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Rolf Harris, Paul Daniels, Kevin McCloud

Richard Bacon goes back to 1981 with Rolf Harris, Paul Daniels and Peter Duncan. Plus Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs.

Rolf Harris recalls his memorable day reporting on the wedding of Charles and Diana, and Paul Daniels looks back at hosting his primetime TV magic show, as 5 live goes back to 1981.

Former Blue Peter presenter Peter Duncan joins Boyd Hilton to review some of 1981's TV highlights - and lowlights - including the Kenny Everett Television Show and short-lived soap Triangle, as well as contemporary shows Doctor Who, United, William & Kate and The Suspicions of Mr Whicher.

Plus Kevin McCloud explains the enduring appeal of TV's Grand Designs - and how couples realise their dreams through the art of resisting compromise.

Email: bacon@bbc.co.uk Twitter @richardpbacon.

2 hours

Last on

Tue 26 Apr 2011 14:00

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  • Tue 26 Apr 2011 14:00