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<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="284" alt="dury.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/dury.jpg" width="606" /></span>It's an exciting start to the New Year for us as we move to five nights a week. The new Friday show will be 'themeless' so it's a chance to request those songs that don't fit into any theme. I also want the new show to have more of a weekend vibe so let us know the tunes that get you set up for the weekend. In the meantime here are the themes for this coming week.</p>
<p><strong>Monday<br /></strong>As we launch our New Year/ New You season, there's a fresh approach to tonight's show. It's all change as we try to discover the new new thing. New Sensation or New Moon on Monday? You decide.It's songs about new beginnings, fresh starts and even altered images! A night of 'new' music like you've never heard it before</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday<br /></strong>It's 2010 and for anyone who's in danger of forgetting that fact we've got just the show for you. One In Ten, Perfect 10 or will you close your eyes and think of Dusty?</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday<br /></strong>As the new film about Ian Dury hits the cinema, tonight's show features the artists who have been portrayed on the big screen. That could be Whats Love Got to Do With It, Beyond The Sea or even the band in the title of Oliver Stone's hit ovie...Rock biopics is the theme and from Ray to the Coal Miner's Daughter it's going to be a night of great music from the movies...</p>
<p><strong>Thursday<br /></strong>'What would Elvis do?' is the theme tonight. On the eve of his 75th birthday we ask what songs would Elvis Presley have covered if he was still alive. Would he have got All Shook Up over Robbie Williams, or would he have empathised with Amy's troubles and tried to get his way out of Rehab. It's the ultimate Elvis album - as produced by you.</p>
<p><strong>Friday<br /></strong>For the first time -it's Get It On Fridays. On tonight's ask for whatever songs you like. No theme - just the tunes that will set you up for the weekend. Plus find out who'll choose Friday's fab five and there'll be a chance to Get It On again with the week's best songs...Get It On five nights a week and hopefully you will be there for the very first Friday show....<br /></p>]]></description>
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	<title>Hogmanay greetings...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="hogmanay09.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/hogmanay09.jpg" width="606" height="306" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>We're just putting the finishing touches to tonight's Hogmanay show so if you don't have a party planned then let me invite you to join ours tonight from 10.00pm. Quite simply it's a knees up of the finest variety. We've got a nine piece soul and funk band and a brilliant ceilidh band to keep the dancin' going till one in the morning.<br />
Let me also start this new year by wishing all our listeners a happy and healthy 2010. All of the team join me in saying how much fun it's been in the past year and how much your contributions keep us enthused every single night. Happy New Year....<br />
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         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Next week&apos;s themes...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="IMG_0767.JPG" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/IMG_0767.JPG" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="328" width="607" /></span><p>Happy Holidays from the Get It On team to all our listeners. It was so
lovely to hear from so many of you on Christmas Day. We had great fun
in the studio and thanks to Miss Babs and her surplus tinsel there was
a fairly festive atmosphere. I was kind of sad to be leaving the house to go to work but I have to say I loved doing the show and it was a real thrill to be in charge of playing the music for your Christmas day celebrations.<br /></p>

<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="IMG_0765.JPG" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/IMG_0765.JPG" class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0pt auto 20px; text-align: center; display: block;" height="313" width="607" /></span>Producer Babs surprised me on the day with many gifts including a juggling set. She said her and the team spent every night juggling texts, email, songs, downloads and my many demands that they thought it was about time I realized what their job was like!! Well, I hope all my jugglers know how much I appreciate their hard work throughout the year.<br /><br />As we head towards the new decade we'll be counting down the previous decades all week on Get It On...<br /><p><strong>Monday</strong><br />
We kick off on Monday with your 70s selections. From Abba to Anarchy In The UK, from Teenage Kicks to T-Rex. Dig out those flares or stick or on your old Clash t shirt as we revisit disco, punk and glam.</p>

<p><strong>Tuesday</strong><br />
What was acceptable in the 80s for you? Duran Duran, The Smiths, or Wham? From Simple Minds to Smalltown Boy...the fashion may have been mingin' but the music was magic.</p>

<p><strong>Wednesday</strong><br />
From The Proclaimers to The Pet Shop Boys - what do you remember about the 90s? Whether the highlight of your decade was Bittersweet Symphony or Blur, why not help me put together the ultimate 90s night.</p>

