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Hugh Laurie & Robin Williams guested

British national treaure Hugh Laurie - yes American friends, he is British - discusses his blues singing sideline, while Robin Williams talks about his latest film Happy Feet Two.

When he wasn't worrying about his virtual horse, Graham chatted to Hugh 'Unlikely' Laurie this week, who revealed he can't stand hearing his own voice, and is still bitter about losing a rowing contest in 1980, back when his thighs were bigger than his girlfriend's waist...

After twelve, Oscar winning actor Robin Williams came in to talk about his new film 'Happy Feet Two', and also lamented the decor in Saddam's palace, told us that his daughter is his hardest critic, and wondered how Elmer Fudd would sound doing Shakespeare.

'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' plumbed new depths this week - no, we didn't think it was possible either - as Gaye in Lancashire inflicted Jasper Carrott's 'Funky Moped' on the nation. As the Pet Shop Boys might say, what have I, what have I, what have I done to deserve this?

In the latest 'Grill Graham', Philip from Kilbride was wanting to know if he could dream of a tight Christmas - basically he didn't want to spend any money - while Vince had a dilemma about a next door neighbour who offered him more than just coffee when he last visited.

And listener Jane Dabbs picked 'Sylvia's Mother' by Dr Hook as her 'Tune With A Tale', a sad tale of a matriarch coming between a man and his true love. Oh, and an annoying phone operator didn't help either...

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Sat 19 Nov 2011 10:00
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Music Played

  • Sophie Ellis‐Bextor

    Take Me ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ (A Girl Like Me)

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • The Musgraves

    Last Of Me

    • Promo Single.
    • Lookout Mountain Records.
    • 1.

  • Chicago

    Saturday In The Park

    • Chicago IX - Greatest Hits.
    • Rhino.

  • Gaye in Lancs 'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' tune

    • Jasper Carrott

      Funky Moped

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

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    Nothing's Real But Love

    Pause For Thought

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

  • Depeche Mode

    Just Can't Get Enough

    • Me Without You O.S.T. - Various.
    • Columbia.

  • Jessie J

    Who You Are

    • Single.
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Diana Ross & The Supremes

    I'm Livin' In Shame

    • Diana Ross & The Supremes - 40 Motown.
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Will Smith

    Gettin' Jiggy Wit It

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Caro Emerald

    Stuck

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

  • Andrew Gold

    Lonely Boy

    • Super Hits Of The '70s - Have A Nice Day, Vol. 19 (Various Artists).
    • Rhino Records.
    • 1.

  • Ed Sheeran

    Lego House

    • (CD Single).
    • Asylum.
    • 1.

  • Alessi

    Oh Lori

    • And Then She Kissed Me Vol.1 (Various.
    • Debutante.

  • Hugh Laurie

    Halleluljah, I Love Her So

    • Let Them Talk.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Song choice of guest Hugh Laurie

    • Muddy Waters

      Rollin' And Tumblin'

  • Freeez

    I.O.U.

    • Club Classics From The 80's (Various).
    • Disky.

  • Mama's Gun & Beverley Knight

    Only One

    • The Life And Soul.
    • Candelion.
    • 1.

  • Jane Dabbs in Colchester's 'Tune With A Tale'

    • Dr. Hook

      Sylvia's Mother

      • Completely Hooked.
      • Capitol.

  • Michael Jackson

    Rockin' Robin

    • The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Fi.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 8.

  • Sam Beeton

    Under The Fence

  • Robin Williams' song selection

    • Peter Gabriel & Kate Bush

      Don't Give Up

      • Now 8 (Various Artists).
      • Now.

Broadcast

  • Sat 19 Nov 2011 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2