Wednesday 27 December

THE BEST ADVERTS ON TV (continued from yesterday)
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.

12.50am
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

1.50am
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.

2.50am
THE VINYL PICK N MIX SHOW

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.

3.50am
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.

4.50am
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!

5.50am
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!

6.50am
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.

7.40am
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.

8.40am
THE RADIO WARNEFORD PLAYLIST

Andy Dowell plays more festive favourites from Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Bing Crosby and Dolly Parton.

9.40am
CLASSICAL SYMPHONIA

Cliff Proctor introduces excerpts from some of the most famous symphonies by eight composers including Mozart, Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven.

11.40am
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.

12.50pm
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?

1.10pm
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.

2.15pm
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

3.10pm
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.

4.10pm
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.

5.10pm
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.

6.10pm
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!

7.05pm
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.

8.35pm
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.

9.35pm
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.

10.35pm
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.

11.05pm
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.


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