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Printed BRMB Programme Schedule October 1984 Back Cover	Printed BRMB Programme Schedule December 1985 Front Cover

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	Evening Report - 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.

February 1974
From the BRMB programme guide:
261 The Sound Way to Spend Your Day, February 1974

Monday to Friday

0500 Kevin Morrison, Breakfast Show with music with news, weather and traffic reports.

0800-0810 extended newscast.

0900 Brian Savin and Norma Scott with The Mid-morning Show. Music with information for the housewife, including a phone-in.

1200 Peter Windows, First Edition the news and current affairs phone-in.

1300-1310 extended news bulletin.

1400 Ed Doolan with music, features and studio Guests including Alan Leigton and Tradio:

1500-1600 Alan Leighton with the consumer and legal affairs phone-in.

1630-1700 Tradio - Sell, buy and swap phone-in.

1700-1830 Ed Doolan with Talk-In - a current affairs phone-in.

1830 Keith Hayes. Final Edition - extended news.

1930 Robin Valk with The Rock Show with rock and progressive music, news and information for a younger audience.

2100-2130 Evening Report. (extended newscast)

2130 - 2300 Robin Valk

2300 John Howard / George Fergusson with The Late Show with light music and studio guests.

0000 News followed by Closedown

Saturday

0600 Breakfast Show with music with news, weather, traffic reports and what's on including extended news bulletin at 0800-0810.

0900 John Russell with music with what's-ons, features on DIY and motoring, birthday and wedding dedications and Bride of the day spot.

1200 Tony Butler with sport, music and listener's phone calls including an extended news bulletin at 1830-1845.

1900 Nicky Steele with The Sound of Soul.

2100 Evening Report - and extended news bulletin.

2130 Jazz.

2300 Easy-listening music.

0100 News and closedown.

Sunday

0700 Ed Doolan with the Breakfast Show including music, news, weather and what's on and an extended news bulletin at 0800 to 0810.

1000 Norma Scott with music and dedications, including link to BHBN – Birmingham Hospitals Broadcasting Network.

1230 Sunday Edition, a phone-in on the week's news.

1400 The BRMB 40 - Top 40 chart music.

1830 Peter Windows with a community phone-in, involving local organisations and community leaders.

2000 Brendan Power with Folk on Sunday - folk music.

2100 Evening Report - extended news.

2130 Music in the night - easy listening music.

2230 Reverend Alan Ninn with Open Line - personal and spiritual advice phone-in.

0000 News followed by Closedown.

Below: Some more 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 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.

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 - 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.

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

MORE BRMB SCHEDULES from 1978 to 1983
[With grateful thanks to Alan Nicklin of 107.7 The Wolf / 107.2 The Wyre / 106 - 107 The Severn]

Something else for you if you want it....not very visually exciting though; I came across some old handwritten BRMB schedules a few weeks back...I was obviously bored at the time! I had trouble reading the writing, so I've typed them out for you. I can't vouch for their accuracy, other than to say that I can't imagine why they would be made up & I do remember parts of them.
Enjoy! Alan Nicklin.

BRMB 1978
Monday-Friday

6am   Les Ross
9:30   Stewart White
12:30 Newsline
2pm   Nicky Steele
6pm   Newsline
6:15   Sports Round Up
6:30   (Mon,Tue & Thur) Talk in with Ed Doolan
6:30   (Wed) Your Home with Paul Brown
6:30   (Fri) Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30   (Wed) Robin Valk
8pm   Mon: Black Music w/ Tony Modu
           Tue: Robin Valk
           Thu: Robin Valk
11pm Paul Brown
2am    Terry Griffiths

Saturday
6am    Mike Hollis
10am Nicky Steele
2pm    BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
7pm    Robin Valk
11pm Peter Davis
2am    Dave Barnes

Sunday
6am    Mike Hollis
10am Graham Knight
1pm    Country Jambouree with Brian Savin
3pm    Pow Wow with Kathi Williams
5pm    Record Breakers with Paul Brown
7pm    Decision Makers
10pm Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
11pm Open Line with Rev John Austin
2am    Dave Barnes

