11 June 1979

Monday

1979-06-11

Events

 * The Guardian front page in the wake of the European Election results.1979-06-11 guardian front page.jpg
 * American actor John Wayne dies, aged 72.

TV/Radio

 * BBC One
 * 12.00 Decision For Europe midday With a third of the United Kingdom results still to come. David Dimbleby and Robin Day report on the state of the parties in this unique election for a European Parliament.
 * 4.25 pm Cheggers Plays Pop starring Keith Chegwin with special guests, this week's hit sounds and top pop fun and games. (The Dooleys - Wanted, Mud - Stop, Drop Everything and Run)


 * BBC Radio 1
 * 10.00 pm John Peel. New session with four new tracks from The Undertones. Selections from the B-52's eponymous debut album.The Undertones - Peel Session 1979