Memory Lane Radio

20/12/2024

Wishing all our family and friends a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Lots of Love from Linda & Richie 🎉🥂 cheers xx

20/12/2024

Hello Friday! The final weekend before Christmas starts here on MLR - Memory Lane Radio with John Gelson tonight from 7 ...

On tonight's show, John will recall the music of his Christmases past - and he's inviting you to do the same.

Tell us - what piece of Christmas music from the '50s to the '90s brings those festive memories flooding back?

Click 'comment' below to let us know!

Our selection box filled with your favourite features will of course be here, including our tinsel-topped 'Three After Tea' - three relaxing songs chosen by a Memory Lane Radio listener just like you - and this week's will have a seasonal flavour.

Listen live from 7 tonight online at memorylaneradio.co.uk, or on your mobile device, smart TV or in the car via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto using the MyTuner Radio app - or just ask Alexa to 'play Memory Lane Radio skill'!

20/12/2024

Why not take a break from all the preparations for Christmas and join me tonight at 11pm on Memory Lane Radio online and on your smart speaker for two hours of relaxing lovesongs? I'll be sharing a few of the news items of the week that caught my eye and, of course, after midnight we will have our weekly fun music quiz. I don't think it's too difficult this week and so I am expecting someone to get all the questions right! Are you up for the challenge? See you at 11.

19/12/2024

Every year, the race is on to grab that coveted "Christmas Number One" spot on the UK charts - but what about the tracks that didn't quite make it?

Many a crackin' tune was held off the top spot by a chintzy festive ditty over the years and this Saturday night, in a Dancefloor Decades Special, Steve Keys will be looking at some of the greatest Christmas Number TWOs from the past 70 years

Some of them indeed did go on to be chart toppers - and rightly so - but on the big day itself these were the tracks stuck at Number 2.

Join Steve LIVE from 7pm this Saturday for the last Dancefloor Decades before the big day arrives, and celebrate those wonderful Christmas Number Twos.

19/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from The Three Degrees - The Beatles and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the most popular Christmas movies of all time. Which film would you put in the top 10? Reveal all after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

18/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Kenny Rogers - Mama Cass and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, what was the worst Christmas present you ever received? Reveal all after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

18/12/2024

Join me today at 12pm on Memory Lane Radio, online and on your smart speaker, when I will be playing the usual great selection of music including tracks from Lisa Stansfield, Cliff Richard and Fleetwood Mac. There will, of course, also be some Christmassy records too given the time of year. In the second half the programme, with only a week to go to the big day, we are going to be looking at a few of the Christmas traditions in other parts of the world. See you at 12.

17/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Elton John - Olivia Newton-John and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the must-have Christmas Presents, according to 'Which'. What goodies will be on the list? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

16/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Candi Staton - Michael Jackson and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the worst council Christmas displays. Who will come under the spotlight? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

13/12/2024

Hello Friday! Wrap up a busy week and enjoy a smile with us as John Gelson presents two hours of marvellous music and magical memories tonight from 7 on MLR - Memory Lane Radio!

On tonight's show, as one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year approaches, a survey by accountancy firm PwC says this year's Christmas spending in the UK is expected to hit £22.7 billion, with each of us shelling out an average of £433.

So we're asking you ... has the cost of Christmas got out of hand nowadays, and how much did you spend, spend, spend on the big day way back when?

Click 'comment' below to let us know!

All your favourite features will of course be here, including our much celebrated 'Three After Tea' - three relaxing songs chosen by a Memory Lane Radio listener just like you.) - and we'll share a selection of carefully chosen Christmas music alongside our regular playlist.

Listen online from 7 tonight at memorylaneradio.co.uk, on your mobile device, smart TV or in the car via the MyTuner Radio app - or ask Alexa to 'play Memory Lane Radio skill' - see you then!

13/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from David Bowie - Slade and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul takes his weekly look at your horoscopes, what have the stars got lined up for the next seven days? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

13/12/2024

Join me tonight at 11pm here on Memory Lane Radio, online and on your smart speaker, for two hours of lovesongs including tracks from Madonna, Elton John and Adele. I will also be sharing some of the news stories I spotted during the week and, of course, we will also have our weekly fun music quiz after midnight. I look forward to you joining me.

www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

12/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Genesis - Ertha Kitt and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the worst and best Christmas trees on the market. Can you really spend over £1000 on a tree? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

11/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Chic - Jona Lewie and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the best selling Christmas number 1's from across the decades, some of which aren't Christmas songs. What will get a mention? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

11/12/2024

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11/12/2024

Join me, Roger Grant, today at 12pm here on Memory Lane Radio, online and on your smart speaker, for two hours of great music including tracks from Roy Orbison, Sweet Sensation and the Pet Shop Boys. I will be taking my usual look at this date in history, discovering which celebrities have birthdays today and also playing a former number one from a past 11th December. In the second half of the programme, we are going to be looking back at some of the best Christmas TV specials of all time. Will your favourite be among them? Learn more at 12.

www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

10/12/2024

Paul Wappat is back at 4pm this afternoon online and your smart speaker on Memory Lane Radio with all the usual first class music from Stevie Wonder - Kiki Dee and three in a row from the 70’s. Also today, Paul looks at the biggest Christmas hits from across the decades. What will make it onto the top 10 list? Find out after 4pm. www.memorylaneradio.co.uk

06/12/2024

Hello Friday! The best night of the week is here again, so leave the cares of this week behind and join John Gelson for two hours of magical music and memories tonight from 7, only on MLR - Memory Lane Radio!

On tonight's show, the tree is now up, with lights but no decorations yet (a little job for this wet 'n' wild weekend) - Mr and Mrs G have a few vintage tree baubles which reappear every year, while John's mother keeps hers in a beautiful 1940s 'Jack Frost' cracker box!

So we're asking you - tell us about the treasured ornament you hang on your Christmas tree ... why is it so special to you?

Click 'comment' below to let us know!

All your favourite features will be here, including our oft celebrated 'Three After Tea' - three relaxing songs chosen by a Memory Lane Radio listener just like you.

Listen from 7 tonight online at memorylaneradio.co.uk, via the MyTuner Radio app on your mobile device, smart TV or in the car - or just ask Alexa to 'play Memory Lane Radio skill'!