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A Star Born Beneath the Blitz: The Radio Legacy of Petula

Petula's extraordinary radio career began not in a studio, but in the shadow of war. On 17 October 1942, inside London's underground Criterion Theatre, a nine-year-old Petula stepped up to a microphone during a live broadcast of It's All Yours, intending only to send a message to her uncle stationed in North Africa. When an air raid siren pierced the air, the producer asked for someone to calm the crowd, and Petula volunteered. Standing on a box to reach the mic, she sang "Mighty Like a Rose" with such clarity and emotion that the orchestra joined in and the audience rose to applaud. The BBC was flooded with letters praising the little girl whose voice "sounded as sweet as chapel bells on a Sunday morning." From that moment, Petula became a wartime radio fixture, making dozens of appearances and laying the foundation for a broadcast career that now spans eight decades.

By the end of World War II, Petula had evolved from a child star into one of Britain's most beloved radio personalities. In the pre-television era, her voice became a familiar comfort across the airwaves, featured in countless broadcasts that spanned music, drama, and variety. Throughout the 1940s and beyond, she was a frequent guest and series regular on marquee programmes, her name appearing alongside national treasures like Vera Lynn and Gracie Fields. Whether singing live with orchestras or hosting segments herself, Petula's versatility and warmth made her a fixture of the BBC's golden age. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, Petula became a familiar presence on British radio, appearing in a remarkable range of serial programmes. Week after week, she captivated audiences with her versatility, frequently performing as both an actress and a singer, often seamlessly blending the two. Her early radio work laid the groundwork for a multimedia career that would soon conquer stage, screen, and international charts.

From the Fan Archive Collection:

From the Daily Mail  Television and Radio Handbook

George Cole with Petula recording  A Life Of Bliss

Advert for Petula's Radio Luxembourg series in 1956

Petula's Radio Career: A Timeline of Highlights

Decade

Key Highlights

1940s

Debuted in 1942 on It's All Yours during WWII. Became a wartime radio fixture making dozens of appearances including portraying Fairy Starlight in the Boxing Day 1942 radio pantomime Babes in the Wood for the BBC's Forces programme. Sang live, impersonated stars, and comforted listeners during air raids. Was a regular guest star on such programmes as Cabin in the Cotton (1947), Children's Hour (1945-1948), The Rhubarb Room (1948-1949) and Variety Bandbox (1944-1949).

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1950s

Transitioned into regular roles on BBC variety shows. Was a featured guest star in such series as Study In A Flat (1950), Variety Bandbox (1950-1951), Calling All Forces (1950-1951), Ternent's In Town (1954), Pet's Song Party (1954), A Life Of Bliss (1954-1957), You and I (1955) and Pet and Mr. Piano (1959). Petula was first featured on Desert Island Discs in 1951, where she was interviewed by Roy Plomley. Seven years later, in 1958, she participated in her inaugural French radio interview.

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1960s

With international fame rising, Petula appeared on global broadcasts including The Ed Sullivan Show (radio simulcasts). Her own music was frequently aired, and she gave interviews reflecting on her evolving career.

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1970s

Continued to appear on BBC Radio 2 and other stations, often as a guest performer or interviewee. Participated in retrospectives and nostalgia-driven programming. In 1973, Petula's life story was presented by BBC Radio 2 as a six part series narrated by Anthony Newley - see images at the foot of this timeline. Also appeared with Les Reed and His Orchestra (1973) and Tuesday Night Is Gala Night with Terry Wogan (1978) from the Royal Festival Hall in London.

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1980s

Celebrated as a legacy artist, Petula was featured in concert by Capital Radio from the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (1980), and In Concert from the Royal Albert Hall, London with the London Philharmonic Orchestra (1983). Also appeared on Woman's Hour (1981) and was a castaway on Desert Island Discs (1982).

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1990s

Took part in archival interviews and special features. Her radio legacy was increasingly recognised by historians and fan communities and two special concerts were recorded and broadcast by the BBC in 1992 and 1996. In 1991, Petula took part in a special career retrospective on Success Story for BBC Radio 2. The following year, 1992, she appeared on Woman's Hour, celebrating 50 years in show business. In 1995, she was featured on Desert Island Discs for the third time, sharing the music she'd take to a deserted shore. By 1997, Petula was hosting her own six-part series Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance on BBC Radio 2, spotlighting the stars of British and Hollywood musicals. And in 1999, she was celebrated in Our Pet, a heartfelt tribute presented by Sacha Distel, marking her 50 years in the recording industry.