BRMB 1979
Monday-Friday

6am   Les Ross
9:30   Stewart White
12:30 Newsline
2pm   Nicky Steele
6pm   Newsline
6:15   Sports Round Up
6:30   (Mon,Tue & Thur) Talk in with Ed Doolan
6:30   (Wed) Your Home with Paul Brown
6:30   (Fri) Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30   (Wed) Robin Valk
8pm Mon: Black Music with Tony Modu
           Tue: Robin Valk
           Thu: Robin Valk
11pm Paul Brown
2am    Terry Griffiths

Saturday
6am    Brendan Kearney
10am Nicky Steele
2pm    BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
7pm    Robin Valk
11pm Peter Davis
2am    Dave Barnes

Sunday
6am     Mike Hollis
10am   Graham Knight
1pm     Country Jambouree w/ Brian Savin
3pm     The Electric Radio Ready Reckoner with Kathi Williams
5pm     Record Breakers with Paul Brown
7pm     Sunday Supplement
9.30     Decision Makers
10pm   Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
11pm   Open Line with Rev John Austin
2am     Dave Barnes

BRMB April 1982
Monday-Friday

2am    Night Shift with John Slater
6am    Breakfast with Les Ross Including 8am-8:15 Newsline
9am    Morning Call with Nick Meanwell
12pm Thru 'Till Two with Stephen Rhodes
2pm    Afternoon Affair with Phil Riley
4pm    Hi-Way with Brendan Kearney
5:45    Newsline
6:15    Sports Round up
6:30    (Mon-Thur) Newsline Briefing with Ed Doolan
6:30    Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30    (Mon) Documentry
           (Tue) Superock with Robin Valk
           (Wed) Country Jambouree with Brian Savin
           (Thu) Big Band Hour with Benny Green
           (Fri) Reflections with John Douglas
8:30   (Mon) Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
           (Fri) Doolan & Friends with Ed Doolan
10pm Late on with Norman Wheatley

Saturday
2am    Small Hours with Bob Belsey
5am    Early Riser with Kris Kennedy
8am    Razzamatazz with Brendan Kearney
10am Solid Gold Saturday with Roger Day
1pm    BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
6:30    Decision Makers
7pm    Profile with Mike Owen
8pm    Kellys Eye with Paul Kelly
11pm Romantica with Nick Hennegan

Sunday
3am    Dawn Flight with Bob Belsey
7am    Weekender (Part 1) with Roger Day
8am    New Day with Andy Francis
8:30    Weekender (Part 2) with Roger Day
10am Round The World with Les Ross
12pm Request with Stephen Rhodes
2pm    Waddayawant with Robin Valk
5pm    BRMB Top 50 with Roger Day
7pm    Reggaetivitty with Kris Kennedy
9pm    Music Of The Masters with Lyndon Jenkins
11pm Open Line with Rev John Austin

BRMB February 1983
Monday-Friday

2am    Night Shift with John Slater
6am    Breakfast with Les Ross Including 8am-8:15 Newsline
9am    Morning Call with Nick Meanwell
12pm Thru 'Till Two with Stephen Rhodes
2pm    Afternoon Affair with Phil Riley
4pm    Hi-Way with Brendan Kearney
5:45    Newsline
6:15    Sports Round up
6:30    (Mon-Thur) Newsline Briefing with Ed Doolan
6:30     Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30     (Mon) Documentry
             (Tue) Superock with Robin Valk
             (Wed) Country Jambouree with Brian Savin
             (Thu) Murder By Gaslight
             (Fri) Complete Songwriter
8pm     (Thu) Ride Of The Valkyries with Robin Valk
             (Fri) Soul Train with Phil Riley
8:30     (Mon) Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
             (Fri) Doolan & Friends with Ed Doolan
10pm    Late on with Norman Wheatley

