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Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton & Lalla Ward guest

West End stars Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton pop in to talk about Sweeney Todd, and former Doctor Who actress Lalla Ward speaks about the Holy Grail for fans of the Time Lord.

Graham's first guests were the stars of Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd', Imelda Staunton and Radio 2's very own Michael Ball. They talked about bringing the hit production to the West End after a successful run in Chichester. Michael also spoke about meeting Doris Day and Imelda said it was doubtful there would be any more 'Cranford', much to the disappointment of many...

After 12:30, actress Lalla Ward, who played Romana opposite Tom Baker's Doctor Who popped in to Studio 6C to talk about the Holy Grail for fans of the Time Lord: the long-lost Doctor Who story 'Shada' which has just been released as an audio book. She also spoke about starring in 'The Duchess of Duke Street' and how her favourite Doctor is Patrick Troughton.

In this week's 'Grill Graham', Rachel in Lancashire was worried that her next door neighbour was depressed and wasn't sure whether to get involved or not. And Paula in Brighton was getting increasingly irritated by her clingy boyfriend; the general consensus being that she should dump him now!

'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' was chosen by Andrew Gibson in Peterborough. It was 'O Superman' by Laurie Anderson which unbelievably made No. 2 in the UK charts in 1981. The song is 8:31 long, but in order not to lose too many listeners Graham only played 3:40.

Phew! And in the latest 'Tune With A Tale', Elaine Rayfield chose Trisha Yearwood's 'She's In Love With The Boy', about a father who wasn't keen on his daughter's boyfriend.

2 hours, 57 minutes

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Sat 17 Mar 2012 10:00
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Music Played

  • Mull Historical Society

    Must You Get Low

    • Promo Single.
    • XTRA MILE RECORDINGS.

  • The Beach Boys

    All Summer Long

    • The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 1).
    • EMI.

  • 'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' as chosen by Andrew Gibson in Peterborough

    • Laurie Anderson

      O Superman (For Massenet)

      • John Peel - Right Time, Wrong Speed 1977-1987 (Various Artists).
      • Warner Music TV.

  • Lotte Mullan

    Think They Call It Love

    • Promo single.
    • Raindog Records.
    • 1.

  • Robbie Williams

    No Regrets

    • (CD Single).
    • Chrysalis.

  • Keane

    Silenced by the night

    • CD Single.
    • Island Record Group.
    • 1.

  • Five

    Keep On Movin'

    • Hits 2000 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Room 5 & Oliver Cheatham

    Make Luv

    • New Woman 2003 (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Train

    Drive By

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.
    • 12.

  • Chaka Khan

    I'm Every Woman

    • NOW Boogie Nights - Disco Classics (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • Marlon Roudette

    New Age

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

  • John Travolta & Olivia Newton‐John

    We Go Together

    • Grease (Original Movie Soundtrack).
    • Polydor.

  • Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton

    A Little Priest

  • David Guetta

    Titanium (feat. Sia)

    • (CD Single).
    • Positiva.

  • James Blunt

    1973

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Sharon Jones and the Dap‐Kings

    New Shoes

    • Promo single.
    • DAPTONE RECORDS.
    • 1.

  • The 'Tune With A Tale' choice of Elaine Rayfield in Oxfordshire

    • Trisha Yearwood

      She's in Love With the Boy

      • Trisha Yearwood Songbook.
      • MCA.

  • Ren Harvieu

    Open Up Your Arms

    • (CD Single).
    • Island.
    • 1.

  • Anita Ward

    Ring My Bell

    • Songs Of Love.
    • Big Break Records.
    • 9.

  • Norah Jones

    Happy Pills

    • (CD Single).
    • Blue Note.
    • 1.

  • As chosen by Lalla Ward

    • Eric Clapton

      I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart

      • The Cream Of Eric Clapton.
      • Polydor.

Broadcast

  • Sat 17 Mar 2012 10:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 2