Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, David Quantick, Orla Brady
Clive Anderson is joined by Sting, Harry Hill, Nick Lowe, Orla Brady and David Quantick for conversation, music and comedy.
Clive finds a Message In A Bottle from singer-songwriter Sting, who talks about fronting The Police and his successful solo career. He performs the title track to new album 'The Last Ship', which draws upon his memories of growing up in the shadow of the Swan Hunters Shipyard in Wallsend and explores the complexity of relationships, community and the passage of time. An intimate live performance, recorded in New York 'Sting: When The Last Ship Sails' is on 22nd December at 22.55 on 91Èȱ¬ One.
Clive takes off in the Tardis with actress Orla Brady, who's starring in the Christmas episode of Doctor Who. Orbiting a quiet backwater planet, the massed forces of the universe's deadliest species gather, drawn to a mysterious message that echoes out to the stars - and amongst them, the Doctor. 'Doctor Who - The Time Of The Doctor' is on Christmas Day at 19.30 on 91Èȱ¬ One.
David Quantick talks to musician and Jesus of Cool, Nick Lowe. A pivotal figure in UK music, Nick has recorded a string of solo albums. 'Quality Street - A Seasonal Selection For All The Family' is a twinkling blend of traditional hymns, forgotten gems and Lowe originals that conjure up all the nostalgia, good cheer and warmth of the season. Nick also performs 'Christmas At The Airport'.
It's Sausage Time for Clive, who has a festive mash-up with comedian Harry Hill, now in a cinema near you with 'The Harry Hill Movie'. Under the mistaken impression that his pet hamster, Abu, is ill, matters deteriorate when Harry and his Nan are wrongly informed by the Vet that Abu's days are numbered. Unbeknownst to them, the Vet is the henchman of Harry's evil twin brother Otto, who plans to kidnap Abu for a plastinated hamster world he's creating in his evil lair
Producer: Sukey Firth.
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Orla Brady
Sting
‘The Last Ship’ is available now on Polydor.
Nick Lowe
Harry Hill
Broadcasts
- Sat 21 Dec 2013 18:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 4
- Mon 23 Dec 2013 11:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Mon 23 Dec 2013 21:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
- Christmas Eve 2013 04:1591Èȱ¬ Radio 4 Extra
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Loose Ends
Clive Anderson and guests with an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy