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Listen Now From Anywhere! https://live.radiowarneford.com
Christmas Programme Guide
24th December 2019 - 1st January 2020
HOSPITAL RADIO ACROSS SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE
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Radio Warneford, Warwick Hospital, Lakin Road, Warwick, CV34 5BW
* Calls are charged at your normal network rate
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CHRISTMAS WITH
RADIO WARNEFORD
A very warm welcome to Radio Warneford’s 35th annual Christmas and New Year
schedule. Our Christmas guide contains all the details of over seventy hours of special
programmes that we have on offer just for you during the festive season. From music to
poetry, drama to comedy, we really do have something for everyone this Christmas.
The Radio Warneford Players, a theatre group made up of volunteer members of the
station, have been creating their own unique versions of Christmas plays and
pantomimes since 2010 and you can hear many of these fantastic productions over
Christmas and the New Year including A Christmas Carol, Dick Whittington, Aladdin,
The Wizard Of Oz and their new production The Queen’s Smile. Turn to page 7 to see a
list of the dates and times for all of these shows.
Radio Warneford broadcasts 24 hours a day and is available to listen to via the free
NHS Wi-fi service within hospitals across South Warwickshire. Page 12 has the details on
how to connect to our stream using your phone, tablet or another internet-ready device.
You can now listen from anywhere by going to https://live.radiowarneford.com.
If you would like to get in touch with us over Christmas we’d love to hear from you.
Our Request Line is open throughout the festive season on (01926) 401402. Your friends
and relatives can also call us from home at any time, day or night, using the same number.
All calls are charged at your normal network rate. We have a Request Show on Sunday
29 December at 11am. You can also send us a request online by using the Request Form
on our website, www.radiowarneford.com/requests.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Radio Warneford.
Christmas & New Year Programme Guide © Radio Warneford 2019
All programme information in this booklet is correct at time of going to press
but could change at short notice. Please listen for on-air announcements.
For the most up-to-date information see our website at www.radiowarneford.com.
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CHRISTMAS EVE
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Christmas Eve begins with a selection of programmes from the
Radio Warneford archive.
9.55am WELCOME TO RADIO WARNEFORD
An introduction to Radio Warneford and the programmes you can
hear this Christmas Eve.
10.00am CHRISTMAS EASY
Christmas is here and it’s the perfect time to play all those superbly
cool and smooth tracks from the likes of Nat King Cole, Kay Starr,
Eartha Kitt and of course Frank Sinatra. Snuggle down and listen to
some of the best Christmas “easy” tracks ever with Ley Bricknell.
11.00am THE CHRISTMAS STORY
John Glare sets the scene for Christmas Day telling the greatest of
stories in words and music.
12 noon CHRISTMAS FAYRE
Radio Warneford takes a look at food traditionally associated with
Christmas. Linda Ashworth, Margaret Legge and Valda Reid help you
to sharpen your taste buds ahead of the Christmas dinner, all
wrapped up in a medley of festive music and readings.
1.00pm LOOK WHO’S COMING TO CHRISTMAS DINNER
The Radio Warneford Players proudly present one of their new
productions for the festive season. This is the story of a kind couple
who invite in some cold and fairly terrible carol singers for dinner. As
the wine flows, a party ensues!
Cast: Sue Dolman, Andrew Colby, Lynn Fairbairn, Nigel Dyer and Dave Harris.
Storyline: Sue Dolman. Producer: Dave Harris.
2.00pm A WINTER COLLECTION
Andrew Preshous introduces a selection of music on the theme of
winter, maybe with the word “winter” in the title, related to the
winter months or linked to winter themes. How many of them do
you recognise?
3.00pm CHRISTMAS AT THE MOVIES
Imagine that you are snuggled up on a cold Christmas Day. Then
have a listen to these theme tunes played by Louise Kalus and
Elizabeth Wilkinson and see if they conjure up images from some
classic movies.
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4.00pm SPOTLIGHT ON CHRIS DIFFORD
Stephen Height looks at the musical career of the founder member
of the group Squeeze.
4.10pm A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Here is another chance to catch the Radio Warneford Players special
version of Charles Dickens’ classic Victorian Christmas tale.
