THE JOHN DUNN SHOW (RADIO)

BBC Radio 2 Transmission: Monday 30th March 1987, 5.05-7.00pm
Programme Number: 49178 (1)

Notes:

John Dunn interviews John Broome, the founder of Alton Towers leisure park. Among other things discussed, Broome tells of the upcoming Royal Knockout Tournament (eventual BBC1 transmission - Friday 19th June 1987).

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SATURDAY SUPERSTORE

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Saturday 4th April 1987, 9.00am-12.15pm
Programme Number: LCHC746B

Notes:

Children's Saturday morning magazine programme presented by Mike Read and Sarah Greene. This week's special guest, HRH Prince Edward discusses his life as a Royal and goes into detail about his involvement with other members of the Royal Family in the It's A Knockout tournament in the summer which will raise money for charity.

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BBC ONE O'CLOCK NEWS: PREPARATIONS FOR ROYAL KNOCKOUT

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Wednesday 27th May 1987, 1.00-1.25pm
Programme Number: ANBE647E • News Item Number: 147/87/39EC

Notes:

Andrew Taylor reports on preparations for the Grand Knockout Tournament. HRH Prince Edward interviewed about the organisation. He says that if he is awake on the day, he will be very surprised. Features a clip from a 1982 BBC1 edition of It's A Knockout and various shots of Prince Edward sitting in an office with other people organising the event. Duration: 1 minute 10 seconds.

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MIDLANDS TODAY

BBC1 Transmission (Midlands only): Thursday 11th June 1987, 6.35-7.00pm
Programme Number: E:RMDK023K

Notes:

Graham Simmons reports on preparations for the Grand Knockout Tournament, to be staged on Monday 15th June 1987, which is hoped to raise £1,000,000 for charity. Interviews with Andrew Hollingsworth of Alton Towers Limited and Stuart Furber, course designer. Duration: 2 minutes 18 seconds.

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STEVE WRIGHT'S GRAND KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT ROADSHOW (RADIO)

BBC Radio 1 Transmission: Monday 15th June 1987, 3.00-5.30pm (Live)
Programme Number: not known

Notes:

Disc Jockey Steve Wright hosts a live broadcast from Alton Towers Leisure Park, Alton, Staffordshire, coinciding with the recording of the Grand Knockout Tournament.

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MIDLANDS TODAY

BBC1 Transmission (Midlands only): Monday 15th June 1987, 6.35-7.00pm
Programme Number: B:RMDK024E

Notes:

Graham Simmons reports from Alton Towers where celebrities from around the world joined members of the Royal Family to record Friday's Grand Knockout Tournament. Featured interviews: HRH Prince Edward (event organiser), Su Pollard (event presenter) and competitors Emlyn Hughes, Gary Lineker and Meatloaf. Duration: 2 minutes and 13 seconds.

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BREAKFAST TIME

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Tuesday 16th June 1987, 7.00-8.55am
Programme Number: B:LCAB724E

Notes:

Jeremy Paxman reports on Prince Edward breaking his silence about his decision to leave the Royal Marines. Clip from the upcoming Grand Knockout Tournament to be broadcast the following Friday.

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BBC NINE O'CLOCK NEWS

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Tuesday 16th June 1987, 9.00-9.30pm
Programme Number: ANBE666S • News Item Number: 166/87/16EC

Notes:

Jeremy Paxman reports on Prince Edward breaking his silence about his decision to leave the Royal Marines. Clip from the upcoming Grand Knockout Tournament to be broadcast the following Friday. Duration: 57 seconds.

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THE GRAND KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT: A PREVIEW

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Wednesday 17th June 1987, 8.45-9.00pm
Programme Number: NMRE761P

Notes:

"On Friday, BBC1 presents a special charity edition of It's A Knockout with celebrity teams competing in sponsored games, led by four Royal team captains. This behind-the-scenes preview shows the background to the event, the preparations and personalities of this unique television occasion." (Radio Times magazine)

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BBC SIX O'CLOCK NEWS

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Friday 19th June 1987, 6.00-6.35pm
Programme Number: ANBE670T • News Item Number: 170/87/24EC

Notes:

Interview with HRH Prince Edward concerning The Grand Knockout Tournament, which he proudly reveals has raised £1,000,000 for charity. Duration: 34 seconds.

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THE MAKING OF THE GRAND KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Sunday 6th September 1987, 5.05-5.50pm
Programme Number: NMRE765R

Notes:

Videotaped programme that goes behind the scenes on The Grand Knockout Tournament, taking a candid look at the preparations for the event and the personalities involved.

Executive Producer: Alan Walsh
Producer: Terry Wheeler
Television Presentation by: the BBC North West

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR '87

BBC1 Transmission (GB): Tuesday 29th December 1987, 10-20-11.35pm
Programme Number: LCAN021D

Notes:

The BBC's review of the year included a 13 second sequence from The Grand Knockout Tournament.

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