The first programme was broadcast on Wednesday October 26 1977 at 7.20pm.[1]
The first presenter was Peter Oppenheimer, with reporters Steve Bradshaw[2] and David Henshaw, from Huddersfield.[3] Henshaw later worked for Brass Tacks on BBC2, as a producer. David Henshaw married Judy Finnigan in 1974, with twin sons in 1977, divorcing in 1986; he set up Hardcash Productions in 1992.[4]
In the early 1980s broadcasting went from 30 to 40 minutes.[5]
In the 1980s, broadcasting executive Helen Boaden joined the team, and became the editor in 1991.[6][7]Felicity Goodey presented from 1987-99.
Editors
1977, Michael Green, later Controller of Radio 4 from April 1986
