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The Classic Breakfast

 

What: The Classic Breakfast   
When:  Sunday to Thursday
Time:    6am – 10am
Who:    Daisy & Rakesh
 
The Classic Breakfast
Bought to you by Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. 
 
Daisy and Rakesh are back in 2011 with the Classic Breakfast!
They keep each other on their toes and keep you lot going on you way to work every weekday!
Daisy embarrasses herself with Are You Smarter Than Daisy and Rakesh gives us an insight into his world with the Wild and Wacky Wonderful World!
 
Daisy and Rakesh with the Classic Breakfast, Sundays to Thursday from 6am
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Daisy interviews Ahmed Issa, the Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage, Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri Abu Dhabi. Have a listen!
 

 What happened on the show today?  

This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about the French man who climbed the Burj Khalifa!  Check out the video of him doing so on our facebook page now!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 7% of us use one of these every day? … A napkin when eating!
 
3. We talked about the big cricket game today …its going to be fun!  India v Pakistan, who’s going to win?!
 
Back on Thursday morning with all the usual…
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 –Golf lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/My Radio 2
 
29th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man called Zong in China who looks after 140 dogs! BEST HEADLINE: Every dog has its Zong day From Saskia!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 62% of us admit to have done what in the past 24 hours … told a lie!
 
3. We talked about Bruno Mars …he’s coming to the UAE in May!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 –Golf lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
28th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new extreme sport – Horse-Boarding! BEST HEADLINE: Horse Boarding Its not stable! from Mike 
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 25% of what is not used in a household … Women’s clothes!
 
3. We talked about Thin Lizzy …Watch this space they could be writing new material soon!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 –Golf lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
27th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a professor who does press ups on upturned knifes! BEST HEADLINE: Nutty Professor on the Cutting Edge of Scientific learning....from Mario
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 36% of women have tried to cut back on what… Gossiping!
 
3. We talked about the weekend and what you all got up to…lots of relaxed people and lots of funky hats at the Dubai World Cup!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 –Golf lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/My Radio 2
 
24th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a bride who got arrested at her own wedding reception! BEST HEADLINE: Brawling Bride Battles Boys in Blue! Brawling Bride Battles Boys in Blue! – GaryBrawr  
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 33% of people do it and 66% know they should but don’t… Wash there hands after using the bathroom!
 
3. We were getting very excited about the weekend and gave away a fantastic FIA GT1 experience to Rachel who got very very excited!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.00 – FIA GT1 tickets
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
23rd March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a burglar who was found dangling over hot oil at a pizza restaurant after trying to rob it! BEST HEADLINE: Oils well that ends well!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 67% of men have never picked up a what? Iron!
 
3. We gave away Brunches, FIA GT1 tickets and meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club!  More of the same tomorrow morning!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.00 – FIA GT1 tickets
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
21st March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a the St Johns Ambulance team in Austria that now offer First Aid Courses to dog owners – to perform first aid on there dogs!  BEST HEADLINE: Mouth to Mouth on your Mustaff!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 1 in 5 of married women have a secret what?! Bank Account!!
 
3. We gave away Brunches, FIA GT1 tickets and meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club!  More of the same tomorrow morning!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.00 – FIA GT1 tickets
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
 
20th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a group of scuba divers who played cards UNDERWATER for 36 hours BEST HEADLINE: Card Sharks!  From Christine!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 40% of people can’t do this for longer than 5 seconds… Gargle!
 
3. We had another round of Daisy’s Driving Disasters!  On her way from Abu Dhabi to Dubai she managed to scrape someone else’s car AND run out of petrol!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Brunches at Foccacia at the Hyatt Regency
9.00 – FIA GT1 tickets
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
17th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new Air Guitar t-shirt that’s out enabling you to play air-guitar that’s links to a computer so you can play actual air guitar – with music! BEST HEADLINE: Air Guitar T-Shirt for sale, good price. No strings attached!
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was 33% of women have done this on a first date?…Dumped the guy half-way through
 
3. We chatted to Sharon Corr…she’s in Dubai tonight playing the Meydan for St Patrick’s Day!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Golf Lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
16th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a guy who left his driving license in the car park of the restaurant he burgled! BEST HEADLINE: License to steal From Bob
 
2. Today’s percentage puzzler was what do 44% of us now use everyday…Tooth-whitening toothpaste!
 
3. We gave away tickets to see Stevie Wonder! More tickets up for grabs tomorrow!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Golf Lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Tickets to see Stevie Wonder
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
15th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who’s excuse to not go into teach at his school was that ‘he’d been bitten by a crocodile!’ BEST HEADLINE: Sorry won’t be in work today – feeling a bit ‘croc!’ From Carl
 
2. Daisy and Christine chatted about there big golfing day out. They had a competition and it was a draw, although Daisy is claiming it as her win because Christine got it in the bunker!
 
3. We gave away tickets to see Stevie Wonder! More tickets up for grabs tomorrow!
 
Back on Wednesday morning with all the usual…
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Golf Lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Tickets to see Stevie Wonder
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
14th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man whose body attracts metal!  BEST HEADLINE: Magnetic man attracts metal but not wife!  From Danny
 
2. Daisy went for a tennis lesson and actually wasn’t as bad as she thought she’d be!  Christine and Daisy are off to play golf this afternoon, Christine’s first golf lesson…how will she ‘fare’!!
 
