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Y Viva Espana - The Advent of Package Holidays

Stuart Maconie continues the series charting the history of modern Britain in over 50 records. Using the song Y Viva Espana, tonight's episode continues with the tradition of kitschy chart hits rooted in British holidaymakers returning home wanting to hear the music that reminds them of happy times.

57 minutes

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Wed 7 Sep 201623:00
BBC Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Sylvia

    Y Viva Espana

  • George Formby

    Isle Of Man

  • The Shadows

    A Place In The Sun

  • Billy J. Kramer with The Dakotas

    Trains And Boats And Planes

  • Andy Williams

    Music To Watch Girls By

  • George Baker Selection

    Paloma Blanca

  • Middle of the Road

    Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep

  • Sylvia

    Y Viva Espana

  • ABBA

    Waterloo

  • Moby

    Go

  • New Order

    Fine Time

  • Blur

    Girls & Boys

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  • Have you ever gone on a package holiday?

  • Do you remember your first overseas holiday?

  • Or do you prefer to holiday in Britain... and if so, why?

  • Did a holiday introduce you to new food, music or a dance craze?

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  • Wed 12 Jun 201322:00
    BBC Radio 2
  • Wed 7 Sep 201623:00
    BBC Radio 2

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