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14 February – Radio comedian Kenneth Horne collapses and dies of a heart attack while hosting the annual Guild of Television Producers' and Directors' Awards at The Dorchester hotel in London, [2] having just presented an award to Barry Took, co-scriptwriter of Round the Horne, and invited viewers to tune in to its fifth series, due to start on 16 March. [3]
1972 in British radio – The Independent Broadcasting Authority is formed, paving the way for the launch of Independent Local Radio; A decision by the government to restrict the BBC to twenty local radio stations, the corporation closes BBC Radio Durham and its resources are transferred to Carlisle where BBC Radio Carlisle, later BBC Radio ...
Pages in category "Radio stations established in 1969" The following 195 pages are in this category, out of 195 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Radio stations disestablished in 1969 (2 P) ... 1969 in British radio This page was last edited on 27 August 2023, at 13:59 (UTC). Text is available under the ...
24 March – The five radio stations owned by YMC Ltd (3TR FM, Bath FM, Brunel FM, Quay West 102.4/100.8 and Quay West 107.4) are closed by administrators after multiple refusals on the part of regulator Ofcom to transfer the licenses, following a number of financial issues at the stations after TLRC's sale. [62] 5 April –
1969 in British music 1969 in British radio ... Television coverage to Europe is transmitted via Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station in Cornwall. [31] 23 July ...
11 April: Radyo Veritas, the first Catholic radio station in the Philippines, is inaugurated with Asian bishops as guests. Antonio Cardinal Samore represents Pope Paul VI. It begins broadcasting on the frequency of 860 kHz, formerly assigned to DZST, another Catholic radio station formerly operated by the University of Santo Tomas.
10 May – For the first time, BBC Radio 2 becomes the UK's most listened to radio station, overtaking BBC Radio 1. [40] It has held that position ever since. 1 October – BBC Radio 2 starts broadcasting a weekly album chart show. The one-hour programme was broadcast on Monday evenings and is presented by Simon Mayo who joins the station. [41]