In 1971, Radio Nederland organised a short story competition for African writers under the age of 30. The first prize, a gold-plated model of a Dutch windmill and a trip […]
Yearly Archives: 1972
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18-year-old Shirley Bassey caused a sensation as the “Tigress from Cardiff Bay” when she first appeared in a London West End show in 1956. Her rendition of “Burn my Candle” […]
Before joining us at Radio Netherlands in 1976, Pete Myers hosted BBC programmes like “Late Night Extra” and “PM” and spoke with some of the greatest artists in musical and […]
Before joining Radio Netherlands in 1976, Pete Myers hosted BBC programmes like “Late Night Extra” and “PM” and spoke with some of the greatest artists in musical and theatre entertainment […]
Pete Myers introduces us to world-famous Danish comedian and musician Victor Borge (1909-2000). We also hear from Nigerian writer Peter Enahoro, known as “Pete Pan”. Before joining us at Radio […]
In this edition of the BBC’s programme “PM”, Pete Myers meets South African singer, songwriter and political activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008), who opened the world’s ears to African music. Her […]