26 Sep 2008
Airplay: The Rise and Fall of Rock Radio
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When Moyles Met the Radio 1 Breakfast DJs
DJ Chris Moyles looks at how the Radio 1 Breakfast Show has reflected life in Britain over the past 40 years, as he meets his predecessors in the early morning slot.
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Chris Moyles Himself
Mike Read Himself
Simon Mayo Himself
Zoë Ball Herself
Sara Cox Herself
Tony Blackburn Himself
Mark Goodier Himself
Mark Radcliffe Himself
Mike Smith Himself
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