<p><strong>Thursday</strong><br />
Finally, we count down to Hogmanay by looking back at the past ten years. What stood out for you and who were your discoveries? Was it the Artic Monkeys or Amy Winehouse ? And will we still be listening to Lady Gaga and The Ting Tings in ten years time?  From Seven Nation Army to Shine let's have your suggestions for the best songs of the past decade...</p><p>As always, you can leave your suggestions on the blog or <a href="mailto:getiton@bbc.co.uk">email</a> us direct. <br /></p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 27 Dec 2009 14:54:06 +0000</pubDate>
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</p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img class="mt-image-center" style="margin: 0px auto 20px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="bbchristmas.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/bbchristmas.jpg" height="300" width="300" /></span>You'll notice that there are not four but five shows this week! That's because we have got an extra show on Christmas Day. I'll be live in the studio playing your festive favourites and trying to get through as many of your Christmas greetings as I can. DO get in touch with your suggestions of the prefect songs for the most wonderful day of the year. Miss Babs has talked me into taking time out from cooking the turkey to come to work so I've insisted that she produce - as long as she brings a tray of Delia's sausage rolls. I've also banned her from the sherry till after mid-day so it should all run smoothly...<br />Thanks to everyone who has suggested songs and even themes for Christmas. I got a lovely letter from Roger in Uddingston with his idea which celebrates the Bandaid single by featuring the original artists in the order they appear on the single.&nbsp; Basically the idea would be to play Do They Know It's Christmas as the first song, then the second song would be Paul Young, then a song by Boy George and so on.&nbsp; Everyone in the office likes the idea and we were thinking that we could turn it into a mega theme to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Liveaid?&nbsp; I also wonder if there's a way to incorporate it into our other festive shows? Thinking caps ( or Santa hats) on everyone...<br /> 
<p><br /></p><p><strong>Monday 21st<br /></strong>It's the winter solstice - so we'll be marking the shortest day with songs about the night. As the daylight disappears then gather round the radio and give me your suggestions. From Dancing in the Dark to Midnight in Moscow. It's two hours of Night Fever on Get It On...</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday 22nd<br /></strong>A new survey has revealed that the most murdered songs at the karaoke are Waterloo, Bohemian Rhapsody and My Way. What did you hear murdered and by who? It's my job to investigate so get in touch with the guilty parties. Was there a not so Sweet Caroline at your office party or was your best mate killing you softly with his song? Hear the original and best versions on Tuesday...</p>
<p><strong>Wed 23rd<br /></strong>At this time of year our thoughts turn to our families and blood is thicker than water on tonight's show. Is there No-one Quite Like Grandma, is Little Sister your top choice or does your family have a perfect cousin? Get in touch and let me know...</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Eve<br /></strong>Here's an idea for what should be a really nice show for Christmas Eve. Is there anybody you want to thank this year and what song would you like for them? Maybe it's a supportive partner or loved one who has been there for you when times weren't so good? Someone at work who has helped you out when things got on top of you? Or maybe you just want to keep in mum and dad's good books!! Forget leaving out a mince pie and a carrot for the reindeer the only way to say thank you is by asking for a song on Christmas Eve...</p>
<p><strong>Christmas Day<br /></strong>And finally there's a special edition of Get It On On Christmas day at midday. We're live and I want to play all of your festive favourites - from Santa Baby to Silent Night. Let me know about the tunes that you'd like to hear as you are cooking the turkey and preparing the feast. Get it on for Christmas day by emailing or why not text in during the show...</p>]]></description>
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	<title>Next week&apos;s themes...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="cover_124661052008.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/cover_124661052008.jpg" width="301" height="299" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>I really didn't expect this week's 'swing show' to take off in the way it did and I'm glad that so many of you seemed to enjoy the music. Maybe we should try more 'genre' based themes in future. As we start the countdown to Christmas I hope we've got some good themes lined up for you. <br />
I'm off on holiday this week so Vic Galloway will be looking after the show. Some of the regular bloggers will know just how gutted I am to be missing Wednesday's show but not even the thought of playing two hours of Jethro Tull could entice me away from my week's holidays. <br />
Producer Miss Babs is also off on holiday next week - do not read anything into this. She's in Skegness while I'm in Bognor Regis.</p>

<p>Monday<br />
It's exactly 12 days until Christmas Day, so tonight we're looking for songs and artists that reference the traditional Twelve Of Days of Christmas song. You could have Spandau Ballet's GOLD, anything by DOVES or even Andy PARTRIDGE from XTC. Miss Bab's has also allowed Christmas songs from tonight!     </p>

