Who can forget 1966?

We wanted to mark fittingly the 60th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup win – so what could be better than a special radio station – just for the day

‘Boom 66’ will come on air just on July 30^th. celebrating the biggest event in British sporting history with a whole day of music and recollections from the year.

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.

Every song played on the day will be from 1966; with special programmes from the Boom team featuring their recollections of life in those colourful days. Graham Dene will reflect on being at Wembley that day; and David Hamilton will take the opportunity to talk about his favourite subject, having played in celeb matches with members of the ’66 squad.

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.

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

Boom ’66 will be available online and also on DAB+ in London. It’ll be a lot of fun!