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14/01/2018

BBC Radio 2 - The Michael Ball Show, Mary Portas sits in

Mary Portas welcomes English rock band Magnum and actress Anita Dobson.

Mary Portas welcomes English Rock Band Magnum and actress Anita Dobson into the studio. 

Magnum will be performing two songs in the Musicians Circle. Formed in Birmingham in 1972, Magnum have achieved 4 Top 40 singles and 2 Top 10 albums over four decades. The band have undergone several changes in personnel over the years; however, the core of Catley and Clarkin remain.

Actress Anita Dobson, famed for her role as Angie Watts in Eastenders will be chatting about her new role in Howard Brenton's The Shadow Factory.

Also, Film and TV critic Boyd Hilton will be in with his recommendations of what's on at the cinema and on the box this week. 

If you want to get involved with the show, email mary.portas@bbc.co.uk.

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