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Lanie White on 20 December 2022
I found Serenade Radio through the Mark Steyn Show website and Mark never steers his fans the wrong way. What a wonderful, wonderful thing you have done to create this fantastic place to listen to so many of my old favorites. I can’t appreciate you enough. Many Christmas blessings to you all from the USA.
Tony Holden on 18 December 2022
Just listened to Johnny Bearling”s Big Band Show
Wonderful relaxing listen.
It’s definitely beginning to sound like Christmas now.
Paul on 17 December 2022
The playlists are so enjoyable and made better by your charming hosts. On the internet last night I discovered two delightful English singers, Marion Ryan and Maureen Evans. Surely in your vast collective discography there are some of their albums? Looking forward to the Christmas Selections. Merry Christmas from suddenly cold Ohio
Brendan on 17 December 2022
Just wanted to post a quick message to say how much I am looking forward to sharing the Christmas and new year period with all the presenters and listeners on Serenade. I know we are in for a treat.
Can I also say hi to the brilliant John Walton and also to Cindy Kent who always gives us time to think and reflect……plus she played Daniel O’Donnell this afternoon which was great to hear. Thanks for everyone’s hard work 👍
John Walton on 18 December 2022
Hi Brendan Thanks for the accolade. I promise I’ll work hard to live up to it! But, as presenters we can hardly go wrong with such an abundance of riches in the Serenade Radio Christmas library to choose from.. It’s good to know you’re looking forward to our festive season tunes. Enjoy!
Jim Reynolds on 16 December 2022
Love the huge variety of music you play.Also all of the informative information about the song and artist .Been listening for almost 2 years now . Your station is the first one I turn on in the morning and the last one I turn off at night.I have been telling everyone about this great station.I live in Minneapolis Minnesota
Anne W on 15 December 2022
Merry Xmas 🎅Andy and all his dedicated announcers who bring lots of enjoyment every day😊
Brings back many memories of days gone by❤️ many thanks to everyone please keep up the great work you all do. God Bless you All. Anne USA
Brian Bunn on 5 December 2022
Hi Andy,
Just heard that you’re going to be playing all Christmas ☃️ songs from Dec 17, that’s brilliant news 👍
Love hearing the vintage songs that other radio stations are frightened to play ! Last year on Serenade Radio was so good, just beautiful, relaxing, quality Christmas 🎄music. And no Carey or Band Aid rubbish !!! Well done, it’s so much appreciated what you and your team are doing for those of us who have binned the other boring radio stations.
Andy C on 4 December 2022
Hi – as a new lstener to Serenade I’d like to say how much I’m enjoying the Soft Folkus programme on Fridays – like listening again to my parents record collection when I was growing up, with some similar more recent tracks as well. Nice to hear Serenade covering genres that other stations mostly ignore.
Roger Williams on 4 December 2022
Hello Andy, thank you for your kind comments. I’m really enjoying presenting Soft Folkus – I’m revisiting my own record collection from the 60s and trawling my memory banks for forgotten gems and newer material that carries on the tradition. Thank you for being there!
Roger Cairns on 4 December 2022
Hi Andy,
“DJ Russell Davies says BBC snubbing older listeners after show was dropped” – This was the 4th August, 2013 headline in the Telegraph. Any possibility of getting Russell on Serenade? As I’m sure you’re aware, he’s a wonderful DJ. Still listening and loving the music!!!
