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Russell Brand, Lorna Byrne and Barry from Watford

Steve, Tim Smith and Janey Lee Grace chat to comedian and actor Russell Brand and angels expert Lorna Byrne, plus there's more lifestyle advice and laughs with Barry from Watford.

It's a jam-packed Big Show, Steve, Tim and Janey chat to Big Brother host, now Hollywood superstar Russell Brand about his wife-to-be Katy Perry and he gives men of the UK some advice on the best way to chat up women. Also, author Lorna Byrne reveals how she can see and communicate with angels and elderly lifestyle guru Barry from Watford shares his thoughts on Anne Widdecombe in this year's Strictly line up and why he's picked up an autumn sniffle.

In today's fascinating Factoids, learn what virga are, which famous F1 driver failed their driving test first time and why a clown is standing for parliament in Brazil. In the top notch Talkie bits - the team discuss David Cameron's love of Strictly and X Factor, the sad news that Hollywood legend Tony Curtis has passed away aged 85, and why men switch off during arguments with their partners.

Katrina Mansfield and the girls at Wendy Jones Blackett Ltd in Chapel Allerton in Leeds choose today's Oldies netting themselves six of our coveted badges. The ladies treat us to a Disney classic from Burl Ives, a sensational soul number from The Temptations and a smooth groove from Frank Sinatra.

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Thu 30 Sep 2010 14:00
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Music Played

  • Gary β€œU.S.” Bonds

    This Little Girl

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.

  • The Killers

    Human

    • Day & Age.
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Pet Shop Boys

    Rent

    • The Pet Shop Boys - Discography.
    • Now.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Get Outta My Way

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • Enrique Iglesias

    Heartbeat (feat. Nicole Scherzinger)

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
    • 2.

  • Katy Perry

    California Gurls (feat. Snoop Dogg)

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Fran Healy

    Buttercups

    • (CD Single).
    • Wreckord Label.
    • 1.

  • Empire of the Sun

    We Are The People

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Alannah Myles

    Black Velvet

    • Red Hot Metal (Various Artists).
    • Dover Records.

  • Stevie Wonder

    If You Really Love Me

    • Stevie Wonder Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • Motown.

  • The Kinks

    You Really Got Me

    • The Journey - Part 1.
    • BMG.
    • 7.

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Green Onions

    • Atlantic Soul (Various Artists).
    • Warner E.S.P..

  • Frank Sinatra

    Come Fly With Me

    • The Capitol Years.
    • Capitol Records.
    • 28.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rockin' Robin

    • The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Fi.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 8.

  • Bill Haley and His Comets

    Shake, Rattle And Roll

    • Bill Haley And The Comets.
    • Bulldog.

  • The Temptations

    Get Ready

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Pixie Lott

    Broken Arrow

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

  • Caro Emerald

    Back It Up

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 2.

  • Robbie Williams

    Angels

    • The Best 90's Album In The World...Ev.
    • Virgin.

  • Scissor Sisters

    Any Which Way

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

  • CeeLo Green

    Forget You

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Music UK.
    • 1.

  • Billy Ocean

    Red Light Spells Danger

    • Billy Ocean - Love Is For Ever (L.I.F.
    • Jive.

  • The Beatles

    I Want To Hold Your Hand

    • The Beatles - 1.
    • Apple.
    • 004.

  • Ben’s Brother

    Poker Face (Live On Dermot O'Leary)

    • 4.

  • ²Ήβ€h²Ή

    Butterfly Butterfly (The Last Hurrah)

    • (CD Single).
    • Rhino.
    • 1.

  • Love Affair

    Rainbow Valley

    • This Hasn't Changed Us.
    • RPM Records.
    • 003.

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Go Your Own Way

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 006.

  • Carl BarΓ’t

    Run With The Boys

    • (CD Single).
    • Arcady Records.
    • 1.

  • Katy Perry

    I Kissed A Girl

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 7.

  • Manic Street Preachers

    (It's Not War) Just The End Of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 16.

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  • Thu 30 Sep 2010 14:00
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