3. We gave away tickets to see Stevie Wonder! More tickets up for grabs tomorrow!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Golf Lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Tickets to see Stevie Wonder
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
13th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man in Mexico who’s got 82 tattoos of Julia Roberts on his body!  BEST HEADLINE: Its official! Pretty woman really does get under your skin. From Greg
 
2. Seven year old Lolita was smarter than Daisy: And she was happy after having a visit from the tooth fairy last night!
 
3. We gave away tickets to see Stevie Wonder! More tickets up for grabs tomorrow!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Golf Lessons at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club
8.30 – Tickets to see Stevie Wonder
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
10th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a footballer who got sent off during a game for Havant & Waterlooville for tackling a streaker! BEST HEADLINE: Football team havent tackled streakers ball. . . Gav
 
2. We talked about the new words that have been added to the English Dictionary and what words you’d like to see in there! … Chillax = chill and relax, From Dee.  Ginormus - a mix between gigantic and enormous from Tracey and Daisyism a blonde moment! From  Robert
 
3. We were getting excited about the weekend! Brent is off to Al Ain Wildlife Park and Daisy’s doing the polo!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Shangri-La Brainteaser
8.00 – Meals and Gold Lessons at the Dubai Creek Gold & Yacht Club
8.30 – Tickets to see Stevie Wonder
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
09th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who has collected over 1,000 sick bags from various airplanes and even a spaceship! BEST HEADLINE: Pukey plane punters collection throws up a stink! - From Gav
 
2. We were pondering…the kind of questions you can’t fathom out an answer to… Why is it that while waiting for the elevator and the up-down button has been pressed another person shows up and starts pressing the same button to call the elevator, who called chilli chilli when they're not chilly, they are hotty! AND Why do people who arrive midway through a football match on TV look at the screen and say "is that the score?"
 
3. We gave away more meals at the Movenpick Hotel Final chance to win this week tomorrow morning – tomorrow; it’s a brunch up for grabs!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6 – George Michael box-sets to be won!
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Grilling songs – what songs are we grilling, you could win dinner at the Grille Restaurant!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR
 
Find us here!
 
08th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who stole an ambulance because ‘he needed to get home!’ BEST HEADLINE: Numbskull numpty nicks nambulance. From Gav
 
2. We talked about colours and how they can affect your mood and what you get out of certain situations! Blue is a great colour for men to wear if they want to impress a lady, plus if you eat off a blue plate it helps you loose weight (apparently!) And red is the colour for ladies to wear if you want to get a man!
 
3. Its pancake day today…what will you have in yours?! Lots of savoury ideas came in such as scrambled eggs, cheese and mincemeat plus randomly avacados and pilchards!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6 – George Michael box-sets to be won!
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Grilling songs – what songs are we grilling, you could win dinner at the Grille Restaurant!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR and a George Michael box-set!
 
Find us here!
 
07th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about how 50,000 Mazda cars had to be recalled after spiders were found in the tanks!  BEST HEADLINE: Spiders Fancy Fuel Festish...Fire's on all cylinders
 
2. The farewell scene in ET has won the ‘most dramatic’ moment in a film – it made so many people cry so we were talking about films that make us blub!  We heard from a ‘hardcore geek’ who cried and got hysterical when Optimus Prime dies in Transformers 2!  Robbo got ever so upset in Castaway when Tom Hanks says goodbye to his ‘friend’ the volleyball Wilson!  Plus we had all the usual, Beaches, Notebook & Titanic!
 
3. Chilli Chocolate could help you loose weight! … A new product has been revealed that can be put into chocolates and cakes that actually help you loose weight…will it work, I guess the proof’s in the pudding!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6 – George Michael box-sets to be won!
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Grilling songs – what songs are we grilling, you could win dinner at the Grille Restaurant!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR and a George Michael box-set!
 
Find us here!
 
06th March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about two OAP’s who scared off a burglar with some ‘Flash’ cleaner!  BEST HEADLINE: Robbers leg it in a Flash!!  From Gav
2. It was Christine’s birthday and Brent forgot to make her a cake…bad Brent!  Christine is going to do one new thing a month between now and her next birthday…any ideas what she can do?!
3. Jermaine Jackson is back! … He’s recording his first solo album for 19 years – some of which will be recorded here in the UAE!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR and a George Michael box-set!
 
Find us here!
 
