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From the Games to Bond, Clare Balding looks back at the big stories and events of 2012 with her guests, Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton and national treasure Sarah Millican.

2012 has been an amazing year for the UK: the Diamond Jubilee, the Olympic Games, the Paralympics, the 50th anniversaries of the first James Bond film, The Beatles' debut UK chart hit, and the arrival of The Rolling Stones. In the first of four special programmes, Clare Balding takes a look at some of the big stories, events and achievements that have combined to make 2012 a year many Britons will never forget. Featuring the best music from the past twelve months, Clare also chats to some of the people who helped to shape the year, along with special reports from the Radio 2 presenting family. Clare's guests include Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton and national treasure Sarah Millican.

1 hour, 56 minutes

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Christmas Eve 2012 16:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Pet Shop Boys

    It Doesn't Often Snow At Christmas

    • SMASH - The Singles 1985-2020.
    • Rhino.
    • 1.

  • Gary Barlow

    Sing (feat. The Commonwealth Band & Military Wives)

    • (CD Single).
    • Decca.

  • Whitney Houston

    One Wish (For Christmas)

  • Steps

    Light Up The World

    • (CD Single).
    • Steps Recordings.
    • 1.

  • Loreen

    Euphoria

  • Andy Burrows

    Light The Night

    • (CD Single).
    • Play It Again Sam UK.
    • 1.

  • Coldplay

    Christmas Lights

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

  • Thea Gilmore

    That'll Be Christmas

    • (CD Single).
    • Fullfill.
    • 1.

  • Darlene Love

    All Alone On Christmas

    • Christmas Hits (Various Artists).
    • BMG.

  • Saint Etienne

    I Was Born On Christmas Day

    • (CD Single).
    • Heavenly.
    • 17.

  • Monty Norman

    James Bond Theme

    Performer: John Barry and His Orchestra.

  • Paul McCartney & Wings

    Live And Let Die

    • The 7" Singles Box.
    • MPL.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Goldfinger

    • Heartbeat - The 60's Gold Collection.
    • Global Television.

  • Shirley Bassey

    Diamonds Are Forever

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.

  • John Barry

    On Her Majesty's Secret Service

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.

  • Adele

    Skyfall

    • (CD Single).
    • XL.

  • Girls Aloud

    Something New

    • CD Single.
    • Polydor.

  • Rod Stewart, CeeLo Green & Trombone Shorty

    Merry Christmas Baby

    • Merry Christmas, Baby.
    • Verve Records.

  • Emeli SandΓ©

    Next To Me

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

  • George Michael

    December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)

    • (CD Single).
    • Aegean Records.
    • 1.

  • Chris Rea

    Driving Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ For Christmas

    • (Single).
    • WEA.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Christmas Eve 2012 16:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2