Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Austin Mitchell (Labour), on Wednesday, 25 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 100 members in total.

UK THEME ON BBC RADIO FOUR

That this House recognises the pleasure given to early rising listeners to BBC Radio Four by the subtle and evocative medley of British folk tunes in Fritz Spiegl's UK Theme which starts daily broadcasting and has become embedded over the years in the affections of listeners; and urges the BBC to reconsider its decision to drop this popular medley and to continue to use the UK Theme in the proud place is has occupied with such success and charm for so many years.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

1479A1: after `listeners', insert `encourages hon. Members to savour the theme and to sign the petition on www.savetheradio4theme.co.uk;'
1479A2: at end add `and suggests that if the BBC wants to save precious minutes in the early morning schedule it should finally have the courage to bring the pious platitudes of Thought for the Day to a merciful end.'

Secondary information

Type: Early day motion
Reference: 1479; 1479A1; 1479A2
Session: 2005-06
Other sponsors: Jim Cousins; David Drew; Lord Gove; Brooks Newmark; Baroness Hoey
Subjects: Music BBC Radio 4
Link: View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk

UK THEME ON BBC RADIO FOUR

Amendments

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