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Radio Wonderful (1973)

Movie 30 min

Documentary

This documentary is about the first five years of BBC Radio 1 and contains interviews with the disc jockeys and other folk who were involved in the station's inception. It also contains footage from the previous pirate radio era as a means of explaining why Radio 1 came about.

Richard Loncraine Director Ray Connolly Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 6, 1973
Runtime
30 min
IMDb
tt0929276
Studio
Goodtimes Enterprises

Cast

Tony Blackburn Tony Blackburn Alan Freeman Alan Freeman Emperor Rosko Emperor Rosko Anne Nightingale Keith Moon Keith Moon Jonathan King Dick James Jimmy Young Dave Lee Travis Dave Lee Travis John Peel John Peel Pete Murray Johnnie Walker Johnnie Walker Jimmy Savile Jimmy Savile Doris Troy Self Stuart Henry Maddy Prior Self - Steeleye Span

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Frequently asked questions

What is Radio Wonderful about?
This documentary is about the first five years of BBC Radio 1 and contains interviews with the disc jockeys and other folk who were involved in the station's inception. It also contains footage from the previous pirate radio era as a means of explaining why Radio 1 came about.
Who directed Radio Wonderful?
Radio Wonderful was directed by Richard Loncraine.
Who stars in Radio Wonderful?
Radio Wonderful stars Tony Blackburn, Alan Freeman, Emperor Rosko, Anne Nightingale.
When was Radio Wonderful released?
Radio Wonderful is a 1973 documentary film.
Where can I watch Radio Wonderful?
You can watch Radio Wonderful with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.