Directed by Peter Hamilton Original language(s) English No. of episodes 63 Final episode date March 1985 Number of episodes 63 | Country of origin United Kingdom No. of seasons 5 First episode date January 1981 Number of seasons 5 | |
Genre Pop music television series Presented by Peter Powell, Janice Long, Timmy Mallett, Richard Witts, Victoria Studd Cast Peter Powell, Timmy Mallett, Janice Long, Richard Witts Similar The Old Grey Whistle T, Rock Goes to College, The Tube, Wide Awake Club, Wacaday | ||
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Oxford Road Show is a pop music magazine show broadcast on BBC2 from the BBC's New Broadcasting House, Oxford Road, Manchester between 1981 and 1985. The show featured music, pop music news and competitions. Later it was known as ORS 84 and ORS 85. The show was presented as addressing issues for young adults by young adults.
Many bands and artists popular at the time performed on the show including The Cure, Queen, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, U2, Marillion, Depeche Mode and The Smiths.
The show had several presenters including Peter Powell, Jackie Spreckley, Janice Long, Timmy Mallett, Richard Witts, Rob Rohrer and Victoria Studd.
The show was later parodied as "Nozin' Aroun'" in the first episode of The Young Ones.
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