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2000s and later

Petula's catalogue was revisited in themed broadcasts and collector specials. Honoured in documentaries and radio tributes. Participated in interviews reflecting on her career and presented radio specials for BBC Radio 2. In 2002, Petula joined Woman's Hour to reflect on her remarkable career. Two years later, in 2004, she starred in Sunset Boulevard in Concert, with her co-star Michael Ball, bringing theatrical elegance to the airwaves. In 2005, she recorded Driven By Emotion, a four-part series with Desmond Carrington at his home, offering intimate insights into her musical inspirations. By 2006, Petula was headlining Friday Night is Music Night - Petula in Concert, a live celebration of her timeless repertoire. In 2006, Petula hosted a four-part series on BBC Radio 2 dedicated to the life and legacy of Edith Piaf. In 2007, she appeared as the featured guest on Elaine Paige on Sunday, sharing stories and songs from her journey. The following year, she joined Ken Bruce for The Tracks of My Years, selecting the songs that shaped her life. In 2009, Petula presented Bonjour Mr. Aznavour, a heartfelt four-part tribute to Charles Aznavour for BBC Radio 2. Then in 2012, her 80th birthday was celebrated with a two-part special titled Downtown Girl and In My Own Words, honouring her legacy and voice. Fast forward to 2016, she performed live in session on The Michael Ball Show, playing Elton John's piano with grace and warmth. That same year, she also presented A Carpenter's Christmas for BBC Radio 2, a festive tribute to the music and memory of Richard and Karen Carpenter. In 2021, Petula guest presented an episode of Sounds of the Sixties on BBC Radio 2, where she shared her favourite songs from 1960s stage and screen musicals, contributing to the station's celebration of musical theatre.

From the Fan Archive Collection:

BBC Transcription Services produced limited-run discs for overseas radio broadcast only, with strict instructions for destruction after use. Though not intended for public sale due to contractual restrictions, many international BBC libraries began selling their stock in the early 1990s. We obtained this full set of the 1973 BBC Radio 2 series "Petula" in the early 2000s; it's now digitised and included in our digital radio archive, while the original discs remain in our vinyl collection. The digitalised transfers sound pristine!

Recorded in 1958 for the BBC Light Programme, "London Lights" was a musical play introduced by Tommy Trinder, featuring Petula as Selina Higgins. Petula performed three songs: "You've Got To Love Everybody If You Want To Stay Happy", "Fibbin'," and "Sonny Boy," accompanied by the BBC Variety Orchestra under Paul Fenoulhet. The broadcast was pre-recorded at the Playhouse Theatre, London which was being operated by the BBC as a recording studio for live performances and plays. The original script and transcription disc (photographed above), now digitised to CD, were acquired from an estate sale in 2021 and are part of the Fan Archive Collection, marking a significant rediscovery of material once thought lost.

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In 2016, Petula performed live in session at BBC Radio 2, playing on the iconic Elton John piano. This programme, for The Michael Ball Show, showcases her live renditions of A Miracle To Me and Love Me Tender and is available to stream on BBC Sounds. (Photograph: BBC)

Petula's Radio Broadcasting Legacy Preserved:

At the heart of the Fan Archive Collection lies a treasure trove of audio history. From wartime transmissions to intimate plays and full scale concert recordings, this meticulously curated part of the collection captures the evolution of Petula's artistry as heard across the airwaves.

Now fully digitalised, this part of the collection unveils a rich tapestry of rare performances, interviews, and specials once scattered across global radio networks. This part of the collection is organised by year of broadcast. This is more than an historical audio archive it's where rare broadcasts and forgotten performances come alive with every listen.

In addition to its digitised recordings, the Fan Archive Collection holds an extensive array of radio-related materials, including newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, scripts, and original BBC Transcription acetates for numerous broadcasts.

Our current Petula broadcast inventory (further accruals are expected):

Year	Programme title / details	Shelf mark
1942	10th Birthday Party of the British Empire Service TX: 20/12/1942 British Empire Service. Transferred from a 7" vinyl acetate transsciption disc.	[1]-030

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1950

Gala Night at The Rhubarb Room. Transferred from a series of acetates.

