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Dr Hilary Jones, Clare Balding and Michael Dobbs

Steve, Tim and Janey chat to Dr Hilary Jones, author Michael Dobbs and, from Cheltenham, sports host Clare Balding. The team also provide more head-scratching Factoids.

Steve, Tim and Janey chat to Dr Hilary Jones about medical myths and the perils of snoring, author of 'House of Cards' Michael Dobbs reveals the nickname given to him by his children, and sports presenter Clare Balding reports live from Cheltenham.

The team also provide more head-scratching Factoids including lots in celebration of St Patrick's Day like the national symbol of Ireland and the history of the Irish flag colours.

Today's Oldies are chosen by Matt Breeze from Bedford who picks some classics from Howard Jones, Debarge. Madonna and The Specials.

3 hours, 5 minutes

Last on

Thu 17 Mar 2011 14:00
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Music Played

  • China Crisis

    Wishful Thinking

    • Greatest Hits Of The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • Coldplay

    Clocks

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.

  • Madonna

    Into The Groove

    • Celebration.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 8.

  • Roxette

    She's Got Nothing On (But The Radio)

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

  • Thin Lizzy

    Whiskey In The Jar

    • The Best Of Phil Lynott & Thin Lizzy.
    • Telstar.
    • 10.

  • ΆΩΓ©²Ή²Τ³Ω²Ή

    The Maid That Sold Her Barley

    • Celtic Wonder.
    • Somerset Entertainment Ltd.
    • 2.

  • R.E.M.

    Ü΅ώ±π°ω±τΎ±²Τ

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Asa

    Be My Man

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

  • Take That

    Kidz

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

  • DeBarge

    Rhythm Of The Night

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

  • Ramones

    Baby, I Love You

    • The Ramones - End Of The Century.
    • Sire.

  • The Specials

    A Message To You, Rudy (feat. Rico Rodriguez)

    • Greatest Hits Of The 70's (Various).
    • EMI.

  • Lionel Richie

    Dancing on the Ceiling

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

  • David Bowie

    Rebel Rebel

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rock With You

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.

  • Howard Jones

    Like To Get To Know You Well

    • The Best Of Howard Jones.
    • East West Records.

  • Duran Duran

    Girl Panic!

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

  • The Hoosiers

    Bumpy Ride

    • Bumpy Ride.
    • Phantom.
    • 1.

  • Enya

    Caribbean Blue

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.

  • John Fred & His Playboy Band

    Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)

    • Hits Of The 60s, 70s & 80s (Various).
    • Kenwest.

  • George Benson

    Never Give Up On A Good Thing

    • George Benson - The Very Best Of.
    • Warner E.S.P..
    • 3.

  • Ennio Morricone

    Chi Mai (Life & Times Of David Lloyd George)

    • The Best Of ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ-TV's Themes.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Records.

  • Adele

    Someone Like You

    • 21.
    • XL.
    • 1.

  • Let Loose

    Paint It Gold

  • Bon Jovi

    Always

    • (CD Single).
    • Jambco.

  • Joshua Kadison

    Jessie

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.

  • Sick Puppies

    Maybe

    • (CD Single).

  • Love Affair

    A Day Without Love

    • This Hasn't Changed Us.
    • RPM Records.
    • 005.

  • Ricky Martin and Joss Stone

    The Best Thing About Me Is You

    • (CD Single).

  • T. Rex

    Metal Guru

    • Can The Glam! (Various Artists).
    • Cherry Red Records.

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  • Thu 17 Mar 2011 14:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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