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Justine Jones sits in... Welsh actor Richard Elis talks panto (oh yes he does!) and there's top tips for a greener 2026

Welsh actor Richard Elis talks panto, Eastenders and The Pact, Professor Christian Dunn shares his top advice for a greener 2026, plus we challenge you to play The Name Game.

Richard Elis chats about starring in his 800th panto at the Newport Riverfront Theatre, starring in Rapunzel this year, and how it felt to be the only main Welsh character in Eastenders!

Professor Christian Dunn shares some Afternoon Advice and his top tips for a greener 2026, can you guess the anagram in The Name Game, plus great music to take you through the afternoon.

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2 hours, 55 minutes

Last on

Tue 30 Dec 202514:00
BBC Radio Wales

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Music Played

  • P!nk

    Just Like A Pill

    • Now That's What I Call No.1's (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • INXS

    Mystify

    • INXS - Kick.
    • Mercury.

  • Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams

    Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

    • Black Butterfly.
    • BBR.
    • 006.

  • Suede

    Beautiful Ones

    • Now 35 (Various Artists).
    • Now.

  • The Pointer Sisters

    Jump (For My Love)

    • The Best Of The Pointer Sisters.
    • RCA.

  • Ella Henderson & House Gospel Choir

    Risk It All (feat. Just Kiddin)

    • (CD Single).
    • Atlantic.

  • Badfinger

    No Matter What

    • Badfinger - No Dice.
    • Apple.

  • Shaboozey

    A Bar Song (Tipsy)

    • Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going.
    • American Dogwood.

  • Everything but the Girl

    Missing (Remix)

    • Passion (Various Artists).
    • Universal.

  • Lionel Richie

    Dancing on the Ceiling

    • Dancing In The Street (Various Artis.
    • Universal Music Tv.

  • Maroon 5

    Payphone

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.
    • 1.

  • Julian Cope

    World Shut Your Mouth

    • Now 1986 - The Millennium Series.
    • Now.

  • The Divine Comedy

    Something For The Weekend

    • Fresh Hits 96 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Joan Armatrading

    Drop The Pilot

    • The Very Best Of Joan Armatrading.
    • A&M.

  • Billie Eilish

    What Was I Made For?

    • Barbie: The Movie O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • Atlantic.

  • KISS

    I Was Made For Lovin' You

    • Endless Love (Various Artists).
    • Mercury.
    • 4.

  • Kim Carnes

    Bette Davis Eyes

    • And The Road Goes On Forever Vol 1.
    • Debutante.

  • The Script

    The Man Who Can't Be Moved

    • (CD Single).
    • Sony.
    • 1.

  • Ricky Martin

    Livin' La Vida Loca

    • (CD Single).
    • Columbia.

  • Steely Dan

    Reelin' In The Years

    • A Decade Of Steely Dan.
    • MCA.

  • Bruce Springsteen

    Glory Days

    • Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA.
    • CBS.

  • Jennifer Lopez

    Play

    • (CD Single).
    • Epic.

  • Howard Jones

    Life In One Day

    • The Best Of Howard Jones.
    • East West Records.

  • The Cardigans

    My Favourite Game

    • Q The Album (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Barry White

    You're the First, the Last, My Everything

    • Barry White - The Collection.
    • Mercury.

  • Lily Allen

    Smile

    • (CD Single).
    • Regal.

  • Martha and the Muffins

    Echo Beach

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • All Saints

    Lady Marmalade

    • The New Soul Album (Various Artists).
    • Sony Music TV.

  • Pat Benatar

    Hit Me With Your Best Shot

    • Pat Benatar Greatest Hits.
    • Capitol.

Broadcast

  • Tue 30 Dec 202514:00
    BBC Radio Wales