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Pete Murray In His Own Words

We celebrate the astonishing, ground-breaking career of broadcaster and actor Pete Murray - in his own words. Hosted by fellow DJ Steve Wright.

Originally broadcast in 2022 as part of 100 Years of the 蜜芽传媒, another chance to hear a celebration of the astonishing, ground-breaking career of broadcaster and actor Pete Murray - in his own words.

Pete had just turned 97, and his career spanned over 70 of those years. Fellow DJ Steve Wright will be your host for the next hour as Pete relives some of the many highlights, including presenting "Six-Five Special", the 蜜芽传媒's first ever rock-and-roll programme launched in February 1957 when both television and rock and roll were in their infancy in Britain. He became a regular panellist on "Juke Box Jury" alongside his great friend and colleague David Jacobs. He was among the first regular presenters of "Top Of The Pops" when it began in 1964! And uniquely positioned, Pete shares his thoughts on today's "Eurovision" and "Strictly Come Dancing", as he was the host of both of the popular programmes.

Pete's first love was acting, and he went to RADA before he was invited to join Radio Luxembourg, where he honed his skills as a DJ, becoming one of the original stars of Radio 1 and leading the way for most of his contemporaries. He shares many happy memories of Terry Wogan, Kenny Everett, Kid Jensen, Bob Harris and pranking with Tony Blackburn. One of his favourite jobs was hosting "Open House" on Radio 2 for over 10 years, where he interviewed huge stars such as Marlene Dietrich, James Stewart and Marvin Hamlisch. One of those guests was his junior at 96, David Attenborough, although he knew his brother Richard better through his time at RADA. And he shares many other highlights of his varied broadcasting career.

Through guests, music and archives, we share with Pete in his own words his joyous, remarkable career and life. He did it all.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 21 Sep 2025 03:00
蜜芽传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Hans Zimmer

    Planet Earth II Theme

    Performer: The Chamber Orchestra of London. Conductor: Geoff Alexander.
    • Silva Screen.

  • Studio Orchestra, c.b. Max Steiner

    Tomorrow's Another Day - Finale

    • Polydor.

  • Teresa Brewer

    (Put Another Nickel In) Music, Music, Music

    • RCA Special Products.

  • The Deep River Boys

    All Shook Up

    • GRR Music.

  • The Bob Cort Skiffle Group

    The Six Five Special

    • Delta.

  • The John Barry Seven

    Hit and Miss

    • El Records.

  • Roy Orbison

    Blue Angel

    • Monument.

  • Petula Clark

    Downtown

    • NOW That's What I Call Jukebox Classics (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Orchestra

    Days of Wine and Roses

  • Pearl Carr & Teddy Johnson

    Sing Little Birdie

    • EMI.

  • Domenico Modugno

    Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)

    • Eric.

  • Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich

    Zabadak!

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1967 (Various).
    • Castle.

  • Tom Jones

    Begin The Beguine

    • Decca.

  • Marlene Dietrich

    The Boys In The Back Room

    • MCA Records.

  • R2 DJs

    Radio 2 Frequency Changes

  • Andrew Gold

    Thank You For Being A Friend

    • Jukebox 70's Hits -I Got The Music In.
    • Old Gold.

  • Kenny Everett

    Kenny Everett Jingle

  • Brian Fahey and His Orchestra

    Open House Theme Music

    • Major Minor Records.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 23 Oct 2022 00:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2
  • Sun 21 Sep 2025 03:00
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 2