242 Radio

242 Radio brings the listeners the best mix of music, old and new plus star interviews.
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27/07/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday, 3am Tuesday and 8pm Thursday, as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1979 & 1967. There’s an Archive Advert for Weetaflakes - a Juicy Pair of disco tracks from Chic – an Overseas Interlude from Spain - Motown's Monsters from Thelma Houston / Commodores – The Fifties Fling with songs by Lydia and her Melody Strings / Andy Williams – Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ - the Train Track is from The Move – Something Different has a song of a has-been pop singer.
The Top Ten is from the NME Top 30 chart of 29th July 1967.
We finish with a cover of a song written by Lennon & McCartney which was in that chart for just one week.
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242 - much more than just a number!

20/07/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday, 3am Tuesday and 8pm Thursday, as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1973 & 1964. There’s an Archive Advert for a British car - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Nazareth – an Overseas Interlude from Luxembourg - Motown's Monsters from Gladys Knight / Temptations – The Fifties Fling with songs by Eddie Fisher / Bobby Rydell – Louise and Charles present a Choice Cut and the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ - the Train Track is from Spencer Davies – Something Different...Got a match?.
The Top Ten is from a Billboard chart of 25th July 1964.
We finish with a song for the GB Olympic swimming team which includes family member Keanna MacInnes who’s in the 100 and 200 meter women’s butterfly events – Good Luck Keanna and the GB Team.
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242 - much more than just a number!

13/07/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday, 3am Tuesday and 8pm Thursday, as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1966 & 1972. There’s an Archive Advert for beauty products - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky Mick and Tich – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Martha Reeves / Jr Walker – The Fifties Fling with songs by Ann Cole / Chuck Berry – Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ - the Train Track is from P.F. Sloan – Something Different has something Scottish played on the panpipes.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 13th July 1972.
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242 - much more than just a number!

06/07/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1967 & 1976. There’s an Archive Advert for cider - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Supremes / Stevie Wonder – The Fifties Fling has songs from Frank Weir / Freddie Bell – Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ - the Train Track is from The Count Bishops – Something Different has a little piece of Austrian Volksmusik.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 3rd July 1976.
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242 - much more than just a number!

29/06/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1961 & 1975. There’s an Archive Advert for a breakfast cereal - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Ricky Nelson – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Miracles / Debbie Dean – The Fifties Fling with songs by Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter / Buddy Knox – Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ and they have another ‘Choice Cut’ on offer too - the Train Track is from South Shore Commission – Something Different has a naughty song from Clinton Ford.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 20th June 1975.
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242 - much more than just a number!

22/06/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1962 & 1970. There’s an Archive Advert for cornflakes - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Joe Brown – an Overseas Interlude from Italy - Motown's Monsters from Marvin Gaye / Miracles – The Fifties Fling with songs by Tommy Steele / Frankie Laine – Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz, ‘Facts Between the Tracks’ and they have a ‘Choice Cut’ on offer too - the Train Track is from Jerry Lee Lewis – Something Different has a pop tune played on a church organ.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from the New Musical Express chart of 20th June 1970.
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242 - much more than just a number!

15/06/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1977 & 1968. There’s an Archive Advert for tonic water with ‘Queen Victoria’- a Juicy Pair of tracks from David Bowie – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Thelma Houston / Stevie Wonder – The Fifties Fling with songs by April Stevens / Billy Grammer – Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz... and there's a ‘Choice Cut’ too - the Train Track is from The Ethiopians – Something Different has something to do with mice - During the show Louise and Charles present the One Question Quiz with some suggested answers in ‘Facts Between the Tracks’,
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 15th June 1968.
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242 - much more than just a number!

08/06/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1969 & 1971. There’s an Archive Advert for Coke - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Tommy James & the Shondells – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations / Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Fabian / Andy Williams – the Train Track is from Jethro Tull – Something Different, it’s a song about food one can play with - During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers and now they present a new feature, Choice Cut
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from the New Musical Express chart of 12th June 1971.
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242 - much more than just a number!