Saturday
2am     Small Hours with Bob Belsey
5am     Early Riser with Kris Kennedy
8am     Razzamatazz with Brendan Kearney
10am   Solid Gold Saturday with Stephen Rhodes
1pm     BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
6:30     Decision Makers
7pm     Profile with Mike Owen
8pm     Kellys Eye with Paul Kelly
11pm   Romantica with Nick Hennegan

Sunday
3am     Dawn Flight with Bob Belsey
7am     Weekender (Part 1) with Roger Day
8am     New Day with Andy Francis
8:30     Weekender (Part 2) with Roger Day
10am   Round The World with Les Ross
12pm   Request with Stephen Rhodes
2pm     Waddayawant with Robin Valk
5pm     BRMB Top 50 with Roger Day
7pm     Reggaetivitty with Kris Kennedy
9pm     Music Of The Masters with Lyndon Jenkins
11pm   Open Line with Rev John Austin

BRMB June/July 1983
Monday - Friday
2am    Night Shift with John Slater
6am    Breakfast with Les Ross Including 8am-8:15 Newsline
9am    Morning Call with Nick Meanwell
12pm Thru 'Till Two with Stephen Rhodes
2pm    Afternoon Affair with Phil Riley
4pm    Hi-Way with Brendan Kearney
5:45    Newsline
6:15    Sports Round up
6:30    (Mon-Thur) Newsline Briefing with Martin Campbell
6:30    Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30    (Mon) Documentry
            (Tue) Superock with Robin Valk
            (Wed) Country Jambouree with Brian Savin
            (Thu) Top 20 with Brendan Kearney
            (Fri) Perspective
8pm    (Thu) Ride Of The Valkyries with Robin Valk
            (Fri) Soul Train with Phil Riley
8:30    (Mon) Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
10pm   Late on with Norman Wheatley

Saturday
2am     Small Hours with Bob Belsey
5am     Early Riser with Kris Kennedy
8am     Razzamatazz with Brendan Kearney
10am   Solid Gold Saturday with Stephen Rhodes
1pm     BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
6:30     Decision Makers
7pm     Profile with Mike Owen
8pm     Kellys Eye with Paul Kelly
11pm   Romantica with Nick Hennegan

Sunday
3am     Dawn Flight with Bob Belsey
7am     Weekender (Part 1) with Roger Day
8am     New Day with Andy Francis
8:30     Weekender (Part 2) with Roger Day
10am   Round The World with Les Ross
12pm   Request with Stephen Rhodes
2pm     Waddayawant with Robin Valk
5pm     BRMB Top 50 with Roger Day
7pm     Reggaetivitty with Kris Kennedy
9pm     Music Of The Masters with Lyndon Jenkins
11pm   Open Line with Rev John Austin

BRMB September 1983
Monday - Friday
2am     Night Shift with Stephen Rhodes
6am     Breakfast with Les Ross Including 8am-8:15 Newsline
9am     Morning Call with Nick Meanwell
12pm   After-noon Affair with Phil Riley
3pm     Hi-Way with Brendan Kearney
5:45     Newsline
6:15     Sports Round up
6:30     (Mon-Thur) Newsline Briefing with John Taynton
6:30      Sports Forum with Tony Butler
7:30     (Mon) Documentry
             (Tue) Superock with Robin Valk
             (Wed) Country Jambouree with Brian Savin
             (Thu) Perspective
             (Fri) Documentry
8pm     (Thu) Ride Of The Valkyries with Robin Valk
             (Fri) Soul Train with Phil Riley
8:30     (Mon) Geet Mala with Suman Kang & Tony Huq
             (Fri) Doolan & Friends with Ed Doolan
10pm    Late on with Norman Wheatley

Saturday
2am     Small Hours with Bob Belsey
5am     Early Riser with Kris Kennedy
8am     Razzamatazz with Brendan Kearney
10am   Solid Gold Saturday with Stephen Rhodes
1pm     BRMB Sport with Tony Butler
6:30     Decision Makers
7pm     Profile with Mike Owen
8pm     Kellys Eye with Paul Kelly
11pm   Romantica with Nick Hennegan

