Radio Active

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Episode

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The History Of Radio Active

19820816

20181230 (BBC7)

From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the National Local Radio Station is awash with nostalgia for its special birthday celebrations!

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope, Steve Brown and Keith McCullock

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter and Jimmy Mulville

Producer: Jimmy Mulville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982.

From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the station wallows in nostalgia.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Charity Radiothon

19820823

20190106 (BBC7)

Only £892,000 to go! Can the radio station reach its charity fundraising target in half an hour?

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, James Hendrie and Jimmy Mulville

Producer: Jimmy Mulville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982.

Only \u00a3892,000 to go! Can the station reach their charity target in half an hour?

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Only \u00a3300,000 to go! Can the station reach their charity target in half an hour?

Good Day Sport

19820830

20190113 (BBC7)

Get the all the sport results you need and all those you don't - from your local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with James Hendrie and Jimmy Mulville.

Producer: Jimmy Mulville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982.

Get the results you need from your local national radio station. Stars Angus Deayton.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

What's Going On

19820906

20190120 (BBC7)

Your indispensable guide to bargains in Margate and mouth-watering lunchtime theatre - from your local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Richard Curtis, Jon Canter, James Hendrie, Michael Fenton-stevens and Jimmy Mulville.

Producer: Jimmy Mulville

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982

Your indispensable guide to bargains in Margate and mouth-watering lunchtime theatre.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

06 LAST

Pick Of The Week

19820920

20190127 (BBC7)

The best of the station's output, including the one-minute playwright and Spot the Sexist.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Radio Active's Funday In Blackport

19830727

20190317 (BBC7)

Have fun and plenty of it with Radio Active's fun day out on the promenade in Blackport.

Enough games, celebrities and competitions to generate a great deal of fun. Plus, somebody MUST win a Radio Active Car Sticker.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Roger Planer, Antony Nicholson, Moray Hunter and John Docherty.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1983.

Games, celebrities, competitions, plus somebody must win a Radio Active Car Sticker.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Repeat After Three

19830802

20190324 (BBC7)

After a presenter reshuffle at Radio Active, Mike Channel presents his first overnight slot, including the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Moray Hunter, John Docherty, Roger Planer and Richard Curtis.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1983.

A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Lunchtime With Anna

19830809

20190331 (BBC7)

Anna Dapter moves her Breakfast Show to lunchtime this week to accommodate the revised menu in the Radio Active Canteen. 'Lunchtime with Anna' features live coverage of the Buy British Exhibition, from London's Olympia and carrots.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Michael Fenton-stevens, Moray Hunter, John Docherty and Roger Planer.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1983.

Anna Dapter's midday show with inserts from the Buy British exhibition at Olympia.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

06 LAST

Edinburgh Festival

19830816

20190407 (BBC7)

Scotland beware! The national local radio station's weekly arts programme has special coverage of the Edinburgh Festival.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Mike Schilling.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Richard Curtis, Helen Murray, Nick Wilton, Moray Hunter, John Docherty and Roger Planer.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1983.

The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival.

Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins

Salute To New York

19840709

20190610 (BBC7)

It's Radio Active's live transatlantic link-up with the Big Apple, but sadly Mike Channel is stuck behind in the UK studio.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Moray Hunter, John Docherty, Roger Planer and Mark Smith.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

A change of scene in the Big Apple for some of the team, but Mike Channel is left behind.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Producer: Jamie Rix

The Martin Brown Show

19840716

20190617 (BBC7)

A big break for "Mr Hospital Radio" himself, as Martin Brown gets his very own show on Radio Active.

Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

Mr Hospital Radio himself gets his own show and makes a name for everyone else.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

A big break for "Mr Hospital Radio" himself, as Martin Brown gets his very own show on Radio Active.

Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

Mr Hospital Radio himself gets his own show and makes a name for everyone else.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Round Your Parts

19840723

20190624 (BBC7)

The National local radio team present a special visit to meet the residents of the Rural Village of Humpingham.

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Murray Hunter and John Docherty.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel discover what it's really like round your parts.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel make a special visit to meet the residents of the Rural Village of Humpingham.

Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station.

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Murray Hunter and John Docherty.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel discover what it's really like round your parts.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

The Breakfast Show

19840730

20190701 (BBC7)

Radio Active's Breakfast Show is broadcast simultaneously on TV with a whole host of celebrity interviews, an agony aunt and live music. What could possibly go wrong?

Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.
Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins and Jon Canter.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

The breakfast show team excitedly embark on their first ever television simulcast.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Radio Active's Breakfast Show is broadcast simultaneously on TV with a whole host of celebrity interviews, an agony aunt and live music. What could possibly go wrong?

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.
Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins and Jon Canter.
Producer: Jamie Rix
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984.

The breakfast show team excitedly embark on their first ever television simulcast.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Minorities Programme

19840806

20190708 (BBC7)

With their franchise under threat from broadcasting authorities, Radio Active must target community relations.

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, John Docherty and Moray Hunter.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

The local national radio station tackles minority issues in their usual style.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

The Bioshow

19840813

20190715 (BBC7)

The station biographical series pays tribute to the sensational life of celebrated actor, Sir John Lesley.

Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens.

Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown.

Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, John Docherty, Moray Hunter, Helen Murry and Nick Wilton.

Producer: Jamie Rix

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984.

The station pays tribute to the sensational life of celebrated actor Sir John Lesley.

Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.

