Who can ever forget 1966?

We're celebrating the 60th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win with a special radio station just for the day

‘Boom 66’ will come on air just on July 30^th. with a whole day of music and recollections from that great year.

HOW TO TUNE IN:

Just ask 'Alexa - Play Boom '66'. Any issues - say 'Alexa - enable Boom Radio' first, then try again.

Or - find Boom '66 on the Boom Radio UK app.

Also, we replace Boom Rock on DAB+ in London just for the day!

Or - click below.

Programmes will include a lunchtime special - hosted by former BBC broadcaster Garry Richardson with guests including Harry Redknapp who played with England World Cup heroes Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters. Garry will also speak to former England cricket captain Graham Gooch who will explain how he came to play football with Bobby Moore, and he’ll be joined by the great Des Lynam.

And it's not just about the football - it's about the whole spirit of a remarkable year! The music, the fashion, the places, the people.

Every song played on the day will be from 1966; with bonus programmes from the Boom team featuring their recollections of life in those colourful days. Graham Dene will reflect on his life as a 17-year old and play the hits of the time - and few are better poised than David Hamilton to give his perspective. He'd already interviewed both Cliff and the Beatles and introduced them on stage.

Roger Day will also embrace his love of the beautiful game, whilst also marking his 1966 radio debut - on board the pirate radio station Swinging Radio England. There’ll also be a special programme hosted by Ron O’Quinn who helped to create that offshore station that year – and who accompanied the Beatles on their ’66 US tour.

Paul Burnett, who also made his pirate radio debut this year on Radio 270, just off the Yorkshire coast, will also bring his memories of that glorious year.

News bulletins on the day will feature the stories from 60 years ago.

What do you remember of 1966? email us below - or send us an audio message now to 1966@boomradio.co.uk

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HOW TO TUNE IN:

Boom ’66 will be available on July 30th only! 

Just ask 'Alexa - Play Boom '66'. Any issues - say 'Alexa - enable Boom Radio' first, then try again.

Or - find Boom '66 on the Boom Radio UK app.

Also, we replace Boom Rock on DAB+ in London just for the day!

Or click here.