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Maisie Smith, Gorka Marquez and Jay's Virtual Quiz

Strictly Come Dancing finalists Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez phone in to chat to Zoe as they look ahead to the weekend. Plus Jay's Virtual Radio Quiz is back.

Maisie Smith and Gorka Marquez, one of the Strictly Come Dancing couples facing the final phone in to chat to Zoe as they look ahead to the weekend. The biggest show on TV is nearing the Grand Final as the four remaining couples dance live on Saturday night on 大象传媒 One to take home the legendary glitterball trophy. Last year professional dancer Oti Mabuse and actor Kelvin Fletcher were crowned champions of the series.

Plus Jay Flynn is back with another round of the Virtual Radio Quiz, testing the teams general knowledge.

Along with Adam Porter 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

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Thu 17 Dec 2020 06:30
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson

    The Best Things In Life Are Free

    • (CD Single).
    • DEF JAM.

  • Miley Cyrus

    Prisoner (feat. Dua Lipa)

    • Plastic Hearts.
    • RCA.

  • John Lennon, Yoko Ono & Plastic Ono Band

    Happy Xmas (War Is Over) (feat. The Harlem Community Choir)

    • GIMME SOME TRUTH. (Deluxe).
    • EMI.

  • Saint Motel

    My Type

    • My Type E.P..
    • Parlophone.
    • 001.

  • Perry Como

    Christmas Dream

    • The Odessa File (Soundtrack).
    • MCA.

  • The Tymes

    Ms Grace

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

  • Gabriella Cilmi

    Warm This Winter

    • (CD Single).
    • Universal.
    • 1.

  • Beverley Knight

    A Christmas Wish

    • The Loss Adjuster O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Pink Flamingo Records.

  • Years & Years

    Shine

    • (CD Single).
    • Polydor.

  • Prince

    The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

    • (CD Single).
    • NPG RECORDS.

  • Madonna

    Ray Of Light

    • Celebration.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 10.

  • Nathan Dawe & Little Mix

    No Time For Tears

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Bob B. Soxx and the Blue Jeans

    Here Comes Santa Claus

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

  • Kylie Minogue

    Real Groove

    • DISCO (Deluxe).
    • BMG Rights Management (UK).
    • 3.

  • Maria Vidal

    Body Rock

    • A Time To Remember: 1985 (Various).
    • EMI.

  • Wizzard

    I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday

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

  • Robbie Williams

    Can't Stop Christmas

    • The Christmas Present (Deluxe).
    • Columbia.

  • Bananarama

    Venus

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Level 42

    Lessons In Love

    • Now That's What I Call Music '86.
    • Now.

  • 大象传媒 Children In Need

    Stop Crying Your Heart Out (大象传媒 Radio 2 Allstars)

    • (CD Single).
    • Decca.

  • Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine

    Conga

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony.
    • 4.

  • Yvonne Elliman

    If I Can't Have You

    • And They Danced The Night Away.
    • Debutante.

  • LunchMoney Lewis

    Bills

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 001.

  • Fatback

    I Found Lovin'

    • The Greatest 80's Soul W/Ender (Va).
    • Warner Strategic Market.

  • Lisa Stansfield

    All Around The World

    • The Ivor Novello Winners.
    • EMI.

  • Soul II Soul

    Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) (feat. Caron Wheeler)

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s (Various Artists).
    • NOW.

  • Josh Groban

    Your Face

    • Harmony.
    • Reprise Records.

  • Greg Lake

    I Believe In Father Christmas

    • The Anthology, A Musical Journey.
    • BMG.

Pause For Thought

Pause For Thought

From Sarah Joseph, Editor of a Muslim lifestyle magazine:

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Even though we are a Muslim family, we would celebrate Christmas every year for my (Christian) Mum.

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She would stay with us and we would have a big tree, a full Christmas dinner, presents 鈥� the lot.

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Never one to do anything too early, about now I would normally be popping to the shops to buy her her favourite perfume, the extra special foaming bath wash that she liked so much, as well as a new nighty and dressing gown, and a couple of pairs of super thick socks. I always bought the same things as Mum always needed them, and they would last about a year. I鈥檇 obviously try to think of some other personal presents to get her too 鈥� a nice shawl, a pair of earrings, a framed photo.

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This year though 鈥� I can鈥檛 buy her anything. Like so many other families who have lost a loved one in 2020, there is a name missing from the Christmas list. There will be a space at the Christmas table.

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I am reliably told that this gets easier. At the moment, I remain to be convinced!

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If the grief of losing Mum has taught me nothing else this year, it鈥檚 that unless we want to spend our time feeling regretful, then we have to put what is truly important first.

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What we say we care about and what we actually act upon are often two completely different things.

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When people are asked 鈥渨hat are the most important things for you?鈥�, the most common answer is personal relationships.

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And yet, in our complex, busy world, there is often a disconnect between what we say is important and what we actually do with our time.

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Mum and I spoke everyday and I would try to prioritise her needs. But I still feel I could have done better. I certainly wish I could have spent more time with her, and provided more fully for her.

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So my recommendation for the New Year 鈥� make a resolution to put the people you love first.

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Put them above the social media scrolling, the TV, watching the News.

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Of course there are always tensions and competing demands for听our attention,听but I reckon consciously spending time with the people we love is a good use of our precious time on Earth.

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Broadcast

  • Thu 17 Dec 2020 06:30
    大象传媒 Radio 2