03rd March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who drove 35 miles with his wife on his car bonnet! BEST HEADLINE: Man drives with windshield ‘wifers’ on!  From Phil.
2. We talked about a weird food combinations that we like but everyone else hates! Peanut Butter and Jam with an egg, banana with Tabasco sauce, cheese and chocolate spread, strawberry ice cream with mango pickle and tuna and peanut butter sandwiches were some of the best!
3. Taste of Dubai is on this weekend… Radio 2 is going to be there and Daisy will be DJing so come and say hello!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
02nd March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a woman who found her diamond ring in her puppy’s stomach by using a metal detector! BEST HEADLINE: Daft Dog owner Detects Diamond!  From Ryan.
2. We talked about a new horror film which is being made in the UAE and asked what films you’d want to remake! Brent wants to re-do Star Wars, Daisy’s keen on re-doing Moulin Rouge with her as the lead! Nikki got in touch and wants to be the new Maria in Sound of Music, we also had Dracula, Godzilla and Grease!
3. We’re getting excited about Taste of Dubai which is coming up… Tomorrow on the show we’re giving away a meal for 2 at the new Ivy Restaurant plus more passes for the festival which is on this weekend!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win tickets to go to Taste of Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
1st March, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who used a taxi as his getaway car after robbing a bank! BEST HEADLINE: Bonnie & Clyde, hail a ride!  From Steve.
2. We started writing a UAE bucket list!  There are so many things in the UAE that we just don’t do and don’t know about, so what must we do while we’re all living here…check out the list on Facebook now and Click Here  to add to it!
3. Daisy is sticking with her new challenge of Kettle belling… Purely for professional reasons…and her tennis lessons WILL happen after lots of doubts!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win tickets to go to Taste of Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
28th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who got arrested for a bank robbery and then got paraded down the street in his boxer pants! BEST HEADLINE: Hands up, pants down, your nicked, from Ian.
2. We talked about the Oscars…Brent and Daisy were running through the winners and losers of this year: We also talked about the films that should have won previously that didn’t…Russell Crowe didn’t win one and why did Titanic win so many!
3. Daisy wants to start a new hobby…tennis!: After watching so much recently she’s got the bug, how long will this fad last?!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win tickets to go to Taste of Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
27th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a hotel for dogs in Paris! BEST HEADLINE: Pooches wait patiently for there paws to be pampered in Paris! From Brent!
2. We talked about phobias…Brent and Daisy are scared of Rats: Some of the random ones we had were balloons, ice, cotton wool and Florida Grasshoppers!  
3. Daisy had a jam-packed weekend: Tennis, sunbathing (and sunburning) and watching a film only to miss the last 20 minutes!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win tickets to go to Taste of Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
24th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a woman who found an alligator behind her sofa! BEST HEADLINE: Couch-pa-gator! From Alan
2. We asked you what you hope to achieve this weekend: Daisy’s going to sort her socks drawer! Gary’s giving out his wedding invitations and Cheryl is cleaning her carpets!  All fun stuff!
3. We were getting excited about the tennis: Daisy’s off to the finals on Saturday, get down there and soak up some of the action at the Aviation Club!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win tickets to go to Taste of Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
23rd February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a noisy cat!  His meow is as loud as a lawnmower!  BEST HEADLINE: Purrfect purrformance purrforates eardrums. From Andrew
2. We talked about celebs at your weddings.  Prince William has invited lots of celebrities to his wedding so who would you like at yours?!  Tony would like Groucho Marx as best man, Ian wants Status Quo to sing at his and Jean would like Lady Gaga to go to hers!
3. We talked karaoke: Rakesh came up with the idea of a Daisy and Rakesh Karaoke night…lots of you seem to think it’s a good idea!  Watch this space!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win an Iphone 4
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
22nd February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who pimped up his son’s pushchair by giving it a Hoover, a Sat Nav and a bottle warmer!  BEST HEADLINE: Papa Don’t Pimp! From Simon
2. We talked pets.  Lots of you have animals that love Radio 2!  Diana’s dog Harley, Lee’s 2 dogs love Rakesh’s jokes, the dogs at the AVC Kennels love us, Lissie’s Labrador Sparky listens, Lebanese cats George and Mildrid tune in, Dalya’s hamster Millie and Tracy’s cat Bungle!
3. We talked tennis…the men’s get good today: Roger Federer is playing Indian wildcard Somdev Devvarman!
The Usual Bits: 
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win an Iphone 4
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
21st February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who won’t marry his fiancé until she gets one million friends on facebook! BEST HEADLINE: Fiance's facebook frenzy caused by fickle fella. From Katie
2. We talked about running marathons…RAK Half Marathon recently took place, the Terry Fox Run is on this weekend.  We asked about marathons you’ve done: Rakesh has ran two – Daisy hasn’t ran any, she is however going to walk 26miles before her Sister in Law takes part in the London Marathon!
3. We talked tennis…the men’s start today: We spoke to Roger Federer and Djokovic!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Win an Iphone 4
9.30 – Office Block Challenge giving away meals at Movenpick in JBR!
 
Find us here!
 
