18 November 1981

Wednesday 18 November

1981-11-18

Events

 * Royal Mail Christmas stamps issued.
 * World Cup qualifying match: England v. Hungary at Wembley Stadium.
 * The future of English football hung in the balance with this match, which the home side needed to win. Paul Mariner scored the only goal after 14 minutes. England were now qualified for their first World Cup in twelve years. (see also Radio Times below)

Radio

 * BBC Radio One
 * 10.00 pm John Peel
 * first transmission of first Pulp session. Also featured: The Fall, A Flock of Seagulls, DAF, two tracks from New Order debut album Movement. Peel laments the failure of Wales to qualify for the World Cup. (full show - see right)

TV
scans GraemeWood