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts on Christmas Eve, each
one determined to make him see the error of his miserly ways. The
Players are back on Boxing Day at 1.00pm with their new 2019
production, The Queen’s Smile.
5.00pm THE A-Z OF A VERY 70’S CHRISTMAS
Richard Smith chooses a selection of festive tracks from the 1970’s
for each of the letters in the alphabet. From Lynn Anderson to
“Wonderful Christmastime”, the show features songs from The
Jackson Five, Johnny Mathis, The Beatles, Bing Crosby and
Showaddywaddy along the way.
6.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Your Christmas Eve continues with a selection of treats – from pop to
drama – from our extensive archive. Continues through the night.
Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year
from Radio Warneford
CHRISTMAS DAY
All Day PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Christmas Day on Radio Warneford is full of specially chosen
programmes featuring music, stories and plays from our archive.
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BOXING DAY
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Radio Warneford broadcasts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
patients at Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon and Ellen Badger
hospitals and at the Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital. We
begin Boxing Day with a selection of programmes from the archive.
12 noon CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS
Ley Bricknell brings you an intoxicating mix of hi-fi holiday music
from the 1950’s and 1960’s. If these hot chestnuts don't jingle your
bells, then you’re scrooged!
1.00pm THE QUEEN’S SMILE
Another brand new production from the Radio Warneford Players!
The Queen is sad and the Princess needs to marry a prince, but only
when her mother smiles again. The King finds a prince but is he all
he makes out to be? Will there be a happy ending and does love
conquer all? Starring: Linda Ashworth, Valda Reid, Nigel Dyer, Paul Sawtell,
Dave Harris, Sarah Harris and Lily Harris. Written by Jenny James. Produced and
directed by Sue Dolman and Lynn Fairbairn. Recorded and edited by Andrew Barker.
1.30pm THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914
Sara Lister and Margaret Legge remember the famous Christmas
Day truce on the frontline during World War One when British and
German troops met in No Man’s Land for a festive football match.
2.00pm THE SONGBIRDS KEEP SINGING
Paul Sawtell brings you two hours of female vocalists singing
beautiful songs of love, peace, trouble and joy. From the first blues
and folk artists to their current day contemporaries, this is a
celebration of the female voice and female singer/songwriters.
4.00pm THE A-Z OF A VERY 80’S CHRISTMAS
Richard Smith dusts off some of those favourite 1980’s Christmas
hits from A to Z featuring Wham, The Pogues, David Bowie, Shakin’
Stevens and, of course, Cliff Richard!
5.00pm CHRISTMAS VINTAGE YEARS
Jim Simpson plays a selection of festive songs from the Roaring
Twenties to the Swinging Sixties from all of your favourite artists
including Glenn Miller, Ella Fitzgerald and the Andrews Sisters.
6.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Boxing Day evening continues with music and entertainment from
the Radio Warneford archive. Continues through the night.
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FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
You can now tune in from anywhere to enjoy Radio Warneford’s
festive broadcast. Just go to https://live.radiowarneford.com. Start
your Friday with more programmes from our archive.
9.55am WELCOME TO RADIO WARNEFORD
An introduction to Radio Warneford and the programmes on today.
10.00am ORIGINAL COVERS
Andy Dowell takes a selection of classic songs and plays either a
little-known original recording or a striking cover. Find out who sang
the original versions of Wind Beneath My Wings and He Ain’t Heavy,
He’s My Brother and hear an unusual cover version of The Beatles’
Day Tripper, sung by an iconic American actress. But who is she?
12 noon MORE CHRISTMAS COCKTAILS
Some more musical hot toddies from the 1950’s and 1960’s to melt
your snow cone! You’d better deck the wards, spike the eggnog –
you’re in Yulesville with Ley Bricknell.
1.00pm THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Radio Warneford Players present a special adaptation of the
1939 film The Wizard Of Oz. When a tornado rips through Kansas,
Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the
magical land of Oz. Follow Dorothy and Toto’s adventures along the
Yellow Brick Road towards the Emerald City!
2.00pm TEA AND COFFEE
Sara Lister chooses a selection of songs all about our two favourite
beverages – tea and coffee – featuring music icons like Frank Sinatra,
Sarah Vaughan, Nat King Cole and Beverley Knight.