20th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a dentist who operated on a polar bear!  BEST HEADLINE: Tooth ‘beary’ to the rescue - From Saskia
2. We talked about things we’ve borrowed and not returned as its National Borrow Day!  Rakesh borrowed his dad’s car 3 years ago!  Was only meant to have it for a few weeks
3. We talked tennis…the finals are on today: Daisy went yesterday and forgot her tickets!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/ My Radio2
 
16th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a 25 firemen who spent ages rescuing a swan, only to find out it was a plastic one! BEST HEADLINE: Fake feathered friend sends fireman into a flap from Katie
2. Its National Cheese Day – we didn’t talk about cheese, just cheesy chat up lines – some hilarious ones came in! Is that a ladder in your tights or a stairway to heaven, you must be tired – you’ve been running through my head all day and…I’ve lost my number, can I have yours?!
3. We talked about Rakesh getting Valentines Day wrong…silly boy; He got his fiancé White Lilly’s instead of Red Roses!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
 
15th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a woman who saved her husband from being attacked by a tiger by hitting him over the head with a ladle!  BEST HEADLINE: Big cat spat ends with wooden spoon splat! From Fiona in Abu Dhabi
2. We talked about holiday and honeymoon destinations! Lots of you suggested Mauritius, Bali, Thailand, Philippines, Europe and even The Lake District!
3. We celebrated ‘Hump Day Tuesday’: We did this by eating loads of biscuits and drinking more coffee than ever before!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
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14th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new random gift that you can give to your loved ones – a cockroach!  BEST HEADLINE: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue… roaches are romantic…who knew!
2. We were all about the love today as we celebrated Valentines Day! We were saying ‘I Love You’ in lots of different ways, we had cakes and lots of your messages to your loved ones!
3. Ravi Shastri came in!  The cricketing ledged was a surprise guest:  Rakesh was very excited, Daisy thought all her Valentines had come at once!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
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13th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a 100yr old woman who eats a McDonalds Cheeseburger everyday and has done since 1988! BEST HEADLINE: A Burger A Day Keeps Granny Okay! From Stewart
2. Celebrating all things musical today are the Grammy awards…celebrating all things on the screen toady are the BAFTA’s so we wereCelebrating you lot in the UAE this morning with the Daisy and Rakesh awards!  Helena’s husband won one for being amazing, Nehla’s mum got one for looking after her, Gaz’s daughter got one for raising loads of money for charity and Kenny got one for being craaazzzzy!!
3. Daisy was getting excited about the golf and seeing Tiger Woods!  Rakesh wasn’t happy with her because she promised him a ticket….whoops Daisy!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
 
10th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about the supergran who stopped 6 men from robbing a jewelry store by bashing them with her handbag!  BEST HEADLINE: Supergran gives robbers a bagging!  From Madeline
2. Christina Aguilera messed up the singing of her own National Anthem live at the Superbowl…we were asking you what the most important thing you’ve ever messed up are?  Richie is a race-car driver and he crashed his car live on TV!  We spoke to Tania too who messed up the singing of her own national anthem at a school assembly!  
3. We gave away our final pair of tickets to see Eric Clapton!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Rotana Overnight Stays
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
 
09th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a dog that got his owner in trouble because the dog skateboards everywhere!  BEST HEADLINE: Cocky spaniel is grounded! From Steve
2. Rakesh put his foot in his mouth by slating a film that his girlfriend was taking him to see – he had no idea what he was going to be watching!  You lot are similar, Wayne from Canada once chatted up a bride at her own wedding, Amanda asked her friend when the baby was due – she’d already had it!
3. We gave away tickets to see Eric Clapton!  More chances to win tomorrow morning!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – Being Grilled – we’ll grill you on your favourite subject, you could to win dinner at The Grille Restaurant at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Not PC Enough – Be a winner with the Palace Hotel by working out our Classic Fairytales
9.00 – Eric Clapton Tickets!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
 
08th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a Geology exam that was given out to Uni students with the answers stapled to the questions!  BEST HEADLINE: Students ‘rock’ Geology exam.  From Danny
2. We were talking about things that you just can’t get rid of; Daisy has a 1978 Ipswich Town Football Jumper she just can’t throw away!  You lot are similar, Adnan won’t throw out an old t-shirt, Shazia won’t get rid of her grandma’s sari, Nouha can’t throw away a pillow and Frank has still got his dad’s wedding shirt!
3. We gave away tickets to see Eric Clapton!  More chances to win tomorrow morning!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – Being Grilled – we’ll grill you on your favourite subject, you could to win dinner at The Grille Restaurant at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Not PC Enough – Be a winner with the Palace Hotel by working out our Classic Fairytales
9.00 – Eric Clapton Tickets!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
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07th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new invisible cloak that’s been invented!  BEST HEADLINE: Scientific Cover Up - Potty Scientist misplaces invisibility cloak From Mario
2. We talked secrets; after Rakesh revealed his big one of engagement, Daisy revealed her big one…she has 2 sugars in her tea!!   Thelema told us about her wedding dress size altering...she promised her husband she’d diet…, but called shop to alter the waist size! He thought she’d actually lost weight!
3. We gave away tickets to see Eric Clapton!  More chances to win tomorrow morning!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – Being Grilled – we’ll grill you on your favourite subject, you could to win dinner at The Grille Restaurant at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Not PC Enough – Be a winner with the Palace Hotel by working out our Classic Fairytales
9.00 – Eric Clapton Tickets!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/My Radio2
 
