Simon & Garfunkel 1966 on UK TV & Radio

In 1966 Simon & Garfunkel were often asked by BBC and local (BBC)stations to come and perform in their shows. Here’s a brief list of the shows in which they were present.
They arrived in the UK on tuesday July 5th.

TV Appearences:

1966-07-07: (TV) BBC ‘Top of the Pops’  (‘ I am a rock’ )
1966-07-08: (TV) ITV ‘ Ready, Steady Go!’

(Altham interviewed S&G right after the recording for ‘ Ready Stead Go!’  for New Musical Express)

1966-07-13: (TV) ITV ‘ Scene at 6.30’
1966-07-16: (TV) BBC ‘ Saturday Club’


(Melody Maker July 9th, 1966)

Radio spots:

1966-08-08: (Radio) Music Through Midnight

Radio show Music Through Midnight on the BBC Light programme. This popular programme featured leading artists and bands, with special guest stars and record requests.

(Melody Maker July 29th, 1966)

and – for the time being without futher details -:

On September 15th they would return again to the UK for recording 2 BBC-TV specials:

2 thoughts on “Simon & Garfunkel 1966 on UK TV & Radio

  1. interesting that I found this blog. I have recordings from a BBC radio ‘Saturday club’ from ’66 – happy to provide details if of use to you in your archives

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