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Printed BRMB Programme Schedule October 1984
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 Printed BRMB Programme Schedule December 1985
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BRMB RADIO'S FIRST DAY OF PROGRAMMES
Time
(some approx)		 Programme:
Breakfast Kevin Morrison with the breakfast show.
9:00 am Norma Scott and Brian Savin with the mid-morning show.
1200 midday Peter Windows with a two hour lunch time chat show.
2:00 pm Ed Doolan - music, interviews and news,  including the listener market place 'Tradio'.
3:30 pm Alan Leighton.
5:00 pm Ed Doolan with 'Talk In'.
6.30 pm News and Sport with Keith Hayes and Tony Butler.
7.30 pm Robin Valk - The rock music show (The first ever programme featured an interview with Birmingham band ELO - the Electric Light Orchestra).
9:00 - 9:30 pm News programme (this half hour slot was gradually reduced over the years to five minutes).
9:30 - 11:00pm Robin Valk - the rock music show (continued).
11 pm John Howard with the late show (George Fergusson also presented the late show on other days).
Midnight Closedown.

Above: BRMB's first day of programmes. This was in 1974 when radio was in black and white.
Below: Some of the BRMB schedules from the 1980's - a time when radio was then in colour....
Programme Schedule Effective  -  8th OCTOBER 1984
MONDAY TO FRIDAY

2 am DAWN FLIGHT
With news bulletins at 2 am, 3 am, 4 am and 5am - Includes a special feature between 3 am - 4 am. BRMB's service for night owls in the Midlands
Includes music to keep you entertained and from the daily programmes. Plus Car of the Day and Horse of the Day racing tips.

6 am BREAKFAST SHOW
With news bulletins at 6 am, 7 am ind 8 am - Music, news, weather forecasts, travel news, frequent time checks, information on local events birthdays of famous personalities, anniversaries of historic and to local events, Yesterday Never Comes, Car of the Day, BRMB's Horse of the Day racing tip.
Presented by Les Ross.

9 am MORNING CALL
With news bulletins at 9 am, 10 am and 11 am -  Music, comment and information - and offering the unique interaction of  TWO WAY RADIO - where the listener asks and answers questions and queries on any subject you can name. Regular features, plus the Morning Call Phone-in between 11 am and 12 noon.
Presented by Nick Meanwell.

12 noon LUNCH ON
With news bulletins at 12 noon and 1 pm - Lunchtime listening Including the very best of your kind of music.
Presented by Nick Clarke.

2 pm AFTERNOON
With news bulletins at 2 pm and 3 pm - Music, regular visits front celebrity guests and lots of features throughout the week.   
Presented by Stephen Rhodes.

4 pm HI WAY
With news bulletins at 4 pm and 5 pm and sport at 5.55 pm - For people on the move, in the Midlands, an essential programme of music, travel information and features.
Presented by Brendan Kearney.

6 pm BRIEFING
With news bulletin at 6 pm - Detailed background and discussion, including phone in on affairs with particular reference to the Midlands.
Presented by John Taynton.

SPECIALIST EVENING PROGRAMMES

Monday  to Wednesday 7 pm - SLATER - Up-tempo pop show featuring the latest chart sounds, new albums interviews with stars and up-to-the-minute news on what's happening on the pop scene.
Presented by John Slater.

Wednesday 9 pm - PERFORMANCE - Live sets from up-and-coming local bands and some of the top names in pop and rock.

Thursday 7 pm - THURSDAY ROCK - The thinking man's rock show, featuring all that's best in the wide world of rock music.
Presented by Robin Valk

Thursday 9 pm- ATLANTIC CROSSINGS -  A look it the flow of British and American pop sounds whose crossover appeal has gained them popularity on both sides of the Atlantic.
Presented by Alan Freeman

Friday 6 pm - SPORTS FORUM -  The BRMB Sports Team and sporting celebrities take an in depth look at the local scene.
Presented by George Gavin

Friday 7 pm - DECISION MAKERS -  From the major topics of the day and the people whose decisions affect them.
Produced by the IRN Political Unit.

Friday 7.30 pm - REGGAETIVITY - The rhythmic world of reggae.
Presented by Kris Kennedy.

Friday 9pm - GEET MALA - Magazine for Asian listeners with music, news, discussions and information Broadcast in Bengali and Hindu
Presented by Suman Kang and Tony Huq.