Sandra, Fort Lauderdale, FL on 27 November 2022
I am a very big fan of Serenade Radio, and listen nearly every waking moment. However, I disagree with the opinion of the ‘sexy voice’, and cannot bear Eartha Kitt’s irritating rendition of, ‘I’ve Got You Under My Skin’. It causes me to turn the station off. The Frank Sinatra rendition is far more appealing. Thank you [all] for the amount of dedication and effort put into Serenade Radio, and the wide variety of artists, hosts, and music. Serenade Radio is a gem, and a respite for weary souls. Thank you
james wilson on 17 December 2022
I feel the same as you Sandra. Much as I love the music on Serenade I also cannot bear Eartha Kitt. As soon as she comes on my volume goes down to zero 🙂
Paul on 19 December 2022
I enjoy Serenade Radio just as much as you. Great selections and hosts. While I think Eartha Kitt is great I value your opinion. I reserve my mute button Super Stars as Bing Crosby, Dick Haymes, and lastly Tony Bennett
Brian Reynolds on 26 November 2022
I think that it is time that a few words of praise should be showered upon David Corbett, whose “Light Programme” makes two hours pass all too quickly every Sunday evening. He’s coming up for his 300th show very soon – and I don’t think I’ve missed one of them! Light music has gone from being the most broadcast genre of music (back in the fifties) to being almost forgotten in the 21st century – a great shame as it includes thousands of good tunes which most people will never hear again (unless they listen to Serenade Radio, of course – who also provide vintage recordings of “Music While You Work” (every weekday) and “Those Were The Days” (Thursdays). David Corbett is a leading authority on the genre and carefully selects a programme each week which includes a mixture of the most famous compositions mixed with a few less familiar items. Although mostly on records, there are a few vintage radio excerpts for contrast, some featuring orchestras which were household names to radio listeners at the time, but rarely made commercial records. The famous Robert Farnon once said “The best light music is as good as the best classical music!”. He is also quoted as saying something like “Light music is not dead, broadcasters are burying it alive!”
Long may David Corbett and the “Light Programme” keep the wonderful world of light music alive!
(7.00 pm. Sundays)
Brian Bunn on 5 December 2022
Brian: Thoroughly agree with everything you said 👍
David Small on 25 December 2022
Totally agree with this comment I love The Light Programme with David Corbett and Those were the days and Music While You Work. I remember listening to them the first time around on the BBC Light Programme
Hazel on 23 November 2022
Just recently discovered Serenade radio & it’s a breath of fresh air, it reminds me of listening to the Light Programme with my late parents when I lived at home back in the 60s and 70s. I’m now an avid Serenade listener as I do enjoy easy listening light music. BBC Radio 2 is a big no no now it’s too shouty shouting and the music is awful.
I’m only 70 years old but find myself preferring more easy listening music for my main listening, especially on an evening when I’m relaxing. Hope one day Serenade will go on DAB+ Nationwide so people who haven’t got the Internet can hear it. I listen on my phone and play it via Bluetooth on my Radio/ Bluetooth player, an i-box Crystal that can be found on Amazon, beautiful sound quality!
Keep up the good work Serenade..love the music & the station…much prefer Serenade to other stations these days! I’m glad you don’t have any adverts and sky news every half hour.
Brian Bunn on 5 December 2022
Hazel: Well said, thoroughly agree 👍
Mark Richardson on 22 November 2022
Serenade continues to create wonderful programmes with a style , sound and playlist that no one else provides. I remain in admiration of the Steve James weekend shows for the music he seems to find and the perfect start to weekend days it provides
Steve James on 26 November 2022
Thank you Mark, I’m so glad you enjoy the music selection. I do love finding overlooked 60’s singles and LP tracks. Fifty-plus years on it’s remarkable just how much there is still to discover!
Andrea on 20 November 2022
Your station is the best! I listen all weekend every weekend and most weeknights too. The world stresses me out and you folks de-stress me with all the best music. Thanks for such great work. I wish I could donate to support you but I have 2 parents in care homes that I have to fund completely. When I am able to your station will get a monthly donation from me I promise.
Shaw Richard on 18 November 2022
Just found you and enjoyed the lovely music. Evoking memories I found it so beautiful I just hope I can find it again tomorrow. Thank you.
Martin Petersen on 18 November 2022
I found your radio programme by coincidence: I had to sneeze spontaneously while asking my Alexa device to play Classic FM. She misheard me and gave me the best in easy listening. Years later, I am still listening to your wonderful programme! Best accident I ever had.
Anne Wade on 15 November 2022
Hi Stuart Bravo for your show on Saturday just love some of the old songs that you don’t get to hear during the week 👏🏻 My Husband and I listen every Saturday Evening while having dinner in the USA and it brings us so much pleasure ❤️❤️ thanks so much 👏🏻😎❤️
Stuart Linnell on 19 November 2022
Anne, thank you so much for your message. It means a lot to know that you like the programme and, as you say, songs that you might not get to hear otherwise. Thank you for listening, and do enjoy your Saturday evening dinner.
