Radio Times from the eighties, which are printed offset (glossy paper rather than newsprint) are smaller in width and length than copies from the 1920s through to the early 80s (although, with a higher page count, heavier). As a result, they can be sent as Large Letters, rather than Small Parcels. So, to try to avoid confusion, they are listed differently to the others I'm selling, as having 'free postage'. However, if you want to include any glossy paper editions alongside earlier editions, I'll adjust the overall postage to offer the best deal possible. 

For overseas buyers, it may be worth considering International Economy (surface mail) rather than International Standard (Airmail). The package will take longer to arrive, but there's a big saving in cost!


Here is the Radio Times for 24-30 May 1986. This is the London edition, sold originally for 32p.

 

The cover features Ali Mazrui, who presents the major new series ‘The Africans’. There’s a three-page preview inside.

Articles of interest inside include:

  • A half-page on the Grange Hill cast's Just Say No campaign
  • Two pages on a tv showing of a Glyndebourne production of Bizet’s Carmen. The feature concentrates on the husband and wife team of director Peter Hall and leading actress Maria Ewing
  • One page on The News Quiz and Barry Took, who takes over presenting role
  • One page on Moonlighting, as the first regular episode (not the pilot) arrives on BBC2. The article concentrates on the two main stars, Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis
  • A two-page preview of the Test Series between England and India
  • A short interview with Russ Abbott

Full listings are given for all BBC radio and tv programmes.

 

The magazine is in good condition, clean and flat with no clippings or annotations, just with some tanning along the cover's upper edge and down the spine, plus some light handling wear.

Please note I can only accept the following methods of payment:

uk - Paypal, cheque/postal order

rest of the world - Paypal only please

Payment would be expected within seven days, unless organised in advance.


The magazine will be posted in a new padded envelope with card stiffener.