10 pm Monday to Friday* - LATE ON - With news bulletins at 10 pm, 11 pm, midnight and 1 am. Gentle music for late listening, with regular features and moments to make you smile
Presented by Norman Wheatley.

*Late On starts at 10.30 pm on Fridays.

SATURDAY

2 am NIGHT FLIGHT
With news bulletins at 2 am, 3 am and 4 am - Music through the night and a whole host of features for people who like to get their weekend entertainment started early.

5 am SATURDAY BREAKFAST
With news bulletins at 5 am, 6 am and 7 am - Informative weekend starter with music, features, travel news and chat to set the pace of your leisure time.
Presented by Steve Dennis.

8 am RAZAMATAZ
With news bulletins at 8 am and 9 am - For kids and kids at heart. A lighthearted programme of music, quizzes, interviews and competitions.
Presented by Brendan Kearney.

10 am DIAL-A-D
With news bulletins at 10 am and 11 am
Your dedications guaranteed if you get through on the phone on 021-359 4011.
Presented by John Slater.

12 noon RESURRECTION SPECIAL
With news bulletins at 12 noon and 1 pm - It's hits all the way with chart sounds from the recent past to the not-so-long-ago.
Presented by Franklin Hughes.

2 pm BRMB SPORT
With news bulletins at 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm and 5 pm - The fast moving, all action sport and music show featuring the latest sports news, direct live reports from local stadia, interviews with sporting personalities and the chance for listeners to comment on the merits and de-merits of their teams' performances. Full racing service and classified results.
Presented by George Gavin.

6 pm DISCO-TECH
With news bulletins at 6 pm and 7 pm - Music to get your feet tapping and your hips swinging, plus news of the local disco scene.
Presented by Steve Dennis.

8 pm PERSPECTIVE
With news bulletin at 8 pm - A wide range of programmes covering Drama, Documentaries and Features produced by BRMB Radio and other ILR stations.

9 pm CLASSIC
With news bulletins at 9 pm and 10 pm - A chance to discover more about why the 'serious' side of music has proved so enduringly popular throughout the centuries.
Presented by Robin Valk.

11 pm ROMANTICA
With news bulletins at 11 pm, midnight and 1 am - The best in late night listening with the emphasis on the romantic.
Presented by Charlie.

SUNDAY

2 am NIGHT FLIGHT
With news bulletins at 2 am, 3 am, 4 am and 5 am

6 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST (Part 1)
With news bulletins at 6 am and 7 am - Music, features, travel news and chat.
Presented by John Caine.

7.30 am NEW DAY - Religious magazine programme for the Midlands.
Presented by Chris Allen..

8 am SUNDAY BREAKFAST (Part 2)
With news bulletins at 8 am and 9 am
Presented by John Caine.

10 am ROUND THE WORLD
With news bulletins at 10 am and 11 am - Two hours of music and overseas 'phone calls, linking you with your friends and relatives afar.
Presented by Les Ross.

12 noon YA MAN
With news bulletins at 12 noon and 1 pm - The request show where listeners choose the music and the message with Ya Man Franklin.
Presented by Franklin Hughes.

2 pm SLATER ON SUNDAY
With news bulletins at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm - Pop goes the weekend with Slater up front. It's racy, pacey, wall-to-wall pop.
Presented by John Slater.

5 pm THE NETWORK CHART SHOW
The country's most up-to-date chart show with a style to match.
Presented by David Jensen.

7 pm THE MICRO SHOW
In association with the Midland Educational Co. Ltd. with news bulletin at 7 pm - Rams, roms, chips and everything. The world of computers explored, from the serious end to zapping the aliens.
Presented by Nick Clarke.

7.30 pm COUNTRY JAMBOREE
With news bulletins at 8 pm and 9 pm - Featuring current country releases, the American charts, requests and dedications, plus news of the local clubs.

10 pm OPEN LINE
With news bulletins at 10 pm, 11 pm and midnight - Listeners are encouraged to 'phone 021-359 4011 if they have particular problems they would like to talk about to someone -the Open Line team have time to listen. Also featured on the programme is gospel music, the popular 'Prayer Time' and the 'Contact' service which helps to trace missing persons. Studio guests include people from the church and from social and welfare services. Presented by Michael Hartley.