06th February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man in America who got found out by the police after robbing a house and leaving his mobile phone charging in the house he robbed!  BEST HEADLINE: Dumb burglar swops one cell for another. From Henry
2. We revealed Rakesh’s big secret!! He’s engaged!
3. We gave away tickets to see Eric Clapton!  More chances to win tomorrow morning!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – Being Grilled – we’ll grill you on your favourite subject, you could to win dinner at The Grille Restaurant at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Not PC Enough – Be a winner with the Palace Hotel by working out our Classic Fairytales
9.00 – Eric Clapton Tickets!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
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03nd February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new website in India were you can marry online before your actually wedding to get you prepared! BEST HEADLINE: IT Wife is not for Life!  From Carl
2. You know you’ve been working for the same company too long when… Daisy answered her home phone saying ‘Radio 2!’ lots of you did similar, driving into work on the weekends, dreaming about your bosses and people you hire then becoming your boss are all examples of being at work for too long!  
3. Daisy let slip that Rakesh has a big secret…find out what it is on Sunday!  Any guesses please get in touch on facebook!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – Being Grilled – we’ll grill you on your favourite subject, you could to win dinner at The Grille Restaurant at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Not PC Enough – Be a winner with the Palace Hotel by working out our Classic Fairytales
9.00 – Eric Clapton Tickets!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge!
 
Find us here!
 
02nd February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a cat that steals shoes!  BEST HEADLINE: Feline felon does soft shoe shuffle...from Ben
2. We talked about the sandstorm and asked how weather has affected you in a bad way! Dina told us about a camping trip in the desert that went wrong and we had honeymoons full of rain!
3. We gave away tickets to see Amy Winehouse!  She’s performing in Dubai next weekend…more chances to win tomorrow!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy giving away tickets to see Ben 10 in Abu Dhabi!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Gourmet Abu Dhabi – giving away meals!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge – giving away tickets to see Amy Winehouse!
 
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01st February,2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a car that’s been made of chocolate just in time for Valentines Day! BEST HEADLINE: Sweet Heart Smart Car...from Ron
2. We were getting prepared for Valentines Day, what’s the best way you can win someone over this year: A trip to the fountains in Dubai, picnic on the beach, spa treatments and just saying I Love You were the best!
3. We gave away tickets to see Amy Winehouse!  She’s performing in Dubai next weekend…more chances to win tomorrow!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy giving away tickets to see Ben 10 in Abu Dhabi!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Gourmet Abu Dhabi – giving away meals!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge – giving away tickets to see Amy Winehouse!
 
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31st of January, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a new hotel that’s been created…just for chickens! BEST HEADLINE: Chickens chick-in at new hotel. Thanks to Steve for this!
2. Today is National Laugh At Yourself Day…lots of people laughing at themselves for all sorts of reasons: Claire caught herself singing children’s songs whilst walking around Spinneys!  Sydney saved himself from tripping over...celebrated and then in the celebration tripped again! And Adrian forgot how old he was!
3. We talked about the FilmFare Awards and the Screen Actors Guild Awards!  Awards season is here…where are our awards?!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy giving away tickets to see Ben 10 in Abu Dhabi!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Gourmet Abu Dhabi – giving away meals!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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30th of January, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who took his mum on his honeymoon with him! BEST HEADLINE: Mans wrinkly old baggage spoils honeymoon...Brad
2. What’s the silliest thing you’re always loosing, apparently we loose 60 socks in a year…lots of you confessed to loosing your mind on a regular basis!  We also had mobile phones, keys and even cars!
3. We talked about the celebrity that was voted the worst influence!  After all of Rakesh’s guesses he eventually got it right…Miley Crus!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy giving away tickets to see Ben 10 in Abu Dhabi!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Gourmet Abu Dhabi – giving away meals!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/ MyRadio2
 
27th of January, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a tram that’s been turned into a sauna!  BEST HEADLINE: Choo Phew! Steam train gets all hot and not bothered, From Matt
2. Pet or Partner.  14% of people would choose there pets over there loved ones! You lot were certainly split on your decisions…Pet definitely, they love you unconditionally and always happy to see you no matter what... Neena! But…Partner all the way. She is amazing and I am extremely lucky to have her. Cheers Don 
3. We gave away a flight experience to the Al Ain Aerobatic Show!  Its taking place next weekend at the Al Ain Airport
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy giving away tickets to see Ben 10 in Abu Dhabi!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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26th of January, 2011
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a company that sends your teddy bears on holiday instead of you!  BEST HEADLINE: Teddy bear pamper package no picnic!  From Colin
2. How obsessed with facebook are you?! Layrlyn checks it at 4.30am when she first wakes up – Paul however doesn’t have an account and refuses to get one!  It was pretty much 50/50 today on this!  You either love it or hate it!
3. We gave away VIP passes to the Al Ain Aerobatic Show!  Tomorrow morning you could win an actual flight experience!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.10 – Al Ain Aerobatic Show tickets
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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25th of January, 2011 
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about a man who found his car after loosing it for 3 YEARS! BEST HEADLINE: Absence makes the heart grow ‘Honda’ Absence makes the car start Honda! From GregAbsence 
2. You know you need a holiday when… You start having nightmares about your boss, from Eyad Khalil…When you reach work and realise you have your TV remote with you instead of your cell phone from Krish and When you jump in your car and automatically drive to work on your day off!! Kevin …these were just some of the best!
 
