BBC RADIO & TV SHOWS
David Allan
"When we first met up in the late 1960's, JON DEREK was already an established name and an obvious choice to appear with his talented group of musicians Country Fever on the first edition of my show 'Country Style' on the then brand new BBC Radio 2. Thanks to my inspired producer, the late Ian Grant, Jon recorded many sessions for us and was equal to anything we featured from America. The reaction of the listeners was always hugely positive."
DAVID ALLAN (Former BBC Radio Presenter)
Jon Derek was featured on TV shows 'Late Night Line Up', 'Walk Right In', 'Colour Me Pop' 'George the Fourth Show', 'The Best In The Country' and, programmes featuring highlights from both the 'Wembley Country Music Festivals' and the 'Peterborough Country Music Festivals' on the BBC and Anglia TV/ITV respectively. As far as radio was concerned, Jon took part in countless 'Live' and 'Pre-recorded' radio shows throughout his career. He was a frequent participant on shows such as 'Country Meets Folk, 'Country Style' and 'Country Club' and would often guest on 'The Terry Wogan Show', 'The Jimmy Young Show' and 'The Dave Cash Show', among others. Here are just a few listings from the BBC archives which mention Jon as either a solo act or, together with his various bands:
DEREK ROBERTS and his BLACK STETSON BOYS (1960)
An early performance on 'Easy Beat' with Bert Weedon
Broadcast on the BBC's Light Programme which was replaced in 1967 with BBC Radio 1 and 2. Derek Roberts is the name Jon used way back in his early career days prior to turning professional.
JOHNNY AND THE HAYRIDERS (1963)
Broadcast on the BBC's Network Three - replaced by BBC Radio 3 in 1967
JAMIE, JON AND JERRY with CLODAGH RODGERS (1967)
An early performance of 'Country Meets Folk' broadcast on the Light Programme and introduced by Wally Whyton. Featured Cloda Rodgers (Clodagh Rodgers) who Jamie, Jon and Jerry also backed on the show.
JAMIE, JON AND JERRY (1967)
'Country Meets Folk' introduced by Wally Whyton and broadcast on the brand new BBC Radio 1 station
JAMIE, JON AND JERRY (1968)
'Country Meets Folk' introduced by Wally Whyton. Possibly Jamie, Jon and Jerry's last performance on the show. They disbanded in the early part of 1968 and evolved into 'The Jon Derek Group'.
THE JON DEREK GROUP with CLODAGH RODGERS (1968)
'Country Style' broadcast on the brand new BBC Radio 2 station and introduced by David Allan. The Jon Derek Band also backed Cloda Rodgers (Clodagh Rodgers) who featured on the show.
THE JON DEREK GROUP (1968)
'Country Meets Folk' broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and
introduced by Wally Whyton
THE JON DEREK GROUP (1968)
The Jon Derek Group on 'Country Meets Folk' introduced by Malcolm price. Also appearing was British folk group 'The Foggy Dew-0'.
COUNTRY FEVER with JODY MILLER (1968)
The newly formed Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme with visiting American star Jody Miller (Queen of the House), who was on a short UK tour with Country Fever.
COUNTRY FEVER with CLODAGH RODGERS (1968)
Country Fever on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme with Clodagh Rodgers, who they would have also backed.
COUNTRY FEVER (1968)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme with Ralph McTell (Streets Of London) and surprise guest Gordon Giltrap. This is the show in which everyone sings Happy Birthday to a 25-year old Albert Lee!
COUNTRY FEVER (1968)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on David Allan's 'Country Style' programme.
COUNTRY FEVER (1969)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme.
COUNTRY FEVER (1969)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme. Also appearing was British folk group 'The Pentangle'.
COUNTRY FEVER (1969)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on BBC Radio 2's 'Country Meets Folk' programme. Introduced by Johnny Silvo. Also appearing was British folk group 'The Grehan Sisters'.
COUNTRY FEVER (1969)
Country Fever together with visiting American stars Bobby Bare, Skeeter Davis, George Hamilton IV, Nat Stuckey and Connie Smith - The RCA Country Stars in Concert tour.
COUNTRY FEVER with
NAT STUCKEY and CONNIE SMITH (1969)
Country Fever together with visiting American stars Nat Stuckey and Connie Smith, who Country Fever backed on the RCA Country Stars in Concert tour.
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Following the International Festival of Country Music at Wembley Arena, Country Fever joined American stars Don Gibson and Loretta Lynn on a show at London's 'Nashville Room', which was also broadcast on BBC Radio 2's 'Country Style' programme.
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Tony Brandon's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever (also referred to then as The Country Fever) on 'Country Style' presented by Pat Campbell
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever on Wally Whyton's 'Country Meets Folk' programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Dave Cash's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER with SLIM WHITMAN (1970)
Country Fever together with American star Slim Whitman on Pat Campbell's 'Country Style' programme. Slim Whitman was on a UK tour with Country Fever at the time.
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Jimmy Young's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Terry Wogan's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1971)
Country Fever together with various other guests on George Hamilton IV's BBC TV show 'George the Fourth'. Country Fever also backed
Ethna Campbell (The Old Rugged Cross).
COUNTRY FEVER (1970)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Jimmy Young's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER with CHARLEY PRIDE (1971)
Country Fever together with American star Charley Pride on the BBC Radio show 'Country Style'. Country Fever backed Charley Pride.
COUNTRY FEVER (1971)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Jimmy Young's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1971)
Country Fever together with various other guests on a compilation BBC TV show 'The Best in the Country'
COUNTRY FEVER (1971)
Country Fever together with various other guests
on Terry Wogan's Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1971)
Country Fever together with various other guests on Terry Wogan's
Radio 1 programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1972)
Country Fever on BBC Radio 2's programme 'Country Style' presented by Pat Campbell
COUNTRY FEVER with LITTLE GINNY (1972)
Country Fever together with fellow British artist Little Ginny on David Allan's BBC Radio 2 show 'Up Country'
COUNTRY FEVER with GEORGE HAMILTON IV (1972)
Country Fever together with American star George Hamilton IV on David Allan's BBC Radio 2 show. Country Fever were on a nationwide UK tour with George Hamilton IV at the time.
COUNTRY FEVER with GEORGE HAMILTON IV (1972)
Country Fever together with American star George Hamilton IV on a BBC Radio 2 show presented by David Allan
COUNTRY FEVER (1973)
Country Fever on Pat Campbell's 'Country Style' programme
COUNTRY FEVER (1973)
Country Fever on Dave Cash's BBC Radio 2 show, which also featured Lorne Gibson
JON DEREK and COUNTRY FEVER (1975)
Jon Derek and Country Fever together with Brian Golbey featured on Wally Whyton's 'Country Club' programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2
JON DEREK (1975)
Jon Derek on Bob Powel's iconic BBC Radio show 'London Country'
JON DEREK (1976)
Jon Derek on Wally Whyton's BBC Radio 2 show
JON DEREK and COUNTRY FEVER (1978)
Jon Derek and Country Fever with David Allan and Wally Whyton on BBC Radio 2's 'Country Club' programme
JON DEREK's COUNTRY FEVER
with TOMMY COLLINS (1979)
Jon Derek's Country Fever were on tour with American singer/songwriter Tommy Collins who was instumental in creating an early day 'Bakersfield' sound and who had five Top 10 songs on the US country singles chart. Together, they featured on 'Country Club' presented by David Allan and Wally Whyton.
JON DEREK with MARVIN RAINWATER (1980)
Jon Derek with American star Marvin Rainwater (Whole Lotta Woman) on David Allan and Wally Whyton's BBC Radio 2 show 'Country Club'
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