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26/12/2012

Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. More from Album and Record of the Week, plus Lester's and Listener's Library song choices.

There's only one way to get through the night with a smile and that's with Alex, AKA the Dark Lord, on the Best Time of the Day Show.

There will be another track from the Album of the Week, another spin of Record of the Week, two more tracks from Alex's eclectic CD collection in the Lester's Library, a selection from you from the Listener's Library and Pause for Thought.

Alex is armed with the Drums of Pun, the Mallet of Stupidity and the Squeal of Campery; you won't get the chance to even think about sleeping!

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Boxing Day 2012 03:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • HOUR 1

    • Slade

      Merry Xmas Everybody

      • (CD Single).
      • EMI.

  • The Supremes

    Where Did Our Love Go

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

  • Andy Burrows

    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔtown

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

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Merry Christmas Baby

    • A Very Special Christmas (Various).
    • A&M.

  • The Drifters

    Under The Boardwalk

    • We Gotta Sing: The Soul Years 1962-1971.
    • Strawberry.

  • The Killers

    Here With Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • The Darkness

    Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Soul II Soul

    Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) (feat. Caron Wheeler)

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s (Various Artists).
    • NOW.

  • Rebecca Ferguson

    Shoulder To Shoulder

    • Heaven.
    • Sony.

  • Stevie Wonder

    What Christmas Means To Me

    • 20 Motown Christmas Classics (Variou.
    • Hitsville.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY FROM THE CD "Nothin But Love" (Provogue) OUT NOW

    • The Robert Cray Band

      Side Dish

      • Nothin But Love.
      • Provogue.

  • The Manhattan Transfer

    Tuxedo Junction

    • (Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • New York City

    I'm Doing Fine Now

  • HOUR 2

    • Jona Lewie

      Stop The Cavalry

      • The Ivor Novello Winners.
      • EMI.

  • Mary Wells

    My Guy

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Taylor Swift

    Red

    • Red.
    • Mercury.

  • Hurts

    All I Want For Christmas Is New Year's Day

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

  • The Rolling Stones

    One More Shot

    • Grrr!.
    • Abkco.

  • Rod Stewart

    You Wear It Well

    • The Best Of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Zutons

    Valerie

    • (CD Single).
    • Deltasonic.

  • Billy Idol

    White Wedding

    • Rip It Up (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band

    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (feat. The Harlem Community Choir)

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • EMI.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY FROM THE CD "Mustn't Grumble" (Rockney) Suggested by Chrissy Lee in Rochdale

    • Chas & Dave

      Ain't No Pleasing You

      • The World Of Chas & Dave.
      • Cleveland International.

  • Robbie Williams

    Different

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 4.

  • ABBA

    One Of Us

    • Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
    • Polar.
    • 016.

  • HOUR 3

    • Brenda Lee

      Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

      • Brenda Lee - The EP Collection.
      • See For Miles.

  • Electric Light Orchestra

    Livin' Thing

    • Light Years - The Very Best Of ELO.
    • Epic.

  • Donald Fagen

    Miss Marlene

    • Sunken Condos.
    • Reprise.
    • 007.

  • The Jacksons

    I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

    • 20 Motown Christmas Classics (Variou.
    • Hitsville.

  • Caro Emerald

    Back It Up

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 2.

  • Mick Hucknall

    I'd Rather Go Blind

    • (CD Single).
    • SimplyRed.com.

  • Adam Ant

    Goody Two Shoes

    • Wave Party (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.
    • 15.

  • LISTENER'S ALBUM OF THE YEAR, "Ashes & Roses" (Decca) Suggested by Sue in Nuneaton

    • Mary Chapin Carpenter & James Taylor

      Soul Companion

      • Ashes & Roses.
      • Zoe Records.
      • 001.

  • Lenny Kravitz

    California

    • Lenny Kravitz - Baptism.
    • Parlophone.

  • Paloma Faith

    Just Be

    • Fall To Grace.
    • Sony.

  • Pretenders

    2000 Miles

    • The Best Christmas Album In The World.
    • Virgin.

  • Van Morrison

    Have I Told You Lately That I Love You?

    • The Very Best Of Van Morrison.
    • Polydor.
    • 2.

  • Olly Murs

    Troublemaker (feat. Flo Rida)

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.
    • 1.

  • HOUR 4

    • Andy Williams

      It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

      • Christmas Love Songs (Various Artist.
      • Arcade Records.

  • Evelyn β€œChampagne” King

    Love Come Down

    • Essential Works Of Evelyn Champagne K.
    • RCA.

  • James Arthur

    Impossible

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco.
    • 1.

  • Sting

    Nothing Bout Me

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.

  • Kylie Minogue

    On A Night Like This (The Abbey Road Sessions)

    • (CD Single).
    • Parlophone.
    • 2.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY FROM THE CD "Love Songs" (Capitol) OUT NOW

    • Nat King Cole

      Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

      • Love Songs.
      • Capitol.

  • Queen

    Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

    • A Day At The Races.
    • Island.
    • 8.

Broadcast

  • Boxing Day 2012 03:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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