Radio Sheffield's 40th Birthday

Each week in the run up to our 40th Birthday - 15th November 2007 - we'll be adding a new piece of audio... highlights of Radio Sheffield since 1967.

Sit back, turn your speakers up and enjoy...

8. FA Cup semi-final 1993: the winning goal

For 40 years BBC Radio Sheffield has been first for sport in South Yorkshire, bringing you live coverage from all the big matches and games. One of the biggest occasions for the region came in May 1993 when Sheffield United met Sheffield Wednesday at Wembley for the FA Cup semi final.

7. Dinah Maiden talks contraception

Another of BBC Radio Sheffield's much loved broadcasters of yesteryear, Dinah Maiden was one of the first local broadcasters to ever host a phone-in. Just as on Rony's Forum now, the callers were often full of surprising and interesting stories. In this clip, one woman chooses to share the secrets of her wedding night!

Winton Cooper (L) and Michael Cooke (R)

6. Michael Cooke takes on an 88 year old man

One of the best loved and most successful presenters in BBC Radio Sheffield's history was the late and great, Michael Cooke. 

Listen to him, on top form, refusing to take no for an answer with a stubborn interviewee - an 88-year-old man who was refusing to move out of his home, despite the fact that all his neighbours had gone and their homes had been bulldozed.

Javelins

5. The World Student Games, 1991

South Yorkshire became the focus of international attention in the summer of 1991 when the World Student Games came to town. BBC Radio Sheffield covered the ceremonies, broadcast from the student villages and mingled in the city centre meeting locals and visitors. Listen to Rony Robinson as he walks around Fargate in Sheffield, trying to get locals to adopt the official language of the Games - French.

4. Miners Strike, 1984-5

One of the biggest stories BBC Radio Sheffield has covered in the last 40 years is undoubtedly the 1984-5 Miners Strike. 

Many local pits and picketers were the focus of attention, none more so than in Orgreave near Rotherham, and what has since become known as The Battle of Orgreave in 1984. Listen to one of many Radio Sheffield reports from the scene, this one by Edward Roe.

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Silver Jubilee, St Paul's Cathedral, '77

3. The Queen at Hillsborough (1977)

The Royal Family have made many trips to South Yorkshire in the last 40 years, and BBC Radio Sheffield has usually been amongst the crowds to greet them.

In her Jubilee year, 1977, the Queen made a special visit to Sheffield. She went to Hillsborough to meet hundreds of school children who put on arts displays and performances for her in the park.

The Wombles, 1970s

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2. The Wombles (1974)

Over the years BBC Radio Sheffield has been at all the big local events, endeavouring to bring you all the coverage and interviews with the stars. Imagine the surprise of this reporter back in 1974 when he got sent to Sheffield railway station to cover the latest red carpet arrival - the Wombles...

1. The launch of Radio Sheffield (1967)

The first voice on air when Radio Sheffield launched on 15th November 1967, was Jack Thompson. Listen to the very first words officially spoken on BBC Radio Sheffield on it's launch day, 15th November 1967 - not to mention the wonderful 1960s jingle! 

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