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The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show: James Newman and The Why Workshop

James Newman and The Why Workshop

BBC Radio 2 - The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, James Newman and The Why Workshop

James Newman, the UK's Eurovision contestant, chats to Zoe about this year's competition.

James Newman, the UK's Eurovision contestant, chats to Zoe about this year's competition. It’s The Why Workshop, and Zoe quizzes the QI Elves with more wonders and ponders.

James Newman, the UK's Eurovision contestant for 2021, chats to Zoe about this year's competition in Rotterdam. James is representing the United Kingdom with “Embers”, a song written by himself, as well as Conor Blake, Danny Shah, Tom Hollings and Samuel Brennan. Grammy nominated songwriter Conor Blake had major international hits with Italian trio Meduza. Danny Shah has worked with David Guetta, Kylie Minogue and had four UK number-one hits as a songwriter. Samuel Brennan wrote songs for former Spice Girl Melanie C and French DJ Hugel among others. James was supposed to represent the UK in 2020 with the song "My Last Breath" but when the contest was cancelled due to the global pandemic, he was invited back to compete again.

It’s The Why Workshop, and Zoe quizzes the QI Elves with more wonders and ponders, including your questions.

Along with Clare Runacres on news, Richie Anderson on travel and Katie Smith on sport, she and the team have the best start to your morning. With celeb guests, headlines, tunes chosen by listeners, and more music that you can shake a glitterball at!

There's also a daily Pause For Thought and listeners on the line, as Zoe entertains the nation with fun for the family!

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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