<p>Tuesday<br />
Jay-Z tells us he's released the album of the decade! So tell us your album of all time, is Abbey Road the best thing ever recorded? Is Rumours the most played album in your household? Or is Take That's The Circus a masterpiece?       </p>

<p>Weds...<br />
Tonight we celebrate Progressive Rock. Who are the giants of this genre, the artists who first dabbled in it and the new groups who are influenced by it? Everything from The Beatles to Jethro Tull to Muse are welcome tonight.</p>

<p>Thurs<br />
Calum McMahon suggested tonight's theme on our Facebook page, we play the music that struck a chord with the advertising men. What are your favourite songs from TV adverts past and present. Does "I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing" make you reach for a fizzy drink? Do you want to visit the launderette and wash your jeans to "I Heard It Through The Grapevine"? Or is "Heartbeats" by Jose Gonzalez your favourite soundtrack to a TV ad?<br />
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	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="306" alt="bigband.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/bigband.jpg" width="606" /></span>As I fight my way through tonight's 'tree' puns let me ask you to start thinking about next week's themes. The video of the full themes can be found on the get It On homepage. Once you've had a look you can leave your comments here or on our Get It On Facebook page. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts...</p>
<p><strong>Monday<br /></strong>Now I don't know about you, but my cd shelves are full of them - the albums you bought that turned out to have only one good track on them. I was looking at Hot Space by Queen - Under Pressure is the classic track but the rest of the album failed to make an impact. Dee Lite's Groove Is In The Heart was a great single but what else do you remember off their album World Clique. You may have loved Molly's Chambers but was the rest of that first Kings of Leon record really any good? Regular bloggers, Glen Miller and Joe The Jam Man have both suggested this theme. Thanks guys.</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday<br /></strong>OMG - pull your chair in for this one - I've got a great theme to tell you about!!! Gossip, rumour and tittle tattle is the theme. Little does she Know must be in with a shout or maybe some Hearsay from Alexander O Neal. What did you hear thru the grapevine? Share it with me on Tuesday night...</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday<br /></strong>Wednesday is big band night on Get It On. It's classic crooners, swinging divas and the contemporary acts who have stepped up in front of the orchestra. It would be great to hear the likes of Michael Buble or Harry Connick or perhaps Rufus Wainright doing his Judy Graceland tribute. </p>
<p><strong>Thursday<br /></strong>What are you embarrassed about from your teenage years? Fear not as I'm only interested in the musical bits. It's a great theme that's been suggested by Erin Meek (10). It's the songs you liked as a teenager but now can't believe you ever listened to them<br /></p>]]></description>
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	<title>Shoplifters of the world unite and takeover...</title>
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<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="489" alt="mugshot.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/mugshot.jpg" width="613" /></span>It turns out that I am not a shoplifter after all! This has obviously come as welcome news to all who know me, it's just shame I didn't learn this before I decided to reveal all on air about what is being referred to by my the team as my <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/oct/04/richard.madeley.memoir">'Richard Madeley'</a> incident. </p>
<p>As last night's theme was shopping I thought I should share my shoplifting shame. Mmm, maybe my lawyer would not have agreed.</p>
<p>Yesterday morning I had been shopping and when I took the various items to the till, the girl coughed politely and asked if there was anything else. I was a bit mystified by the question but said no. She then said that she thought she saw something accidentally drop off the counter. "Not that I can see" said I confidently. </p>
<p>Anyway, it was only when I got back to work did I find a pair of gloves with wee plastic hook at the end had somehow attached themselves to my big woolly scarf. Mortified doesn't go halfway to explaining how I felt. Which is why I had to fess up to my nicking of the gloves on air. </p>
<p>However, it was only when I got home and checked the receipt that I realised I had paid for them after all and they had only became attached when I bent down to get something out of the boot of the car. So - the upshot is I am not a tea-leaf after all.</p>
<p>Never did I think I would say this, but 'Winona Ryder I know just how you feel!'</p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<title>The final fling...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>
<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="337" alt="deacon_blue_creditalanmcate.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/deacon_blue_creditalanmcate.jpg" width="606" /></span>I've just been listening to some of the music we recorded at the Homecoming gig on Saturday night. There are some unmissable bits in there and the good news is that it's all up on our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/">website</a> for you to enjoy. I thought Hue and Cry doing Two Little Boys was really moving and James Grant got everyone going with a rousing version of Will The Circle Be Unbroken. On our <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/music/">Scotland's Music site</a> there's the chance to see some pictures, watch some of the interviews and see our exclusive concert videos of Deacon Blue and The Skids. Richard Jobson's stages 'moves' are the stuff of legend and it looks like he was having a ball. Standing at the side of the stage watching The Skids play like eager teenagers was&nbsp;the highlight for me. </p>
<p>Photo by Alan McAteer</p>]]></description>
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	<title>Next week&apos;s themes...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="public_large.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/public_large.jpg" width="446" height="251" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>'The songs you love from the artists you don't' is a theme we will definitely be returning to. It was my favourite theme of the week - in fact could be my favourite theme of the year! I loved the hilarious texts and emails especially the one that referred to the front man of a well known Scottish band as a 'pompous, dove throwing eeejit'. More themes like that needed.<br />
I think we have a good line up of themes for next week and I hope you are able to tune in on Monday for our exclusive recording of the homecoming gig. We'll have concert highlights of some of the best Scottish bands of all time but sadly no 'pompous, dove throwing eeejits'!</p>