1 am ATLANTIC CROSSINGS
With news bulletin at 1 am - Presented by Alan Freeman.

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Programme Schedule Effective  -  9th APRIL 1985
MONDAY TO FRIDAY

2 am NIGHTS WITH STEVE DENNIS (Monday)

2 am NIGHTS WITH CHARLIE (Tuesday to Friday)
Music, features from daytime programmes and a chance for listeners to chat with Charlie, who brings her special touch to BRMB's show for the night owls of the Midlands.
Presented by Charlie.

6 am BREAKFAST SHOW
Music, news, weather forecasts, traffic and travel news, frequent time checks, information on local events, birthdays of famous personalities, anniversaries of historic and local events, Car of the Day, BRMB's Horse of the Day racing tip.
Presented by Les Ross.

9.30 am BRENDAN KEARNEY IN THE MORNING
Music, information and chat reflecting life in the .Midlands. Every morning Brendan talks on air to people in a local shop, office or factory. Studio guests include star names and personalities in the news. Brendan's 'wind-up' phone calls add an extra slice of fun to the busy morning show.
Presented by Brendan Kearney.

12.30 pm AFTERNOON WITH STEPHEN RHODES
Lively music, patter and a look. at what's happening on the local scene in the early afternoon. Hear also how Stephen copes with his visits to homes, work places and social centres in his out-and-about feature.
Presented by Stephen Rhodes.

3.30 pm SLATER
For people on the move in the Midlands, an e  ntertaining programme of music, travel information and features.
Presented by John Slater.

6 pm BRIEFING
Detailed background and discussion, including phone-in on current affairs with particular reference to the Midlands.

7 pm NICK CLARKE
Up-temp pop show featuring the latest chart sounds, new albums, interviews with stars and up-to-the-minute news on the pop scene.
Presented by Nick Clarke.

9 pm PERFORMANCE (Thursday only)
Live sets from up-and-coming local bands and some of the top names in pop and rock.

10 pm THE LATE SHOW
Gentle music for late listeners, interviews with night people, special features and a few surprises along the way.
Presented by Nick Meanwell.

FRIDAY EVENINGS ONLY
6 pm SPORTS FORUM
The BRMB Sports Team and sporting celebrities take an in depth look at the local scene.
Presented by George Gavin.

7 pm DECISION MAKERS
From London - the major topics of the day and the people whose decisions affect them.
Produced by The IRN Political Unit.

7.30 pm ROOTS, ROCK, REGGAE
A wide ranging show featuring all that's best in the world of rock music.
Presented by Robin Valk.

9 pm GEET MALA
Magazine programme for Asian listeners with music, news, discussions and information. Broadcast in Bengali and Hindu.
Presented by Suman Kang and Tony Huq.

10.30 pm THE LATE SHOW
Presented by Nick Meanwell

SATURDAY

2 am NIGHTS WITH STEVE DENNIS
Music through the night and a whole host of features.
Presented by Steve Dennis.

6.30 am RAZAMATAZ PART 1
The pace is fast and furious to get young listeners set for the weekend. The programme includes travel news and special features.
Presented by Brendan Kearney.

8 am RAZAMATAZ PART 2
For kids and kids at heart. A lighthearted programme of music, quizzes, interviews and competitions.
Presented by Brendan Kearney.

10 am SLATER ON SATURDAY
Requests show including the Saturday Brides Call and Dial-A-Dedication.
Presented by John Slater.

2 pm BRMB SPORT
The fast moving, all action sport and music show featuring the latest sports news, direct live reports from local stadia and interviews with sporting personalities. Full racing service and classified results.
Presented by George Gavin.

6 pm JUKE BOX SATURDAY NIGHT
Classic pop hits played, on the BRMB Juke Box, by the Masked DJ whose voice is never heard. He will take your requests, but do not expect any chat from the mystery man.
Presented by The Masked DJ.

9 pm PERSPECTIVE
A wide range of programmes covering Drama,. Documentaries and Features produced by BRMB Radio and other ILR stations.

10 pm ROMANTICA
The best in late night listening with the emphasis on the romantic.
Presented by Charlie.

SUNDAY

2 am NIGHTS WITH STEVE DENNIS
Music through the night and a whole host of features.
Presented by Steve Dennis.

6 am NEW DAY
The early morning music and chat show especially for Sunday.
Presented by Chris Allen.

