from VHF. From 5.30am that same morning it would become BBC Radio 2. At 2.00am, announcer...

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  7. www.youtube.com › watchParade of the Pops - BBC Light Programme - 30 August 1961

    Aug 30, 2021 · Parade of the Pops - BBC Light Programme - 30 August 1961. A complete edition of the lunchtime music show (1960-68) presented by Denny Piercy and featuring Bob Miller and the Millermen. With...

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  8. lightmusicsociety.com › 2022/11/02 › celebrating-the-lightCelebrating the Light programme and Light Music on the BBC

    Nov 2, 2022 · Learn about the BBC Light Programme, a national radio station that broadcast light entertainment and music from 1945 to 1967. Explore the Society's library and archive of Light Programme music and arrangements, and listen to some examples.