Michael Simpson on 14 November 2022
Just wanted to say hi and thank you to David Yarnall. David and I have known each other for many years and now I live in France it’s nice to spend afternoons listening to David and his great selections of music.
Long may it all continue.
David Yarnall on 29 November 2022
Thanks Mike and yes, we go back a long time!! I’m glad you’re still listening to Serenade Radio but of course I do envy your weather.
jimmy on 14 November 2022
Steyn song of the week is THEE best reason to listen to Serenade radio
Glenda Logan-Reid on 12 November 2022
Just wanted to congratulate Jeff Owen on such an entertaining show this morning. Great music love his chatter too.
Also a special mention for Stuart Linnell on a truly great show the best of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s music. His 30 minute tribute to the fallen in the two World Wars and others was so respectful and tasteful. Thank you for some wonderful music. Lots of my favourites included today, Joan Regan, Malcolm Vaughan and the other Malcolm – Roberts.
Stuart Linnell on 12 November 2022
Glenda, thank you for your kind words. It’s always a great pleasure to put the show together every week, and compiling the music for Remembrance Weekend is important to me. My Dad and his Dad both served in the army, my Granddad at Passchendaele in the First World War, so it means a lot. It’s always nice to hear that a listener enjoys the music and I am grateful that you took the time to send the message.
Tony on 6 November 2022
Absolutely love the Saturday morning show, always look forward to it, brings back lots of memories, thank you.
Dominic Ranger on 5 November 2022
Loved the Roger Williams Soft Folkus programme, particularly the 60s folk stuff, loads of memories
Roger Williams on 4 December 2022
Dominic, thank you for your kind comments. The boss has only just alerted me to your message. Delighted your enjoying the show. Please keep listening and let me know what else you’d like to hear.
Glenda Logan-Reid on 2 November 2022
Message for Jane Markham
Hi Jane
Thank you so much for your very enjoyable ‘Quiet Hour’ programmes.
Tonight’s programme was great,. I do love Malcolm Roberts and
Malcolm Vaughan it’s refreshing to hear some British singers who could really sing (as against croon!) could we hear more from Joan Regan, David Whitfield, Ronnie Hilton, Dickie Valentine, Kaye Sisters, It’s good to remember them all. All so popular in the 50’s.
You do a great job Jane.
Thank you
Glenda (Hampshire)
Andrzej, Poland on 1 November 2022
Thank you very much for wonderful, real music
Hazel Wykes on 29 October 2022
What a wonderful radio station Serenade is, I’m 70 years old and I’ve grown a bit fed up of the 60s and 70s pop music on other stations. It’s OK in small doses but I personally prefer more easy listening and light music like what used to be played on the old Light Programme. I’ve recently discovered Serenade radio and I love it, I hope it will soon go out on DAB+ nationwide. Even though I grew up with sixties pop music I don’t want it everyday and all day, so I listen to more Serenade, its good to have a station catering for older listeners
Fraser Sutherland on 29 October 2022
Today I came to ‘Serenade Radio’ for the first time ( via Mark Steyn’s ‘Song of the Week’). I notice how much more closely I listen to the songs on this station As a result, I think so much more about them. Thanks for this pleasure.
Neil on 24 October 2022
Steyn’s Song of the Week goes from strength to strength. Another great edition this week and a lovely tribute to the great Alan Dell, one of our greatest broadcasters. Nice one Mark.
Mark Steyn on 25 October 2022
Thank you, Neil. Alan was such a lovely man and so good at what he did. Horrible to think that today’s Radio 2 would have no use for him.
Tony Holden on 23 October 2022
Just listened to a superb 100th edition of the Big Band Show .
Wonderful sounds from start to finish the hour was up far too soon, next Sunday can’t come quick enough.