Episodes

Series	Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Repeated	Comments
02	01	The History Of Radio Active	19820816	20181230 (BBC7)	From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the National Local Radio Station is awash with nostalgia for its special birthday celebrations! Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope, Steve Brown and Keith McCullock Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter and Jimmy Mulville Producer: Jimmy Mulville First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982. From the pirate ships to the life of Norman Tonsil, the station wallows in nostalgia. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
02	02	Charity Radiothon	19820823	20190106 (BBC7)	Only £892,000 to go! Can the radio station reach its charity fundraising target in half an hour? Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, James Hendrie and Jimmy Mulville Producer: Jimmy Mulville First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982. Only \u00a3892,000 to go! Can the station reach their charity target in half an hour? Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins Only \u00a3300,000 to go! Can the station reach their charity target in half an hour?
02	03	Good Day Sport	19820830	20190113 (BBC7)	Get the all the sport results you need and all those you don't - from your local national radio station. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with James Hendrie and Jimmy Mulville. Producer: Jimmy Mulville First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1982. Get the results you need from your local national radio station. Stars Angus Deayton. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
02	04	What's Going On	19820906	20190120 (BBC7)	Your indispensable guide to bargains in Margate and mouth-watering lunchtime theatre - from your local national radio station. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins with Richard Curtis, Jon Canter, James Hendrie, Michael Fenton-stevens and Jimmy Mulville. Producer: Jimmy Mulville First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 1982 Your indispensable guide to bargains in Margate and mouth-watering lunchtime theatre. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
02	06 LAST	Pick Of The Week	19820920	20190127 (BBC7)	The best of the station's output, including the one-minute playwright and Spot the Sexist. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
03	03	Radio Active's Funday In Blackport	19830727	20190317 (BBC7)	Have fun and plenty of it with Radio Active's fun day out on the promenade in Blackport. Enough games, celebrities and competitions to generate a great deal of fun. Plus, somebody MUST win a Radio Active Car Sticker. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Roger Planer, Antony Nicholson, Moray Hunter and John Docherty. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1983. Games, celebrities, competitions, plus somebody must win a Radio Active Car Sticker. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
03	04	Repeat After Three	19830802	20190324 (BBC7)	After a presenter reshuffle at Radio Active, Mike Channel presents his first overnight slot, including the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Moray Hunter, John Docherty, Roger Planer and Richard Curtis. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1983. A change to the daytime line-up and the 'What My Favourite Record Is' phone-in. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
03	05	Lunchtime With Anna	19830809	20190331 (BBC7)	Anna Dapter moves her Breakfast Show to lunchtime this week to accommodate the revised menu in the Radio Active Canteen. 'Lunchtime with Anna' features live coverage of the Buy British Exhibition, from London's Olympia and carrots. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Michael Fenton-stevens, Moray Hunter, John Docherty and Roger Planer. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1983. Anna Dapter's midday show with inserts from the Buy British exhibition at Olympia. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
03	06 LAST	Edinburgh Festival	19830816	20190407 (BBC7)	Scotland beware! The national local radio station's weekly arts programme has special coverage of the Edinburgh Festival. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Mike Schilling. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Richard Curtis, Helen Murray, Nick Wilton, Moray Hunter, John Docherty and Roger Planer. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1983. The first national local radio station is 'live' from the 1983 Edinburgh Festival. Spoof radio archives written by and starring Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins
04	01	Salute To New York	19840709	20190610 (BBC7)	It's Radio Active's live transatlantic link-up with the Big Apple, but sadly Mike Channel is stuck behind in the UK studio. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Moray Hunter, John Docherty, Roger Planer and Mark Smith. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. A change of scene in the Big Apple for some of the team, but Mike Channel is left behind. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. Producer: Jamie Rix
04	02	The Martin Brown Show	19840716	20190617 (BBC7)	A big break for "Mr Hospital Radio" himself, as Martin Brown gets his very own show on Radio Active. Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. Mr Hospital Radio himself gets his own show and makes a name for everyone else. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. A big break for "Mr Hospital Radio" himself, as Martin Brown gets his very own show on Radio Active. Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station. Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. Mr Hospital Radio himself gets his own show and makes a name for everyone else. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.
04	03	Round Your Parts	19840723	20190624 (BBC7)	The National local radio team present a special visit to meet the residents of the Rural Village of Humpingham. Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Murray Hunter and John Docherty. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel discover what it's really like round your parts. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel make a special visit to meet the residents of the Rural Village of Humpingham. Radio Active is the one and only local national radio station. Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. With Jon Canter, Murray Hunter and John Docherty. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. Mike Flex, Anna Daptor and Mike Channel discover what it's really like round your parts. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.
04	04	The Breakfast Show	19840730	20190701 (BBC7)	Radio Active's Breakfast Show is broadcast simultaneously on TV with a whole host of celebrity interviews, an agony aunt and live music. What could possibly go wrong? Starring Helen Atkinson-wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins and Jon Canter. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. The breakfast show team excitedly embark on their first ever television simulcast. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins. Radio Active's Breakfast Show is broadcast simultaneously on TV with a whole host of celebrity interviews, an agony aunt and live music. What could possibly go wrong? Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins and Jon Canter. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in July 1984. The breakfast show team excitedly embark on their first ever television simulcast. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.
04	05	Minorities Programme	19840806	20190708 (BBC7)	With their franchise under threat from broadcasting authorities, Radio Active must target community relations. Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, John Docherty and Moray Hunter. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. The local national radio station tackles minority issues in their usual style. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.
04	06	The Bioshow	19840813	20190715 (BBC7)	The station biographical series pays tribute to the sensational life of celebrated actor, Sir John Lesley. Starring Helen Atkinson-Wood, Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins, Philip Pope and Michael Fenton-Stevens. Music by Philip Pope and Steve Brown. Written by Angus Deayton, Geoffrey Perkins with Jon Canter, John Docherty, Moray Hunter, Helen Murry and Nick Wilton. Producer: Jamie Rix First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 1984. The station pays tribute to the sensational life of celebrated actor Sir John Lesley. Radio Active is your local national radio station with Angus Deayton and Geoffrey Perkins.