8 am THE SUNDAY SHOW
Pop goes Sunday morning with Nick presenting the latest sounds and the 'Trivia Quiz,' a quick-fire competition which gives lots of listeners the chance to participate.
Presented by Nick Clarke.

10 am ROUND THE WORLD
Two hours Of music and. overseas 'phone calls, linking you with your friends and relatives afar.
Presented by Les Ross.

12 noon STEPHEN RHODES REQUESTS
The request show where-listeners choose the music and the message.
Presented by Stephen Rhodes.

2 pm THE VALVE
The up-to-the-minute multi-media show with music, cinema, theatre, books and video all under review.
Presented by Phil Riley.

5 pm THE NETWORK CHART SHOW
The country's most up-to-date chart show with a style to match.
Presented by David Jensen.

7 pm COUNTRY JAMBOREE
Featuring current country releases, the, American charts, requests and dedications, plus news of the local clubs.
Presented by Brian Savin.

10 pm OPEN LINE
Listeners are encouraged to 'phone 021-359 4011 if they have particular problems they would like to talk about to someone - the Open Line team have time to listen.  Also featured on the programme is gospel music, the popular 'Prayer Time' and the 'Contact' service which helps to trace missing persons. Studio guests include people from the church and from social and welfare services.
Presented by Michael Hartley.

1 am PERFORMANCE
Live sets from up-and-coming local bands and some of the top names in pop and rock.

Les Ross
Les Ross - On Air From the BRMB studios at Radio House
in Aston Road North, Aston, Birmingham.
December 1985 saw the inclusion of Phil Holden into the BRMB programme schedule.  Phil initially presented the weekday afternoon show and Sunday show - with his hilarious and un-winnable listener phone-in quizzes.  Latterly Phil presented the weekday late show with just as much phone-in hilarity!   See more about Phil Holden - Radio Genius and King Of Comedy - HERE
Programme Schedule Effective From  -  2nd DECEMBER 1985
MONDAY to FRIDAY

0200~0630: NIGHTS - Monday: Steve Dennis.  Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Charlie
Competitions, music and a chance to chat to Charlie BRMB's very special lady of the night

0630 - 1000: BREAKFAST - Les Ross
Les Ross with breakfast news, weather travel information, sport and the best in live music - this is the breakfast mix that makes Les Ross and fits team the Midland's favourite breakfast show His unique style and sense of humour have, also, made him the broadcasters fa favourite presenter!

1000-1300:  IN THE MORNING - Brendan Kearney
Brendan brings brightness to the morning with his mix of local features, funny phone calls, and informative interviews with the rich and famous. His 'Twelve o'Clock Thrill' is a must for lovers of the hits and he features great music all morning

1300 - 1500: AFTERNOON  - Stephen Rhodes
Stephen takes his afternoon show of hits and chat onto the streets as he meets interesting people in the Midlands. Each day he tells a story from his mixed and fascinating, mailbag.

1500 - 1800: HOLDEN IN THE AFTERNOON
The extraordinary Phil Holden explores his own brand of crazy humour with callers from all over the Midlands. His Pop Quiz, jokes and Superwoman award provide the fun while travel details, weather and the BRMB hit guarantee makes the afternoon essential listening

1800 - 1830: NEWSDAY
BRMB's comprehensive news magazine giving full coverage to all the main Midlands stories and the sports news in detail.

1830 - 2200: SLATER
The music is Slater! John plays the hits, the new music, the best of local bands and talks to the stars.

2200 - 0200: THE LATE SHOW - Nick Meanwell
Through till two Nick Meanwell plays the best in contemporary music and the great hits Nick's special features are a highlight of the show every night at 11 pm every night including Open Line's Michael Hartley on Monday, the news phone-in on Tuesday and the Fiendish Phone Quiz on Fridays

FRIDAY EVENINGS ONLY:

1800-1900:  SPORTS FORUM - George Gavin
George Gavin hosts BRMBs sports discussion programme that examines all sporting issues and isn't afraid of controversy.

1900 - 2000: SLATER ON FRIDAY
John Slater features the risers and breakers in the only chart to reflect the taste of the whole of the West Midlands - the BRMB West Midlands Top 30 compiled by chart experts MRIB. This is a chance to keep abreast of the latest chart trends

2000 - 2030: DECISION MAKERS
The IRN Political Unit reflect on the major issues of the day direct from London.

