Paul Young
Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by Paul Young. Featuring the inheritance tracks of actor Amanda Abbington.
Richard Coles and Aasmah Mir are joined by Paul Young.
His music was the sound of the 80's, with a multitude of chart topping hits, he won Best British Male at the Brit awards, toured Europe and America, and sang the opening lines of 'Do they know it's Christmas' for Band Aid in 1984. Paul Young talks about his passion for music, performing, 'Tex Mex' and Soul, the theme of the first solo album he's released for 20 years.
Deta Hedman is ranked number one by the World Darts Federation. An unexpected achievement given that she was born in Jamaica and works full time for Royal Mail. She'll join us in the studio to talk about the competitive spirit that has seen her become a legend in darts.
Growing up in Fleetwood, Lancashire, almost surrounded by water, Neil Howard Pritchard was fascinated with the sea. Then, a near-death experience on the lifeboat slip when he was eight years old triggered an interest in boat making, and he's been crafting intricate model boats ever since. He'll join us from Liverpool to talk about his work and passion for lifeboats. Today is Get Creative day with hundreds of events happening all over the country and if you want to find out what is happening in your area there is a link at the bottom right of this web page, together with a link for more information about Fleetwood lifeboats.
James Massiah is a spoken word artist who is fronting the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Turn it Up campaign. He joins us to talk about the power of radio and expression.
Sherlock and Mr Selfridge actor Amanda Abbington chooses her inheritance tracks. She inherits Dear Prudence by The Beatles and passes on Furious by Joan as Police Woman.
Peter Shilton talks about his love of oysters and how he met his fiancΓ©e.
And we'll have your thank yous.
Paul Young's album is 'Good Thing' and will be released on 15 April.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Richard Coles |
Presenter | Aasmah Mir |
Interviewed Guest | Paul Young |
Interviewed Guest | Deta Hedman |
Interviewed Guest | Neil Howard Pritchard |
Interviewed Guest | James Massiah |
Interviewed Guest | Amanda Abbington |
Interviewed Guest | Peter Shilton |
Producer | Corinna Jones |
Editor | Karen Dalziel |
Broadcast
- Sat 2 Apr 2016 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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