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28/05/2010

On the eve of the 55th Eurovision song contest, which this year comes from Oslo, Ken Bruce broadcasts his regular mid-morning show from the Norwegian capital.

On the eve of the 55th Eurovision song contest, which this year comes from Oslo, Ken Bruce broadcasts his regular mid-morning show from the Norwegian capital.

Ken will look at what Oslo has to offer anyone who fancies a visit there; investigate one of the world's most famous awards - the Nobel Peace Prize (which is based in Norway); chat with the city's Mayor about the special relationship between Norway and the UK; find out about the life and times of famous Norwegian explorers such as Thor Heyerdhal and Roald Amundsen; and samples some typically Norwegian cuisine.

Also joining Ken will be the composer of this year's UK Eurovision entry Pete Waterman and this year's performer Josh Dubovie; Paddy O'Connell (who is presenting Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Three's coverage of the semi-finals earlier in the week) will discuss what will be worth watching and what won't during the final; while official Eurovision Song Contest biographer John Kennedy O'Connor will chat about the history of this unique European event.

Former UK Eurovision winner Katrina also has the final two of her favourite Eurovision songs in Tracks Of My Years.

2 hours, 30 minutes

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Fri 28 May 2010 09:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music and featured items

  • Pete Waterman and Josh Dubovie

    Ken talks to Josh Dubovie and Pete Waterman about the UK's Eurovision entry.

    Duration: 06:56

  • Katrina's Tracks of my Years

    Katrina chooses her favourite Eurovision tracks.

    Duration: 11:22

  • Bobbysocks

    Let It Swing

  • The Beatles

    Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)

    • 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 2.

  • Lene Marlin

    Sitting Down Here

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.

  • Secret Garden

    Nocturne

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 18.

  • Chris Rea

    Looking For The Summer

    • (CD Single).
    • East West Records.

  • The Shadows

    Kon-Tiki

    • The Shadows - First 20 Years At The T.
    • EMI.

  • Scissor Sisters

    Fire With Fire

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • Billy Joel

    Just The Way You Are

    • Billy Joel - Greatest Hits Vol.1.
    • CBS.

  • Frida

    I Know There's Something Going On

    • (Single).
    • Epic.
    • 3.

  • Sandie Shaw

    Puppet on a String

    • Sandie Shaw - The Collection.
    • Castle.

  • Brotherhood of Man

    Save Your Kisses For Me

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Katrina and the Waves

    Love Shine A Light

    • Huge Hits 1997 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • ΈιΓ¶²β°μ²υ΄Η±θ±θ

    Eple

    • Royksopp - Melody A.M..
    • Wall Of Sound Recordings.

  • Roxy Music

    Angel Eyes

    • Bryan Ferry/Roxy Music - Street Life.
    • Eg.

  • Amy Winehouse

    Tears Dry On Their Own

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.

  • Josh Dubovie

    That Sounds Good To Me

    • CD Single.

  • Marie Myriam

    L'oiseau Et L'enfant

    • La Vie Est Une Chanson.

  • Vicky Leandros

    L'amour Est Bleu

  • Alexander Rybak

    Fairytale

    • Eurovision Song Contest Moscow 2009 (Various Artists).
    • CMC.
    • 11.

  • Four Tops

    It's The Same Old Song

    • The Four Tops - The Ultimate Collecti.
    • Motown.

Broadcast

  • Fri 28 May 2010 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2