Question 1

Which famous film was double-billed with Radio On in 1980?

Accepted Answer

It was double-billed with Luis Buñuel's 'L'Age D'Or', which had recently come off the censor's banned list.

Question 2

What real-life radio station inspired the one in Radio On?

Accepted Answer

The radio station where Robert works was based on the United Biscuits Network, which broadcast to factories owned by United Biscuits.

Question 3

Which festivals featured Radio On?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at the Cannes Film Festival (1980), International Film Festival Rotterdam (1980), and New York Film Festival (2021).

Question 4

What date do the football results read over the car radio correspond to?

Accepted Answer

The football results are from Saturday 10th March 1979.

Question 5

Who plays the character Robert in Radio On?

Accepted Answer

David Beames plays Robert, the London radio DJ who travels to Bristol after his brother's suicide.

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