The Weekend Magazine

40 minutes of original music created for The Weekend Magazine and Magical Classical produced by Broadcast East. Music & lyrics by Richard J Hannah with musics from the Studio Session Players of Broadcast East.

Track List

1.        We are coming in hot! – Series Theme: Music, Lyrics and Arrangement by Richard J Hannah

2.       Just Make it up! – Satirical song, inspired by the mainstream media caring more about the story than the truth: Music, Lyrics, Arrangement and Lead Vocals by Richard J Hannah

3.       Do you hear me son? – Letter set to music to Richard Hannah’s Son, who copmmitted suicide in 2022: Music and Lyrics by Richard J Hannah: Eddie Dalton, Lead Vocals.

4.       It’s kind of awkward – Comedy Song – Written by Richard J Hannah

5.       Clap your hands and Stamp your feet – Show theme – alternative for Sundays – arranged by Riichard J Hannah

6.       Magical Classical – Theme to show: Samples from Classical tracks set to words by Richard J Hannah

7.       Violin Break 1 – Violin exercise arraned by Richard J Hannah

8.       Violin Break 2 – Violin exercise arranged by Richard J Hannah

9.       We fell out – Country theme produced with Suno Ai, words by Richard J Hannah

10.  We sing for Life - from traditional Gospel theme – Words by Richard J Hannah

11.  A little of your time – Vocals Arthur Grace, Words and Music Richard J Hannah

12.  Don’t be afraid of the Dark – show outro – Re arranged from ‘Richard Hannah’s podcast of the same name from 2022’ with new Lyrics.

Broadcast Date: October 2025

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Hosts: Lucy Dean & Pete Llewellyn-Gee (Stand-in Hosts)

Producers: The Weekend Magazine Studio Team

In this special edition of Weekend Magazine, the studio team steps up to the mic while regular hosts Richard J Hannah and Lorraine Coker attend to sad family duties. Lucy Dean and Pete Llewellyn-Gee guide you through a re-edited "Best Of" presentation from October 2025.

This episode has been specially remastered to remove original commercial breaks and to spotlight the songwriting talents of our own Richard J Hannah. Join us for a celebration of cinema legends, a deep dive into the music of Cher, and a trip back to the summer of '69.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential Sunday companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America. This edition we look back at 2007 and feature cover versions of old Classics.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America. This week's featured artist is Mike Groth, TV star, Composer, Musician and owner of Big Mouth Productions.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America - our featured artist is the incomparable Dolly Parton, who died in August and we also give a mention with regard to actor Tim Curry of " Rocky Horror" fame.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, Australia and the West Coast of America. Comedy with Jen Brister and Dara O'Brian

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.