3. Daisy did the show solo!  Poor Rakesh was still feeling ill!  Let’s hope he’s better tomorrow morning!
The Usaual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.10 – Al Ain Aerobatic Show tickets
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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 24th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about a hotel in Madrid that’s been made entirely from rubbish!  BEST HEADLINE: Rubbish hotel owner turns trash to cash…From Marilyn. 
 
2. More people than ever watched more TV than ever last year!  We asked you what TV programmes you cannot live without: Entourage, Glee, Come Dine with me, 24 and Lost are all big favourites in the UAE
3. We re-visited our trip to the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi: We’re experiencing a day in the life of Stefan, the Hotel Manager, part three next week!!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.10 – Al Ain Aerobatic Show tickets
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

23rd of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about an 80 year old man called Jack who is releasing fitness videos that feature him using brain power to get you fit!  BEST HEADLINE: Jumping Jack Flash helps the aged. From Ben, Abu Dhabi
2. Loads of people stayed in this weekend due to the bad weather watching films so we talked about those classic movies that we just haven’t seen that we really should have done! Daisy hasn’t seen any of the Harry Potter films, Rakesh hasn’t seen Jaws and Christine Stewart hasn’t seen any of the Star Wars films – it turns out that loads of you haven’t seen Titanic which surprised us!
3. We re-visited our trip to the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi: We’re experiencing a day in the life of Stefan, the Hotel Manager, and part two tomorrow!
 The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
9.10 – Al Ain Aerobatic Show tickets
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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 20th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

 1. We had a wacky story about a cat that was ordered to do Jury Service in America! BEST HEADLINE: Cat escapes jury service by a whisker, From Geoff

2. We talked about embarrassing things you’ve done whilst being pre-occupied on your mobile! After a girl fell into a fountain whilst texting…lots of you have done similar things!
3. We talked about the Dubai Marathon that’s taking place tomorrow: Good luck to everyone taking part!  Let us know how you got on this Sunday morning when we’re back!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Al Ain Aerobatic Show tickets
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

 

19th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about some people from New Zealand who climbed a mountain with a BBQ and a sofa so they could sit at the top in style! BEST HEADLINE: Ain't no mountain high enough for couch potato....From Skippy McDonald

2. We talked about artists you want to see in the UAE – we got so many ideas…here’s hoping! The full list of artists we want to see is here:  Click Here  
3. We talked about the tremors we felt in the UAE last night: Lots of you awoke with a start due to the earthquake that happen in Pakistan
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Driving in the tunnel – your chance to win a weekend 4 wheel rent a car
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

18th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We had a wacky story about a couple in China who found a massive hole 70ft wide in there back garden!  BEST HEADLINE: Shanghai surprise as couple find them selves Peiking in to a great hole of China - From Henry
2. We talked about things we’ve done for the first time today – Daisy used her windscreen wipers for the first time due to the rain: We had speeding fines, making cheese on toast, eating at German restaurants and swimming with dolphins!
3. We talked about Rakesh and his swimming lesson at the Shangri-La Hotel: He got on well – but needs to improve his fitness – off to the gym Rakesh!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Driving in the tunnel – your chance to win a weekend 4 wheel rent a car
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

17th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about a cat at an airport who receives postcards from a stranger whenever he’s on holiday!  BEST HEADLINE: Postcards ensure cat is feline appreciated - From Alan

2. We talked about new hotels that are coming to Middle East and what themed hotel you would create: Batman themed, 80’s movies, James Bond, Chocolate and Daisy’s idea of a Marmite Themed hotel! YUM!

3. We started a new competition: We gave away a weekend 4-wheel car rental with Progress Rent A Car

The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Driving in the tunnel – your chance to win a weekend 4 wheel rent a car
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

16th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about a man in China who’s invented electronic shoes!  BEST HEADLINE: Shanghi Shoe Shuffle – from Christine Stewart!
2. We talked about it being National Thank You Day and asked what you are thankful for! Lots of love coming through for people and there partners, children were being thanked as were IPods and food!
3. We started a new competition: We gave away a weekend 4-wheel car rental with Progress Rent A Car
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Driving in the tunnel – your chance to win a weekend 4 wheel rent a car
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

13th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We had a wacky story about a man in America who actually thinks he’s a superhero, but when he tried to help he broke his nose!  BEST HEADLINE: Super hero should have kept his nose out. From Carl

2. We set Rakesh the challenge of taking part in a golfing tournament after having a lesson:   We spoke to Noel who has invited him to take part in a tournament on the 24th January and we spoke to Rakesh’s golfing teacher, Dave who thinks he’s up for it!  Watch this space!
3. Daisy got busted talking to herself while she was in the car – she’s not the only one who talks to herself apparently!  Leslie talks to herself while ironing, Nellie talks to herself when she’s in the shower and Rakesh has a habit of pretending he’s on the air whilst on the loo!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – Driving in the tunnel – your chance to win a weekend 4 wheel rent a car 
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 