3.00pm SITTING ON THE PIER
Stephen Height interviews Coventry-based poet and writer Emily
Jones who talks about her writing, some of the things that inspire
her and reads some of her poems.
4.00pm CLASSICAL SYMPHONIA
Cliff Proctor introduces excerpts from some of the most famous
symphonies by eight composers including Mozart, Brahms,
Mendelssohn, Schubert, Haydn and Beethoven.
6.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Friday continues with more specially selected programmes from the
archives. Continues through the night.The Radio Warneford Players was set up in
2010 to perform and record specially
written plays and pantomimes for
Christmas. The Players are made up of
budding thespians from Radio Warneford’s
volunteer membership and have now
recorded a number of specially written
pantomimes including new versions of
“Aladdin”, “Mother Goose”, “The Wizard
Of Oz” and “Dick Whittington”.
Radio Warneford Players Performances
Look Who’s Coming To Christmas Dinner ........... Christmas Eve, 1pm
A Christmas Carol .................................................. Christmas Eve, 4.10pm
The Queen’s Smile ............................................................ Boxing Day, 1pm
The Wizard Of Oz ............................................ Friday 27 December, 1pm
Aladdin ..................................................... Saturday 28 December, 11.30am
How The War Was Won ........................ Sunday 29 December, 4.30pm
Dick Whittington ........................................... Monday 30 December, 1pm
An Inspector Calls .............................................. Monday 30 December, 4pm8
SATURDAY 28 DECEMBER
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Radio Warneford is on air 24 hours a day, broadcasting from studios
at Warwick Hospital. Enjoy a specially chosen selection of
programmes from our archive.
9.55am WELCOME TO RADIO WARNEFORD
An introduction to Radio Warneford and the programmes today.
10.00am IT’S ELECTRIC
Cliff Proctor introduces a selection of classic tracks from some of the
leading acts of the Electric Era including OMD, Kraftwerk, Yazoo,
Human League, Go West and Spandau Ballet.
11.30am ALADDIN
The Radio Warneford Players whisk you to a faraway land where
Aladdin is tricked into an enchanted cave in search of a magic lamp.
Out pops an all-powerful genie – and in a puff of smoke, Aladdin’s
life is changed forever. A magical carpet ride of an adventure.
12.40pm HEATHER ENNESS’S BATTLE OF THE GIANTS
Heather Enness transports you to the movies with her battle of the
top film music composers – James Horner, Hans Zimmer and John
Williams. Who will triumph?
1.00pm THE BEST ADVERTS ON TV
Many of the adverts that you see on television use existing tunes to
sell their products. Chris Ackroyd is here to play some of his
favourites.
2.00pm BEST OF BRITISH
Britain has produced some fantastic singers over the decades. Join
Louise Kalus for an hour of some of the very best of them, from the
1940’s right through to the present day.
3.00pm THE VINYL PICK N MIX SHOW
Stephen Height showcases Radio Warneford’s collection of 7-inch
(45 rpm) vinyl singles. The songs have been picked by our listeners,
who submitted their choice of numbers that matched the library
numbers on the discs. Some of the artists to feature include Roxy
Music, Mel Tormé, Madonna, Wet Wet Wet and Telly Savalas.
4.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Time to lie back, unwind and enjoy the very best music and drama
from the Radio Warneford archive. Continues through the night.9
SUNDAY 29 DECEMBER
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Start your Sunday with a specially chosen selection of programmes
featuring music, stories and plays from our archive.
9.55am WELCOME TO RADIO WARNEFORD
An introduction to Radio Warneford and the programmes on today.
10.00am SUNDAY MORNING REFLECTIONS
Join our Sunday team as they start this festive Sunday morning with
songs and a reflection on the day.
10.30am CHAPEL SERVICE
We join a service from the Chapel at Warwick Hospital.
11.00am THE REQUEST SHOW AND SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT
It’s your chance to choose the music. Look out for our Ward Visitors,
call the Request Line on (01926) 401402 or go online to our website
at www.radiowarneford.com/requests. We also open our Sunday
Supplement to learn about the latest from the local entertainment
scene and discover some of the special birthdays of the day.
1.00pm THE ADULT CONTEMPORARY EASY LISTENING SHOW
Cliff Proctor introduces some fantastic easy listening fare, from
classic artists like The Seekers, The Carpenters, Herb Alpert, Bert
Kaempfert and James Last to modern “adult contemporary” artists
like Rumer, Dido, The Lighthouse Family and Michael Bublé.
