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The Box of Delights is a radio show on Ship Full Of Bombs Radio.

We play Funk, Latin, Jazz, Soul, Hip-Hop, Breaks, Disco, Soundtracks and some Classic Library sounds too. A radio show on local Southend internet radio station Ship Full Of Bombs which is hosted by Mark Lancaster. I play all vinyl, funk, soul, jazz dance, Latin, disco, nu-disco, a bit of house, hip-hop and breakbeat. To quote one of our listeners:
"I think it’s good not to be too slick!!" - Barbara Crockford c.2014

10/01/2024

My lastest Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show is now available to listen to as a podcast.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-ep-11-09012024/

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From Ship Full Of Bombs Westcliff studio Mark delivers another show full of soul, funk, disco, jazz and Latin gems. Quite a lot of cover versions on tonight's show plus a tracks from some of his favourite albums of 2023. Refractions - Jimmy Smith Lazy Bird - Woody Herman Whiter Shade Of Pale - Herbi...

09/01/2024

Tonight on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station the Box is back with two hours of soul, funk, disco, jazz and Latin.

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13/12/2023

The latest Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show is now available on Podbean. The usual mix of funk, soul and Latin all on vinyl.

The last Box of 2023 sees Mark play some soul, funk, yacht, Latin and jazz-funk. Windscreen Features - Matt Berry Neptune - Congress Free - Rhyze Everybody Dance (Dance Version) - The Disco Maniax Band Jumpin' Jack Flash - Thelma Houston What's This Thing Called Love - Salena Jones The Rising Cost O...

12/12/2023

Tonight at 8pm (UK time) on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station The Box is back with the usual mix of funk, soul, disco, and a bit of Latin.

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15/11/2023

The latest episode is now available to listen to and download. Two hours of funk, soul, disco, jazz and Latin grooves.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-ep-115-with-mark-lancaster-14112023/

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Direct from the Bombs Westcliff studio Mark plays some soul, funk and disco nuggets. Respect - Jimmy Smith Tighten Up & Take Over - Cheeba's Latin Bros Memory Lane - Minnie Ripperton You're So Good To Me - Curtis Mayfield I Got The - Labi Siffre For You Everything - Norman Connors Boogie To The....

20/09/2023

The latest Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show is now available to listen and download from Podbean. The usual mix of soul, funk, soul jazz, Latin, disco and gospel grooves.

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Mark is back with the first new show for a couple of months and we hark back to the good old days with technical issues and records played at the wrong speed. It's good to be nostalgic sometimes. The Changing Light – The Ironsides Stay Loose – Jimmy Smith Can’t Get You Out My Head (Smoove Remi...

25/07/2023

We have a Box special tonight on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station with part 1 of The 7s Syndicate Sunday Session recorded live at The Craftsman in Westcliff. Two hours of great tunes from Mark Lancaster and MarkFunk45. Tune in from 8pm.

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28/06/2023

You can now download this month's Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show. Loads of great funk, soul, Latin, disco, nu-disco and rare groove.

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From the Bombs Westcliff studios Mark plays a mix of funk, soul, rare groove, jazz funk and Brazilian tunes and butchers the Portuguese language. Love Is Such A Crazy Feeling - The Spinners I've Never Found A Man (To Love Me Like You Do) - Esther Phillips Joe - Hyla Parker Dark Is The Night - Shakat...

27/06/2023

Tonight at 8pm (UK time) on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station we are back with another two hours of funk, soul, disco, jazz funk and Latin grooves.

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31/05/2023

The latest show is now available to download and listen to via Podbean and other streaming services.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-ep-112-30052023/

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Join Mark from the Westcliff studio for two hours of 45 action featuring, soul, funk, jazz, library and disco. Tormeta Tropical (Parte 1) - Jazz N Palms Much More Love - Jim Sharp Ain't To Proud To Beg - TLC Criticise - Alexander O'Neal Alegria - Elia Y Elizabeth Amigo Branco - Marcia Maria Desire -...

03/05/2023

Last night's Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show is now available to listen to via Podbean.

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Mark is in the Westcliff studio for an all vinyl, all 45's show with funk, soul, jazz, Latin, disco and gospel tunes. Freddie's Dead - The Cecil Holmes Soulful Sounds Sunny - James Brown, Marva Whitney and The Dee Felice Trio In The Thick Of It - Ernie & the Family McKone Half A Minute - Naultilus f...

02/05/2023

Tonight at 8pm (UK time) on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station I am back with two hours of funk, soul, rare groove, disco, jazz funk and other grooves.

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08/03/2023

Last night's Ship Full Of Bombs show is now available as a podcast:

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Mark is joined in the studio by Mark Falzon as they celebrate Inetrnational Women's Day by playing records by exclusively women artists. Hot Heels - The Barbara Moore SoundI'm Every Woman - Chaka KhanBad Girls - Donna SummerHigh Horse - Evelyn 'Champagne' KingSayanara - A Taste Of HoneyNights On Bro...

10/02/2023

The latest podcast is now available to download and listen to. This month I was joined by soul DJ and collector Lewis Mudford.

Mark is back after a short hiatus with the usual mixture of funk, soul and rare groove. He is joined in the studio by soul dj and collector Lewis Mudford. Pagliacci -Maynard FergusonRed Rooster - Isaac HayesStack The Deck - El Michels Affair ft Bobby OrozaBaby I Do Love You - Greg PhilliganesWe've O...

14/12/2022

The latest show is now available to download from Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station. I look at all the best releases and reissues from 2022.

