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Shaggy, Elaine C Smith and comedian Mark Watson

Grant Stott talks to Shaggy, plus Mark Watson on taking his infamous 24 hour comedy shows online, and the Dua Lipa remix of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News theme.

Grant Stott speaks to comedian Mark Watson about his 24 hour online show taking place on the coming Friday and Saturday.

The two-time GRAMMY Award-winning reggae star Shaggy is on to talk about the 20th anniversary of his 10 million selling album β€œHot Shot” which includes his massive hits…Boombastic, Oh Carolina and of course, It Wasn’t Me!

We hear from Michael Youds, the Edinburgh gallery attendant who’s managed to become one of just three folk nominated for the 2020 BP Portrait Award.

We have another edition of the Secret Song Quiz – can you guess the song from just three clues and a tiny snippet?

Glasgow duo HYYTS are self-isolating together, having just released their first single since signing to Warner records. We’ve been massive supporters of them since the beginning, so Grant gets them to dial in for a chat and a play of their new single, The Low Sound.

Ben Howell is the man behind the Dua Lipa remix of the ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News theme - he talks to Grant about going viral.

And we launch Shelf Indulgence, our new weekly feature to help you get into reading, or decide what to read next, in lockdown. Elaine C Smith talks about what's in her book pile, plus Stuart Cosgrove on the highlights from his own bookshelves.

2 hours, 28 minutes

Music Played

  • The Lotus Eaters

    First Picture Of You

    • New Frontiers (Various Artists).
    • Temple Records.
  • Donna Summer

    This Time I Know It's For Real

    • Best Of Donna Summer.
    • Warner Bros..
  • Pat Benatar

    Hit Me With Your Best Shot

    • Best Shots.
    • Chrysalis.
  • Cyndi Lauper

    True Colors

    • Woman (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv/Sony Tv.
  • Shaggy

    It Wasn't Me (feat. Ricardo β€œRik Rok” Ducent)

    • Now 48 (Various Artists).
    • Now.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Respect

    • Aretha Franklin - Queen Of Soul.
    • Atlantic.
  • Nat King Cole

    Mona Lisa

    • Housewives Choice (Various Artists).
    • Music & Memories.

Broadcast

  • Wed 29 Apr 2020 13:30