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It's CBeebies for your ears! CBeebies Radio takes you to a world of sound and music where you can share imaginative adventures and listen to stories and songs with your favourite CBeebies friends and characters. CBeebies Radio is BBC Radio for pre-school children and can help to develop their listening skills and imaginations. It is only available in the UK. A podcast consisting of an array of classic and iconic CBeebies characters and shows will be available every Monday from 6am.
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Frank Renton has doubtless the best known voice in the world of brass, and his experience as a player, conductor, composer, arranger and commentator, as well as 23 years presenting BBC Radio 2’s primary brass band programme, has given him an unrivalled background to share his love and knowledge for all things Brass.
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Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that's struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In this series Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken examine exercise and how best to do it. How much should we be doing? How does it help our bodies? And ...
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Has Scott ruined the Radio 2 In The Park announcement? And why's there an emu in Preston? Singer Charlotte Church takes the Same Interview challenge - answering the same questions from an interview in 1999, when she was 13. Scott's comparing her answers from then and now! Plus, surprise Jane McDonald in the studio and there's news for Charlie from …
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Welcome to officially the second least distracting radio show in the world! It's official... and we're not taking offense. Perrie Edwards pops in to see Scott - she's gone solo after Little Mix and talks wedding planning and kids TV. As well as a bit about her new music. Meet The Netherlands' entry for Eurovision 2024... the mullet-loving Joost Kle…
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It's CBeebies for your ears! Listen to all of April's best bits of CBeebies Radio in one go! Feel the love for the earth with Hey Duggee's Mrs Weaver and Supertato and co-host are joined by Broccoli who will host a quiz even though she only has the quiz answers and not the questions - this spurs on a Supermarket mission in the Tatto Radio Show! The…
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Girls Aloud are in the studio telling Scott all about the tour, with some bonus bits you didn't hear on Radio 2! Scott's turning all bridezilla about his wedding RSVPs and meet the listener who invoiced her guests that didn't turn up. Pop star twins Marcus and Martinus are representing Sweden at Eurovision 2024, they pop in for a chat. Plus DCI Mil…
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It's CBeebies for your ears! Listen to all the newest songs and shows from CBeebies Radio in one go! Can the three little pigs make houses strong enough to keep the hungry wolf out in Musical Storyland? It's time for Lime in Colourblocks and will Hugh get the hedgehog picnic back on track with his litter-picking song in Nick Cope's Popcast? There a…
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Scott gets a surprise on his first day back, as Charity Shop Sue pops in to find out where he's been! Sheridan Smith plays the role of Sheridan Smith in an interview on Radio 2, to talk about the new play within a play that she's performing in. Plus, DCI Mills is back on the beat to review the Music Police cases that PCs Spoony and Clark have attem…
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It's CBeebies for your ears! Listen to all the newest songs and shows from CBeebies Radio in one go! Seven is delighted to see seven ducklings hatch in Numberblocks Tales and spectacular music duo Okra play the floor piano together in Roots and Fruits. There are also more new adventures and songs from Nick Cope and the Popcasters, Colourblocks and …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Scott will show you his old cassette tapes if you show him yours... what's he found in the loft now?! Natasha Bedingfield completes the Bedingfield duo on afternoons, or does she?! And she takes the 'Same Interview' challenge with questions from 20 years ago. Plus, your stories of mystery shopping and an annoying earworm goes rogue for the Music Po…
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Scott finds out if his CD has made it onto Rita's Rack in The Kabin. He's been trying to get on Coronation Street for ages! Radio 2's Jo Whiley's turned all Del Boy, but did she mean to post that?! And Ella Henderson takes Scott's vocal challenge, singing her lyrics to another song. Plus, some bonus bits that didn't make it on the radio! And Scott …
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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Scott's on a mission to get some of SpudMan's world-famous jacket potatoes delivered to Broadcasting House... but you wouldn't believe the faff to get a spud into the BBC! Claire, Lisa, Faye, Lee and H are in the studio for an exclusive chat with Scott about the Steps musical. Baroness Karen Brady and Tim Campbell MBE from The Apprentice are in the…
