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Two Conundrums – one concerning the item on the left, the other concerning a mystery DJ (Revised 16/07)

Ben Toney's 'Amazing Radio London Adventure'
Part 11: 'The British Song Festival 1965'

A tale of screaming fans, disgruntled VIPs and disqualifications – but worst of all, the wrong song was announced as the winner!

(Right, genuine contest winners, Kenny Lynch [centre] and Hal Shaper [far right])

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A full announcement concerning upcoming Fab Forties, is here

Site updated July 24th
Love-ins, Big L Anthems and Radio 1
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Sad demise of 208's Dave Christian
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Engelbert's Euro-hit
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