1963 - That Was The Year That Was

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20131125

20221231 (BBC7)
20230101 (BBC7)

Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests Barry Norman, Barry Cryer, Annie Nightingale, Gillian Reynolds and Tony Blackburn.

The first of two programmes recalling the music, culture, social upheavals and news stories of the year and playing some great music and archive.

Guests discuss the year that signalled the birth of modern Britain, phone boxes, timing your trip to the cinema correctly, the great long winter with no sport, a distinct lack of central heating and fashion in the shape of Beatles jackets and hysteria brewing about the band in its infancy.

Sir David was to have presented the series, but a few weeks before recording he died of a heart attack. As a consequence, these shows have become something of a tribute to him and will feature extracts of TW3 and discussion of its impact on British life.

One of the most memorable features of TW3 was its sig tune, performed by Millicent Martin. 'THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS: 1963' features a reworked version of the wonderful tune, performed by The Segue Sisters. Ron Grainer, the composer, is sadly overlooked and his other works include the themes for Dr Who, The Prisoner and Steptoe and Son.

20131126

20230107/08 (BBC7)

Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests John Sergeant, Honor Blackman, Eve Pollard and Ann Leslie.

The last of two programmes recalling the music, culture, social upheavals and news stories of the year and playing some great music and archive.

Guests discuss Martin Luther King's 'Dream' speech, the Avengers, roll-ons, the Flying Scotsman and not appreciating the greatness of a new band called The Beatles.

Sir David was due to presented this series, but died shortly before recording.

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01	20131125	20221231 (BBC7) 20230101 (BBC7)	Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests Barry Norman, Barry Cryer, Annie Nightingale, Gillian Reynolds and Tony Blackburn. The first of two programmes recalling the music, culture, social upheavals and news stories of the year and playing some great music and archive. Guests discuss the year that signalled the birth of modern Britain, phone boxes, timing your trip to the cinema correctly, the great long winter with no sport, a distinct lack of central heating and fashion in the shape of Beatles jackets and hysteria brewing about the band in its infancy. Sir David was to have presented the series, but a few weeks before recording he died of a heart attack. As a consequence, these shows have become something of a tribute to him and will feature extracts of TW3 and discussion of its impact on British life. One of the most memorable features of TW3 was its sig tune, performed by Millicent Martin. 'THAT WAS THE YEAR THAT WAS: 1963' features a reworked version of the wonderful tune, performed by The Segue Sisters. Ron Grainer, the composer, is sadly overlooked and his other works include the themes for Dr Who, The Prisoner and Steptoe and Son.
02	20131126	20230107/08 (BBC7)	Michael Grade celebrates 1963 with special guests John Sergeant, Honor Blackman, Eve Pollard and Ann Leslie. The last of two programmes recalling the music, culture, social upheavals and news stories of the year and playing some great music and archive. Guests discuss Martin Luther King's 'Dream' speech, the Avengers, roll-ons, the Flying Scotsman and not appreciating the greatness of a new band called The Beatles. Sir David was due to presented this series, but died shortly before recording.