Sunday
3am     Dawn Flight with Bob Belsey
7am     Weekender (Part 1) with Roger Day
8am     New Day with Andy Francis
8:30     Weekender (Part 2) with Roger Day
10am   Round The World with Les Ross
12pm   Request with Stephen Rhodes
2pm     Waddayawant with Robin Valk
5pm     BRMB Top 50 with Roger Day
7pm     Reggaetivitty with Kris Kennedy
9pm     Music Of The Masters with Lyndon Jenkins
11pm   Open Line with Rev John Austin

September 1978
Birmingham Post, September 1978

Monday to Friday

0200 Terry Griffiths with Night Shift - music and topical information for overnight workers.

0600 Les Ross with The Breakfast Show including Newsline from 0800-0810.

0930 Stewart White with The Mid-morning Show - music with information for the housewife, including relevant phone-in including Newsline and sport from 1030-1045.

1230 Newsline - extended news report.

1245 This Lunchtime with Ed Doolan - a news and topical phone-in.

1400 Nicky Steele with music and studio Guests, including Tradio.

1800 Newsline - an extended news bulletin.

1815 Sport

1830 (Monday–Thursday) Talk-in with Ed Doolan - a news and topical phone-in.

1830 (Friday) Tony Butler Sport's Talk-in.

2000 Robin Valk with rock and progressive music with news and information for a younger audience.

2300 Paul Brown - music show.

Saturday

0200 Dave Barnes with The Night Shift.

0600 Mike Hollis with The Breakfast Show.

1000 Nicky Steele with music, entertainment news and what's on.

1400 Tony Butler with sport, music and listeners' calls.

1900 Robin Valk with classical music)

2200 Black Music with Erskin T.

Sunday

0600 Mike Hollis with The Breakfast Show.

1000 Les Ross with Round the World Phone Calls.

1300 Brian Savin with Country Jamboree - country music.

1500 Kath Williams and John Russell with Pow Wow a children's music programme.

1700 Paul Brown with Record Breakers - chart music from the 1960s and 1970s.

1900 Arts for Arts Sake - theatre, arts and music.

2000 Geet Mala - music, news and information in Hindu.

2300 Bob Dickenson with Open Line - the problem phone-in programme.

September 1980
Birmingham Post, September 1980

Monday to Friday

0200 John Slater with The Night Shift.

0600 Les Ross with The Breakfast Show - including extended news at 0800-0810.

0930 Mike Hollis with The Mid-morning Show - music, phone-in and information for the housewife.

1230 Roger Day - music, news and information including Sport at 1245 and 1300-1310 Newsline.

1430 Nicky Steel with The Afternoon Show - music, guests and Tradio.

1730 261 Tonight - The day's news, current affairs, financial report, discussion and sport.

1830 Ed Doolan with Talk-in Doolan - topical phone-in and news.

(Wednesday) Tony Butler with Sports Special - football commentary.

(Friday) Tony Butler with Sports Forum.

1930 (2100 Wednesday) Stephen Rhodes with chart music.

