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Jack Jackson: Rhythm and Radio Fun Remembered

Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson through the eyes of three generations of his family. From 2011.

Exploring the legacy of musician and broadcaster Jack Jackson, who died in 1978, through the eyes of three generations of his family.

Kenny Everett said of him 'He was the first person to have fun on radio', but even though he inspired many broadcasters and musicians it is the incredible impact Jackson still has on his family.

This programme uncovers another Jackson dynasty overflowing with musicians, record producers and artists all striving to preserve his memory and make their own impression on the world. His two sons established a recording studio, used by artists such as Elton John, Tom Robinson and Motorhead. His daughter is a successful artist and designer and several of his grandchildren are forging effective careers in the music business - one of which co-founded production group 'Bimbo Jones' which has taken numerous number ones to the top of the dance charts. His great grand children are all encouraged to be musical.

Jackson's career in entertainment spanned fifty years. Jackson formed his band in the thirties and was a regular at London's Dorchester Hotel. He became a disc jockey in 1948 on the 麻豆官网首页入口 Light Programme and his programmes featured a mix of linking his voice with comedy clips and popular music. According to his grandson Marc he was the first broadcaster in Britain to introduce the technique of sampling and to present a "clip show" programme.

He is also often cited as the man who gave the 麻豆官网首页入口 the nickname 'Auntie' and the first voice heard on ITV.

Producer: Stephen Garner

First broadcast on 麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4 in 2011.

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Mon 11 Jan 2021 03:30

Broadcasts

  • Thu 27 Oct 2011 11:30
  • Tue 21 Feb 2017 06:30
  • Tue 21 Feb 2017 13:30
  • Tue 21 Feb 2017 20:30
  • Wed 22 Feb 2017 01:30
  • Mon 4 Jan 2021 14:30
  • Tue 5 Jan 2021 02:30
  • Sun 10 Jan 2021 15:30
  • Mon 11 Jan 2021 03:30

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