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Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
The Groob Started conversation May 5, 2005
The Ed Stewart thread reminded me of this. I found some of my dad's old tapes and played them. The presenter was well-spoken and spoke quietly (compared to modern gobby idiots). It was around the ABBA era.
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride Posted May 5, 2005
Jimmy Savill ?
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
The Groob Posted May 5, 2005
Definitely not the Jimster!
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride Posted May 5, 2005
dunno then eerm hang on the US guy whats his name
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride Posted May 5, 2005
David 'Kid' Jenson
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 Posted May 5, 2005
Alan 'Fluff' Freeman [not 'arf, pop pickers] is a possibility
Bruno Brookes was mid 80's
I'm strictly radio 2 these days!
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
The Groob Posted May 5, 2005
I know it's not Jensen, Freeman or Brookes.
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) Posted May 5, 2005
Here's a handy link! http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/The_BBC_Singles_Charts.htm
So, assuming it's not Simon Bates 
I'm guessing Tom Browne. "Tom Browne presented the top 20 until March 1978. His shows are well remembered for his distinctive cultured voice," apparently.
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride Posted May 5, 2005
John Peel did BBC Doc 'A Life of Grime' RIP
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
The Groob Posted May 5, 2005
Excellent find Dr Vibe! Thanks for that. It's Tom Browne, as confirmed by the audio clip.
Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
Reefgirl (Brunel Baby) Posted May 5, 2005
Gary Davis? I know he was 80's but is this any help
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Who presented the top 40 'hit parade' show in the late 1970s?
- 1: The Groob (May 5, 2005)
- 2: Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride (May 5, 2005)
- 3: The Groob (May 5, 2005)
- 4: Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride (May 5, 2005)
- 5: Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride (May 5, 2005)
- 6: HarpoNotMarx (((2*1)^6)-6-(2*8)=42 (May 5, 2005)
- 7: The Groob (May 5, 2005)
- 8: Dr E Vibenstein (You know it is, it really is.) (May 5, 2005)
- 9: Lord Wolfden - Howl with Pride (May 5, 2005)
- 10: The Groob (May 5, 2005)
- 11: Reefgirl (Brunel Baby) (May 5, 2005)
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