21 February 1981

Saturday

1981-02-21

Events

 * Australian born composer Ron Grainer dies, aged 58. he was best known for his work in television themes including those for Doctor Who and Steptoe and Son.

TV

 * BBC One XTC - Sgt Rock MC Swap Shop. Rock-Multi-Coloured Wap Shop BBC1 Television 1981
 * 9.30 am Multi-Coloured Swap Shop. Cartoons, news, action, jokes and lots of music, including Swap of the Pops featuring special guests XTC.
 * 12.15 am Grandstand
 * 5.10 pm Doctor Who The Keeper of Traken pt.4/4 starring Tom Baker
 * 8.10 pm The Little and Large Show (new series) starring Syd Little and Eddie Large. Special guests The Krankies.

Radio

 * BBC Radio One
 * 6.30 pm - In Concert: Modern Eon and Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (rec. BBC Paris Theatre 04 February 1981)