2.30pm BROADWAY MANIA
Michele Monro, daughter of singing star Matt, plays some of her
favourite show tunes from Hello Dolly, Chicago, Chess and more.
3.30pm FEMALE VOICES OF THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES
Sara Lister introduces a selection of fantastic songs by some of the
great female voices of all time, from Lena Horne to Barbra Streisand.
4.30pm HOW THE WAR WAS WON – WITH MUSIC HALL OF COURSE
This Radio Warneford Players production looks at the role of the
music hall during World War One, including songs, comedy
monologues and short sketches from the era.
5.00pm VIVA LA RADIO
Join Stephen Height for a selection of songs linked to DJs or radio
from across the decades and genres.
6.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
The evening continues with another selection of fantastic
programmes from our archive. Continues through the night.10
MONDAY 30 DECEMBER
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
Why not tune in to our live stream to hear a specially chosen
selection of programmes from our archive.
9.55am WELCOME TO RADIO WARNEFORD
An introduction to Radio Warneford and the programmes on today.
10.00am NIL BY MOUTH
Cliff Proctor and Tim Wallace bring you a mix of classic tunes from
Jean Michel Jarre, Sky, Booker T & The MGs and a few surprises. All
the tracks have one thing in common – there isn’t a voice to be heard!
11.30am SONGS FOR THE SOUL
George Matts introduces his choice of soul classics to lighten the
heart including Curtis Mayfield, Otis Redding and Adele.
12 noon CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
Join Sue Dolman and Lynn Fairbairn for a light-hearted exploration
of Christmas customs and traditions like robins, crackers, cards and
presents along with some favourite festive songs and carols.
1.00pm DICK WHITTINGTON
The Radio Warneford Players proudly present their unique
adaptation of the story of Dick Whittington, a boy from Gloucester
who makes his way to London with his cat to seek his fortune.
2.00pm THE HISTORY OF RADIO WARNEFORD
Radio Warneford began broadcasting on 12 December 1973 and
what a journey it’s been, from a lowly basement room to a leaking
shed to state-of-the-art studios. Ley Bricknell takes us though the
history of Radio Warneford and plays some archive recordings.
3.00pm THE TUESDAY TEAM 2019 REVIEW
Radio Warneford’s Tuesday team take a look back at the music and
events of the past twelve months.
4.00pm AN INSPECTOR CALLS
The Birlings are celebrating their daughter’s engagement when a
police inspector arrives with questions about their relationships
with a young woman who has committed suicide. Written by J. B.
Priestley and performed by The Radio Warneford Players.
5.00pm MONDAY CLASSICS
Gayle Harris chooses a selection of classical favourites for the
festive season.
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7.00pm CLASSIC HITS WITH CLIFF
Cliff Proctor is here with a fantastic selection of classic hits through the
decades, from the 1960’s to the 1990’s.
9.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
End your Monday with a selection of programmes from our radio archive.
Continues through the night.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Midnight PROGRAMMES FROM OUR ARCHIVE
Start your New Year’s Eve by enjoying another selection of favourite
programmes from our radio archive.
11.00am THE NEW YEAR BIG BROADCAST
Live from Lancashire, Richard Smith and his team are raring to go with
their annual BIG Broadcast featuring requests and dedications, interviews,
a quiz or two and a lot of great music. And of course there will be the
chimes of Big Ben at midnight. To have a dedication during the show, call
Richard on 033 33 601 301. Continues until 3pm tomorrow afternoon.
Happy
New Year
from everyone at
Radio Warneford
NEW YEAR’S DAY
Midnight THE NEW YEAR BIG BROADCAST (continued)
Begin 2020 and a new decade in style as Richard Smith continues his live
New Year broadcast to hospital radio stations up and down the country.
Listen out for some live music, a pantomime and the Musical Wheel Of
Misfortune. If you would like to have a request or dedication during the
show, call Richard on 033 33 601 301 before 10am.
3.00pm PROGRAMMES FROM THE ARCHIVE
New Year’s Day ends with more programme highlights from the Radio
Warneford archive.It’s easy to listen to Radio Warneford
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