The Jazz Hour

Every Monday, from 9am to 10 am (and repeated the following Sunday 3-4pm), Community Connections reflects life, style and the arts, and takes Sherborne to the world and brings the world to Sherborne. Andrew features a cornucopia of stars of stage, screen, television, radio and music as well as a wealth of local events and personalities. From gardening to mental health, our regular experts provide informed advice, while our network of international stars ensure a steady stream of fascinating stories and laughter. Contact the show - Tweet @readontheradio or email readontheradio@yahoo.com Experts of the week: 1st Monday - Gardening with the National Trust's Sam Hickmott 2nd Monday - MIND South and West Dorset 3rd Monday - Author of the month 4th Monday - Age UK   Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash Community Connections is supported by our Business Partner, Swann Recruitment.

Listen to John Dee every Monday morning for a wealth of great music. A few Mouldy Oldies from his collection, plus curious facts, news, weather, traffic mingled with a bit of conversation. The John Dee Monday Morning Show is supported by our partner Total Wellbeing Matters.      

Easy listening music with chat for a daytime weekday 'joy to behold' programme. Plenty of humour, the poem of the week, the weekly Elvis track and any other gems that Andrew may come up with. Sometimes he even surprises himself! The Andrew Mac Show is supported by our partner Waitrose, Sherborne

John Shearing presents a fantastic mix of Roots, Folk, Soul, Funk and Acoustic Rock. Don't miss the First Line of the Song quiz! The Unlimited Music Show is supported by our partner Surestart Automotive Ltd, Yeovil. Photo credit: Jabber Visuals on Unsplash

No tune left unplayed in Seb's quest to reveal those dimly remembered chart botherers, Euro pop bangers, TV theme tunes, mid-brow new music and everything in between! Anything Goes is supported by our Business Partner, the Red Panda Eco Shop.

Our Quiz Queen, Cathy Briggs, presents an irreverent look at sporting headlines over the past week, and has a look at what's coming up on and off the pitch. And boy oh boy, she knows her football! Just don't make her laugh...    

An eclectic mix of sounds, past and present plus the random chat from Sam that you will grow to love! Monday evenings on Abbey 104 just got a bit wilder!  

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Mid-week, mid-afternoon Susan presents Wednesday Afternoon Cocoon with eclectic music, conversation and a variety of guests. There are multiple features depending on her whims, but always includes ‘Three for tea’, a feature giving you time to put the kettle on, make the beverage of your choice, then sit back for three more downbeat tracks. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, journey through two hours with her and leave with that uplifting ‘Warm Fuzzy Feeling. The Wednesday Afternoon Cocoon is supported by our partner, Honeybuns Gluten Free Cakes.

Mark presents early evening entertainment with music, mirth, features and fun, plus plenty of local information for drive-time/ tea time/ supper time. The tunes are always an amazing array of genres from the 1950s to tomorrow, while the talking is designed to get your grey matter going! Grooves and goofing around! The Midway Mark is supported by the Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil.

  Our resident songstress presents a show that showcases her love of all genres of music and her interest in grass root blues music. Join Gilly and share her passion for great music and discovering the journey as these songs developed.

Bob Ford presents everything folk and roots from around the world and all spots in between. Great bands and music from all the best in the folk world. The Folk and Roots show is supported by our Business Partner, The Mermaid Pub and Restaurant, Sherborne.    

Join Ken for more good music, chat and features. The Ken Greene Thursday Morning Show is supported by our partner the Buccaneer Motor Company Ltd.

David plays early rock and roll, the beat and R&B groups of the 60s, plus Tamla Motown and early soul music. Most of the tracks are from 1955-1970. David started being a DJ in 1966, when he started the third travelling disco in the UK, playing mainly colleges, universities and the armed services, eg at Sandhurst, Dartmouth and Cranbourne.