01/06/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1975 & 1965. There’s an Archive Advert for JVC - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Linda Ronstadt – an Overseas Interlude from France, but not in French - Motown's Monsters from Miracles / Commodores – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Chuck Berry / Freddie Bell – the Train Track is from Roger Miller – Something Different, it’s a song about bananas - During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from the New Musical Express chart of 5th June 1965.
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242 - much more than just a number!

25/05/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1962 & 1978. There’s an Archive Advert for ice cream - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Jimmy Justice – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Supremes / Temptations – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Bill Parsons / Wanda Jackson – the Train Track is from Gerry Rafferty – Something Different has an alternate take on 'Scotland the Brave' - During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with five suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten taken from the New Musical Express chart of 27th May 1978.
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242 - much more than just a number!

18/05/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1975 & 1964. There’s an Archive Advert which has s*x appeal - a Juicy Pair of tracks from America – an Overseas Interlude from the Netherlands - Motown's Monsters from The Commodores / Syreeta – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Lord Rockingham’s X1 / The Mills Brothers – the Train Track is sung by Doris Day – Something Different about trains, from Dusty - During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 18th May 1964.
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242 - much more than just a number!

11/05/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1965 & 1976. There’s an Archive Advert for a Beatles movie - a Juicy Pair of tracks from The Beach Boys– an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Supremes / Marvin Gaye – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Ella Mae Morse / Buddy Holly & the Crickets – the Train Track is performed by Keith Emerson – Something Different has a song about chewing gum. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the NME Top Ten from 15th May 1976.
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242 - much more than just a number!

04/05/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1979 & 1969. There’s an Archive Advert for Bovril Cubes - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Buzzcocks – an Overseas Interlude from the Netherlands - Motown's Monsters from Switch / Diana Ross – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Don Lang / Bobby Day – the Train Track is performed by The 1910 Fruitgum Company – Something Different has a very short piece from the Monkees. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from a Billboard chart of 10th May 1969.
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242 - much more than just a number!

27/04/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1972 & 1967. There’s a Pint Size Archive Advert - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Donnie Elbert – an Overseas Interlude from the Netherlands - Motown's Monsters from Marvelettes / Miracles – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Andy Williams / Wanda Jackson – the Train Track from Alexis Korner is one of his own compositions – Something Different is about Sir Walter Raleigh. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME chart of 27th April 1967.
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242 - much more than just a number!

20/04/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1972 & 1966. There’s an Archive Advert for a building society - a Juicy Pair of tracks from David Bowie – an Overseas Interlude from Spain - Motown's Monsters from Four Tops / Supremes – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Kitty Kallen / Frankie Laine – the Train Track is performed by Spencer Davis – Something Different has duelling banjos played by a steel band. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three possible answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from a Billboard chart of 23rd April 1966.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
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242 - much more than just a number!

13/04/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1978 & 1963. There’s an Archive Advert for Sealink Ferries - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Shalamar – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Smokey Robinson / Thelma Houston – The Fifties Fling has numbers by The Andrews Sisters with Bing Crosby / Fats Domino – the Train Track is played by Jimmy Smith – a Beatles/Stones comparison - Something Different has a song about a famous sheep. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME chart of 13th April 1963.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
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242 - much more than just a number!

06/04/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1974 & 1961. There’s an Archive Advert for a breakfast cereal - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Lynyrd Skynyrd – an Overseas Interlude from Spain - Motown's Monsters from Rare Earth / Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Fabian / Frankie Laine – the Train Track sees James Brown on the Night Train – Something Different has a song about mushrooms. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME chart of 8th April 1961.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
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242 - much more than just a number!

30/03/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob today (Saturday) at 3pm (GMT), 12 Noon Sunday (BST) + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1967 & 1979. There’s an Archive Advert for Colgate Dental Cream - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Aretha Franklin – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Underdogs / Supremes – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Ruth Brown / Hilltoppers – the Train Track is sung by Johnny Cash – Something Different has a song extolling the talents of (Sir) Paul McCartney. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME chart of March 31st 1979.
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242 - much more than just a number!