Johnny Beerling on 24 October 2022
Thank you Tony for your kind comments about my 100th programme, I’m so glad you enjoyed the music I chose it was selected from the best of the last two years. I will try to maintain the standard
Mark Whitehead on 21 October 2022
What a breath of fresh air! So glad to listen to yesteryear, so calming in a world of unsophisticated noise.
Phil on 21 October 2022
Just wanted to say what a cracking programme ‘Soft Folkus’ is. Once again Serenade Radio showing BBC Radio 2 how it should be done!
Lorraine Bullock on 18 October 2022
Just heard David Yarnell saying he wants to find someone to repair his instrument. Cant remember the name of it sorry. Why doesn’t he try The Repair Shop. They repair anything. Just a thought.
David Yarnall on 29 November 2022
Hi Lorraine. Sorry for my tardy reply but we have been moving house and settling in! It’s a De Armond tone and volume pedal that I’d like repaired and as you heard me say I can’t find anyone to do it!! I did think about The Repair Shop but I think maybe the time involved to take part etc might be a non starter. But thank you for the suggestion.
Steve M on 10 October 2022
Good morning Andy and all,
Yes it was “Beyond Our Ken” for Jill Day, your memory is spot on, as usual. There was another singer – Pat Lancaster, who appears on vols 1 &2 of the series CDs.
I’m missing the TV theme show already, really did bring back the memories. Only 3 channels, but so much good stuff! You did say you will be doing a special around Christmas time, but are there plans for another series at some point?
Fun fact: the internet was invented for Serenade Radio. 😁 Love all of the shows – thank you all for your devotion to great radio.
David Small on 8 October 2022
Thank you to David Corbett for his lovely music on The Light Programme I never miss this programme. It brings back so many memories of the old BBC Light Programme that I listened to growing up. I do enjoy the music of Ernest Tomlinson very much so Thank you David Corbet t
Andrew T on 7 October 2022
Hello from across the pond in the Midwest in a state called Illinois. Just wanted to let you know I love the music. I am a big fan of the older music. It is so much better than today’s music on the radio. Anyway take care.
Neil on 5 October 2022
Great to see a new series of Song of the Week back on Sunday afternoons and what a great opener. Welcome back Mark – looking forward to more great episodes.
Jim Johnson on 1 October 2022
‘The Dawn Chorus’ (thank you Ed, makes me happy and feel young-er- again), Music While You Work and
Sing Something Simple. What more could I wish for? Thanks everyone.
Ed Wellman on 15 October 2022
Thank you, Jim for being with the Dawn Chorus; 6am at the weekends is a good time to be happy and away from emails and news etc! Just us and a box of wonderful music as the sun comes up. Let’s hang onto Autumn! Happy October to our Dawn Choristers. Thanks for being there. Ed
Guy Barry on 28 September 2022
Is it forbidden to mention Rambling Syd Rumpo or Round the Horne on Serenade Radio? Every time you play one of his songs in the “bit of nonsense” slot, it’s simply credited to Kenneth Williams. Is this a BBC copyright issue?
Andy Marriott on 29 September 2022
Hi Guy,
No, not at all. These clips are taken from a comedy compilation, not directly from the BBC shows, and they are just Kenneth Williams, not the full show cast.
Guy Barry on 29 September 2022
OK, thanks. I suppose it was the name of the character “Rambling Syd Rumpo” that I was curious about – you never mention it, so I thought it might be the copyright of the BBC.
Sandra on 25 September 2022
To all at Serenade radio. I want to thank you for the very enjoyable programme I’ve been listening to this afternoon, ‘Sing something simple’. In a stressful world I find Serenade radio an oasis of tranquility and familiarity. I’m 67 but the songs are familiar to me because you’re playing some of my parents’ favourites. My father passed away in 2014 but although he came to England on the Kinder Transport as an Jewish Austrian refugee, he really had such a strong feeling for the UK as his home. He always loved to see the reassuring White Cliffs of Dover and when he met my mother soon after coming out of the army (at Butlins) they shared many happy years together and had a collection of the songs you play that remind me of my happy childhood years. I enjoy all the programmes. The one I’m listening to now is equally enjoyable. Thank you so much.
