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Sir Billy Connolly, Jenny Agutter and Mackenzie Crook

Sir Billy Connolly chats to Zoe about his ITV special and Jenny Agutter calls in to chat about Call The Midwife. Mackenzie Crook is on the line to talk about Worzel Gummidge.

Sir Billy Connolly chats to Zoe about his ITV Christmas special - It's Been A Pleasure. This special marks the end of Billy’s incredible career in comedy, after he announced he was stepping back from live stand-up two years ago. It mixes new footage shot at Billy's home in Florida with archival footage of his greatest moments. There are exclusive chats with some of his most famous fans, including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Dustin Hoffman, Whoopi Goldberg, Russell Brand, Sir Lenny Henry, Armando Iannucci and Sheridan Smith – as well as insider insights from his wife and soulmate, Pamela Stephenson. Sir Billy has often been hailed as one of the most influential and funniest comedians in the country’s history, and three times has topped polls to determine the UK’s number one stand-up.

Jenny Agutter, one the UK's finest actors, tells Zoe about the Call The Midwife Christmas Special on Â鶹ԼÅÄ One this year. In the episode it’s December 1965 and everyone at Nonnatus House is looking forward to traditional celebrations with all the trimmings, but nothing goes quite to plan. Sister Monica Joan is rushed to hospital, and Trixie is incensed to receive a subscription to a Marriage Bureau as a Christmas gift. Meanwhile, a surprise reunion for Shelagh involves her in a deeply moving birth, and the Circus arrives in Poplar, bringing new friendships, new experiences, and an exciting adventure for Nurse Crane.

Mackenzie Crook calls in to chat to Zoe to talk about the brand new episode of Worzel Gummidge for the festive season. Following the much loved and critically acclaimed 2019 adaptation, the new one hour film will be screened on Â鶹ԼÅÄ One this Christmas – ‘Worzel Gummidge: Saucy Nancy’.
Mackenzie Crook has written another beautifully crafted and magical episode, inspired by the classic books by Barbara Euphan Todd, which he will direct and star in, bringing a world of adventure to all the family.

Along with Tina Daheley on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Mike Williams on sport, she and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, quizzes, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners, and more music that you can shake a glitterball at!

There's also a daily Pause For Thought and listeners on the line, as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

2 hours, 59 minutes

Music Played

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everybody

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.
  • Jennifer Lopez

    In The Morning

    • (CD Single).
    • HITCO.
  • The O’Jays

    I Love Music

    • The Greatest Hits Of 1976 (Various).
    • Premier.
  • Katy Perry

    Chained To The Rhythm (feat. Skip Marley)

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol Records.
  • James Brown

    I Got You (I Feel Good)

    • Hits Of ... 65 & 66 (Vol.1).
    • Polydor.
  • Sia

    Santa's Coming For Us

    • Everyday Is Christmas.
    • Atlantic.
  • Darlene Love

    Christmas (Baby Please Come Â鶹ԼÅÄ)

    • A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spect.
    • Phil Spector Int.
  • Robbie Williams

    Can't Stop Christmas

    • The Christmas Present (Deluxe).
    • Columbia.
  • ABC

    When Smokey Sings

    • Now 1987 - The Millennium Series.
    • EMI.
  • Dina Carroll

    The Perfect Year

    • The Very Best Of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
    • Polydor.
  • Jona Lewie

    Stop The Cavalry

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.
  • Maisie Peters

    Maybe Don't (feat. JP Saxe)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
    • 1.
  • Pretenders

    2000 Miles

    • The Best Christmas Album In The World.
    • Virgin.
  • Ella Henderson & AJ Mitchell

    Blame It On The Mistletoe

    • CD Single.
    • Atlantic.
  • Matthew Wilder

    Break My Stride

    • Love & Pride - A Kick Up The 80's: Vo.
    • Old Gold.
  • The Cure

    The Love Cats

    • The Cure - Staring At The Sea.
    • Fiction.
  • Chris Rea

    Driving Â鶹ԼÅÄ For Christmas

    • NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
    • NOW.
    • 1.
  • Miley Cyrus

    Prisoner (feat. Dua Lipa)

    • Plastic Hearts.
    • RCA.
  • Aretha Franklin

    Freeway Of Love

    • Aretha Franklin - Greatest Hits.
    • Global Records & Tapes.
  • Taylor Swift

    Christmas Tree Farm

    • (CD Single).
    • TS/Republic.
  • Donna Summer

    Bad Girls

    • Donna Summer - Summer Collection.
    • Mercury.
  • Ed Sheeran

    Afterglow

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.
  • Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston

    It Takes Two

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.
  • The Monkees

    I'm A Believer

    • Rediscover The 60's-With A Little Hel.
    • Old Gold.
    • 7.
  • Dire Straits

    Romeo and Juliet

    • The No.1 Love Album (Various Artists.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • The Doobie Brothers

    Long Train Runnin'

    • The Very Best Of The Doobie Brothers.
    • Warner Bros.
  • Dolly Parton & Michael Bublé

    Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas

    • A Holly Dolly Christmas.
    • Butterfly Records.

Broadcast

  • Tue 22 Dec 2020 06:30