12th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We had a wacky story about a surfing dog! BEST HEADLINE: Dog barking up the wrong wave from Andrew
2. Daisy got some prawns and a red bull from a stranger last night when she was out DJing:  She’s not the only one to receive a gift from a stranger; we had taxi fares, sun cream and even a mix tape!
3. We talked about Rakesh and his inability to organize anything!  He needs a personal secretary after forgetting his best friends wedding!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
Facebook.com/My Radio2 
 
11th of January, 2011  
 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. We had a wacky story about a penguin that escaped his little house and ended up with the lions! BEST HEADLINE: P P P P P pick up a penguin nearly becomes a L L L L Lion Bar!
2. We talked about bouncy castles:  We like to help you lot out so when a text came through asking for advice on bouncy castles – we came to the rescue!  Thanks for all your tips! 
3. We came up with ideas as to what to get Posh and Becks to congratulate them on the news of the new baby they’re having: A book on baby names and some elocution lessons were just a few!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 
09th of January, 2011  
 
This morning's top three on the show:
1. We had a wacky story about some cheese that’s been sent to the moon! BEST HEADLINE: To infinity…and Brie-ond! From our very own Rakesh!
2. We talked about a new home postal service that’s due to start in the UAE:  Most of you would like either money or husbands to be delivered to you!
3. We’re persuading Rakesh to sign up for the Dubai Marathon! It takes place on the 21st January, he’s still got until the 14th to sign up for it!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

06th of January, 2011  

 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. We had a wacky story about a pilot who had to make an emergency landing after spilling his coffee! BEST HEADLINE: Coffee in cockpit causes chaos! From Janine
2. We talked about wasted journeys:  Turns out Daisy and Rakesh aren’t the only ones who STILL get lost in the UAE all the time!  
3. Rakesh is still being rubbish after forgetting about a wedding he’s meant to be best man for! The wedding is at the end of the month – he hasn’t booked his flight and doesn’t even have the time off work yet!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

05th of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We had a wacky story about a man who’s going to spend a month in a cage with two lions! BEST HEADLINE: Just lion around, from Phil in Dubai
2. We praised the people of the UAE:  Well done to the students of the American University in Sharjah who are doing good things for charity AND we were happy about 50% of residents feeling positive about more money in 2011!
3. Rakesh FORGOT that his best friend is getting married! The wedding is at the end of the month – he hasn’t booked his flight and doesn’t even have the time off work yet!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

 04th of January, 2011 

 This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We had a wacky story about two snakes that got married! BEST HEADLINE: You may now HISSSSSSSSSSS the bride!  From Harvey.
2. We celebrated one year since the Burj Khalifa opened!  We gave away a special Burj Khalifa Funbag to Shahazad for answering 3 questions correctly about the world’s tallest tower!
3. We talked about birthdays and the best place in the UAE to get flowers and cakes! Daisy cant bare to make a cake herself for fear of poisoning all her friends!  
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Harrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – Fit or Food! Your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

03rd of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We had a wacky story about the worlds oldest dad – he’s 94!! BEST HEADLINE: Sticks & Stones may break my bones but milk and butter keep me alive! From Saskia. 

2. Rakesh told us about his holiday disaster – his suitcases got stuck on the plane! We heard lots of similar stories including Marvin who didn’t get his luggage back for 6 months!  

3. We talked about the New Years Resolutions you’ve broken: And gave away meals and Pilates classes at the Emirates Golf Club!

The Usual Bits:

6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – New Years Resolutions – your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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02nd of January, 2011 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We had a wacky story about a 10lb frozen turkey found in someone’s hand luggage on an airplane!  BEST HEADLINE: Airline rules leave Welshman without Turkish Delight at Christmas! From Phil
 2. We summed up 2010 in one word: New, Over, Exciting, Fun and Rollercoaster were the stand out ones!
3. We talked about your New Years Resolutions: And gave away meals and golf lessons at the Emirates Golf Club!
The Usual Bits:  
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.30 – New Years Resolutions – your chance to be a winner with the Emirates Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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22nd of December, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 1. We had another wacky story about A Christmas Carol being done just for Trekkies!  BEST HEADLINE: Beam me up Scrooge – I’m being held by the Klingons!  From Dennis
 2. We talked about Christmas gifts and gadgets and we played the Indian version of Jingle Bells!  Plus Christine Stewart was back on the show from her trip to England!
3. It was the last Classic Breakfast with the team for the year!  Dave Cleary is looking after things until the New Year when the team will be back together again!  Happy New Year!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – with you lot asking the questions!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Best in 2010 – giving away vouchers to spend at Delma Mall
9.00 – Theme Train – giving you the chance to win meals at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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21st of December, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. Feyaza supplied us with another wacky story, today it was about some New York Cops who thought a guy was going to commit suicide – he was just standing on his balcony smoking! BEST HEADLINE: Smoke but no flyer - from Col

 2. We had some Christmas Poems on the air – how very festive!  Tomorrow is the last Classic Breakfast with the team until 2011 – what do you want to hear tomorrow?! Message Daisy on Facebook and we’ll see what we can do!
3. We gave away loads of great prizes!  Funbags, spa vouchers, meals at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and shopping vouchers for the Delma Mall
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – with you lot asking the questions!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Best in 2010 – giving away vouchers to spend at Delma Mall
9.00 – Theme Train – giving you the chance to win meals at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

20th of December, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

1. Feyaza supplied us with another wacky story, today about an ugly dog called Doug who’s finally got a home! BEST HEADLINE: Doug the pug finds mug!

