Thameside 18Apr82 #1 Bob disappears: The tea lady, Paul, Dave and a computer take over.

Paul James starts the show followed by Dave.   Bob is apparenly installing a fully computerised system in the studio that will tell the DJs what to do on a digital display in the studio. All sounds very unlikely to me – surely it’ll never catch on! Dave says that all computers seem to achieve are inflated phone bills.  Dave plays a fabulous selection of records – from the sublime to ridiculous, literally - as well as some great sketches. The tea lady also makes an appearance on the Intrepid Birdman show with her trick tea spoon. She pretty much steals the show really.The show was broadcast from a tower block on the South Acton estate which has since been demolished. This is the first half of a 4 hour programme. The second half with a full Bob Edwards show is coming next week.