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22/12/2010

It's Half-Time Hooter time on The Best Time of the Day Show with Alex which means even more stupidity and top tunes to take you through the night. Album and Record of the Week also.

It's Wednesday which means it is time for the first Half-Time Hooter of the Week; even more inspired daftness and brilliant music from the Dark Lord himself, Alex Lester. Alex is still taking suggestions on how he can get producer Dr Strangelove into the spirit of the season, which is even more of a crisis now he has a stinking cold. We are still comparing those inappropriate gifts we have received over the years and, new for today, if mistletoe gets you a free kiss, what can a cucumber or a bog roll get you? There's another appearance from Noel the Christmas Badger, more seasonal cheer gone horribly wrong in Antler Watch, and Panto Lotto. Pause for Thought at 3.20am with Steve Williams, and step into the (s)limelight in the 4.15 One-Off Canteen. All of this, plus the first Half-Time Hooter of the Week.
Lester's Festive Library offerings this morning come from Aimee Mann, London Community Gospel Choir and some 1940s novelty from Yogi Yorgeson. Your choices from the Listener's Library this morning come from Captain Sensible, Glasvegas and Faith Hill. There is another track from Album of the Week by Susan Boyle, and Record of the Week from new artist, Edei.

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Music Played

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Merry Christmas Everyone

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • The Who

    The Kids Are Alright

    • The No.1 Movies Album (Various Artist.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • James Blunt

    So Far Gone

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.

  • Amy Winehouse

    Back To Black

    • Back To Black.
    • Universal Records.

  • Bon Jovi

    Please Come Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ For Christmas

    • A Very Special Christmas 2 (Various).
    • A&M.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK from the forthcoming CD, "INSIDE INFORMATION" (Alma Recordings)

    • Edei

      Loved

      • (CD Single).
      • Alma Recordings.
      • 1.

  • The Emotions

    Best Of My Love

    • Mellow Madness (Various Artists).
    • Epic.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD box-set, "CHRISTMAS MEMORIES" (Emporio)

    • Yogi Yorgesson

      I Yust Go Nuts at Christmas

  • Ziggy Marley & Melody Makers

    Tomorrow People

    • Dancing On Sunshine - 22 Reggae Hits.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Mud

    Lonely This Christmas

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Ellie Goulding

    Your Song

    • Bright Lights.
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the EP, "A SNOWFLAKE FELL (AND IT FELT LIKE CHRISTMAS)" (Columbia) suggested by Dave in Berkshire

    • Glasvegas

      A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like A Kiss)

      • A Snowflake Fell (And It Felt Like a Kiss).
      • Columbia.
      • 5.

  • Corinne Bailey Rae

    Paris Nights/New York Mornings

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

  • Duran Duran

    Is There Something I Should Know?

    • Duran Duran - Decade.
    • EMI.
    • 1.

  • B.B. King

    Merry Christmas Baby

    • The Perfect Christmas (Various).
    • Universal Music.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Ain't Good Enough For You

    • The Promise.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • Shawn Colvin

    I Don't Need Anything This Christmas

    • This Is Christmas (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Plain White T’s

    Rhythm Of Love

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

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY out on Absolute Records

    • London Community Gospel Choir

      Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas

  • Blondie

    The Tide Is High

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.

  • Change

    A Lover's Holiday

    • (Single).
    • WEA.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the various artists CD, "NEW WAVE CHRISTMAS: JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH" (WEA) suggested by Mary in New York

    • Captain Sensible

      One Christmas Catalogue

      • New Wave Xmas: Just Can't Get Enough.
      • WEA.
      • 10.

  • Madonna

    Dear Jessie

    • Madonna - Like A Prayer.
    • Sire.

  • KT Tunstall

    Fade Like A Shadow

    • Tiger Suit.
    • Relentless.
    • 1.

  • Perry Como & The Fontane Sisters

    It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

    • Greatest Christmas Songs.
    • RCA.

  • James Brown

    Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

    • Originals 2 (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Chris de Burgh

    A Spaceman Came Travelling

    • The Best Christmas Album In The World... Ever! (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • CeeLo Green

    It's OK

    • The Lady Killer.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Elvis Presley

    It Won't Seem Like Christmas Without You

    • IF EVERY DAY WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS.
    • Sony BMG.

  • Alanis Morissette

    Ironic

  • Bitty McLean

    It Keeps Rainin' (Tears From My Eyes)

    • (CD Single).
    • Brilliant.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD, "THE GIFT" (Syco) Out Now

    • Susan Boyle

      Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace

      • The Gift.
      • Syco.
      • 8.

  • Deep Purple

    Hush

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "ONE MORE DRIFTER IN THE SNOW" (Superego)

    • Aimee Mann

      I'll Be Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ for Christmas

  • Hurts

    All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day

    • (CD Single).
    • RCA.
    • 1.

  • Marvin Gaye

    Lucky Lucky Me

    • The Very Best Of Marvin Gaye.
    • Motown.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS SOUNDTRACK" (Interscope) suggested by Dale Hobson

    • Faith Hill

      Where Are You Christmas?

      • Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas CD.
      • Interscope.
      • 14.

  • The Jacksons

    I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

    • 20 Motown Christmas Classics (Variou.
    • Hitsville.

Broadcast

  • Wed 22 Dec 2010 02:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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