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with Dara O'Briain, Brian Cox and Jon Snow

Steve and Tim chat to comedian Dara O'Briain, Professor Brian Cox and newsreader Jon Snow. Plus more factoids, the non-stop oldies and the latest entertainment and lifestyle news.

Steve Wright and Tim Smith are here with more big name guests - today it's comedian Dara O'Briain, Professor Brian Cox and newsreader Jon Snow - and fascinating factoids to impress your friends with. Plus the very latest lifestyle and entertainment news, half an hour of non-stop oldies and a load of great music to see you through the afternoon.

2 hours, 57 minutes

Music Played

  • Elton John

    I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That

    • The Very Best Of Elton John.
    • Rocket.
  • Stevie Wonder

    Another Star

    • (Single).
    • Motown.
  • Fleetwood Mac

    Little Lies

    • 50 Years - Don't Stop.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 007.
  • Gotye

    Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.
  • Alesha Dixon

    Do It Our Way (Play)

    • (CD Single).
    • Saatchi & Saatchi.
    • 1.
  • Florence + The Machine

    No Light, No Light

    • Ceremonials.
    • Universal.
    • 7.
  • Dire Straits

    Lady Writer

    • Sultans Of Swing - Best Of Dire Straits.
    • Vertigo.
  • The Three Degrees

    When Will I See You Again

    • 25 Years Of Number 1 Hits Vol. 3 1974/75 (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur Collection.
  • The Three Degrees

    My Simple Heart

    • Soul Girls (Various Artists).
    • Knight Records.
    • 10.
  • Leo Sayer

    Thunder In My Heart

    • Leo Sayer -The Definitive Hits Collec.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 8.
  • Phil Collins

    Two Hearts

    • Singles.
    • Rhino.
  • Paul Young

    Love Of The Common People

    • Paul Young - From Time To Time.
    • Columbia.
  • Darts

    The Boy From New York City

    • Fantastic 70's (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.
  • Whitney Houston

    I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)

    • Whitney Houston - Whitney.
    • Arista.
  • Michael Jackson

    Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough

    • Michael Jackson - History.
    • Epic.
  • The Pasadenas

    Tribute (Right On)

    • Choose 80s Dance (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.
  • Wet Wet Wet

    Sweet Little Mystery

    • Wet Wet Wet - Greatest Hits & More.
    • Precious Organisation.
  • The Brilliant Things

    Dance

    • (CD Single).
    • Spokes Records.
    • 1.
  • Emeli SandΓ©

    Next To Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.
  • Mink DeVille

    Spanish Stroll

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1977 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • Miss 600

    Typically Me

    • CD Single.
    • Cubit Recordings.
    • 1.
  • Olivia Newton‐John

    If Not For You

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1971 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • Chuck Berry

    No Particular Place To Go

    • The Best Of Chuck Berry.
    • Music Club.
  • Jon Secada

    Just Another Day

    • The Love Album (CD 2) (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
  • Shirley Ellis

    The Clapping Song

    • The Complete Congress Recordings.
    • Connoisseur.
  • Paul McCartney

    My Valentine

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.
    • 1.
  • The Shins

    Simple Song

    • CD Single.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.
  • Dave Edmunds

    I Hear you Knocking

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1970 (Various).
    • Premier.
    • 4.
  • Kate Bush

    Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)

    • Remastered Part I.
    • Fish People.
  • Jo Birchall

    Don't Let It Go To Your Heart

    • Something To Say.
    • Portobello Records.
    • 1.
  • Yes

    Wonderous Stories

    • Classic Yes.
    • Atlantic.
  • Kid Rock

    Care (feat. T.I. & Martina McBride)

    • Born Free.
    • Atlantic.
    • 5.

Broadcast

  • Mon 16 Jan 2012 14:00

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