David Bownes on 25 September 2022
Another wonderful two hours from Peter Tomlinson, really like all the interesting facts anbout the composers and the origins of the songs
A couple of omissions , if possible that could be included Morgana King and Barbara Cook , two singers who would fit perfectly into Serenade Radios playlists
Thanks for a wonderful relaxing Sunday
David Small on 17 September 2022
Thank you all at Serenade Radio over this past week for all the lovely programmes who have brought to us in this very sad time after loosing our wonderful Queen Elizabeth 2nd she will be so missed and my thoughts are with all the Royal family at this very sad time. Thank you Serenade radio for suspending normal programmes just after the Queens death and for playing all the lovely music reflecting this very sad time. Well done to you all. I love Serenade Radio and its always playing on my smart speakers and devices .
Andy G on 17 September 2022
Fabulous programmes today from Steve, Jeff and Stuart. Just fantastic music and quality presentation. Just languishing at home not too well at present, but your station always lifts my spirit.
Marilyn Goreham on 16 September 2022
I do agree with Glenda about English singers from 50s.Any chance of a English spot say 30-60mins in anyones show?It would be great to hear the likes of Whitfield ,Hilton, Shelton ,Regan etc .
Is Ivor Novello too old-fashioned?
Glenda Logan-Reid on 17 September 2022
I think we’re showing our age now Marilyn. but who cares!!
I love the idea of a programme about the British Hit Parade let’s hope Andy can get it on track in the near future.
I personally love the music of Ivor Novello but maybe that belongs in one of their other programmes?
Glenda Logan-Reid on 14 September 2022
Message for Brian Savin
I heard your comment today when you played a Jeanette McDonald Nelson Eddy track. Personally I love the fact that you and sometimes others play such tracks reminding us of singers who were part of our musical history. I fail to understand why Presenters should be hesitant to play a lovely ballad beautifully sung. OK so maybe you have a few complaints, but there must be many others like myself who were teenagers in the mid 50’s who love to hear our British superstars again people like David Whitfield, Dickie Valentine, Ronnie Hilton,
Joan Regan, Alma Cogan, Ruby Murray who do get occasional plays some hardly ever!! They all had very successful careers here despite competition from their American counterparts. The people who complain when their music is played are obviously not from the same generation please give them the airtime they deserve, variety is the spice of life.
Thank you so much for some great programmes. As it’s September it would be lovely to hear My September Love!
Neil on 15 September 2022
More Nelson & Jeanette for me too!
Brian Bunn on 9 September 2022
Nice tribute to our late Queen by Serenade Radio since yesterday evening, by playing gentle instrumentals for reflection. Well done 👍
Paul - Rye, East Sussex on 9 September 2022
Thank you to all at Serenade for showing such dignity and respect in your scheduling.
Rest in peace Your Majesty.
Neil on 9 September 2022
I mourn the loss of our Queen, Elizabeth II. I imagine for most of your listeners, she has been a constant throughout their lives. As my Queen, most of mine. I’m devastated,
Karel Pieter Buijse on 8 September 2022
My condolences to all the presenters and listeners of Serenade Radio. H.M. Queen Elisabeth was a Queen for everyone, also outside the UK. Here in the Netherlands we feel the same as you. In our hearts she lives on…
Ken in San Diego on 8 September 2022
I am thinking of my radio friends at Serenade who are such familiar voices in my home in the United States every day. As an American, I can’t entirely know how profoundly you must all be affected. Queen Elizabeth’s reign spanned almost my entire lifetime. The dignity with which you are handling this sad and historic event is a tribute to the grace and character of Serenade Radio.
Sandra on 8 September 2022
My sincerest condolences to all of you, on the passing of your monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
May God comfort the bereaved.
From Fort Lauderdale, FL. USA
james wilson on 4 September 2022
Never fail to be impressed by Kevin Taylor. Not only does he have a great selection of music, his presentation is so professional….thanks Kevin you finish off both Saturdays and Sundays terrific music on Serenade
Mike Matthews on 4 September 2022
Australia Sunday morning – What a treat to just hear Joyce Grenfell – Nursery School, such a talented lady more please!
