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William Roache picks the Tracks of My Years

William Roache, the actor best known for playing the role of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, picks the Tracks of My Years. Plus Ken has another round of the PopMaster quiz.

William Roache, the actor best known for playing the role of Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, picks the Tracks of My Years with songs from Chubby Checker and The New Seekers. William is a television icon who was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the British Television Soap Awards in 2000. He's also the holder of a Guinness World Record for the world's longest-serving soap actor, having debuted as Ken Barlow in Coronation Street's first ever episode in 1960. In his latest book 'Life and Soul' William shares his philosophy for living a rich and rewarding life, giving an honest account of his greatest challenges. At the age of 86 he is still appearing regularly on TV and rebuffs any notion that age brings decline. William was also awarded the MBE for services to television drama and acting in 2001.

Ken also has the record and album of the week, the daily love song and another round of the PopMaster music quiz. If you want to contact the show, email - ken.bruce@bbc.co.uk.

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Fri 27 Jul 2018 09:30
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Music Played

  • Coldplay

    Viva La Vida

    • Viva La Vida Or Death & All His Friends.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • Rick Astley

    Beautiful Life

    • Beautiful Life.
    • BMG Rights Management.

  • Daryl Hall & John Oates

    Maneater

    • Looking Back - The Best Of Hall & Oat.
    • BMG.

  • The Weeknd

    I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal Republic Records.

  • Kygo & Imagine Dragons

    Born To Be Yours

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Arrow

    Hot Hot Hot

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Shawn Mendes

    There's Nothing Holding Me Back

    • Now That's What I Call Music! 97 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Boz Scaggs

    Lido Shuffle

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

  • Rudimental & Major Lazer

    Let Me Live (feat. Anne-Marie & Mr Eazi)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Olly Murs

    Dear Darlin'

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony BMG.
    • 1.

  • Bread

    Make It With You

    • Heartbeat: Love Me Tender (Various).
    • Global Television.

  • Record of the Week

    • Gabrielle

      Shine

      • (CD Single).
      • BMG.
      • 1.

  • Billy Idol

    Hot In The City (Remix)

    • Now 11, Part 1 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Argent

    Hold Your Head Up

    • All Together Now.
    • Epic.
    • 2.

  • Josh Groban

    Granted

    • Bridges.
    • Warner Bros.

  • David Bowie

    Modern Love

    • David Bowie - Best Of Bowie.
    • EMI.

  • Tom Odell

    If You Wanna Love Somebody

    • Jubilee Road.
    • Columbia.

  • Alison Moyet

    Love Resurrection

    • Alison Moyet Singles.
    • Columbia.

  • The Chainsmokers

    Side Effects (feat. Emily Warren)

    • (CD Single).
    • Disruptor Records.

  • Album of the Week

    • Lily James

      The Name Of The Game

      • Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again O.S.T. (Various Artists).
      • Polydor.
      • 009.

  • Eurythmics

    Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

    • Our Friends Electric (Various Artists.
    • Telstar.

  • Sheryl Crow

    Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (feat. St. Vincent)

    • Threads.
    • The Valory Music Co..

  • Tracks Of My Years

    • The Beatles

      All You Need Is Love

    • Louis Armstrong

      What A Wonderful World

      • This Is My Song - Love Songs Of The 6.
      • Old Gold.

  • Nile Rodgers & Chic

    Till The World Falls (feat. Mura Masa, Cosha & Vic Mensa)

    • It's About Time.
    • Virgin EMI Records.

  • The Tymes

    Ms Grace

    • 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
    • Old Gold.

  • The Isley Brothers

    Behind A Painted Smile

    • Isley Brothers - Greatest Motown Hits.
    • Motown.

Broadcast

  • Fri 27 Jul 2018 09:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2