23/03/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1973 & 1960. There’s an Archive Advert for Bisto Gravy with John Pertwee & family - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Junior Campbell – an Overseas Interlude from Canada - Motown's Monsters from Eddie Kendricks / Diana Ross & the Supremes – The Fifties Fling has numbers by Joe Bennett and The Sparkletones / Freddie Bell & The Bellboys – the Train Track is sung by Elvis Presley – Something Different has a zany song from Spike Jones. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers (will you get the correct one?).
The show’s finale is the top ten from the Billboard Hot 100 of March 27th 1960.
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242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

09/03/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1970 & 1965. There’s an Archive Advert for Matchmakers - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Ten Years After – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Jr Walker/Marvin Gaye+Tammi Terell – The Fifties Fling has Andy Williams/Eve Boswell – a Train Track is sung by Billy Joe Royal – Something Different has a song about a famous Scottish river. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME 13th March 1965 chart.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart audio device to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

02/03/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1977 & 1966. There’s an Archive Advert for cooking oil - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Rita Coolidge – an Overseas Interlude from France - Motown's Monsters from Thelma Houston/Marvin Gaye – The Fifties Fling has Nat King Cole/Eddie Fisher – a Train Track is sung by Herman’s Hermits – Something Different has a song about a mouse. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from the NME 5th March1966 chart.
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242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

24/02/2024

AJ's guest on his show today (24th) on 242radio.com at 1200UK/1300CET/0700EST/0500EST/2100Tokyo/2300Sydney is singer/songwriter Matt Owens.
The Featured Album is from the one and only Tony Christie and his Power Pick is by Leee John (formerly of '80s group Imagination) & Shakatak's Bill Sharpe.
There’s also birthday mentions and listener requests...keep emailing [email protected] with your choices.
PS why not visit and check out other show times as well as download the free 242 Radio app? It's available for both Apple and Android devices. Also check out other times to hear the show.
242...it's more than a number!

03/02/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1975 & 1963. There’s an Archive Advert for pocket calculators - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Peter Skellern – an Overseas Interlude from The Netherlands - Motown's Monsters from Commodores / Miracles – The Fifties Fling has Patti Page and Bill Parsons (perhaps!) – a Train Track is sung by Hank Snow – there’s Something Different from Spike Jones. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the top ten from Billboard - 3rd February 1963.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart audio device to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

27/01/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1970 & 1964. There’s an Archive Advert for Angel Delight - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Shocking Blue – an Overseas Interlude from France with Bridgette Bardot - Motown's Monsters from Gladys Knight & The Pips / The Spinners – The Fifties Fling has two Cole Porter compositions – a Train Track is sung by Spencer Davis – there’s Something Different (and Scottish) from Judith Durham & the Seekers. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten in the New Musical Express of 25th January 1964.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart audio device to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

20/01/2024

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1978 & 1967. There’s an Archive Advert for Easter Eggs - a Juicy Pair of tracks from The Ruttles – an Overseas Interlude from Italy - Motown's Monsters from Finished Touch / Motown Sounds – The Fifties Fling has a crooner and a skiffle group – the Train Track features a song commissioned to celebrate the centenary of the Trans-Canadian railways in 1967, written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot– with Something Different, it’s a song about tea. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten in the New Musical Express of 20th January 1967.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart audio device to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

13/01/2024

AJ's guest today (13th) on 242radio.com at 1200UK/1300CET/0700EST/0500EST/2100Tokyo/2300Sydney is music legend Graham Gouldman. He'll be chatting about his 60 years in the music business and the forthcoming 10cc tour.
The Featured Album is the latest from Shed Seven and my Power Pick is the debut single by the daughter in law of the late Roy Orbison (and wife of Roy Jr.), Asa Orbison.
There’s also birthday mentions and listener requests...keep emailing [email protected] with your choices.
PS why not visit and check out other show times as well as download the free 242 Radio app? It's available for both Apple and Android devices. Also check out other times to hear the show.
242...it's more than a number!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

