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Gilbert O'Sullivan, James Caan and Shelley Von Strunckel

Steve, Tim and the Old Woman try and out-trivia each other with more brain-busting Factoids, plus guests 70s singer Gilbert O'Sullivan and ex-Dragon James Caan.

Steve, Tim and the Old Woman are joined by guests, 70s singing superstar Gilbert O'Sullivan chats about his career, while ex-Dragon James Caan shares the secrets behind how to get any job. The team are also joined by today's astrologer Shelley Von Strunckel.

In the fascinating Factoids this afternoon, discover where in the world you'd get a speeding ticket for driving too slowly, how long tarantulas can go without eating or drinking and which sea creature has a rectangular pupil.

The Talkie bits see the team discussing how hot mustard can burn off calories, some TV ideas for David Miliband and why Scandinavian food is set to be really popular in the UK this year.

The Oldies are chosen by Dave Bosher from London who treats us to some classics from Doris Day, Buddy Holly and The Carpenters.

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Music Played

  • The Doobie Brothers

    China Grove

  • Wang Chung

    Dance Hall Days

  • The Beach Boys

    Darlin'

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2).
    • EMI.

  • Four Tops

    Baby I Need Your Lovin'

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

  • Coldplay

    Clocks

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Matt Cardle

    When We Collide

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco.
    • 1.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Nothing Rhymed

    • The Essential Collection.
    • BMG.
    • 002.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    We Will

    • Gilbert O'Sullivan -Nothing But The B.
    • Park Records.
    • 5.

  • Rumer

    Am I Forgiven

    • Seasons Of My Soul.
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.

  • Jon and Vangelis

    I Hear You Now

    • Now 1980 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.

  • Cheryl Cole - The Flood

  • Rihanna

    Umbrella (feat. JAY-Z)

    • (CD Single).
    • Def Jam.

  • Doris Day

    Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

  • Carpenters

    Goodbye To Love

    • The Carpenters - Yesterday Once More.
    • A&M.

  • Harry Chapin

    Cat's In The Cradle

    • Behind The Music The Harry Chapin Collection.
    • Elektra/Rhino.

  • Buddy Holly

    It Doesn't Matter Anymore

    • Very Best Of Buddy Holly & The Cricke.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • The Hollies

    I'm Alive

    • The Hits Of 1965 (Various Artists).
    • MFP.
    • 3.

  • Bee Gees

    You Win Again

    • Bee Gees - Their Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor.

  • Bobby Darin

    Beyond The Sea (La Mer)

    • Rediscover The 60's - Sealed With A K.
    • Old Gold.

  • Nirvana

    Rainbow Chaser

    • And The Beat Goes On: The 60's Vol 2.
    • Debutante.

  • The Tremeloes

    Silence Is Golden

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.

  • Caro Emerald

    Back It Up

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

  • Diane Birch

    Fools

    • Bible Belt.
    • S-Curve.
    • 1.

  • James Blunt

    So Far Gone

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

  • Freda Payne

    Band Of Gold

    • Heartbeat: Love Me Tender (Various).
    • Global Television.

  • Fats Domino

    Ain't That A Shame

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Chicago

    25 Or 6 To 4

    • (Single).
    • CBS.

  • Sly & the Family Stone

    Family Affair

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Beady Eye

    The Roller

    • (CD Single).
    • Beady Eye Records.
    • 1.

  • Plain White T’s

    Rhythm Of Love

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

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Clair

    • The Essential Collection.
    • BMG.
    • 003.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Mr Moody's Garden

    • The Berry Vest Of.
    • Britannia Music.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Ooh-Wakka-Doo-Wakka-Day

    • The Essential Collection.
    • BMG.
    • 007.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    All They Wanted To Say

    • (CD Single).
    • Hypertension.
    • 1.

  • Gilbert O’Sullivan

    Where Would We Be (Without Tea)

    • Gilbertville.
    • Hypertension.
    • 7.

  • Sting

    If You Love Somebody Set Them Free

    • The Very Best Of Sting & The Police.
    • A&M.

  • Avery Sunshine

    I Got Sunshine

    • Avery Sunshine.
    • Dome Records.
    • 1.

  • Katie Melua

    Twisted

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 1.

  • Noah and the Whale

    L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.

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

Broadcast

  • Mon 10 Jan 2011 14:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

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