Sports Argus Memories Number 6: The Grand National bomb scare
Sports Argus Memories Number 6: The Grand National bomb scare
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Herville Hector, a former well-known referee in the West Midlands, is our guest on this edition of the programme. November 2025.
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The Throstle Club programme 31 Our studio guest is well known BBC Radio WM commentator/ reporter Steve Hermon who talks to Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. October 2025. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back…
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The Throstle Club programme 30 Happy 125th Anniversary to The Hawthorns!Albion’s official historian Dave Bowler talks about the history of The Hawthorns and Steve Carr chats about Albion’s previous homes. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme…
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The Throstle Club programme 29 Nick Owen, of BBC Midlands Today, looks back to his days of covering West Bromwich Albion for BBC Radio Birmingham, and talks about the exciting football he has commentated on over the years – and occasionally also mentions Luton Town! The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra…
Sports Argus Memories 5: Leon Hickman 1941-2025
Sports Argus Memories 5:Leon Hickman 1941-2025 In memory of Leon Hickman 1941-2025Leon Hickman looks back on his near quarter of a century of work at the Birmingham Post & Mail with particular reference to the Sports Argus.
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The Throstle Club programme 28 Our guests are Dawn and Larraine Astle.Dawn talks about her MBE and the Jeff Astle Foundation. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back on the long and proud history of…
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The Throstle Club programme 27 Today’s guests are Alan Gill and Jill Barker The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back on the long and proud history of West Bromwich Albion featuring interviews with former players and…
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The Throstle Club programme 26 Today’s guest is Chris Everiss The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing. It is a monthly programme which looks back on the long and proud history of West Bromwich Albion featuring interviews with former players and reminiscences from…
Sports Argus Memories No 4: Ian Johnson editor
Sports Argus Memories No 4: Ian Johnson, editor.Former Sports Argus editor Ian Johnson talks about his passion for football and sports journalism.Recorded in October 2022
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The Throstle Club programme 25 The Throstle Club programme 25 Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of April and reminisce about the Sports Argus.This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in April 2025. The Throstle Club is a programme…
Sports Argus Memories 03: Matt Downing
Sports Argus Memories 03: Matt DowningMatt Downing recalls his first job as a copytaker on the Sports Argus working alongside his dad, Bob, who was at that time a sub-editor.
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The Throstle Club programme 24 Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of March. Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan Dave Howson. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in March 2025. The Throstle Club is a programme…
Sports Argus Memories 02: Jeremy Griffin
Sports Argus Memories 02: Jeremy Griffin In 1998 Jeremy Griffin moved from the Birmingham Evening Mail to the editorship of the Sports Argus. He joined The Times in January 2000 where he is currently the Executive Editor.
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Sports Argus Memories West Bromwich Albion’s John Kaye recalls winning the Evening Mail Midland Player of the Year award in 1965-66 and 1969-1970.
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The Throstle Club programme 23 Our studio guest is former referee Paul Rejer, from Tipton, who talks about his career. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from the month of January in Albion’s history. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and presented by Norman Bartlam…
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The Throstle Club programme 22 Today’s guests are Paul Roberts of the WBA Tipton Supporters’ Club and Pete Hill and his mate Paul Broadhouse who have been on a rather long pub crawl! We end with a seasonal song from Billy Spakemon. The Throstle Club is a programme produced by Black Country Radio Xtra and…
This Month in History: November
This Month in History: November Launch of the book ‘Ladywood’ by Norman Bartlam in November 1999 at Ladywood Arts & Leisure Centre featuring Clare Short MP.
Joe Belcher | World War I
Joe Belcher – World War 1 An interview with Terry Aldridge who has researched his family’s role in World War I. Joe Belcher was his grandmother’s brother. He lived in Gillott Road and lost his life in World War 1. Terry shows his medals and other memorabilia. TNT reporter Callum visited Cape Hill where Joe…
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The Throstle Club programme 21 Our studio guest is long serving Albion fan and former club director Mike O’Leary. Norman Bartlam and Bob Downing look back on events and happenings from West Bromwich Albion’s history from the month of November. This programme was first broadcast on Black Country Radio Xtra in November 2024. The Throstle…