Virgil - STR4TA

Kiss Of Doom - Jim Sharp

Time With You - The Gaff

Party Time - T-Funk Collective

Bossa Soul - Suckaside

Jazz Carnival - Cruisic

Gemini - Aura Safari

Samba Do Sueno - Chris Bangs

Expansions - Citrus Sun

When We Would Ride - Kendra Morris

Under The Sun - Lady Wray

Back On Track - Emma Noble and Nick Corbin

Beatmaker - Matt Berry and Emma Noble

Come With Me - Tania Maria

New York Afternoon - Richie Cole

Moondance - Grady Tate

Golden Roses - Thelonius Beats

(Bring On The) Bad Weather - STR4TA ft Anushka

I Feel Like Going On - The Rance Allen Group

Lazy Days - STR4TA ft Emma Jane Thornton

Generalities - Marc Jordan

We Gettin' Down - Nautilus

Inner Space - Nautilus

Paint It Black - Nautilus

Skyscrapers - Nautilus

Song 2 - The Apples

Dirty Staes Of Mind (DJ Tron Remix) - The King Rooster

Cloudburst - DJ Tron

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-with-mark-lancaster-ep-107-131222/

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Mark plays his favourite releases and reissues of 2022. Virgil - STR4TA Kiss Of Doom - Jim Sharp Time With You - The Gaff Party Time - T-Funk Collective Bossa Soul - Suckaside Jazz Carnival - Cruisic Gemini - Aura Safari Samba Do Sueno - Chris Bangs Expa...

13/12/2022

Tonight at 8pm (UK time) on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station join me for the review of 2022. All the best releases and reissues of the year. Expect soul, funk, jazz, jazz funk, disco, breaks and edits.

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16/11/2022

Our latest podcast is now available to download from Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station.

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Join Mark Lancaster in his Westcliff studio for some sweet soul, R n B, Latin grooves, jazz funk, disco and The Version Excursion. Bubble & Squeak - Big Band Frank Pleyer Giving Love - Voices Of East Harlem Keep Your Head To The Sky - Earth Wind ...

21/09/2022

Last night's Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station show is now available to download as a podcast. Last night Mark was joined in the studio by fellow DJ MarkFunk45.

Mark is joined in the studio by guest DJ MarkFunk45 for some banging boogie, R n B, funk and soul. Prelude - Armenian TV & Radio OrchestraI Feel Like Going On - The Rance Allen GroupHow To Win Your Love - Spencer JonesJazz Dancin' - Sticks & Co F...

31/08/2022

The latest show is now available to download via Podbean. Two hours of funk, soul, jazz and Latin grooves.

Settle in for some more great tunes with Mark on the August 2022 edition of The Box Of Delights. The Cat - Jimmy Smith Give Me Your Love - Sylvia Striplin Be There In The Morning - Norman Connors Getaway - Earth, Wind & Fire Hollywood Swinging - Kool...

24/08/2022

The latest show is now available to download from Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station. The usual mix of funk, soul, jazz, Latin and edits.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-ep-104-with-mark-lancaster-23082022/

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23/08/2022

Back on air tonight at 8pm (UK time) on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station with two hours of funk, soul, jazz, Latin and edits.

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27/07/2022

Our latest podcast is now available to download. This episode is a soul special.

As it is the height of summer Mark is dedicating this show to the very best in soul music. All on vinyl and all on 45. Soul Limbo - Booker T and the MG's Back On Track - Emma Noble & Nick Corbin What Kind Of Lady - Dee Dee Sharp Wish I Didn't Miss Y...

26/07/2022

Tonight at 8pm on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station join me on The Box Of Delights for a summer soul special. Two hours of great soul music.

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29/06/2022

The latest show is now available to download as a podcast. The usual mix of funk, soul, jazz, Latin, rare groove and disco.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/box-of-delights-ep-102-with-mark-lancaster-28062022/

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Join Mark for some funk, soul, jazz, Latin, rare groove and disco beats direct from his lounge. All vinyl show. Fletch Theme - DJ Tron Love Oh Love - Leroy Hutson Don't Let It Go To Your Head - Brand New Heavies ft N'Dea Davenport Wanted - Style Council...

28/06/2022

Back on Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station tonight at 8pm (UK time) with two hours of funk, soul, jazz, Latin, disco and breaks.

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01/06/2022

The latest show is now available to download. Loads of groovy sounds to brighten your day.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/the-box-of-delights-ep-101-with-mark-lancaster-31052022/

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We are up to the 101st edition of The Box and today we are back in the Westcliff studio (Mark's lounge) for some great tunes. Prophecy - Tyzik Betcha Gonna Need My Lovin' - La Toya Jackson Real Love - Jody Whatley Screaming At The Moon - Phyllis Hyman If...

04/05/2022

Show 100 from Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station is now available to download. George came back for this episode and we were joined by our most guesty guest Ria Currie.

https://sfob.podbean.com/e/the-box-of-delights-ep-100093052022-with-mark-lancaster-with-guests-george-crockford-and-ria-currie/

We celebrate the 100th edition of The Box with guest Ria Currie and George returns for the night. We play a selection of tunes that we have featured over the last 100 shows. Move In - Harry Stoneham Check My Machine - Paul McCartney You Got Me Started ...

03/05/2022

We have hit 100 shows!. Tonight see the century brought up of our Ship Full of Bombs - Thames Delta Independent Music Radio Station funk and groove show. I am joined in the studio tonight by Ria Currie who has graced our studio on 7 previous occasions making her out most guesty guest. The fun starts at 8pm (UK time).

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29/04/2022

I have done a mix for the upcoming 45 Day (4th May). It is 45 minutes and 45 seconds of soul jazz 45's.

https://www.mixcloud.com/marmiteboy/marklancaster1965-mix-for-45-day-2022/

45 Day is a celebration of the humble 7” vinyl record and happens on 04 May each year with DJs from around the world recording a 45 minute all 45s mix.

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