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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 5d

“It’s such a beautiful thing to be a part of.” 🫶

Jodie Whittaker joined @simonmayo.bsky.social on Drivetime and reflected on her time in Doctor Who and how she’s still involved in some way!

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 7d

The 13th Doctor Who aka Jodie Whittaker is joining Simon Mayo on Drivetime! 👀 @simonmayo.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 14d

“I forgive, I forget.” 😂

Deacon Blue’s lead singer, Ricky Ross, joined @simonmayo.bsky.social and the Drivetime team for a very special #Confessions.

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 21d

Five million singles in the USA, a gold disc and the Royal Albert Hall? It’s safe to say Rick Astley is having a moment. 🤭
Rick joined Simon Mayo on Drivetime and reflected on the global success of Never Gonna Give You Up - listen back to the full interview on Rayo. 📲
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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · 22d

What do you get when you mix a radio legend and an 80s icon?

Answer: Excellent hair and some cracking stories.😂

#rickastley #simonmayo @simonmayo.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

“A sort of transcendence…” ✨
In conversation with @simonmayo.bsky.social , Jim Kerr reflected on why he loves performing live with @simplemindsmusic.bsky.social
Watch the full conversation on our YouTube page. 📲

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today we’re remembering Steve Wright on what would have been his 71st Birthday. 💜 @simonmayo.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Aug 26

Suzi’s got the Cilla font ready, Matt won’t be wearing glasses and Simon is back for DriveTime! 😂😂😂
@simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Jun 30

Sir Rod goes country?! 🤠
Following his #Glastonbury performance, Rod Stewart reflects on what he’d like to do next in music.
Watch the full interview on our YouTube page. 📲

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Jun 21

Who remembers THIS iconic opening scene from #Trainspotting?! 🎬 Simon Mayo and Danny Boyle discussed the unforgettable introduction featuring music from Iggy Pop and more - watch the full conversation on our YouTube page. 📲

@simonmayo.bsky.social

#dannyboyle #iggypop #simonmayo #trainspotting

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Jun 9

This is the origin story for Martin Fry and those iconic gold suits… 👀 🌟
Listen back to the full conversation with @simonmayo.bsky.social on Rayo!

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · May 28

Do you remember Sparks performance on Top of the Pops in 1974? ⚡️ It was something that changed the duo’s lives overnight! @simonmayo.bsky.social @sparksofficial.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · May 14

From Scandinavian flower to a Yorkshire growl, this Confession took a turn VERY quickly… 😳😂
Listen back to the Confessions Podcast on Rayo. 📲 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Apr 14

Jackie Brambles and Simon Mayo. 🫶 Our radio soundtrack then and now! @simonmayo.bsky.social

📸: Thank you to listener Phil for sharing the picture from 1990.

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Mar 24

We’ll never look at Cluedo in the same way. 🥴 As far as #Confessions go this has got to be one of our most scandalous… 😳 @simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Mar 24

Andy Crane, our favourite then and our favourite now. ✨ (Who remembers Edd the Duck?! 🐥)

📸: Curious British Telly

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Mar 21

Simon Mayo shares three essential albums for your collection ahead of our Album Tracks Weekender. 💿 @simonmayo.bsky.social

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Mar 11

SCOF!!! 🫠
Our Dark Lord Alex Lester breaks down the meaning of one of his most infamous catchphrases…

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Mar 11

Please enjoy the next 28 seconds of @mattmwilliams.bsky.social's most unhinged #Confessions verdicts… 🤣

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Feb 25

For George’s birthday. 🫶
As we celebrate George Harrison’s birthday, Stephanie Hirst talks us through how she first discovered #TheBeatles. 🤭

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Feb 24

Before and after the Motown bonuses... #popmaster

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Feb 24

Happy Birthday to our Late Show legend, Andy Crane! 🎉
Drop your Birthday messages below… 👇

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Simon Mayo @simonmayo.bsky.social · Feb 24

Today’s Big 45
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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Feb 20

When you miss the round 1 sitter...
#popmaster #eastenders

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Greatest Hits Radio @greatesthitsuk.bsky.social · Feb 17

For those of you interested in a Greatest Hits Radio nightcap, form an orderly queue… 🙋🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️
@simonmayo.bsky.social @mattmwilliams.bsky.social

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