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Radio Foyle,17 Feb 2026,56 mins

"Who was the best wig wearer?"

Sean Coyle

Available for 28 days

“Who was the best wig wearer?” Sean asks. “I have my own answer. But I want to hear from you.” “Best wig wearer? Big Frank Sinatra,” says Sam in Ballymena. “He wore it with style and panache.” “I have two answers,” says Bill in Enniskillen: “Tony Curtis—" “Tony Curtis…?” Sean says, unimpressed. “Hm…” “—or Humphrey Bogart?” “Humphrey Bogart’s good. I didn’t know he had a wig!” “It wasn’t Frankie Howerd that’s for sure.” Says Eddie. “His syrup was dreadful.” “Syrup of fig, wig,” Sean says. “I see. And I agree.” With music from The Move, Dire Straits, JJ Cale, and more.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Flowers in the Rain
    Flowers in the Rain
    The Move
  3. 2.
    Walk of Life
    Walk of Life
    Dire Straits
  4. 3.
    Call Me The Breeze
    Call Me The Breeze
    J.J. Cale