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with Adrian Lester, John Simm and Philip Glenister

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Last broadcast on Sat, 14 Jan 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2.

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There was a trio of great British actors joining Mr Norton this week. First up was Adrian Lester, star of BBC One's 'Hustle' which has just returned for its eighth and final series. Then Philip Glenister and John Simm popped in to talk about Sky1's 'Mad Dogs' and the struggles of filming in stunning, hot locations. The life of an actor, who'd want it?

In 'Grill Graham', Jock in Scotland revealed that he's had a crush on his neighbour for 15 years and wasn't sure what to do. The general consensus was, "Move on Jock... you're wasting your life pining after this woman!". And Julie in Japan was sick and tired of a moaning colleague who she travelled to work with on a train. "Julie, get a different train" was the advice.

'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' was chosen by Ian R. who hails from Netherton in the West Midlands. His dire disc was 'Brother Louie' by German Synthpop duo Modern Talking. And this week's 'Tune With A Tale' came courtesy of Valerie Woodcock in Chartham. 'Sorry You Asked' by American country music star Dwight Yoakam tells the very detailed story of a collapsing relationship. The annoying thing is that just as the song gets interesting - with lawyers becoming involved - it fades!

ADRIAN LESTER

Star of BBC One's 'Hustle'

PHILIP GLENISTER & JOHN SIMM

The acting double act who've enjoyed success in 'State Of Play', 'Life On Mars', and 'Mad Dogs'.

Music played

  1. Chris Isaak Chris Isaak Live It Up

    Beyond The Sun, Rhino, 1
  2. The Beach Boys The Beach Boys Good Vibrations

    The Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2), EMI
  3. The 'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' choice of Ian R in the West Midlands

    1. Modern Talking Brother Louie

      (CD Single), Hansa
  4. Paul FedericiOrdinary Man

    Promo CD Single, 1
  5. Donna Summer Donna Summer On The Radio

    And Then She Kissed Me Vol.1 (Various, Debutante
  6. Seal Seal Let's Stay Together

    Soul 2, Reprise, 1
  7. The Dave Clark Five The Dave Clark Five Put A Little Love In Your Heart

    Glad All Over Again, EMI
  8. Rachel Stevens Rachel Stevens Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex

    (CD Single), Polydor
  9. David Gray David Gray Babylon

    (CD Single), Iht Records
  10. Jo BirchallDon't Let It Go To Your Heart

    Something To Say, Portobello Records, 1
  11. Madonna Madonna Papa Don't Preach

    Madonna - The Immaculate Collection, Sire, 4
  12. Paul McCartney Paul McCartney My Valentine

    (CD Single), Mercury, 1
  13. Van McCoy Van McCoy The Hustle

    Simply The Best Disco (Various), Warner E.S.P.
  14. Matt Cardle Matt Cardle Amazing

    Letters, Columbia, 1
  15. As chosen by Adrian Lester

    1. The Jacksons The Jacksons Things I Do For You

  16. Tears for Fears Tears for Fears Change

    Tears For Fears - Tears Roll Down, Fontana
  17. Snow Patrol Snow Patrol In The End

    Fallen Empires, Fiction, 1
  18. 'Tune With A Tale' as chosen by Valerie Woodcock

    1. Dwight Yoakam Dwight Yoakam Sorry You Asked

  19. Gavin DeGraw Not Over You

  20. 10cc 10cc Dreadlock Holiday

    The Very Best Of 10cc, Mercury, 15
  21. Alesha Dixon Alesha Dixon Do It Our Way (Play)

    (CD Single), Saatchi & Saatchi, 1
  22. David Bowie David Bowie Life On Mars

    David Bowie - Best Of Bowie, EMI

Broadcast

  1. Sat 14 Jan 2012
    10:00

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