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11/03/2010

Time for the Second Half-Time Hooter of the Week which means more witty chat and unexpected silliness, Record & Album of the Week and tracks from Lester's and Listener's Libraries.

Alex, the Great Dark Lord of Buffoon Town, presents another Best Time of the Day Show which includes the second Half-Time Hooter of the Week. Threads today include: YMCA for the Modern Day, in which Alex recreates several modern versions of The Village People; more fictional freaky future visions to scare the Edwardians with the Reverse Time Capsule; plus, our nominated News Shank subject today is Simon Cowell, hear which hideous headlines have been dreamt up.

There is another track from our Album of the Week from Boyzone, another spin of Record of the Week from Whitney Houston, Lester's Library tracks from Bajka and Toby Keith, and a classic toe-tapper from Whistling Jack Smith in Listener's Library. There is also more Pause for Thought with Tim Turvey. Expect the unexpected, and you will still be surprised, but you can guarantee you will be entertained throughout.

Alex also gets your tips on the etiquette of social networking as part of Radio 2's Get Connected campaign, now that he has got his own Twitter account (@alexthedarklord). Throughout March, Radio 2's Get Connected campaign is endeavouring to help you get online - if you're not already - and to understand technology better. If you're not online but would like to be, then phone the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Advice Line on 08000 150 950. Lines are open from 8am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Calls are free from a BT landline but mobile phone charges may vary. You can speak to advisors who will be able to give you details of centres and courses in your area where you can learn how to get online and use the internet.

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Music Played

  • Bee Gees

    Stayin' Alive

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Pulp

    Disco 2000

    • Hits.
    • Island.
    • 6.

  • Beverley Knight

    Soul Survivor (feat. Chaka Khan)

    • (CD Single).
    • Hurricane.
    • 1.

  • Eric Clapton

    I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart

    • The Cream Of Eric Clapton.
    • Polydor.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Witchcraft

    • The Frank Sinatra Collection.
    • EMI.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK from the album, "I LOOK TO YOU" (RCA) Out now

    • Whitney Houston

      Nothin' But Love

      • (CD Single).

  • Nickelback

    How You Remind Me

    • Beautiful Game (Various Artists).
    • Universal.

  • Rod Stewart

    (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher

    • Soulbook.
    • RCA.
    • 1.

  • Fairground Attraction

    Perfect

    • The First Of A Million Kisses (Expanded Edition).
    • Cherry Red Records.
    • 002.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "BAJKA IN WONDERLAND" (ChinChin Records)

    • Bajka

      The Hunting

  • Travis

    Why Does It Always Rain On Me?

    • (CD Single).
    • Independiente.

  • Michael BublΓ©

    Cry Me A River

    • Crazy Love.
    • Reprise.
    • 1.

  • Stevie Wonder

    I Was Made To Love Her

    • Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
    • Motown.

  • The Mavericks

    Dance the Night Away

    • Ultimate Country (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Everywhere

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 008.

  • Goldfrapp

    Rocket

    • (CD Single).
    • Mute.
    • 1.

  • AC/DC

    Back In Black

    • Back In Black.
    • Epic.
    • 6.

  • The Bellamy Brothers

    Let Your Love Flow

    • Country Moods (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Mica Paris

    Born Again

    • (CD Single).
    • Rhythm Riders.
    • 1.

  • Elvis Presley

    Don't Be Cruel

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    The Rising

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Gabriella Cilmi

    On A Mission

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Island Records.
    • 1.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY suggested by "Ralph"

    • Whistling Jack Smith

      I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman

      • Hard to Find Pop Instrumentals 2.

  • The Chicks

    Not Ready To Make Nice

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.

  • Roachford

    Cuddly Toy

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.

  • Desmond Dekker & the Aces

    Israelites

    • Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
    • Old Gold.

  • Joan Osborne

    One Of Us

    • Woman (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv/Sony Tv.

  • Pixie Lott

    Gravity

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Night Owl

    • Gerry Rafferty - Right Down Line.
    • EMI.

  • Steve Winwood

    Higher Love

    • Music Of The Year: 1986 (Various Artists).
    • Universal-Island Records.

  • µώ±π²β΄Η²Τ³¦Γ©

    Halo

    • I Am...Sasha Fierce.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK Taken from the CD, "BROTHER" (Polydor) Out Now

    • Boyzone

      Ruby

      • Brother.

  • Pink Floyd

    Money

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • New Order

    True Faith '94

    • (CD Single).
    • London.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY taken from the CD, "35 GREATEST HITS"

    • Toby Keith

      Stays in Mexico

  • Nelly Furtado

    All Good Things (Come To An End)

    • (CD Single).
    • Geffen.

  • The Temptations

    Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

    • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.6 (Various).
    • Motown.

  • Eagles

    Tequila Sunrise

    • The Best Of Eagles.
    • Asylum.

Broadcast

  • Thu 11 Mar 2010 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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