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BBC Radio Kent

BBC Radio Kent Breakfast

News, weather, travel and sport plus stories from around Kent.

BBC Radio Kent Breakfast: 04/04/2014

04/04/2014

BBC Radio Kent - BBC Radio Kent Breakfast, 04/04/2014

Join John Warnett for the latest news, travel and weather, plus local Kent stories.

Ian Collins

Ian Collins: 04/04/2014

BBC Radio Kent - Ian Collins, 04/04/2014

Join Ian for topical chat, and your calls on 03459 811 111.

Pat Marsh and Steve Ladner

Join Pat Marsh and Steve Ladner on BBC Radio Kent.

Pat Marsh and Steve Ladner: 04/04/2014

BBC Radio Kent - Pat Marsh and Steve Ladner, 04/04/2014

Pat Marsh and Steve Ladner take to the air but it's you calling the shots.

Dominic King

Dominic King: 04/04/2014

BBC Radio Kent - Dominic King, 04/04/2014

Dominic brings you celebrity interviews, conversation and the day’s news in Kent.

Mark Forrest

Great music and conversation as Mark Forrest brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.

Great music and conversation as Mark Forrest brings together the best of BBC Local Radio.

Mark's evening programme launched in England and the Channel Islands on 7 January 2013. 

The show goes out across all 39 stations, on weekdays between 7pm and 10pm - the only exceptions are for major breaking news stories and sports commentary.

Mark Forrest: Is your first name dying out?

Is your first name dying out?

BBC Local Radio - Mark Forrest, Is your first name dying out?

No babies were named Gladys, Cecil or Marjorie in 2012. Mark discusses why.

What's in a name? Apparently if you're a Rowland, Gladys or Muriel you're an endangered species! Once some of the most popular names in Britain, no babies were given those names in 2012. Mark wants to speak to you if you have one of those names, or if you're a Clifford, Harold, Marjory or Hilda, to see if you can encourage some parents to revive the names. Join the campaign and tell him why parents should choose your name.

Mark goes live to Aintree, to speak to reporter Chris Latchem ahead of the Grand National. He'll also hear from a past winner of the prestigious race, and from a state of the art centre for injured jockeys.

A Geordie anthem is dividing people on Tyneside, after claims an incorrect version of  "Blaydon Races" has been put on signs welcoming people to a new shopping centre in Blaydon. The signs carry what some residents say is odd dialect of the song, and have called for them to be removed. Others say they are the original lyrics and people should stop moaning. 

Would you know how to make £50m out of a quid? Mark has the story of a man who has risen from poverty to do just that. Hear the tale of discount store 'Poundland', told by the humble business man that started the company. Mark aks about the best pound you've ever spent. 

Mark goes live to the BBC Weather Centre for a full weekend forecast.

BBC Local Radio

Paul Miller

Lively late-night chat and stories, all fuelled by your calls, texts, emails and tweets.

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