May 21
UCB UK
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Do the words ‘crisis’ and ‘prayer’ go together in your world? If you pray, do you think anyone’s listening? Why do people who normally wouldn’t set foot inside a church, suddenly have a new understanding of the phrase ‘Oh my God’, when faced with a catastrophe?UCB UK and UCB Inspirational look at the issues surrounding prayer, along with the usual mix of contemporary Christian music, news and features. On Wednesday May 21, Paul Hammond’s (pictured) show will feature a live ‘Prayer Clinic', exploring some of the questions that we are often scared to ask.
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Digital chill-out specialists Chill have just launched a new programme schedule, with special new mixes every night from some of the UK's leading experts in chillout music. New shows include "Alucidnation presents Eclectronica", a mix from one of the chillout scene's favourite artists and a regular at The Big Chill festival, Alucidnation. Also new is "Bern Leckie's Simple City", playing pure acoustic tracks, some new, some classic. "Fluidnation", assembled by Fragile State's Ben Mynott, also receives extra air time, and the ambient dreamscapes of "The Chiller Cabinet" are in a new slot.
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Planet Rock’s featured artist for May is legendary guitarist Eric Clapton, with music from his illustrious career, and on-air specials including interviews and live recordings. The Planet Rock website is packed with articles, discographies, competitions and more on this legendary guitarist.Planet Rock is the UK’s classic rock station broadcasting rock’s greatest music from Led Zeppelin to AC/DC, Pink Floyd to Black Sabbath. Planetrock.com is the authority on rock with articles, unique competitions, gig guide and is the first stop for what’s happening in the world of classic rock.
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This May, Passion for the Planet looks at anger management, green politics, and highly promiscuous cannibals indulging in necrophilia. That's not a new horror movie, it's the life of the average ladybird - bug boffins from Cambridge University have the full story. Meanwhile sex and relationship expert Brigitte Sumner explains what women want from men, and what men want from women - turns out it's completely different stuff!
If there's something you particularly want in the next few months all you have to do is wish for it. Noel Edmunds says it works for him, but what is Cosmic Ordering and can anyone do it?
Plus, climate change, conservation of wolves in Switzerland, wheelchairs to cope with Africa's roads, Kenya's battle with insects and why the sweet potato is a life saver in China...all on Passion this May.
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Smash Hits TV has its own radio station playing non-stop chart hits and some cool classics from previous years. It's the ultimate pop-music radio station with showbiz news, gossip, competitions, and all the hits.Smash Hits is on DAB all around the country, so visit our postcode checker to see if you can get it!
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 14Football. 19.35 - 21.45
Uninterrupted commentary on Hull City v Watford in the second leg of the Championship Play Off Semi Finals.
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Cricket. 10.45 - 18.30
Uninterrupted commentary on the first day of the first test between England and New Zealand, live from Lord's.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Cricket. 10.45 - 18.30
Uninterrupted commentary on the second day of the first test between England and New Zealand, live from Lord's.
Rugby League. 19.25 - 21.15
Uninterrupted commentary on Wigan v Warrington in the Super League.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Cricket. 10.45 - 18.30
Uninterrupted commentary on the third day of the first test between England and New Zealand, live from Lord's.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
Cricket. 10.45 - 18.30
Uninterrupted commentary on the fourth day of the first test between England and New Zealand, live from Lord's.
(Programmes subject to change)
Fridays
1800
Virgin Radio Classic Rock
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Virgin Radio Classic Rock, the UK's authority on rock music presents to you a brand new show, The Classic Artist Hour. This series of one hour shows brings you classic rock legends such as Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and David Bowie for an hour of exclusive interviews with the stars themselves interwoven with singles and album tracks from their classic records - all the ones you already know and love as well as some you might not have heard before.
Virgin Radio Classic Rock DJs Russ Williams, Ben Jones and Leona Graham will candidly chat to the stars about their musical careers, their rock star lives and get a bit of exclusive gossip for you too.
The Classic Artist Hour kicks off with Mick Jagger of the inimitable Rolling Stones on Friday 25th April at 6pm.
Mick Jagger Friday 25th April 2008
Aerosmith Friday 2nd May 2008
Ozzy Osbourne Friday 9th May 2008
Genesis Friday 16th May 2008
Slash Friday 23rd May 2008
Ian Gillan Friday 30th May 2008