This fascinating documentary programme, once again very kindly supplied by Neil Siddaway of Middlesbrough details the interesting developments and defining moments that took place at Metro Radio between 1974 and 1984.
Presented by Giles Squire this wonderful programme includes the official opening of Metro Radio on July 15, 1974, along with jingles, promotions, quizzes, trailers and programme excerpts from the seventies and eighties.
It also includes major news reports including the start of the Falklands War, the broadcasting of the House of Commons proceedings by Independent Radio News (IRN), the visit of US President Jimmy Carter to the north east in the summer of 1978, in addition to Royal visits and sporting events.
