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20/12/2010

Music and chat on the Best Time of the Day Show. Featuring a new Album and Record of the Week, plus Lester's and Listener's Library song choices.

Fight off those Monday blues by tuning into Alex on the Best Time of the Day Show for a dose of night owl comedy and fantastic music. This morning, Alex is celebrating Christmas in his own unique way... having a good old moan about it. And producer Dr Strangelove isn't feeling festive, so Alex has turned his misery into a thread and takes suggestions on how he can get into the festive groove. More strange seasonal sightings in Antler Watch, more Panto Lotto and be sure to hear this morning's tips from Noel the Christmas Badger. Pause for Thought with Steve Williams at 3.20am and a chance to get into the 4.15 One-Off Canteen.

As a special treat there are three tracks from Lester's Festive Library: a new one from Bananarama, some festive reggae from Freddie McGregor, and vintage Yule country from Ernest Tubb. There are also three suggested by you for the Listener's Library: Prince, AC/DC, and Kate and Anna McGarrigle, all Christmas songs you don't often hear. There is a new Record of the Week from Edei, and a track from Album of the Week from Susan Boyle. Snow-body else, snow-where else.

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Music Played

  • Slade

    Merry Xmas Everybody

    • (CD Single).
    • EMI.

  • Duffy

    Mercy

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.

  • Caro Emerald

    Riviera Life

    • (CD Single).
    • Dramatico.
    • 1.

  • Donny Hathaway

    This Christmas (Hang All The Mistletoe)

    • (Single).
    • ATCO Records.
    • 5.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY

    • Bananarama

      Baby It's Christmas

  • INXS

    Mystify

    • INXS - Kick.
    • Mercury.

  • The Velvelettes

    Really Saying Something

    • Leaders Of The Pack (Various Artists.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 5.

  • RECORD OF THE WEEK released January 17th (Alma Recordings)

    • Edei

      Loved

      • (CD Single).
      • Alma Recordings.
      • 1.

  • Tavares

    Don't Take Away The Music

    • Wow That Was The 70's (Various Artists).
    • Disky.
    • 8.

  • The Beat

    Mirror In The Bathroom

    • The Beat - Beat This!.
    • Sire.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Ain't Good Enough For You

    • The Promise.
    • Columbia.
    • 1.

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "THE HITS/ THE B-SIDES" (Warner) suggested by Ralphie Babes

    • The Revolution

      Another Lonely Christmas

      • The Hits & B Sides.
      • Paisley Park.
      • 3.

  • Focus

    Sylvia

    • The Best Of Focus.
    • Chrysalis.

  • Cheryl Cole - The Flood

  • Kid Creole and the Coconuts

    Stool Pigeon

    • Cre-Ole - The Best Of Kid Creole.
    • Island.

  • Brenda Lee

    Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

    • Brenda Lee - The EP Collection.
    • See For Miles.

  • Boston

    More Than A Feeling

    • Rock Of America (Various Artists).
    • Trax Label.

  • David Essex

    A Winter's Tale

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Ellie Goulding

    Your Song

    • Bright Lights.
    • Polydor.
    • 1.

  • Chris Montez

    The More I See You

    • This Is Easy (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Jona Lewie

    Stop The Cavalry

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Plain White T鈥檚

    Rhythm Of Love

    • (CD Single).
    • Hollywood Records.
    • 1.

  • Robbie Williams

    You Know Me

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "THE TROJAN CHRISTMAS BOX-SET" (Sanctuary)

    • Freddie McGregor

      O Come All Ye Faithful

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "RAZOR'S EDGE" (Sony) suggested by Adrian from Bradford

    • A.C.

      Mistress for Christmas

      • Razor's Edge.
      • Sony.
      • 5.

  • Sugar Minott

    Good Thing Going

    • Pleasure Island (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Sheila & B. Devotion

    Spacer

    • Best Disco Album In The World...Ever!.
    • Virgin.

  • Dionne Bromfield

    I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

    • Island Christmas 2009 (Various Artists).
    • Island.
    • 2.

  • Faces

    Ooh La La

    • Driving Rock Ballads (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Better Than Today

    • Aphrodite.
    • Parlophone.
    • 1.

  • Greg Lake

    I Believe In Father Christmas

    • The Anthology, A Musical Journey.
    • BMG.

  • Wilson Pickett

    Land Of 1000 Dances

    • Where It's At (Various Artists).
    • Kent.

  • Gary Moore

    Parisienne Walkways

    • Emerald Rock (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • ALBUM OF THE WEEK from the CD, "THE GIFT" (Syco) Out Now

    • Susan Boyle

      O Holy Night

      • The Gift.
      • Syco.
      • 6.

  • Boz Scaggs

    Lido Shuffle

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

  • Maroon 5

    Misery

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
    • 1.

  • James Blunt

    So Far Gone

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

  • LISTENER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "THE McGARRIGLE CHRISTMAS HOUR" (Nonesuch Records) suggested by Diane in Southampton

    • Kate & Anna McGarrigle

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

      • Mcgarrigle Christmas Hour.
      • NONESUCH RECORDS.
      • 8.

  • Meat Loaf

    Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad

    • No Greater Love (Various Artists).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • LESTER'S LIBRARY from the CD, "CHRISTMAS MEMORIES" (Emporio Records)

    • Ernest Tubb

      Blue Christmas

Broadcast

  • Mon 20 Dec 2010 02:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2

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