In collaboration with Mogers Drewett Solicitors and Steve Fountain of Bath Radio, Sue Hill introduces a question and answer session on general legal matters, with a bit of popular classical music thrown in for good measure. Let Sue have your legal queries by emailing office@abbey104.com. Legally Speaking is supported by our business partner, Mogers Drewett, of Sherborne, Bath, Wells and Frome.  

  Roger provides a relaxing and easy listening programme for a late afternoon audience who might be enjoying a cup of tea at home, or driving home from work. He features mainstream singalong music from George Ezra to the Eagles and Meatloaf to McCartney, plus a mystery year to identify, a slice of Motown magic, a featured artist of the day and much more. Rog's show is supported by Up and Running Drainage.    

Susan presents a show that combines music, chat, a quiz and a featured artist. Ramblings can be about something topical, like yarnbombing, extreme hobbies or favourite books. Music hops around the decades and genres, and Susan has a wide range of favourites! Ramblings and Music is supported by our partner Minterne House.

Sit back and relax with Russell as he plays a fusion of Jazz Funk, Dance Trance and Soul, with a side helping of Easy Listening. Russell's show is every Thursday evening, 8-10pm. Don't miss it. Show Photo by Zhang Kenny on Unsplash

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More details to come... Photo by Kato Bergli on Unsplash   The show is sponsored by our Business Partner, The Gardens Group at Sherborne.  

It's the weekend, so join Phil Scrase for two hours of great music and anecdotes every Friday afternoon (and repeated on Sunday afternoon). Phil will be playing some of the best music from the 1960s onwards! It's the Weekend is supported by our partner, Caravan Training, Crewkerne.

Exactly what it says! John plays fantastic album tracks from Rock's greatest bands. A great way to start your Friday evening. The show is sponsored by our Business Partner, Northcote Tree Management.  

  On the first and second Friday of each month, Fred and Paul bring some of their music from Spiders Disco to get your Friday evening off to a flying start. Disco Spiders Weekend Jukebox is supported by our partner, Bill Butters Windows of Sherborne.

A slightly different format from The Spiders' Weekend Jukebox, The Spiders' Music Mix has two different presenters from the Spiders' team. Get ready for your Friday night with Dave and Steve! Featured Photo by Marcela Laskoski on Unsplash The Spiders' Music Mix is supported by our Business Partner, Wayne Pullen, Family Butchers, Milborne Port.

  Everything goes on the turntable, with Mikey serving up the breakfast show. Vast range of music, plus features and chat.  

Steve will entertain you with all the music from the 1970s along with factoids of the era.   Photo by Paulette Wooten on Unsplash

Ken transports you back to the 80s with some classic tracks from the decade. The show is repeated on Fridays 12.00 - 13.00.

Since the sad loss of Nigel Phillips, Steve is carrying on with the Saturday Mix, playing music for your pleasure; the soundtrack of your life. Sing a few songs, have a chat and share your goals and ambitions. The Saturday Mix with Steve Wills from 2pm-4pm every Saturday, is supported by our business partner, Weavers Sports and Social Club, Sherborne.  

It's rock music, and it's LOUD!

Hear #1 hits from special years, great music and trivia. Sundays always start better with ... Phil Clements waking you up! The Sunday Morning Show is supported by our business partner The Eastbury Hotel & Spa.  

Paul takes you back to the sounds of the Sixties, with classic hits and trivia from that wonderful decade. The show is repeated on Fridays 13.00 -14.00.

Just chillin' with the G Man on a Sunday.

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Get your soul shoes on and join Fred Theobald and Steve Wills on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm, for the best in Soul, Motown, Northern Soul, Philadelphia and Classic Soul.  

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  If you're a fan of the cinema, then join Phil for the best songs from the soundtracks of past and present films. So whether it's Jurassic Park or Jungle Book, tune in on the first Sunday of the month for an hour of great music from the movies. Music from the Movies is supported by our partner, Spirit of Glastonbury Dry Gin.