MUSIC AND MEMORIES (continued from yesterday)
A very special programme from July 2021. His Majesty King Charles, then Prince of Wales, pays tribute to hospital radio volunteers for the important work they have done for patients throughout the pandemic and reveals some of his favourite songs including tracks from Barbra Streisand, Peter Skellern, Dick Powell and the Three Degrees.
12.55am
VIVA LA RADIO
Join Stephen Height for a selection of songs linked to DJs or radio from across the decades and genres.
1.55am
MY FAVOURITE SONG
A host of famous faces each tell us all about their favourite song. Today we hear from Gyles Brandreth, Chris Packham, Janet Ellis and Rustie Lee who introduce us to tracks by Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Wilco and The Muppets.
2.50am
THE MUSIC BOX
Gordon Low introduces a selection of instrumental tracks from the likes of Celtic Spirit, Johnny Pearson and Jimmy Shand.
3.20am
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.
4.20am
NOW: A RADIO WARNEFORD CELEBRATION
The Now albums have been a fixture of the music scene since Christmas 1983. Andy Dowell tells the story of the most successful series of compilation albums in history along with some of the hits of the last 37 years from Culture Club, Wet Wet Wet, Kylie Minogue and Phil Collins.
Written by Stephen Height.
5.20am
THOSE FABULOUS FIFTIES
Dave Nicholson remembers some of those favourite songs from the Fabulous 1950’s. Today’s selection includes Doris Day, The Kalin Twins, Russ Conway, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.
6.15am
A WINTER COLLECTION
Andrew Preshous introduces a selection of music on the theme of winter, maybe with the word “winter” in the title, related to the winter months or linked to winter themes. How many of them do you recognise?
7.15am
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!
8.50am
SPOTLIGHT ON CHRIS DIFFORD
Stephen Height looks at the musical career of the founder member of the group Squeeze.
9.00am
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Here is another chance to catch the Radio Warneford Players special version of Charles Dickens’ classic Victorian Christmas tale. Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve, each one determined to make him see the error of his miserly ways.
9.50am
THE VINTAGE YEARS
Jim Simpson plays a selection of songs from the Roaring Twenties to the Swinging Sixties from all of your favourite artists including Nat ‘King’ Cole, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald and Shirley Bassey.
10.45am
SONGS FOR THE SOUL
George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.
11.15am
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.
12.15am
IT’S ELECTRIC
Cliff Proctor introduces a selection of classic tracks from some of the leading acts of the Electric Era including OMD, Kraftwerk, Yazoo, Human League, Go West and Spandau Ballet.
1.50pm
MY FAVOURITE SONG
A host of famous faces each tell us all about their favourite song. Today we hear from Gyles Brandreth, Chris Packham, Janet Ellis and Rustie Lee who introduce us to tracks by Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Wilco and The Muppets.
2.45pm
VIVA LA RADIO
Join Stephen Height for a selection of songs linked to DJs or radio from across the decades and genres.
3.45pm
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.
5.15pm
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!
6.15pm
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.
7.05pm
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.
8.05pm
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.
9.05pm
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.
10.15pm
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.
11.15pm
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.
Listen Again!
You can now listen again to a selection of our Christmas programmes whenever you like.