Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Kerr | 20100502 | 20110709 (BBC7) 20110710 (BBC7) 20190126 (BBC7) 20190127 (BBC7) | Hancock's Half Hour' stalwart Bill Kerr recalls the classic BBC comedy show that made him famous, plus his other career highlights and some favourite music. Ed Doolan was one of Britain's best-known BBC local radio presenters, broadcasting to the West Midlands for over 40 years. Ed died aged 76 in 2018. First broadcast on BBC WM in 2001. The 'Hancock's Half Hour' stalwart recalls his career highlights and some favourite music. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Bill Maynard | 20080113 | 20110716 (BBC7) 20110717 (BBC7) | The comic actor chooses his favourite tunes and chats about his long career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Brian Conley And Joe Pasquale | 20071202 | 20110723 (BBC7) 20110724 (BBC7) | The multi-talented entertainer and the comedian chat about their careers. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Christopher Cazenove | 20100620 | 20110730 (BBC7) 20110731 (BBC7) 20120825 (BBC7) 20120826 (BBC7) 20130608 (BBC7) 20130609 (BBC7) | Actor Christopher Cazenove looks back on his career and selects favourite music. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Dame Edna Everage | 20100117 | 20110806 (BBC7) 20110807 (BBC7) 20120728 (BBC7) 20120729 (BBC7) | Hello, Possums!' The truly gifted Melbourne megastar opens her heart. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Dave Spikey | 20100124 | 20110813 (BBC7) 20110814 (BBC7) 20120908 (BBC7) 20120909 (BBC7) | The comedian chooses some of his favourite songs, and chats about his career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| David Croft | 20060115 | 20190202 (BBC7) 20190203 (BBC7) | Dad's Army co-creator David Croft looks back over his career with Ed Doolan - and reveals his musical past, with songs from John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe. Ed Doolan was one of Britain's best-known BBC local radio presenters, broadcasting to the West Midlands for over 40 years. Ed died aged 76 in 2018. First broadcast on BBC WM in 2006. Another chance to hear Ed Doolan's interview with Dad's Army co-creator David Croft. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| David Croft | 20080120 | 20110820 (BBC7) 20110821 (BBC7) 20111015 (BBC7) 20111016 (BBC7) | Recalling his career, the late 'Dad's Army' co-creator reveals his musical past. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Frank Carson | 20070204 | 20110827 (BBC7) 20110828 (BBC7) 20190209 (BBC7) 20190210 (BBC7) | It's the way I tell 'em! Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson looks back over his life and showbiz career with Ed Doolan and chooses some of his favourite music. Ed Doolan was one of Britain's best-known BBC local radio presenters, broadcasting to the West Midlands for over 40 years. Ed died aged 76 in 2018. First broadcast on BBC WM Northern Irish funny man Frank Carson chats about his life and showbiz career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Gary Wilmot | 20110903 | 20110904 (BBC7) | Gary Wilmot chooses his favourite tunes and chats about his career in show business. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Gyles Brandreth And Danny La Rue | 20100307 | 20110910 (BBC7) 20110911 (BBC7) 20120811 (BBC7) 20120812 (BBC7) | The raconteur and former MP, Gyles Brandreth, and famous female impersonator Danny La Rue. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Jasper Carrott | 20080127 | 20110917 (BBC7) 20110918 (BBC7) | The Birmingham born stand-up comedian chats about his career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Joe Brown | 20100131 | 20110924 (BBC7) 20110925 (BBC7) 20120804 (BBC7) 20120805 (BBC7) | Legendary rock 'n' roll singer Joe Brown chooses some of his favourite songs. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Ken Dodd | 20080203 | 20111001 (BBC7) 20111002 (BBC7) | The comedy king chats about his hit records, Shakespeare, good manners - and teeth. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Kerr Encore, Bill Kerr: | 20120609 | 20120610 (BBC7) | Australian actor and comedian Bill Kerr recalls more of his career highlights. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Lionel Blair | 20100411 | 20120901 (BBC7) 20120902 (BBC7) | Legendary hoofer Lionel Blair chooses his favourite tunes and chats about his long career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Murray Walker | 20100221 | 20120714 (BBC7) 20120715 (BBC7) | The legendary commentator chooses his favourite tunes and chats about his career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Nigel Havers And Topol | 20100314 | 20120602 (BBC7) 20120603 (BBC7) | Conversation with dashing actor Nigel Havers and Fiddler on the Roof star Topol. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Paul Daniels And Leonard Nimoy | 20100321 | 20120818 (BBC7) 20120819 (BBC7) 20190119 (BBC7) 20190120 (BBC7) | Conversation double-bill: Star Trek's Mr Spock, Leonard Nimoy jets in from 1980 - and magician Paul Daniels pops in from 2009. Ed Doolan was one of Britain's best-known BBC local radio presenters, broadcasting to the West Midlands for over 40 years. Ed died aged 76 in 2018. Excerpts from interviews originally broadcast on BBC WM. Star Trek's Leonard Nimoy jets in from 1980 and magician Paul Daniels pops in from 2009. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Pauline Mclynn | 20100207 | 20120721 (BBC7) 20120722 (BBC7) | The actress and comedienne chooses her favourite music and chats about her career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Rolf Harris | 20120623 | Rolf Harris chooses some of his favourite songs and chats about his showbiz career. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers | |
| Russ Abbot And Dave Allen | 20100228 | 20120630 (BBC7) 20120701 (BBC7) | Conversation with the comedian who loves a happy atmosphere, and the Irish comic. Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |
| Steve Nallon And Charlton Heston | 20100328 | 20120707 (BBC7) 20120708 (BBC7) | Voice of Spitting Image's Margaret Thatcher, Steve Nallon, and Hollywood's Charlton Heston Ed Doolan chats with a variety of performers |