<p><strong>Monday</strong><br />
I think we've got a great line up of shows to celebrate St Andrews night. Vic Galloway will be looking after Get It On on Monday night and his theme will be Great Scots. Whether your nomination is Midge Ure or Middle Of The Road, then get in touch with him. At five past eight it's a chance to hear more Scottish bands and this time they are in concert. Exclusive highlights of The Homecoming gig only on BBC Radio Scotland. </p>

<p><strong>Tuesday</strong><br />
It's the first day of December and as the queues start to build up we'll be doing a bit of early Christmas shopping ourselves. Lost In The Supermarket? Shopping For Dresses? Cornershop? Make a shopping list and send it in...<br />
<strong><br />
Wednesday</strong><br />
What do Super Trouper, Roxanne and Hey Jude all have in common? The title can be found in the first line of the song. I'm expecting a big blog input to this theme so start thinking about some about some unusual suggestions.  <br />
<strong><br />
Thursday</strong><br />
To help celebrate National Tree Week, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/">BBC Breathing Places </a>has teamed up with Guinness World Records for <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces/treeoclock/">Tree O' Clock </a>a nationwide challenge to plant as many trees as possible within a single hour. Our challenge is to play as many songs about trees in two hours! Will it be Laurel and Hardy singing about the lonesome pine and surely we will be tying a yellow ribbon round an old oak at some point? </p>

<p>A short video of the themes can be found on the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079fy9">Get It On homepage</a> and once you've had a look why not leave your suggestions on the blog or send them in on <a href="mailto:getiton@bbc.co.uk">email</a>.</p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The keys to my heart...</title>
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<span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="DISPLAY: inline"><img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="337" alt="studio3.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/studio3.jpg" width="606" /></span>I am hurt that no one believed I was really playing the piano during the show last night. After all nobody doubted Art Sutter, the former BBC&nbsp;Radio Scotland presenter&nbsp;who presented many a show whilst tinckling away on his white baby grand. </p>
<p>My production team pulled out all the stops for last night's show. Not only did Miss B find me a piano, she got us into the music studio, sweet talked an engineer into recording it and found me some...ahem...help with my piano playing! I have to fess up and tell you that my part was actually played by Keith one of our jazz producers.<img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="287" alt="keith.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/keith.jpg" width="606" />&nbsp;He's spent many years hanging out in the classic jazz clubs in Soho and as a result can only converse in hep cat speak - a bit like a Scottish Austin Powers. It certainly livens up a lunchtime when you hear a voice from the other end of the office say <em>"Oooh yeah baby, I'm digging that lentil soup maaaan".</em> </p>
<p>I loved all your stories last night about the pop songs tackled on unusual instruments. Some of the good ones are on our Facebook page and elsewhere on the blog. From the Pet Shop Boys on the accordion to Joan Jett plucked on the fiddle - only on Get It On! </p>]]></description>
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	<title>Music for men and women...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="maneater.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/maneater.jpg" width="301" height="288" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>There are to be no boys, girls, lads or lassies on tonight's show! She who must be obeyed has spoken and it's with strict instructions that I stick to tonight's advertised theme of men and women. That means only songs with 'man' or 'woman' in the title. Mind you there are at least two hit records that mention both. Can you name both - without looking them up?</p>

