BBC Radio 4 Extra - Nexus: Norfolk's Forgotten TV Station

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The story of the University of East Anglia’s student TV station and famous guests including Morecambe and Wise. From 2021.

Paul Hayes tells the story of Nexus, the student TV station at the University of East Anglia in Norwich

Discover the surprising range of guests who agreed to be interviewed on-air, including Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.

Featuring interviews with Philip Bird, Michael Palin and Arthur Smith and many more.

Special thanks to the University of East Anglia, the Students' Union and UEA:TV

Archive Source: Matthew Sylvester and Derek Williams.

Producer Paul Hayes

First broadcast on BBC Radio Norfolk in April 2021.

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Sun 8 Sep 202405:00

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