2200 Robin Valk with rock and pop music.

Saturday

0200 Terry Griffiths with The Night Shift.

0600 Mike Hollis with The Breakfast Show.

1000 Stephen Rhodes with music requests.

1400 Tony Butler with sport, listeners' calls and music.

1900 Suman Kang - with a programme of eclectic music.

2100 Paul Kelly with Jazz Notes.

2200 Tony Mody with Souled Out on Saturday - soul and reggae music.

Sunday

0200 Terry Griffiths with Night Shift.

0600 Mike Hollis with Breakfast Show.

1000 Roger Day - music and entertainment news.

1200 Stephen Rhodes with music requests.

1400 Ed Doolan with The Sunday Funday Show - music for children and younger listeners.

1600 Paul Brown with Record Breakers chart music from the 1960's and 1970's.

1900 Decision Makers and ILR network political documentary magazine.

1930 Suman Kang with Geet Mala - music, news and information in Hindu.

2100 John Watkins, Concert Hall - a programme of classical music.

2300 John Austen with Open Line - listeners' problems and concerns, phone-in.

September 1982
Birmingham Post, September 1982

Monday to Friday

0200 Steve Dennis with Night Shift.

0600 Brendan Kearney with The Breakfast Show - including news from 0800-0810.

0900 Nick Meanwell with Morning Call - music, features, comment and information including
Two Way Radio at 1100-1200 - interactive participation and phone-in.

1200 Stephen Rhodes with Thru till Twelve - music and features including extended news from 1300 to 1310.

1400 Phil Riley with The Afternoon Affair - music, guests, information and features.

1600 John Slater with Hi Way - music, travel information and features.

1745 Newline Briefing - in-depth news, discussion and phone-in.

1930 (Monday) Documentary - BRMB documentary programme or a networked documentary.

(Tuesday) Phil Riley with Superrock.

(Wednesday) Brian Savin with Country Jamboree.

(Thursday) Brendan Kearney with Top Twenty Show - chart music.

(Friday) Perspective - an ILR networked current affairs documentary.

2000 (Thursday) Robin Valk with Ride of the Valkyries a programme of classical music.

(Friday) Phil Riley with Soul Train.

2030 (Monday) Suman Kang and Tony Huq with Geet Mala - music, news and information in Hindu and Bengali.

2200 Norman Wheatley with Late On - lighter music and features with an extended news bulletin at 2300.

Saturday

0200 Steve Dennis with Night Shift.

0500 Kris Kennedy with Early Riser.

0800 Brendan Kearney with Razzamatazz - lively fun and music for the younger audience.

1000 Roger Day with Solid Gold Saturday.

1300 Tony Butler with sport, phone calls and music.

1830 Decision Makers - IRN documentary.

1900 Profile - networked biographical documentary.

2000 Paul Kelly with Kelly's Eye - disco and the latest chart music.

2300 Nick Hennegan with Romantica - romantic music.

Sunday

0300 Bob Belsey with Dawn Flight.

0700 Roger Day with Weekender.

1000 Mike Owen with Not Round the World - music and family dedications.

1200 Stephen Rhodes with Requests - music requests.

1400 Nick Hennegan and Roger Day with Whaddaya Want? - latest music and requests.

1900 Kris Kennedy with Reggativity - reggae music.

2100 Lyndon Jenkins with Music of the Masters - a programme of classical music.

2300 Reverend John Austen with Open Line - phone-in programme.

September 1984
Birmingham Post, September 1984

Monday to Friday

0200 Bob Lawrence with Dawn Flight - incl. 0300-0400 news.

0600 Les Ross with The Breakfast Show - including 0800-0810 extended news.

0900 Nick Meanwell with Morning Call - music, features and information including "Two Way Radio" from 11am to 1200.

1200 Brendan Kearney with Lunch-On - music and dedications.

1400 Stephen Rhodes with Afternoon - music, celebrity guests and features.

1600 Norman Wheatley with Hi Way - music, travel information and features.

1800 (Friday) George Gavin with Sports Forum - a lively sports phone-in and interviews with sports personalities.

1900 (Monday-Thursday) John Taynton with Newsline Briefing - in-depth news, discussion and a phone-in.

1900 (Friday) Steve Dennis with Disco-Tech.

1930 Decision Makers - political feature from IRN.

2000 (Monday) Focus - an ILR network documentary.

(Tuesday) Robin Valk with Superrock.

(Wednesday) Brian Savin with Country Jamboree.

(Thursday) Robin Valk with Summer Season - classical music and arts.

2030 (Monday) Suman Kang and Tony Huq „Geet Mala - music, news and information in Hindu and Bengali.

2100 (Wednesday) Perspective an ILR network current affairs documentary.

