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Last broadcast on Sat, 14 Jan 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 2.
Synopsis
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
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Chris Isaak
— Live It UpBeyond The Sun, Rhino, 1 -
The Beach Boys
— Good VibrationsThe Best Of The Beach Boys (CD 2), EMI -
The 'I Can't Believe It's Not Better' choice of Ian R in the West Midlands
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Modern Talking — Brother Louie
(CD Single), Hansa
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Paul Federici — Ordinary Man
Promo CD Single, 1 -
Donna Summer
— On The RadioAnd Then She Kissed Me Vol.1 (Various, Debutante -
Seal
— Let's Stay TogetherSoul 2, Reprise, 1 -
The Dave Clark Five
— Put A Little Love In Your HeartGlad All Over Again, EMI -
Rachel Stevens
— Sweet Dreams My L.A. Ex(CD Single), Polydor -
David Gray
— Babylon(CD Single), Iht Records -
Jo Birchall — Don't Let It Go To Your Heart
Something To Say, Portobello Records, 1 -
Madonna
— Papa Don't PreachMadonna - The Immaculate Collection, Sire, 4 -
Paul McCartney
— My Valentine(CD Single), Mercury, 1 -
Van McCoy
— The HustleSimply The Best Disco (Various), Warner E.S.P. -
Matt Cardle
— AmazingLetters, Columbia, 1 -
As chosen by Adrian Lester
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The Jacksons
— Things I Do For You
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Tears for Fears
— ChangeTears For Fears - Tears Roll Down, Fontana -
Snow Patrol
— In The EndFallen Empires, Fiction, 1 -
'Tune With A Tale' as chosen by Valerie Woodcock
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Dwight Yoakam
— Sorry You Asked
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Gavin DeGraw — Not Over You
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10cc
— Dreadlock HolidayThe Very Best Of 10cc, Mercury, 15 -
Alesha Dixon
— Do It Our Way (Play)(CD Single), Saatchi & Saatchi, 1 -
David Bowie
— Life On MarsDavid Bowie - Best Of Bowie, EMI
Broadcast
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Sat 14 Jan 201210:00