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Another slice of inspired daftness and great music to keep you happy through the night. Plus, the Album and Record of the Week and 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

Last on

Wed 11 Dec 2013 02:00

Music Played

  • Lily Allen

    The Fear

    • (CD Single).
    • Regal.
    • 1.
  • Arlissa

    Into The Light

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol.
    • 001.
  • Bastille

    Pompeii

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin Records.
  • Big Country

    In a Big Country

    • Without The Aid Of A Safety Net.
    • EMI.
  • Mary J. Blige

    This Christmas

    • A Mary Christmas.
    • Decca.
  • David Bowie & Bing Crosby

    Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy

    • I Believe.
    • Telstar.
  • Nell Bryden

    All You Had

    • (CD Single).
    • 157 Records.
    • 1.
  • Michael BublΓ©

    You Make Me Feel So Young

    • (CD Single).
    • Warner Bros.
    • 001.
  • Captain Sensible

    One Christmas Catalogue

    • Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Xmas.
    • Rhino.
    • 6.
  • Cher

    One by One

    • (CD Single).
    • WEA.
  • The Chiffons

    Sweet Talkin' Guy

    • Sweet Talkin' Guy - Sound Of 60's Gal.
    • Old Gold.
  • Kelly Clarkson

    Wrapped In Red

    • Wrapped In Red.
    • RCA.
  • Clown Town

    Merry Christmas - Been Thinking of You

    • Animal Instinct.
  • The Crystals

    Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

    • A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spect.
    • Phil Spector Int.
  • Depeche Mode

    Enjoy The Silence (Reinterpreted)

    • (CD Single).
    • Mute Records.
  • Cass Elliot

    It's Getting Better

    • The Singles+.
    • BR Music.
  • Genesis

    That's All

    • Genesis - Turn It On Again.
    • Virgin.
  • Albert Hammond

    It Never Rains In Southern California

    • The Singer & The Song (Various Artists).
    • Stardust.
    • 2.
  • James β€œ12” Andrews

    Christmas in New Orleans

  • Lenny Kravitz

    Fly Away

    • 21st Century Rock (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.
  • Leona Lewis

    One More Sleep

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco Music.
  • Little Mix

    Little Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony Music.
    • 001.
  • JD McPherson

    Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights)

    • Socks.
    • New West Records.
  • Rick Nelson

    Hello Mary Lou

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
  • John Newman

    Losing Sleep

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 001.
  • Katy Perry

    Unconditionally

    • Prism.
    • Virgin.
    • 001.
  • The Police

    Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

    • Ones On 1 (Radio 1 21st Birthday Albu.
    • ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ.
  • Queen

    Don't Stop Me Now

    • Jazz.
    • Island.
    • 12.
  • Chris Rea

    Driving ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ For Christmas

    • NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
    • NOW.
    • 1.
  • Cliff Richard & The Drifters

    Move It

  • Minnie Riperton

    Lovin' You

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.
  • Simple Minds

    All The Things She Said

    • The Best Of Simple Minds.
    • Virgin.
  • Sniff ’n’ the Tears

    Driver's Seat

    • Various Artists - Top Gear 2.
    • Columbia.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    High Hopes (feat. Tom Morello)

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
  • Mavis Staples

    Christmas Vacation

    • National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • WEA.
    • 6.
  • The Supremes

    Where Did Our Love Go

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

    Jeepster

    • Electric Warrior (Deluxe Edition).
    • A&M.
    • 3.
  • Robbie Williams

    Dream A Little Dream (feat. Lily Allen)

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 001.
  • Paul Young

    Love Of The Common People

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

Broadcast

  • Wed 11 Dec 2013 02:00

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