The Christmas Day schedule on 242 is;
0000/1200 Alan Kidd - Another Christmas Hour (Whooee!)
0100/1300 Gary J. Moore - Yankee Doodles Christmas Day Special
0200/1400 Ian W - Watt's On The Baubles
0300/1500 Liza Pulman - Christmas Pulman Style
0400/1600 Colin Howard - Takin' Care of Business Christmas Special
0500/1700 Iain Carr - The Carr Christmas Collection
0600/1800 AJ - AJ's Christmas Platters
0700/1900 Sarah McGuinness - Through The Looking Glass
Christmas Special
0800/2000 Keith John - Christmas Day Special
0900/2100 Alan Hare - The Oldies Christmas Mix
1000/2200 Emma Goldberg - Just like Emma Christmas Special
1100/2300 Bionic Bob - Between The sleigh Tracks
(Please note all times are UK).

We at 242 would like to wish all listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday wherever you are in the world.

16/12/2023

AJ's guests today (16th) on 242radio.com at 1200UK/1300CET/0700EST/0500EST/2100Tokyo/2300Sydney are American record producer Tony Mantor and Swedish singer Ann Winborn & British songwriter Dominic Bugattie.
The Featured Album is from Don Powell's Occasional Friends and my Power Pick is by Stacey Jackson.
There’s also birthday mentions and listener requests...keep emailing [email protected] with your choices.
PS why not visit and check out other show times as well as download the free 242 Radio app? It's available for both Apple and Android devices. Also check out other times to hear the show.
242...it's more than a number!

09/12/2023

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1972 & 1964 and there’s an Archive Advert with Tony Christie and Kenny Everett - a Juicy Pair of tracks from The Who – an Overseas Interlude with a French chart topper - Motown's Monsters from Jimmy Ruffin / The Supremes – The Fifties Fling with The Gaylords / April Stevens – a Train Track from Gordon Lightfoot – with Something Different, it’s a Thing-Ummy-Bob. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten as published in the New Musical Express of 5th December 1964.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart thing-ummy-bob to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

04/11/2023

‘Between the Tracks’ presented by Bionic Bob every Saturday at 3pm, 12 Noon Sunday + other times as shown on the 242radio.com schedule.
In the latest edition of the show… Mixtie-Maxtie Music mostly from 1965 & 1970 with tracks by Martha & the Vandellas / Georgie Fame / Searchers / Dave Berry / Beatles / Rolling Stones / Bob Dylan / The Who / McGuiness Flint / Tee Set, to mention but a few - An Archive Advert with Sandie Shaw - a Juicy Pair of tracks from Sandie Shaw – an Overseas Interlude with a song in French by Sandie Shaw - Motown's Monsters from The Headliners / Kim Weston – The Fifties Fling with Jackie Brenston & his Delta Cats / Chuck Berry – a Train Track from The Grateful Dead – with Something Different, it’s an ape call. During the show Louise and Charles present ‘Facts Between the Tracks’, the One Question Quiz with three suggested answers.
The show’s finale is the Top Ten from the New Musical Express of 7th November 1970.
We’re all ready to go-go with the tremendous 242 Radio!
Listen to 242 Radio via our free apps from 242radio.com and tell your smart thingies to play ‘Two Hundred Forty Two Radio’.
242 is so much more than just a number – it’s a life style!

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242 Radio

242 Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day from Edinburgh in Scotland. We play the best in music, old and new. There’s also interviews with established and new artists from all genres of music. We can be contacted on [email protected].

The music library at 242 Towers is one of the largest and finest in the radio industry. It contains tens of thousand of tracks on vinyl and compact discs as well digital media....there’s even audio cassettes! So any track you’d like to hear on-air (no matter how obscure) chances are we have it. Why not email [email protected] or post in the 242 Radio Users Group with your suggestions! You can also follow 242 on Twitter (@242radiouk) .

Come along and tune in. You won’t be disappointed. Thanks to our listeners, we are now the most listened to internet station in Scotland!

***242 Radio is part of the 1 Alfa Bravo Communications group of stations.***