[2]-211

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1950

Noel A London TX: 24/12/1950

[1]-261

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 11/02/1950 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 25/02/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 04/03/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 18/03/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 08/04/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 15/04/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 22/04/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 22/04/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 06/05/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 10/06/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1951

Calling All Forces TX: 17/06/1951 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1952

The Forces Show TX: 07/10/1952 BBC Home Service

EHD

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1954

The Line Renaud Show TX: 02/05/1954

[1]-261

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1954

Ternent's In Town. Performance of We're a Couple of Swells. Transferred from an acetate. TX: 29/08/1954 BBC Light Programme

[1]-091

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1954

A Life Of Bliss (Finding A Girlfriend) TX: 20/10/1954 BBC Home Service

[1]-133

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1955

Hello Christmas Playmates TX: 26/12/1955 BBC

EHD

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1956

Starstuck TX: 16/01/1956 BBC

EHD

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1957

A Life Of Bliss (A Matter Of Honour) TX: 26/12/1957 BBC Home Service

[1]-133

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1957

A Life Of Bliss (The Helpless Widow) TX: 04/06/1957 BBC Home Service

[1]-134

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1957

A Life Of Bliss (Penny's Gay Return) TX: 03/09/1957 BBC Home Service

[1]-134

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1957

Musicorama Live performances of A Million Stars Above / It's the Natural Thing to Do. TX: 24/10/1957 Europe 1

[1]-272

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1958

Musicorama Performances of Historie D'un Amour / Alone / With All My Heart. TX: 10/04/1958 Europe 1

[1]-272

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1958

London Lights. TX: 19/10/1958 BBC Light Programme

[1]-1926

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1958

Petula's first French radio interview. TX:24/11/1958 Unknown

[2]-087

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1961

Leave It To The Boys TX: 17/05/1964 BBC

EHD

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1961

Musique aux Champs Elysees Performance of Saint Tropez (sung in German). TX: 01/06/1961

[1]-261

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1961

Gala : La Nuit de la Chancellerie Performances of Calcultta (Ma Fete A Moi) / Tu Es Ma Pluie Et Mon Temps TX: 05/06/1961

[1]-261

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1961

Jazz aux Champs-Elysees Performances of Saint Tropez (sung in German) / Lucky Day / Que Voulez Vous De Plus. TX: 17/08/1961

[1]-261

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1962

DiscoParade Performances of Calcultta (Ma fete a moi) / A London / Dans La Train De Nuit / Chariot. TX: 25/10/1962

[1]-272

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1964

Musicorama Performances of Coeur Blesse / Romeo / Monsieur / Chariot TX: 29/01/1961 Europe 1

[1]-262

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1965

Musicorama Performances of Que Fais-Tu La Petula? / O O Sheriff / Hello Dolly! TX: 11/04/1965 Europe 1

[1]-272

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1965

Petula et Jacques Martin Performances of Coleur Blesse / Que Fais Tu La Petula? / Puisque tu Pars / O Sheriff / Regardez Les / Hello Dolly / Un Enfant / Walter / Viens Avec Moi TX: 19/04/1965

[1]-262

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1965

Je Vous Aime A L'infini Performance of My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose (sung in English) TX: 11/07/1965

[1]-261

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1965

DiscoParade Performances of Hello Dolly / Puisque tu Pars / O Sheriff / Downtown / Que Fais Tu La Petula? / Viens Avec Moi TX: 18/07/1965

[1]-262

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1966

Musicorama Performances of My Love / Downtown / La Gadoue / Les Incorruptibles TX: 30/01/1966 Europe 1

[1]-272

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1973

Les Reed and Petula in concert. TX: 20/04/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-330

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part One: The Soldier's Child narrated by Anthony Newley. TX: 18/11/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-191 [1]-321

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part Two: Growing Up narrated by Anthony Newley. TX: 25/11/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-192 [1]-322

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part Three: The Difficult Years narrated by Anthony Newley.  TX: 02/12/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-193 [1]-323

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part Four: A Change In Direction narrated by Anthony Newley.  TX: 09/12/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-194 [1]-324

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part Five: International Stardom narrated by Anthony Newley.  TX: 16/12/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-195 [1]-325

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1973

Petula: The Story of a Child Entertainer Who Became A Star Part Six: What Of The Future? narrated by Anthony Newley. TX: 23/12/1973 BBC Radio 2

[1]-196 [1]-326

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1977

In Concert (Theatre des Champs-Elysees) Act 1: Je Reviens / Medley: Romeo / Marin / Chariot / Sauve Moi / Si Vous Passez Pres de Rhone / C'est Ma Chanson / La Chanson D'Evita / Je Voudrais Qu'il Soit Malheureux / Mon Piano et Moi / Un Enfant / Ma Verite / C'est Ma Destinee. Recorded on the 19/04/1977 for French radio.

