Sir Michael Morpurgo and stargazing with Mark Thompson
Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad meet Sir Michael Morpurgo and look to the stars with astronomer Mark Thompson.
Sir Michael Morpurgo, former Children's Laureate and author of War Horse joins Kate and Jason to talk about 'Mimi And The Mountain Dragon' this year's animated treat for Boxing Day. Morpurgo's tale about a brave little girl who rescues a baby dragon has been set to classical music performed by the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Philharmonic Orchestra.
Kate and Jason are also joined by astronomer, television presenter and writer Mark Thompson, best known for being one of the presenting team on the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ show Stargazing Live. He discusses the star of Bethlehem and talks of his plans to break the world record in September 2020, for the longest ever lecture.
Plus two Charity Champions to inspire and give us pause in the mad dash up to Christmas. Vet Jade Statt is the co-founder of StreetVet, a charity which helps care for the dogs of people who are homeless or living rough in 16 cities across the UK. Phil Bradshaw and his dog Lucky were helped by StreetVet, and are now raising money for the charity.
Producer: Hilary Robinson
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The Ronettes
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
- A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spect.
- Phil Spector Int.
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Taylor Swift
Christmas Tree Farm
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- TS/Republic.
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Dua Lipa
Be The One
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- Warner Bros.
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Mabel
Loneliest Time Of Year
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- Polydor.
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Steeleye Span
Gaudete
- The Best Of.
- EMI Gold.
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Lenny Kravitz
Here To Love
- Raise Vibration.
- BMG Rights Management (UK).
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Gibson Brothers
Cuba
- Disco & Dance Party Hits (Various Artists).
- BMG.
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood
The Power Of Love
- Mixed Emotions III (Various Artists).
- Polygram Tv.
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The Beach Boys
The Man With All The Toys
- Elton John's Christmas Party (Various Artists).
- Universal Music.
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The Darkness
Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End)
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- Atlantic.
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Harry Styles
Adore You
- Fine Line.
- Columbia.
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Jennifer Lopez
If You Had My Love
- (CD Single).
- Columbia.
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Lewis Capaldi
Before You Go
- (CD Single).
- Vertigo.
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Darlene Love
White Christmas
- A Christmas Gift For You (Phil Spect.
- Classic Soundtracks.
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Little Mix
One I've Been Missing
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Ross Lynch & Laura Marano
I Love Christmas
- (CD Single).
- Walt Disney Records.
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Pet Shop Boys & Dusty Springfield
What Have I Done To Deserve This?
- Goin' Back - Best Of Dusty Springfiel.
- Philips.
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Shakin’ Stevens
Merry Christmas Everyone
- That's Christmas (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Robbie Williams
Time For Change
- The Christmas Present: Christmas Future.
- Farrell Music.
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The Weeknd
I Feel It Coming (feat. Daft Punk)
- (CD Single).
- Universal Republic Records.
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Talk Talk
It's My Life
- More Greatest Hits Of 80's (Various).
- Disky.
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George Michael
December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)
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- Aegean Records.
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James Blunt
Monsters (Radio 2 Piano Room, 11 Dec 2019)
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Coldplay
Everyday Life
- Everyday Life: Sunset.
- Parlophone.
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Bastille
Can't Fight This Feeling (feat. London Contemporary Orchestra)
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- Virgin.
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- Sun 15 Dec 2019 06:00³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 2