<p>It's been a busy afternoon as we had a meeting today to talk about Christmas, New Year plans and NEXT year's Children in Need. Miss Babs is very keen on forward planning obviously. She's enthused by the fact that other women in the building have been emailing her complimenting her on her Pudsey bike ride. However she has not taken me up on my idea of releasing an exercise DVD in time for January.  </p>

<p>I've also just been filmed for Reporting Scotland talking about Susan Boyle. Now that my wounds have healed I've decided it's not too scarey to step in front of a camera again. That means another themes video will be online on Thursday. Oh and talking of my recent tussle with a pothole I want to thank the annomyous blogger who dropped in the Smith's themed Get Well Soon card. Much appreciated.<br />
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         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Next week&apos;s themes...</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="ronan.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/ronan.jpg" width="300" height="274" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>Thanks to all for this week's suggestions and I'm sure Pudsey would join me in saying special thanks to everyone who contributed to a pound a play to Children in Need.  <br />
I hope you the themes for next week and we are looking forward to seeing the suggestions. I think Tuesday's theme is going to be a lot of fun and if you can pick out a top tune then feel free to send me  an mp3  of you in action.<br />
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<strong>Monday</strong><br />
Tonight it's the Black Magic Woman v's The Brown Eyed Handsome Man. It's Get It On's battle of the sexes. I want to play a 'man' song followed by a 'woman' song alternately throughout the show. This Charming Man or Sweet talking Woman? You decide...<br />
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<strong>Tuesday</strong><br />
Can you do Robbie Williams on the recorder? Is Richie Blackmore your guitar hero? Or can you tinkle away to the intro to Coldplay? Songs you can play is tonight's theme.<br />
Ask for any song you like - the catch is that you or maybe one of your kids must be able to play it.Would be musicians - this is your night...<br />
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Wednesday</strong><br />
It's been announced that Galloway Forest Park is one of the best places in the world to see stars, so on tonight's show we turn our focus skywards. Starman, Catch A Falling Star or Lucky Stars. It's stars singing about stars...<br />
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<strong>Thursday</strong><br />
Henri Hannah has come up with a cracking theme of songs you love by the artists you don't. Can't bear Bono but love Where The Streets Have No Name? Does Life Is A Rollercoaster mean you've learned to rate Ronan Keating, and did Phil Collins ever release a good song? Get in touch and tell me about the track that stands out for you...</p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:37:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[<p>A top BBC producer...sweating...pink legwarmers...Yes, it must be Children In Need time. Here's the video evidence of what happened when we put 'Babs on the bike' for Children In Need. I'd say it was rated at least PG 13. No bad language but there are scenes of a lady in lycra which some viewers might find bewildering. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video then I'd urge you to go to the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pudsey/">Children in Need site</a> and make a HUGE donation. <br />
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Well done Miss Babs. Two hours of non stop cycling and still enough puff to shout orders across the studio. If you want to join in the challenge to catch Mark Beaumont as he cycles The Americas then there's more information on the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/pudsey/">Children in Need website</a>. <img class="mt-image-center" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 20px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" height="105" alt="pudsey1.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/pudsey1.jpg" width="306" /></p></p>]]></description>
         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:09 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>What&apos;s Up Doc?</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p><span class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" style="display: inline;"><img alt="docs.jpg" src="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bryanburnett/docs.jpg" width="606" height="343" class="mt-image-center" style="text-align: center; display: block; margin: 0 auto 20px;" /></span>There were some very clever suggestions for last nights 'doctors and nurses' theme. My favourite was the texter who suggested something off Gram Parsons' GP album. <br />
There were several shouts for SAHB and Faith Healer. This prompted a bit of a debate about whether alternative healers could be counted for the theme. There was also the question of what do to about 'doctor' Gillian McKeith should she ever release a record. I loved the text from Fergie in Aberdeen who wondered if her debut single would be a cover of 'Stool Pigeon'! <br />
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         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>Tips from a pro</title>
	<description><![CDATA[<p>After two hours on a static bike her ladyship's tips for world record breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont are "get some nice leg warmers"... </p>
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<p>...and "get a bike that's got a wee place to put your soup in". I'll make sure we pass that on...</p>
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         <dc:creator>Bryan Burnett </dc:creator>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:19 +0000</pubDate>
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