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Comedian, broadcaster and author David Baddiel takes us on his own 10-track journey on Tracks Of My Years. Plus there's more from the BBC Archive in Vernon's Vault.

Comedian, broadcaster and author David Baddiel takes us on his own 10-track journey on Tracks Of My Years

First coming to widespread attention as part of the comedy troupe 'The Mary Whitehouse' experience, David really rose to the 'A-list' as part of spin-off duo Newman & Baddiel. David and Rob Newman were held up as examples of comedy as ‘the new rock ’n’ roll’, culminating in the first-ever sold-out gig for a comedy act at Wembley Arena, playing to 12,500 people.

After splitting with Rob Newman, David found even bigger success with Frank Skinner and their 'Fantasy Football' show, first on the BBC, and then later on ITV.

In later years David has toured his own standup shows such as 'My Family: Not The Sitcom' and 'Trolls: Not The Dolls', plus he's become a respected commentator, author and playwright. David’s books have sold over 2.5 million copies with translations into 30 languages, and his children’s books’ have won some of the highest accolades in the genre.

His latest children's book 'Small Fry' is a David vs Goliath adventure story about a boy called Benny who spends his weekends helping his dad work at their burger van parked outside the local football ground. When Benny finds his grandfather’s old recipe book, he starts cooking INCREDIBLE food – so good, in fact, that he attracts the unwanted attention of fast-food giant Bonkers Burgers...

Plus the mid-morning music quiz Ten To The Top, a trip to the BBC Archive with Vernon's Vault, and the Record and Album Of The Week.

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Music Played

  • ZZ Top

    Gimme All Your Lovin'

    • Top Gear 2 - Various Artists.
    • Columbia.

  • Roy Ayers

    Everybody Loves The Sunshine

    • A Shining Symbol The Ultimate Collection.
    • Polydor.

  • Ella Henderson

    One Door Closes (feat. BRELAND)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • The Brothers Johnson

    Stomp!

    • 10 Star Collection: Soul 2 (Various).
    • Stardust.
    • 5.

  • Remember Monday

    What The Hell Just Happened?

    • Eurovision Song Contest Basel 2025 (Various Artists).
    • Universal Music.

  • The Human League

    Don't You Want Me

    • Dare!.
    • Virgin.

  • Beverley Knight & Billy Porter

    Never Say Never

    • (CD Single).
    • Tag Music.

  • Tears for Fears

    Head Over Heels

    • Rule The World: The Greatest Hits.
    • Virgin EMI Records.
    • 5.

  • CYRIL & James Blunt

    Tears Dry Tonight

    • (CD Single).
    • Spinnin Records.

  • Alison Moyet

    Invisible

    • Alison Moyet Singles.
    • Columbia.

  • James Bay

    You And Me Time (feat. Sheryl Crow)

    • Changes All The Time (Deluxe).
    • Mercury Records.

  • Rod Stewart

    Maggie May

    • The Best Of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner Bros.

  • The Jacksons

    Can You Feel It

    • Fantastic 80's Go For It! - Various.
    • Parlophone.

  • Miley Cyrus

    End Of The World

    • Something Beautiful.
    • Columbia.

  • Kylie Minogue

    Step Back In Time

    • Kylie Minogue - Rhythm Of Love.
    • Pwl Records.

  • Stereophonics

    Mary Is A Singer

  • Dusty Springfield

    Son Of A Preacher Man

    • The All Time Greatest Movie Songs.
    • Columbia/Sony Tv.

  • Calum Scott

    God Knows

    • (CD Single).
    • Capitol Records.

  • Simon & Garfunkel

    The Boxer

    • The Definitive Simon & Garfunkel.
    • Columbia.

  • Cliff Richard

    Devil Woman

    • Cliff Richard - 40 Golden Greats.
    • EMI.

  • Mumford & Sons

    Caroline

    • Rushmere.
    • Island.

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    BBC Radio 2

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