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World Service,15 May 2026,49 mins

Westlife and Reverend and The Makers

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Irish boyband Westlife were one of the biggest bands of the early 2000s with a string of hit albums and singles. They are back with a brand new album looking back over their amazing career and a major world tour. The band tell us all about their 25 years at the top. Plus, we hear from the English band Reverend and The Makers who have just returned with their eighth album. There is also new music from The Rolling Stones, Chris Brown and newcomers Basement, while in the singles chart we welcome new hits from Charli XCX, Sienna Spiro and a number of classic hits from Michael Jackson. Presenter: Kim Robson Producer: Alan Rowett A Rotation Media production for BBC World Service (Photo: Nicky Byrne (L), Kian Egan (C), Shane Filan (R) of the group Westlife join Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2. Credit: Sarah Jeynes)

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