[1]-259

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1977

In Concert (Theatre des Champs-Elysees) Act 2: The Land of Make Believe / Don't Sleep in the Subway / I Know a Place / Downtown / You and I / Broadway Medley / Something / La Vie En Rose / I've Got the Music in Me / Could it Be Magic / Destiny Finale. Recorded on the 19/04/1977 for French radio.

[1]-260

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1978

Tuesday Night Is Gala Night - Terry Wogan's music night from the Royal Festival Hall, London. Petula performs: Your Song / Your My Destiny / Put A Little Sunshine In Your Life / Don't Cry For Me Argentina / My Love - Downtown TX: 21/11/1978 BBC Radio 2

[2]-155

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1980

In Concert (Recorded at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane)  Songs performed: With A Little Luck / Don't Sleep In The Subway / Something / Stevie Wonder Medley / I Know A Place / On With The Show / This Is My Song / How Are Things In Glocca Morra? / I Couldn't Live Without Your Love / Day & Night / My Love - Downtown TX: 05/06/1980 Capital Radio

[1]-022 [1]-264

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1982

Desert Island Discs TX: 26/02/1982 BBC Radio 4

[1]-110

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1989

Dick Clark's Rock, Roll and Remember Petula's segments from a vinyl transcription disc transfer. Syndicated programme.

[2]229

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1990

Interview with John Dunn re Someone Like You  TX: March 1990 BBC Radio 2

[1]-086 [1]-331

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1990

Trans Memoire Express TX: 22/07/1990 Radio France

[2]-087

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1991

Success Story TX: 26/02/1991 BBC Radio 2

[1]-247

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1992

Woman's Hour TX: 06/10/1992 BBC Radio 4

[1]-113

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1992

Gloria Hunniford TX: Unknown date BBC Radio 2

[1]-113

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1992

In Concert (Recorded at The Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham) Songs performed: Overture / Music / I Couldn't Live Without Your Love / This Is My Song / Elton John Medley / Your Song / If I Had You / The Last Night Of The World / Beat Out Dat Rhythm On A Drum / Don't Sleep In The Subway / Kiss Me Goodbye / Colour My World / The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener / My Love / Downtown / Don't Give Up / Tomorrow / Look For The Silver Lining. TX: 24/10/1992 BBC Radio 2

[1]-327

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1995

Interview with John Dunn TX: Unknown BBC Radio 2

[1]-086 [2]224

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1995

Desert Island Discs TX: 24/12/1995 BBC Radio 4

[1]-063

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1995

Unknown TX: Unknown

[1]-113

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1996

Peter Karrie Presents TX: Unknown BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1996

Michael Parkinson TX: Unknown BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1996

Petula: Celebrity Choice TX: Unknown Classic FM

[1]-043

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1996

Debbie Thrower TX: Unknown BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1996

In Concert (Recorded at The Hippodrome, Golders Green) Act One Songs performed: Overture / Here We Are / I Couldn't Live Without Your Love / This Is My Song / Elton John Medley / Losing My Mind / I Concentrate On You / The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face / Tell Me It's Not True / Don't Give Up, Tomorrow, Look for the Silver Lining.  TX: 25/10/1996 BBC Radio 2

[1]-015

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1996

Sheridan Morley in conversation with TX: 25/10/1996 BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1996

In Concert (Recorded at The Hippodrome, Golders Green) Act Two Songs performed: Entr'acte / With One Look / The Perfect Year / As If We Never Said Goodbye / Don't Sleep I vn The Subway / Strangers Once Again / Let it Be Me / Beat Out Dat Rhythm On A Drum / Comme Une Priere / I Know You're Out There Somewhere / The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener / Downtown. TX: 25/10/1996 BBC Radio 2

