Thursday 30 December

MORE CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS (continued from yesterday)
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.

12.15am
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.

1.50am
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.

2.50am
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 UpSaving All My Love For You and Wind Beneath My Wings and covers from Tony Hadley, Annie Lennox and Hollywood actress Mae West.

3.50am
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.

4.20am
VIVA LA RADIO
Join Stephen Height for a selection of songs linked to DJs or radio from across the decades and genres.

5.20am
SONGS FOR THE SOUL

George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.

5.50am
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.

6.50am
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!

8.20am
THE HISTORY OF RADIO WARNEFORD

Radio Warneford began broadcasting on 12 December 1973 and what a journey it’s been, from a lowly basement room to a leaking shed to state-of-the-art studios. Ley Bricknell takes us though the history of the Radio Warneford and plays some archive recordings.

9.20am
THE RADIO WARNEFORD PLAYLIST

More Christmas favourites with Andy Dowell including songs from Boney M, Jona Lewie, Chris Rea, Cliff Richard and Mariah Carey.

10.20am
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.

11.20am
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!

12.20pm
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.

1.50pm
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 UpSaving All My Love For You and Wind Beneath My Wings and covers from Tony Hadley, Annie Lennox and Hollywood actress Mae West.

2.50pm
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.

3.50pm
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.

4.20pm
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.

5.20pm
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.

6.20pm
SONGS FOR THE SOUL

George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.

6.50pm
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.

7.50pm
MY FAVOURITE SONG

More famous faces tell us all about their favourite songs. Today we hear music from Elton John, Carol King, George Michael and the Rolling Stones as chosen by singer Ronan Keating, entrepreneur Deborah Meaden and weather presenter Carol Kirkwood amongst others.

8.45pm
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!

10.15pm
THE RADIO WARNEFORD PLAYLIST

More Christmas favourites with Andy Dowell including songs from Boney M, Jona Lewie, Chris Rea, Cliff Richard and Mariah Carey.

11.15pm
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.