Well there we have it
Simon Mayo
Presenter
A fierce debate, passionately argued. A little bit of shouting, some jostling and a few bruised and battered egos. But now it is all over and 1986 has been chosen for the opening year for your ARF. To those disappointed with the decision, those eager for change, I ask you to hang together so we can move forward.To those who argued for 1979, I hear you. To those who argued for 1994, tough luck, it was a dreadful year. 1986 it is and I'd like thank everyone who took part.
(steps back from the mic, fade to black, music swells etc)
1986 is the year of the GCSE, replacing GCEs, Catchphrase and Casualty debuting on TV, and your host debuting on Radio 1. These are the key moments obviously. Your musical choice please...
A film show first, maybe on air, maybe live streamed and podcasted, maybe communicated by semaphore, who knows. The situation is fluid and I may need to consult with colleagues.
Until then comrades...
