📰 Beeb Bulletin – Christmas Radio Line-Up - Article : Dec. 1973
- T.Rex
- Dec 22, 1973
- 2 min read
A festive one-page Record Mirror round-up of Radio 1’s Christmas and New Year programming, highlighting special appearances by Slade, T. Rex, Wizzard, Gary Glitter, and other major glam acts alongside traditional favourites.
The BBC gears up for Christmas with a star-studded line-up of glam rock royalty on the airwaves.
Record Mirror
Date: December 22, 1973
Length: 3 min read
📰 Key Highlights
• Radio 1 Christmas and New Year specials featuring Slade, T. Rex, Wizzard, Gary Glitter, Alvin Stardust, and more
• David Hamilton’s Christmas Eve and New Year shows with big-name guests
• Alan Black and Alan Freeman hosting special festive broadcasts
• Marc Bolan and other glam stars confirmed for airtime
• Mix of music, interviews, and seasonal entertainment
📰 Overview
Published on December 22, 1973, this Record Mirror “Radio Waves” column previews the BBC’s festive radio schedule, showcasing how glam rock’s biggest names were integrated into the Christmas programming alongside more traditional fare.
📰 Source Details
Publication / Venue: Record Mirror
Date: December 22, 1973
Format: Radio preview / Feature
Provenance Notes: Original 1973 Record Mirror page.
📰 The Story
The article details a packed festive schedule on Radio 1, with high-profile appearances from Slade, T. Rex, Wizzard, Gary Glitter, and Alvin Stardust. It highlights special shows hosted by David Hamilton, Alan Black, and Alan Freeman, noting the blend of current chart stars with Christmas classics and interviews. Marc Bolan is also mentioned in connection with festive content.
📰 Visual Archive
Black-and-white photos of Marc Bolan and other radio personalities, with the bold “Radio Waves” masthead and festive-themed layout.
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📰 Closing Notes
This December 1973 Record Mirror preview perfectly captures the joyful crossover of glam rock into mainstream Christmas entertainment — the moment Slade, T. Rex, and Wizzard helped make the 1973 festive season sparkle on British radio.
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Radio 1’s festive line-up – Slade, T.Rex, Wizzard, and more crash the Christmas airwaves!
Beeb bulletin, a one-page article in Record Mirror, December 22, 1973.
Highlights
Mungo Jerry, Slade, and the New Seekers guest on David Hamilton’s show (Thursday & Friday, 3-5 p.m.)
John Peel’s Sounds Of The 70s (Thursday, 10-12 a.m.) features Stackridge and Wild Turkey
Alan Black’s In Concert (Saturday, 6.30 p.m.) with Gasworks and Alan Stivell
Sunday morning (10-11 a.m.): Radio 1 DJs pick their favourite album track of the year
Sounds On Sunday (7-7.30 p.m.): Stealers Wheel
Christmas Eve & Day (David Hamilton, 3-5 p.m.): Don McLean, Alvin Stardust, Ronnie Lane, Gary Glitter, Wizzard, Faces, T.Rex
Christmas Day evening (John Peel, 8-10 p.m.): Elton John and the Shadows
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