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30 September, 1967
- On 30 September, 1967, the BBC's Light Programme split in two. Younger listeners were given Radio 1, while the Light Programme itself morphed into Radio 2, continuing with its mix of big bands, record requests, sport and comedy.
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Sep 20, 1997 · Tony Blackburn opened Radio 1 on 30 September 1967 at 7.00am, with Robin Scott, then Controller Radio 1, standing over him!
History. 1967–1986. The network was launched at 5:30am [6] on Saturday 30 September 1967, replacing the BBC Light Programme – with some of the Light Programme's music shows transferring to the newly launched BBC Radio 1.
