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'Is it from boxing or from the coffin?'

Paul in Glentown wonders where the saying 'saved by the bell' comes from. The Tamnherin Cowboy has a splitting headache and wonders if it's caused by the weather.

Paul in Glentown wonders where the saying 'Saved By The Bell' comes from. Kerry says it's a boxing term but Geralyn says it refers to a string tied to the toe of someone in a coffin which led to a bell. If the person wasn't really dead, their toe would move and the bell would be rung.

The Tamnherin Cowboy has a splitting headache and wonders if it's caused by the weather.

Ruth says the song 'The Leaving Of Nancy' is so sad it would bring tears to a cat.

Does a Northern Ireland bus pass work in England? Decorator Dave says you can imagine the face of the bus driver if you showed it. Similar to the face people have when you try to pay with a Northern Ireland bank note.

Music from Butch Moore & The Capitol Showband, The Tokens, Dolly Parton, Westlife and more.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Thu 20 Jun 2019 10:30

Music Played

  • Butch Moore

    Born To Be With You

  • Dolly Parton

    Baby I'm Burning

  • The Beach Boys

    Help Me Rhonda

  • Blondie

    Sunday Girl

  • Buck Owens

    Love's Gonna Live Here

  • The Tokens

    The Lion sleeps Tonight

  • Neil Sedaka

    Calendar Girl

  • Neil Diamond

    The boat That I Row

  • Donna Summer

    Love's Unkind

  • Dire Straits

    Walk Of Life

  • Marty Robbins

    Ribbon Of Darkness

  • Dave Berry

    Memphis Tennessee

  • Elvis Presley

    It Keeps Right On A Hurtin'

  • Doris Day

    Ready Willing & Able

  • ABBA

    The Way Old Friends Do

  • Paddy Reilly

    The Green Glens Of Antrim

Broadcast

  • Thu 20 Jun 2019 10:30

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