[1]-016

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1997

Wales In The West End TX: 22/03/1997 BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1997

Charlie Chaplin: Composer TX: 13/04/1997 BBC Radio 2

[1]-112

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part One) TX: 11/07/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part Two) TX: 18/07/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part Three) TX: 25/07/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part Four) TX: 01/08/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part Five) TX: 08/08/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1997

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance (Part Six) TX: 15/07/1997 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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1998

The Pete Murray Show TX: 25/01/1998 LBC

[1]-111

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1998

Interview TX: 01/1998 BBC Radio Wales

[1]-111

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1999

Our Pet narrated by Sacha Distel TX: 26/01/1998 BBC Radio 2

[1]-034

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2001

Showtime At The Stadium Songs performed: With One Look / Tell Me It's Not True TX: 20/10/2001 BBC Radio Wales

[1]-045

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2002

David Hamilton Show TX: 2002 Saga Radio

[1]-061

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2002

The Ultimate Collection (Radio Advert) TX: 2002 Commercial Radio Stations

[1]-025

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2002

Ed Stewart Show TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-025

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2002

Don't Fade Away: Downtown TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-025

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2002

Mick Brown TX: 2002 Capital Gold

[1]-025

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2002

Johnnie Walker TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-025

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2002

Desmond Carrington TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-025

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2002

Woman's Hour TX: 2002 BBC Radio 4

[1]-025

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2002

Mike Sweeney TX: 2002 Capital Gold

[1]-026

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2002

Michael Parkinson TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-026

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2002

Simon Mayo TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-026

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2002

Jonathan Ross TX: 2002 BBC Radio 2

[1]-026

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2002

Pete Murray TX: 2002 LBC

[1]-027

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2002

Eric Hall TX: 2002 BBC Radio Essex

[1]-027

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2002

Front Row TX: 2002 BBC Radio 4

[1]-035

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2004

Sunset Boulevard In Concert (Recorded at The Opera House, Cork) Act One TX: 02/05/2004 BBC Radio 2

[1]-108

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2004

Sunset Boulevard In Concert (Recorded at The Opera House, Cork) Act Two TX: 02/05/2004 BBC Radio 2

[1]-109

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2004

Vanessa Feltz TX: 2004 BBC London

[1]-032

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2004

Mike Mendoza TX: 2004 TalkSport

[1]-046

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2004

Michael Parkinson TX: 2004 BBC Radio 2

[1]-044

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2005

Unknown TX: 2005 BBC Radio Essex

[1]-047

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2005

Steve Wright: Tony Hatch TX: 2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-040

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2005

Piaf (Series Advert) TX: Various BBC Radio 2

[1]-041

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2005

Piaf (Part One) Narrated by Petula TX: 05/04/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-038

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2005

Piaf (Part Two) Narrated by Petula TX: 12/04/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-038

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2005

Piaf (Part Three) Narrated by Petula TX: 19/04/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-039

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2005

Piaf (Part Four) Narrated by Petula TX: 26/04/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-039

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2005

Petula: Driven By Emotion (Series Advert) TX: Various BBC Radio 2

[1]-336

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2005

Petula: Driven By Emotion (Part One) with Desmond Carrington  TX: 06/05/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-336

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2005

Petula: Driven By Emotion (Part Two) with Desmond Carrington  TX: 13/05/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-336

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2005

Petula: Driven By Emotion (Part Three) with Desmond Carrington  TX: 20/05/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-337

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2005

Petula: Driven By Emotion (Part Four) with Desmond Carrington  TX: 27/05/2005 BBC Radio 2

[1]-337

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2006

Steve Wright TX: 23/11/2006 BBC Radio 2

[1]-338

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2006

Friday Night With Petula (Recorded at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) Part One Songs performed: Overture / Sign Of The Times / I'm Not Afraid / Don't Sleep In The Subway / Look To The Rainbow / Driven By Emotion / Losing My Mind / Since You've Been Gone (Michael Ball) / Home (Michael Ball) / One Voice (Michael Ball) / Together (with Michael Ball) / The Perfect Year (with Michael Ball) / I Couldn't Live Without Your Love (with Michael Ball). TX: 15/12/2006 BBC Radio 2

