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Late Night Extra 18th May 2012
I was joined in the studio tonight by local sculptor Vin Harrop. He told us about the Biilericay Arts Trail which will be happening later in the year. More info can be found on
Read More »Late Night Extra FRiday 11th May 2012
Amazing to drive to the studio in sunshine. This set us on a theme for suitable songs which covered most of the first hour. On the phone Mary told us about the festival at
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 4th May 2012
I came to the studio tonight straight from Neal and Emma’s wedding reception at Highlands House. I listened to Kate on before me; she was great. We had requests tonight for Fletwood Mac, Level
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 27th April 2012
A packed show tonight! We spoke to John about a concert in Fryerning Church on Friday 25th of May at 7.15. More info on our events guide and at www.fryerningparishchurch.org.uk. We also spoke with
Read More »Friday Night Extra 20th of April
Tonight we heard on the phone from Katherine in Enfield talking about how Greek Orthodox people celebrate Easter. Amongst many interesting things she told us about swaying chandeliers in church and eating chicken soup
Read More »Friday Night Extra 13th April 1012
Ok,so we do not believe all this Friday 13th nonsence. The fact that the webcam was down all show and the chat room for the first hour was just one of those things, well
Read More »Good Friday Night Extra 6th of April 2012
Tonight I was joined on the phone by Bishop Stephen, the Bishop of Chelmsford. He talked about the Good Friday events he had attended in Colchester during the day. He also spoke about his
Read More »Friday Night Extra 30th of March 8-10
I was delighted that our regular listeners were able to join me for the earlier time. Nice to hear in the chatroom for the first time Alison in Australia. With listners in Ireland and
Read More »Late Night Extra, The Final Show Friday 23rd March 2012
It was great to follow the 5th anniversary party show tonight. Jules made a great cake and thanks to the Brentwood Brewing Company for the beer. We had fun tonight. The classic Theme was
Read More »Late Night Exta 16th March 2012
Tonight we had a bit of a St. Patrick’s Day special. Jenny joined us on the phone to talk about St. Patrick’s Day when she was a girl in Ireland. Lu e-mailed in from
Read More »Late Night Extra 9th of March
Tonight Lorraine in Billericay chose Robbie Williams for her DID. We were joined in the chatroom by Trucks from California who told us it was 8 hours earlier, 80 degrees and sunny. Were we
Read More »Late Night Extra 2nd of March
I drove in to the Centre and back home in fog. The show had a West Coast feel tonight, with tracks from Neil Young and Buffalo Springfield. Our D.I.D tracks tonight were Led Zep
Read More »Late Nght Extra Special with Roy Quiddington in conversation with Patrick
Click below to hear the interview again: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Roy is Director of Finance and Resources for the Stroke Association,a charity based at Stroke House, 240 City Road, London
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 24th February
I was delighted to be joined in the studio tonight by Roy Quiddington from the Stroke Association. See the special blog for more info on what was a fascinating and interesting conversation and hear
Read More »Late Night Extra 17th of February
My first show from the new studios at the Brentwood Centre! It felt a bit odd to begin with, but I soon settled in. Our classic TV theme proved more tricky than normal tonight.
Read More »Late Night Extra 3rd of February
It was cold outside, -3.5 as I drove in tonight. But it was warm in the studio, dealing with a record 39 e-mails. Rene recognised the theme tune of Cheers with no clues. We
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 27th of January
What an evening! To mark the 70th anniversary of Desert Island Discs I asked for e-mails of the one track you could not manage without, a book and a luxury. The feature took up
Read More »Late Night Extra 20th of January
Phew – the e-mails were busy tonight. Lee won our competition, which was the theme of Hill Strret Blues. Apparently he was at a quiz night in Ingatestone last Friday and it was one
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 13th of January 2012
Much colder here in Brentwood tonight. The competition for the t.v. theme, Thunderbirds, had two winners. Jason, who is a friend of Pheonix in Ireland, and Rob who was surfing on his iPad in
Read More »Late Night Extra 6th of January 2012
Happy New Year. After the Christmas specials it was back to business as usual. The show was dedicated tonight to the memory of Bob Holness, who was one of the team of the presenters
Read More »Late Night Extra December 30th
Tonight I was joined in the studio by Richard and Terry, who read a number of our festive news stories, including a mystery shopper in Tiverton who gave out envelopes each containing a £50
Read More »Late Night Extra 23rd of December
Tonight the show was called ‘Wall to wall Christmas’ and it was! Thanks to all those who sent in request, Chris and all the family, Jenny, Richard & Terry, Marjorie, Lee, Michael & Sue.
Read More »Late Night Extra 16th of December
I had a great time tonight, hope you did listening! I was joined by Ian from IDC Greenscapes who enjoyed himself so much he stayed for the whole show. He talked about the award
Read More »Late Night Extra 9th of December
Good to chat with Mike Jones before the show tonight, with shared support of a well known London football team. Trouble with the webcam tonight, so I think you all escaped the possibility of looking
Read More »Late Night Extra December 2nd after the show
Great to be back tonight. Started the show with Caro Emerald and Living the Riveria life. Congratulations to Ken and Susan in Oxford who recognised the theme from the 70s US detective serial The
Read More »Late Night Extra Dec 2nd
Hello all, thanks to Stephen for minding the hours while I am away. I look forward to being back with you on Dec 2nd. We will have our usual mix of relaxing contemporary tracks,
Read More »Late Night Extra November 11th
Lots of e-mails tonight, thanks to everyone who took the time to contact the show. Requests tonight included Do it again – Beach Boys for Bob who will be 50 on Tuesday. Soul Man
Read More »Late Night Extra 4th of November
A little foggy driving back home from the show tonight. Some friends tell me they tried to e-mail in tonight but had problems. Music tonight included Morning Dance – Spyro Gyra Abraham, Martin &
Read More »Late Night Extra 28th of October
A laid back show tonigt included Layla – Eric Clapton (acoustic) Need you know -Lady Antebellum (acoustic) Jumpin the tracks – Boxcars Songbird – Eva Cassidy The look of love – Dustry Springfiled I
Read More »Late Night Extra Friday 21st of October
Tonight Peter Thomas from Harvest Plus told us about the amazing response from the people of Essex to this year’s appeal. Over a 100 schools, including Ingatestone C of E Juiniors took part in
Read More »Late Night Extra 14th of October
Only 4.5 degrees when I left the studio tonight at ten past midnight. But I hope the show kept everyone entertained. Particular thanks to Chris and Bob and all the family in Harlow who
Read More »Late Night Extra 7th of October
Much cooler tonight in the studio. Music tonight included Down to the river to pray – Alison Krauss and Union Station Millennia – Soweto String Quartet (Check out the video on Youtube) Knocking on
Read More »Late Night Extra 30th of September
It was a warm night in the studio after an amazingly warm day. When I was talking about the weather Paul and Lulu e-mailed from Dublin to say it was cold and wet! Jenny
Read More »Late Night Extra 23rd of September 2011
Music on the show included Lady Antebellum – Need you now Alison Krauss – Simple Love Hugh Laurie – Whale swallowed me Fleetwood Mac – Albatross Jon and Vangellis – Find my way home
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On Late Night Extra there is a regular Classic TV theme competition, entered by e-mail. On September 16th it was The X Files and was won jointly by listeners in Bourne End and in
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