(Friday) Kris Kennedy with Reggativity.

2200 (Friday) Phil Riley with Soul Train.

2200 (2300 Friday) Norman Wheatley with Late On - lighter music and features.

Saturday

0200 Night Flight.

0600 Steve Dennis with Saturday Starter.

0900 Kris Kennedy with Solid Gold Saturday.

1100 John Slater with Dial A-D - music and dedications.

1300 George Gavin with sport, music and listeners' calls.

1800 You Never Had it so Good - music.

2000 Steve Dennis with on the Level - music.

2300 Charlie Neil with Romantica - romantic music.

Sunday

0200 Night Flight.

0600 Kris Kennedy with Early Riser - music.

0730 Chris Allen with New Day - religious magazine programme.

0800 Brendan Kearney with Razzamatazz - a fast paced programme of music for younger listeners.

1000 Les Ross with Round the World phone calls.

1200 Stephen Rhodes with music and requests including Newsline Briefing extended news.

1500 Jenny Wilkes with Whaddaya Want? - latest music and requests.

1700 John Slater with the Top Thirty chart.

1900 Phil Riley with Soul Train.

2000 Kris Kennedy with Reggativity.

2100 Mark Steyn with Well, Did You Ever.

2200 Brian Savin with Country Jamboree.

2300 Michael Hartley with Open Line.

April 1985
Birmingham Post, April 1985

Monday to Friday

0200 Steven Dennis (Monday) Charlie (Tuesday-Friday) with Nights including 0300 Wednesday - Perspective an ILR network documentary.

0600 Les Ross with Breakfast Show.. This included:

0800-0810 extended newscast

0930 Brendan Kearney in the Morning - music, information and chat. Includes Brendan's wind-up 'phone calls, studio guests, star names and people in the news - and live 'phone calls.

1230 Afternoon with Stephen Rhodes - music, chat and information on local events. Includes recorded visits to listener.s homes, work places or social centres.

1530 John Slater with Slater - music, news, travel information, entertainment features.

1800 (Monday-Thursday) Clive Wilkinson with Newsline Briefing - main news bulletin with discussions and local and national current affairs phone-in.

1800 (Friday) George Gavin with Celebrity Sports Forum - sports phone-in and interviews with sports personalities.

1900 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) Nick Clarke with chart hits, new albums and interviews with pop stars.

1900 (Friday) Decision Makers - a network political documentary from IRN.

1930 (Friday) Robin Valk with Roots, Rock, Reggae.

2100 (Thursday) Performance - a programme of live recorded music.

2100 (Friday) Geet Mala - music, news and information in Hindu and Bengali.

2200 (2230 Friday) Nick Meanwell with The Late Show.

Saturday

0200 Steve Dennis with Nights. This included:

0300 Decision Makers - networked political magazine/documentary.

---- Steve Dennis with Nights continues.

0630 Brendan Kearney with Razzamatazz - fast paced fun and music for children and younger listeners.

1000 John Slater with Slater on Saturday - music and dedications, including Saturday Brides Call and the Dial-a-Dedication feature.

1400 George Gavin with BRMB Sport - fast paced sport, music and listeners' phone calls.

1800 Juke Box Saturday Night with The Masked DJ - no presenter.

2100 Perspective - an ILR network documentary.

---- The Masked DJ

2300 Charlie Neil with Romantica - romantic music and dedications.

Sunday

0200 Steve Dennis with Nights.

0600 Chris Allen with New Day - religious-themed music and talk.

0800 Nick Clarke with The Sunday Show - current hits and Trivia Quiz.

1000 Les Ross with Round the World - telephone calls to listeners' friends and family abroad.

1200 Stephen Rhodes Requests.

1400 Phil Riley with The Valve - multi-media news, music, cinema, theatre, book and video news.

1700 The Network Chart Show.

1900 Brian Savin with Country Jamboree.

2200 Michael Hartley with Open Line.

0100 Performance - a programme of live recorded national and local music.