Y Viva Espana - The Advent of Package Holidays
Stuart Maconie continues the series charting the history of modern Britain in over 50 records. Using the song Y Viva Espana, tonight's episode continues with the tradition of kitschy chart hits rooted in British holidaymakers returning home wanting to hear the music that reminds them of happy times.
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Sylvia
Y Viva Espana
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Isle Of Man
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Paloma Blanca
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Middle of the Road
Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep
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Sylvia
Y Viva Espana
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ABBA
Waterloo
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Moby
Go
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New Order
Fine Time
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Blur
Girls & Boys
Share your comments and stories
Your contributions will play a key part in this episode, take a look at the questions below and :
- Have you ever gone on a package holiday?
- Do you remember your first overseas holiday?
- Or do you prefer to holiday in Britain... and if so, why?
- Did a holiday introduce you to new food, music or a dance craze?
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- Wed 12 Jun 2013 22:00成人快手 Radio 2
- Wed 7 Sep 2016 23:00成人快手 Radio 2
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