Roger Smets on 28 August 2022
I’m listening from Belgium and discovered Serenade Radio about a year ago. Although I only listen on Sundays I thoroughly enjoy the music played, especially “Sing something simple” and “Steyn’s song of the week”. Most radio stations seem to think popular music was invented in the 1950′ and never play those wonderful songs from the twenties, thirties and forties. As I said I only listen sporadically so I may be wrong but I never hear Jeri Southern, Lee Wiley and other less well known singers from the forties and fifties.
Keep up the good work.
Mark Steyn on 28 August 2022
We play a little Lee Wiley on “Song of the Week” every now and again, Roger. She is a peerless interpreter who can freshen up the most familiar songs.
Karen Corfield on 25 August 2022
What a lovely radio station this is . Perfect to listen to while I am at work. I am 58 and so some of the songs are a bit before my time. But good music is good music it doesn’t matter what era it comes from . Thank you for this little gem. I will be back.
Steve S. on 25 August 2022
1st time listener today. My brother tipped me off as he follows Stuart Linnell on twitter. I got big into Matt Monro 6 years ago, and have collected virtually all of his UK releases, including some of his early BBC Radio appearances which I have on Transcription discs. Last year I bought a job lot of 2500 singles from the 50s/60s which has taken a year to listen to. A child of the 60s it has taken me 55 years to find my musical ‘home’, and as I’m still working from home post pandemic you can be the backdrop to my day, all day, every day.
Richard G on 21 August 2022
I’m glad I’ve found John Hellings again – Sunday nights wouldn’t be the same without his erudition and taste in jazz.
Su R on 17 August 2022
Many thanks to the lovely Ed W who always kicks my weekends off with his beautiful Dawn Chorus – this weekend Ed will be kicking off my 2 weeks of annual leave so a request would be a great start and much appreciated. Thankyou for such a wonderful show Ed – keep up the good work! Best Wishes, Su
Ed Wellman on 17 August 2022
Thank you for your kind message Su and for being a Serenade dawn chorister! Spread the word, I’m just the new boy here; look at the amazing line-up of presenters. Oh, and Saturday’s Weekend Wish for you, then. Happy listening. Ed
Trevor H. on 14 August 2022
There are moments in the day when only your channel will do. I am vintage 1951, and listen via the brilliant VRadio app, where you sit on my Favourites page. Yes, SR selections are reminiscent of the old Light prog. Best wishes and every hope for your channel prospering. I’ll make a donation too. BTW your presenters are amazing, so knowledgeable and relaxed. TH 😉
Beverley on 12 August 2022
Having been raised in a world of light music, I am much enjoying the fabulous Serenade Radio! Music While You Work is playing as I write this. My father was Robert Docker (1918 – 1992) – pianist, composer and arranger. He recorded a number of MWYW programmes with his sextet and it would be wonderful to hear one of those on Serenade (or anything else by him – Tabarinage was a favourite in the day!). His music deserves to live on!
Simon McLean on 12 August 2022
I’m sure I have some of the recordings your father made for Reader’s Digest back in the day – I’ll see if I can dig them out and get them on Music Box. Lovely to hear from you!
Glenda Logan-Reid on 16 September 2022
Beverley I remember your Dad Robert Docker very well on BBC Radio
programmes before ‘our kind of music’ was abandoned for ever and Radio 2 became the same as Radio 1. Hopefully Serenade can find some Music While You Work programmes in memory of your very accomplished Dad.
ian newman on 10 August 2022
Just made a donation of £10.00, It is simply to say thank you to Andy Marriott for being so brilliant on the radio – he has also been incredibly kind to my family over the last year and i just wanted him to know how appreciated he is. Love him to bits … but dont tell him or he really will be unbearably grumpy xxxx
Neil on 11 August 2022
I second that, huge thanks to Mr. M for all the hard work he puts into Serenade Radio – by far the best radio station around. Long may it continue.
james wilson on 11 August 2022
Followed your example Ian….never enjoyed a radio station so much. It’s a rare gem in a sea of dross.
Steven In Worcs. on 6 August 2022
A very Happy Birthday to Cindy Kent – looking forward to your show.