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Drs Chris and Xand Van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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There's birthday drama with Bobbie, Radio 2's regrettable haircuts of the past and Scott's had a wedding ring debacle. Singer-songwriter Calum Scott is in the studio with new music, almost 10 years after he shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent. Plus, Scott's chatting to man who's got the UK's first masters in pantomime! Oh no he hasn't... etc. Hit …
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Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken investigate the science of exercise and the dangers of inactivity. Is modern exercise a wellness cult? Or is it a vital cure for a world that’s struggling with ill health and stuck on the sofa? Most of us might like to get a bit fitter, but how easy is it to actually start exercising and give up sedentary habits? In …
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After 20 years, Daniel Bedingfield pops in to see Scott! But where's he been? And what's this about recording all his songs naked?! This week has been dedicated to all our horsey listeners. Scott's got plenty of equine entertainment, so why the long face? Baking champion Candice Brown is on the phone after a tragic accident being dubbed The Great B…
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Scott's chatting to Strictly finalist and actor Layton Williams. Plus he's trying to convince soccer loving singer Teddy Swims that he knows loads about football. It's been another big week of TV and Scott's found some fans of Gladiators and The Traitors. Including the fan who's watch thought they'd had a fall... they were just watching Claudia in …
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He's back from treading the boards, so it's only right that the nation hears Scott's solo song... thanks to Fairy Godmother Sam Bailey for turning evil and sending it in. Who knew there was an original cast recording?! Actor and heart-throb Jonathan Bailey talks Bridgerton and Bond, as well as real bum or stunt bum? Plus there's some bonus bits tha…
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It's a Christmas cracker of a podcast this week, with Rylan in for Scott and a feast of festive guests. Olly Alexander pops in, as he's announced as the UK representative at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden. There's more from Rylan's chat with Cher and she has a a couple of huge revelations. Plus, Michelle McManus is celebrating 20 years since she won Pop…
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Scott's feeling festive with superstar DJ David Guetta trying his first mince pie and reviewing classic Christmas hits. Plus, do you know the words to some carols? Or are you just making them up? Singer and Broadway sensation Billy Porter gives Scott an acting lesson, as he's about to take to the stage for the first time! And Radio 2's King of the …
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Getting baubles deep in Christmas with singing sensations Sam Ryder and Leona Lewis. Can Sam smash out a vocal even after a big night out? And Leona's celebrating a big anniversary! Bobbie's got a festive blockage and there's news from The GC on her Christmas tree. Plus, Scott's hearing about your kids that are a bit old before their time... whethe…
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What happens when celebrity waxworks get melted down? Anneka Rice has got a pretty solid idea of where hers has gone to. Loads of chat about proposals and partners. Scott's found a new test to see how well your partner knows you, it's called 'The Orange Peel Theory'. Plus, Natalie Cassidy is in the studio as we kick off Christmas. Hear what happene…
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Alesha Dixon is in the studio as she takes the Same Interview challenge. Scott shares an alarm clock hack that will change your life and has a few ideas for who might be this year’s Christmas Number 1. Plus, someone gets shushed by Her Majesty, Madonna. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC R…
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Vernon has completed his incredible Ultra Ultramarathon Challenge for BBC Children in Need. Powered only by his own two feet, Vernon Kay travelled 116 miles all the way from Victoria Park in Leicester - the site of Radio 2 In The Park – to the home of his beloved Bolton Wanderers, between Tuesday 14 and Friday 17 November. Visit bbc.co.uk/vernon to…
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Gary, Mark and Howard are in the studio, as we find out how well Take That know the work of Take That with the help of Gary Barlow... not that one. Scott turns on Christmas with the help of Sam Ryder and meets a singing dog called Jessie who loves ABBA. Will we see Jessie in the Radio 2 Piano Room anytime soon? Plus, grab your white slimline teleph…
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The Scott Mills Weekly is back with more Miriam Margolyes than we could handle on the radio! She's got advice on life and love, reveals her guiltiest pleasures and talks trumps and radishes. Plus, Scott and Bobbie learn how to speak proper Norfolkian, thanks to listener Paul. What are the worst songs to have at your wedding? Scott needs your help t…
