Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: N/A
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
Oxford Road Show
Overview
Oxford Road Show was 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, Spandau Ballet, Duran Duran, Simple Minds Marillion 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.
This production, originally released in 1981, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 5 seasons.
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- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Seasons
Oxford roadshow season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 1981-01-16
No season overview provided for this season.
Oxford roadshow season 2
12 Episodes • Aired 1981-11-20
No season overview provided for this season.
Oxford roadshow season 3
16 Episodes • Aired 1982-11-19
No season overview provided for this season.
Oxford roadshow season 4
13 Episodes • Aired 1984-01-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Oxford roadshow season 5
12 Episodes • Aired 1985-01-11
No season overview provided for this season.