2030 - 2200: GEET MALA - Suman Kang and Tony Huq
A magazine programme for Asian listeners with all the best and latest in Asian music, news and views. Broadcast in Bengali and Hindi.

SATURDAY

0200 - 0600: NIGHTS -Steve Dennis
Steve Dennis has a soul-full start to his show that gives a buzz to the early hours. 0600 - 1000: Razamataz Brendan Kearney

0600 - 1000: RAZAMATAZ - Brendan Kearney
Brendan Kearney and his young team Spencer Debbie and Paul bustle their way through competitions, interviews and studio chaos for kids of all ages

1000 - 1400: BRMB SPORT - George Gavin
The fastest sports show on radio - George Gavin is the host and covers all the major Midland sporting action and news from around the country.

1800 - 2000: THE MASKED DJ
Mr Mystery plays all the best in hit music He never speaks but the music speaks for itself

2000 2100: THE FOXMAN
The Foxman rhymes and raps his way through an hour of classic soul music.

2100 - 2200: PERSPECTIVE
A wide range of programmes covering drama, documentaries and features produced by BRMB and independent Radio Stations from across the country.

2200 - 0200: ROMANTICA - Charlie
The best looking girl in British radio Charlie hosts the most romantic show - the Lover's Line with lover's music.

SUNDAY

0200 - 0600: NIGHTS - Steve Dennis
Music, quizzes and craziness with Steve Dennis - The Menace!

0600 - 0800: NEW DAY - Chris Allen
Music and chat to fit in with the day of rest.

0800 - 1000: HOLDEN ON SUNDAY
Phil Holden exposes his Sunday audience to his very special brand of humour and tests competitors' wits with his quiz.  (Phil was such a genius - his listeners never could seem to win!!)

1030-1300: ROUND THE WORLD - Les Ross
Classic hits and classic phone calls as Les Ross rings the world and links relatives and friends.

1300 - 1500: THE MASKED DJ ON SUNDAY
A chance to hear more great uncluttered hits of the past - and a phone line to get your dedications on air via this anonymous personality.

500 -1700: THE VALVE - Phil Riley
The multi-media show that covers movies, videos, books and the American Charts

1700-1900: THE NETWORK CHART SHOW - David Jensen 
David Kid Jensen presents the nation's most up to date chart.

1900 -2000: CALLALLOO - Bob Ramdhanie
A mixed dish of Afro Caribbean music and chat.

2000-2200: COUNTRY JAMBOREE - Brian Savin
The Midland's top 'Country' man Brian Savin surveys the American Country Chart and features the local scene, requests and the new releases.

2200-0200: OPEN LINE  - Michael Hartley
BRMB's 'Open Line' is 021-359 4011 and it gives everyone a chance to talk through their problems. Michael Hartley provides the link between callers and the agencies that can help.

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WEEKDAY PROGRAMMES - AUGUST 1988

0500: Charlie Neil

0700 : Gary Terzza

1030 : Nicky Steele

1300 : Graham Torrington

1500 :  Phil Holden

1800 : Newsday (FM)

(1800 to 1900 BRMB GOLD with Robin Valk on 1152 AM)

1830 : John Slater (FM)

2200 : The Late Show with Nick Meanwell

0130 to 0500 : Nights with Peter Fox


WEEKDAY PROGRAMMES - APRIL 1989

0500: Ian Hardy

0630 : Simon Davies and Deborah Kinch

0930 : Nicky Steele

1230 : Graham Torrington

1500 :  Phil Holden

1800 : Report At Six
 
1815 :  UK Album Chart with Ian Hardy

1900 : John Slater

2200 : The Late Show with Nick Meanwell

0130 to 0500 : Mark Keen


SATURDAY PROGRAMMES - APRIL 1989

0500: Charlie Neil

0630 : Simon and Deborah

1000 : Steelie (Nicky Steele)

1200 : Ian Hardy

1400 :  George Gavin - Saturday Sport

1800 : Benny Brown (US Chart Show)

2000: Robin Valk

2200 : Nick Hennegan

0100 to 0500 : overnight programme shared with XTRA AM



We hope that these schedules brought back some great memories of some really wonderful programmes that would have been heard on the Second City's only Independent Radio station in the 1980's -
BRMB
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