12.05am
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.
1.05am
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.
2.05am
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.
2.35am
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.
3.35am
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.
4.35am
SONGS FOR THE SOUL
George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.
5.05am
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.
6.05am
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.
7.00am
NIL BY MOUTH
Cliff Proctor and Tim Wallace bring you a mix of classic tunes from Jean Michel Jarre, Sky, Booker T & The MGs and a few surprises. All the tracks have one thing in common – there isn’t a voice to be heard!
8.30am
THE RADIO WARNEFORD PLAYLIST
More Christmas favourites with Andy Dowell including songs from Boney M, Jona Lewie, Chris Rea, Cliff Richard and Mariah Carey.
9.30am
AN INSPECTOR CALLS
The Birlings are celebrating their daughter’s engagement when a police inspector arrives with questions about their relationships with a young woman who has committed suicide. Written by J. B. Priestley and performed by The Radio Warneford Players.
10.30am
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.
11.30am
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.
1.00pm
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!
2.00pm
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.
2.50pm
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.
3.50pm
CALL ME NUMBER ONE
Richard Smith plays another selection of UK chart-toppers from two different years, today it’s the turn of 2010 and 1982. The programme features tracks by Lady Gaga, Shakin’ Stevens, JLS and the late Irene Cara.
4.50pm
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.
6.00pm
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.
7.00pm
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.
8.00pm
IT’S (ALMOST) NEW YEAR!
Chris and Heidi are live in the studio this Friday evening and they are looking forward to all things “new”! Join them to hear a selection of tracks in which “new” is the main idea. And they’ll be discovering some of the weird and wonderful ways that other countries see in the new year. To join in the show, visit our Request Form to choose a favourite song.
10.00pm
THE VINYL PICK N MIX SHOW
Stephen Height showcases Radio Warneford’s old 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.
11.00pm
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.