THE VINYL PICK N MIX SHOW (continued from yesterday)
Stephen Height showcases Radio Warneford’s collection of 7-inch (45 rpm) vinyl singles. The songs have been picked by our listeners, who submitted their choice of numbers that matched the library numbers on the discs. Some of the artists to feature include Roxy Music, Mel Tormé, Madonna, Wet Wet Wet and Telly Savalas.
12.20am
ORIGINAL COVERS
Andy Dowell brings you a selection of little-known original recordings of famous songs along with some striking cover versions. Today’s show features the original versions of Don’t Turn Around, I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself and Superstar along with cover versions by Billy Paul, Gloria Gaynor and Boney M.
1.20am
CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS
Ley Bricknell brings you an intoxicating mix of hi-fi holiday music from the 1950’s and 1960’s. If these hot chestnuts don’t jingle your bells, then you’re scrooged!
2.20am
THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Radio Warneford Players present a special adaptation of the 1939 film The Wizard Of Oz. When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. Follow Dorothy and Toto’s adventures along the Yellow Brick Road towards the Emerald City!
3.20am
TEA AND COFFEE
Sara Lister chooses a selection of songs all about our two favourite beverages – tea and coffee – featuring music icons like Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole and Beverley Knight.
4.10am
SITTING ON THE PIER
Stephen Height interviews Coventry-based poet and writer Emily Jones who talks about her writing, some of the things that inspire her and reads some of her poems.
5.10am
THE RADIO WARNEFORD PLAYLIST
Andy Dowell plays more festive favourites from Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby and Dolly Parton.
6.10am
CLASSICAL SYMPHONIA
Cliff Proctor introduces excerpts from some of the most famous symphonies by eight composers including Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven.
8.10am
ALADDIN
The Radio Warneford Players whisk you to a faraway land where Aladdin is tricked into an enchanted cave in search of a magic lamp. Out pops an all-powerful genie – and in a puff of smoke, Aladdin’s life is changed forever. A magical carpet ride of an adventure.
9.20am
HEATHER ENNESS’S BATTLE OF THE GIANTS
Heather Enness transports you to the movies with her battle of the top film music composers – James Horner, Hans Zimmer and John Williams. Who will triumph?
9.40am
THE BEST ADVERTS ON TV
Many of the adverts that you see on television use existing tunes to sell their products. Chris Ackroyd is here to play some of his favourites.
10.40am
CHESNEY HAWKES’ CHRISTMAS SHOW
In a very special programme for hospital radio, pop star Chesney Hawkes plays some of his favourite Christmas tracks from the likes of Slade, Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee and Chuck Berry. Chesney sings his own version of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
11.40am
BEST OF BRITISH
Britain has produced some fantastic singers over the decades. Join Louise Kalus for an hour of some of the very best of them, from the 1940’s right through to the present day.
12.40pm
MY FAVOURITE SONG
More famous faces each tell us all about their favourite song. Among those we hear from today are Alistair Campbell, Russell Watson, Ruby Turner and Naga Munchetty who have chosen tracks by The Style Council, Prince, Ian Dury and Jacques Brel.
1.35pm
ORIGINAL COVERS
Andy Dowell brings you a selection of little-known original recordings of famous songs along with some striking cover versions. Today’s show features the original versions of Don’t Turn Around, I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself and Superstar along with cover versions by Billy Paul, Gloria Gaynor and Boney M.
2.35pm
THE A-Z OF A VERY 80’S CHRISTMAS
Richard Smith chooses a selection of festive tracks from the 1980’s for each of the letters in the alphabet. From Lynn Anderson to “Wonderful Christmastime”, the show features songs from The Jackson Five, Johnny Mathis, The Beatles, Bing Crosby, Showaddywaddy, Wham, The Pogues, David Bowie, Shakin’ Stevens and, of course, Cliff Richard!
3.35pm
THE ADULT CONTEMPORARY EASY LISTENING SHOW
Cliff Proctor introduces some fantastic easy listening fare, from classic artists like The Seekers, The Carpenters, Herb Alpert, Bert Kaempfert and James Last to modern “adult contemporary” artists like Rumer, Dido, The Lighthouse Family and Michael Bublé.
5.05pm
ORIGINAL COVERS
More little-known original recordings of some classic songs along with some striking cover versions. Andy Dowell plays you the original versions of The Only Way Is Up, Saving All My Love For You and Wind Beneath My Wings and covers from Tony Hadley, Annie Lennox and Hollywood actress Mae West.
6.05pm
FEMALE VOICES OF THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES
Sara Lister introduces a selection of fantastic songs by some of the great female voices of all time, from Lena Horne to Barbra Streisand.
7.05pm
HOW THE WAR WAS WON – WITH MUSIC HALL OF COURSE
This Radio Warneford Players production looks at the role of the music hall during World War One, including songs, comedy monologues and short sketches from the era.
7.35pm
FEELING GOOD WITH RADIO WARNEFORD
Andy Dowell counts down the Top 10 “feel good” songs of all time including classic tracks by The Beach Boys, ABBA, Whitney Houston and Gloria Gaynor.
Written by Stephen Height.
8.35pm
MORE CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS
Some more musical hot toddies from the 1950’s and 1960’s to melt your snow cone! You’d better deck the wards, spike the eggnog – you’re in Yulesville with Ley Bricknell.
9.35pm
SONGS FOR THE SOUL
George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.
10.05pm
DICK WHITTINGTON
The Radio Warneford Players proudly present their unique adaptation of the story of Dick Whittington, a boy from Gloucester who makes his way to London with his cat to seek his fortune.
11.05pm
MY FAVOURITE SONG
More famous faces tell us all about their favourite songs. Today we hear music from The Carpenters, David Bowie, Stevie Wonder and Dusty Springfield as chosen by singer Kim Wilde, TV presenter Anneka Rice and the lovely Debbie McGee amongst others.
Listen Again!
You can now listen again to a selection of our Christmas programmes whenever you like.