[1]-328

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2006

Friday Night With Petula (Recorded at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane) Part Two Songs performed: Who Am I? / Tony Hatch at the piano / Call Me, The Other Man's Grass, I Know A Place (with Tony Hatch) / Joanna (Michael Ball) / Come Along With Me / It's A Funny Thing The Theatre / Tell Me It's Not True / With One Look / To Memphis / Kiss Me Goodbye, My Love / Starting All Over Again / Downtown / Here For You / You're The One (with Michael Ball) / You and I.  TX: 15/12/2006 BBC Radio 2

[1]-329

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2007

Roy Noble TX: 23/01/2007 BBC Radio Wales

[1]-029

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2007

The Saturday Carry On TX: 22/04/2007 BBC Radio Kent

[1]-049

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2008

Elaine Paige On Sunday TX: 23/03/2008 BBC Radio 2

[1]-033

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2008

Ken Bruce: Tracks Of My Years TX: 05/06/2008 BBC Radio 2

[1]-344

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2008

Steve Wright TX: 09/06/2008 BBC Radio 2

[1]-344

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2008

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch TX: 22/06/2008 BBC Radio 2

[1]-343

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2008

Good Morning Sunday with Aled Jones TX: 13/07/2008 BBC Radio 2

[1]-345

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2008

Eric Hall TX: 2008 BBC Radio Essex

[1]-346

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2009

Bonjour Mr. Aznavour (Part One) Narrated by Petula TX: 22/05/2009 BBC Radio 2

[1]-332

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2009

Bonjour Mr. Aznavour (Part Two) Narrated by Petula TX: 29/05/2009 BBC Radio 2

[1]-333

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2009

Bonjour Mr. Aznavour (Part Three) Narrated by Petula TX: 05/06/2009 BBC Radio 2

[1]-334

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2009

Bonjour Mr. Aznavour (Part Four) Narrated by Petula TX: 12/06/2009 BBC Radio 2

[1]-335

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2012

You Won't Believe This But ... Hosted by Barry Cryer  TX: 2012 BBC Radio 7

[1]-062

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2012

In My Own Words (Part One) TX:  05/11/2012 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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2012

Downtown Girl (Part Two) TX: 19/11/2012 BBC Radio 2

STYBD

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2013

Woman's Hour (interview and Petula performs a live version of Love Me Tender accompanying herself at piano) TX: 28/02/2013 BBC Radio 4

[2]-239

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2013

Inheritance Tracks (Petula chooses Only Forever by Bing Crosby and Hotel California by the Eagles) - Radio 4 Podcast TX: 20/04/2013

[2]-240

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2015

Someone Like You - Podcast with creatives and cast members

[1]-095

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2015

The Art Of Artists with Russell Davis TX: 03/12/2015 BBC Radio 2

[2]-241

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2015

Charm, dons and guns: Petula's night out with Sinatra - Today Programme. TX: 11/12/2015 BBC Radio Four

[2]-242

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2016

The Michael Ball Show - Petula Live In Session. Petula performs at the Elton John piano: A Miracle To Me and Love Me Tender  TX: 30/10/2016 BBC Radio 2

[2]-066

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2017

The Interview with Stephen Sackur TX: 02/02/2017 BBC World Service

[2]-243

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2017

Cropredy TX: 11/08/2017 BBC Radio Oxford

[2]-244

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2019

Graham Norton TX: 05/10/2019 BBC Radio 2

[2]-245

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2019

Loose Ends with Clive Anderson TX: 21/12/2019 BBC Radio 4

[2]-249

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2021

Sounds Of The 60s (Radio 2 celebrates musicals) - Part One Presented by Petula TX: 30/01/2021 BBC Radio 2

[2]-067

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2021

Sounds Of The 60s (Radio 2 celebrates musicals) - Part Two Presented by Petula TX: 30/01/2021 BBC Radio 2

[2]-067

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2021

Loose Ends With Clive Anderson TX: 30/01/2021 BBC Radio 2

[2]-069

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2021

CATtales - Podcast first made available 22/03/2021

[2]-249

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2021

Answer Me Ten - Petula is interviewed by Barbara Dickson - Podcast. First made available on 21/06/2021

[2]084

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2025

NRR Radio Interview TX: 22/01/2025 NPR

[2]-203

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2025

98.7 The Coast Interview TX: 23/03/2024 98.7 The Coast

[2]-203

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2025

Woman's Hour TX: 27/10/2025 BBC Radio 4

[2]-251

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