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Welcome to the all new Scott Mills Weekly podcast! All the best (and some of the more questionable) bits of Scott's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. This week, Rylan plays the Birthday Game after his Eurovision husband forgot that it was his birthday. Oops! And Ry reveals why he bought Britney actual Spears a snake?! Plus your parents' group chat dra…
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote …
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Chris and Xand van Tulleken recorded live at the Hay Festival. They’re reflecting on how much their lives have changed since they started recording their podcast, A Thorough Examination. Xand has lost almost three stone and Chris has written a book about ultra processed food, which was the cause of Xand’s weight gain. They’ve navigated serious heal…
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up to the minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote …
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Yes, they’re back! Da and Uncle Andy host the award-winning topical sketch show that takes the week’s news and it gives it the unique Hole in the Wall Gang treatment. Featuring up-to-the-minute political satire, silly jokes, impressions of the great and the good, character comedy and the occasional song, A Perforated Ulster is the perfect antidote …
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In a special edition of our Frank Renton on Brass free podcast, Frank marks the death of James Shepherd, the former principal cornet of the Black Dyke Mills Band, and the founder of the James Shepherd Versatile Brass ensemble. He passed away on Thursday 22nd June, aged 86. When he recorded this short podcast, Frank said: "I’m talking about one of m…
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Our Track of the Week comes from a young trumpet player who is gradually forging a reputation as an international soloist who we like to think had her first taste of fame as the winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass award way back in 2014. It's Matilda Lloyd and it's delightful! Frank's second track is in his opinion one of the greatest pieces ever…
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In this Frank Renton on Brass free podcast, Frank shares his Track of the Week and a piece of music that conjures up a memory from his life in music. The memory this week is one from the early 1970s when Frank was Band Master of the Gordon Highlanders and failed to convince his commanding officer that he hadn't just conducted a lot of wrong notes w…
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For twenty three years I was the writer and presenter of Listen to the Band on BBC Radio 2, an enjoyable and fascinating job, especially after thirty odd years as a member of the Armed Services. Part of the programme was to interview people making news in the band world, and none was more interesting than the composer Nigel Hess who achieved fame a…
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My Track of the Week this week features a young woman, Matilda Lloyd, whose fortunes I have followed ever since she won the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award in 2014, accompanied by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band with me conducting them. The track's just brilliant and she's proving to be a complete trumpet star. My second piece of music this week is als…
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I never really mastered playing this piano solo by Debussy but when I discovered a wonderfully sensitive arrangement for band I knew it would make a perfect and totally unexpected encore for my concerts with Grimethorpe. In my second selection, The Beatles' music has echoed down the decades and with Liverpool in the centre of things last weekend fo…
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Two contrasting pieces vie for attention this week both of which I love dearly. My Track of the Week reflects the formality of a Royal Coronation as commissioned from William Walton for the Coronation of King George VI in 1937. It absolutely captures the grandeur and ceremony of such an important occasion and I think it's a masterpiece and it's pla…
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Almost 100 years ago George Gershwin was hard at work writing Rhapsody in Blue, as Gershwin later told his biographer, "it was on the train, with its steely rhythms, its rattle-ty bang, that is so often so stimulating to a composer.... I frequently hear music in the very heart of the noise. And there I suddenly heard—and even saw on paper—the compl…
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I’m preparing this edition of our free podcast in the week leading up to the Easter weekend, and my Track of the Week reflects this time of year. It’s a recording by a trumpet and cornet player for whom I and many others have simply run out of complimentary adjectives to describe his playing. So I hope you'll enjoy Philip Cobb excelling in the perf…
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