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King Gong Was in the Studio!

Chris was joined by King Gong Alasdair Malloy, who bought with him his tamtam and Chinese opera gongs. The Mystery Guest was swimming Olympic bronze medallist Stephen Parry.

Today's show was dedicated to all lowland wildflower meadows that need our help. The show was entitled: "Even a short-sighted squirrel finds an acorn now and again!"

This morning Chris was joined by King Gong Alasdair Malloy, who bought with him his tamtam and Chinese opera gongs.

Today's Mystery Guest was swimming Olympic bronze medallist Stephen Parry.

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Last on

Wed 17 Aug 2011 06:30

Music Played

  • Sheryl Crow

    A Change Would Do You Good

    • Woman (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv/Sony Tv.
  • Big Screen Belter

    • The Walker Brothers

      The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore

      • The British Invasion: The History Of British Rock, Vol. 7 (Various Artists).
      • Rhino Records.
      • 3.
  • Tom Jones

    Give A Little Love

    • (CD Single).
    • S-Curve Records.
    • 1.
  • Culture Club

    Do You Really Want To Hurt Me

    • Culture Club - Kissing To Be Clever.
    • Virgin.
  • The B‐52s

    Love Shack

    • Now 1990 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.
    • 3.
  • Take That

    When We Were Young

  • Santana

    She's Not There

    • Santana - The Ultimate Collection.
    • Sony.
  • Daryl Hall & John Oates

    Rich Girl

    • Looking Back - The Best Of Hall & Oat.
    • BMG.
  • Duffy

    Mercy

  • Tommy Steele

    Flash Bang Wallop

    • Tommy Steele's Greatest Hits.
    • Deram.
  • Dolly Parton

    Together You And I

    • Better Day.
    • Sony.
    • 1.
  • Nick Lowe

    Cruel To Be Kind

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
    • 9.
  • The Ting Tings

    Be The One

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Squeeze

    Hourglass

    • Big Squeeze: The Very Best Of Squeeze.
    • Universal/A&M.
  • The Feeling

    A Hundred Sinners

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Island Records.
    • 1.
  • Kool & the Gang

    Jungle Boogie

    • The Best Of Cult Fiction (Various).
    • Virgin.
  • Bryan Ferry

    Tokyo Joe

    • The Platinum Collection.
    • Virgin.
  • Van Morrison

    Wild Night

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.
  • Nerina Pallot

    Turn Me On Again

    • (CD Single).
    • Geffen.
    • 1.
  • Gobsmackers #1

    • U2

      Get On Your Boots

      • (CD Single).
      • Mercury.
      • 1.
  • Gobsmackers #2

    • Nancy Sinatra

      These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

      • The Greatest Hits Of Nancy Sinatra.
      • Boulevard.
  • The Coral

    In The Morning

    • (CD Single).
    • Deltasonic.
  • David Dundas

    Jeans On

    • Super 70's Summer (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • David Bowie

    The Jean Genie

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.
  • Chris Rea

    Dancing The Blues Away

    • Santo Spirito Blues.
    • Rhino.
    • 1.
  • Tears for Fears

    Mad World

    • Tears For Fears - Tears Roll Down.
    • Fontana.
  • Andy Williams

    Can't Get Used To Losing You

    • The Best Love Songs...Ever! (Various).
    • Virgin.

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  • Wed 17 Aug 2011 06:30

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