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Chris talked to novelist and 500 WORDS judge Anthony Horowitz. Samantha Brierley aged 9 from Stockport describes her English project. The Mystery Guest was Sir Michael Parkinson.

Chris talked to top novelist and 500 WORDS judge Anthony Horowitz about his new book, Scorpia Rising, which is the last ever Alex Rider novel. Anthony has also been chosen by the Conan Doyle estate to write the new Sherlock Holmes novel and - perhaps most exciting of all - used to write episodes of Poirot. Sunday nights have never been the same since he stopped...

Samantha Brierley aged 9 from Stockport is doing an English lesson on "Kids for a Fanfare" and she will return tomorrow to mark it out of ten.

Today's Mystery Guest was legendary chat show host, author and radio presenter Sir Michael Parkinson.

3 hours

Music Played

  • David Bowie

    China Girl

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Adele

    Someone Like You

    • 21.
    • XL.
    • 1.
  • Big Screen Belter

    • [musical theater] - America

  • Barry White

    You See The Trouble With Me

    • Barry White - The Collection.
    • Mercury.
    • 2.
  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Bad Moon Rising

    • Green River.
    • Fantasy.
    • 1.
  • Huey Lewis and the News

    The Power Of Love

    • Huey Lewis & The News - Fore!.
    • Chrysalis.
  • KC and the Sunshine Band

    Give It Up

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • CeeLo Green

    Bright Lights Bigger City (feat. Wiz Khalifa)

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

    Beat It

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.
  • The Colour Field

    Thinking Of You

    • The Singles.
    • Connoisseur Collection.
  • Eric Clapton

    Lay Down Sally

    • The Cream Of Eric Clapton.
    • Polydor.
  • Golden Oldie

    • Ben E. King

      Stand By Me

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

    Tonight

    • The Incredible Machine.
    • Decca.
    • 1.
  • Led Zeppelin

    Whole Lotta Love

    • Early Days.
    • Atlantic.
    • 13.
  • Girls Aloud

    Can't Speak French

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • Razorlight

    Somewhere Else

    • (CD Single).
    • Vertigo.
  • Prince

    1999

    • 4Ever.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Eliza Doolittle

    Mr Medicine

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

    Dance the Night Away

  • Coldplay

    Speed Of Sound

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Thunder Road

    • The Essential Bruce Springsteen.
    • Columbia.
  • Gobsmackers

    • Pet Shop Boys

      West End Girls

      • Now That's What I Call Music '86.
      • Now.
    • The Beatles

      Hey Jude

  • Goldfrapp

    Rocket

    • (CD Single).
    • Mute.
    • 1.
  • The Real Thing

    You To Me Are Everything

    • In The Summertime-Sound Of 70's, Part.
    • Old Gold.
  • Blondie

    Hanging On The Telephone

    • Atomic: The Very Best Of Blondie.
    • EMI.
    • 1.
  • Monty Norman

    James Bond Theme

    Performer: John Barry and His Orchestra.
    • John Barry Plays 007.
    • El Records.
    • 013.
  • Monty Norman

    James Bond Theme

    Performer: John Barry and His Orchestra.
    • John Barry Plays 007.
    • El Records.
    • 013.
  • Scissor Sisters

    She's My Man

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.
  • James Vincent McMorrow

    This Old Dark Machine

    • (CD Single).
    • Believe Direct.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Thu 31 Mar 2011 06:30

Farewell Chris Evans: The best bits from his last shows at Radio 2

After eight years of hosting the Breakfast Show, Chris Evans leaves Radio 2.

500 Words

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2's story-writing competition for kids.