 2. We had two special guests on the air! Kenny came in to challenge me in Are You Smarter Than Daisy – he won!  We also played out a great interview that Sparky did with tennis superstar Roger Federer!
3. We gave away loads of great prizes!  Funbags, spa vouchers, meals at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and shopping vouchers for the Delma Mall
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – with you lot asking the questions!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Best in 2010 – giving away vouchers to spend at Delma Mall
9.00 – Theme Train – giving you the chance to win meals at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 

19th of December, 2010

 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. Feyaza supplied us with a wacky story, about a guy who escaped initial arrest by jumping off a bridge! BEST HEADLINE: Free Falling Fine Evader Flies to Freedom!
2. We talked about getting told off by strangers! Daisy went to see Bryan Adams and got told off for talking to Dave Cleary during the gig! Whoops – Sorry!
3. We gave away loads of great prizes!  Funbags, spa vouchers, meals at Abu Dhabi Golf Club and shopping vouchers for the Delma Mall
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – with you lot asking the questions!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Best in 2010 – giving away vouchers to spend at Delma Mall
9.00 – Theme Train – giving you the chance to win meals at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 
16th of December, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a mall in New Zealand that is now playing Mozart into the shops to reduce crime! BEST HEADLINE: No more rock – just Amadeus when you shop!  From Derek
2. We said goodbye to Rakesh!  He’s off now for his holidays so to say goodbye Daisy bought him some nice Christmas treats – he bought her nothing!
3. We gave away more amazing prizes!  Tickets to see Bryan Adams, NYE partys, meals at Atlantis, cinema tickets and tickets o the tennis!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – with you lot asking the questions!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train – giving you the chance to win meals at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club!
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 
15th of December, 2010
 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. We talked about the world’s largest lunch in China – 10,000 diners eating all at once! BEST HEADLINE: Long Lunch Chow in China! From Oliver
2. Daisy and Rakesh talked about Christmas and birthday presents!  Is it alright to get people joint Christmas and Birthday gifts?!  Rakesh doesn’t think so as his birthday is on 22nd!!
3. We gave away more amazing prizes!  Tickets to see Bryan Adams, NYE partys, meals at Atlantis, cinema tickets and tickets to the tennis!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – Bryan Adams ticket giveaway
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Complete the Christmas Choon – Meals to be won at the Atlantis Hotel
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Are you Smarter than Daisy when it comes to tennis – tickets to the Mubadala Tennis Championships!
8.30 – Beat the NYE clock – NYE party tickets to be won at Radisson Blu
9.00 – Theme Train – giving away tickets to the premiere of Open Season 3
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 
14th of December, 2010
 
This morning's top three on the show:

1. We talked about a woman who re-made notes of money after it had been shredded into millions of pieces!  BEST HEADLINE: Money Money Money…it’s a rip mans world!  From Dennis in AD

2. Daisy and Rakesh have started a competition – who can get the most facebook friends by the end of the show tomorrow!  Daisy has ATM 619 – Rakesh has 851.  Daisy realllllly needs to catch up!
3. We gave away more amazing prizes!  Tickets to see Bryan Adams, NYE partys, meals at Atlantis, cinema tickets and tickets to the tennis!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – Bryan Adams ticket giveaway
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Complete the Christmas Choon – Meals to be won at the Atlantis Hotel
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Are you Smarter than Daisy when it comes to tennis – tickets to the Mubadala Tennis Championships!
8.30 – Beat the NYE clock – NYE party tickets to be won at Radisson Blu
9.00 – Theme Train – giving away tickets to the premiere of Open Season 3
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!
 
13th of December, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a cat who called the police by mistake in the middle of the night! BEST HEADLINE: Police feline stupid after cat call - from Alan!
2. We talked about Daisy’s kitchen disaster – how can you make mash, without a masher!  Daisy managed it!
3. We gave away so many amazing prizes!  Tickets to see Bryan Adams, NYE parties, meals at Atlantis, cinema tickets and tickets to the tennis!
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Harrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – Bryan Adams ticket giveaway
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Complete the Christmas Chon – Meals to be won at the Atlantis Hotel
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Are you Smarter than Daisy when it comes to tennis – tickets to the Megadeal Tennis Championships!
8.30 – Beat the NYE clock – NYE party tickets to be won at Radisson Blue
9.00 – Theme Train – giving away tickets to the premiere of Open Season 3
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Find us here!

12th of December, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We talked about a guy who proposed by using the LED sign at the front of a bus! BEST HEADLINE: Blushing Bus Stop Bride - From Gav

2. We talked about lots of things that are going on in the UAE this weekend; Sports days, charity events and today was Robs last day so we gave him some mincepies to say goodbye!

3. We gave away our final pair of tickets to see Guns N Roses in Abu Dhabi!  Tickets to see Bryan Adams up for grabs next week!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Guns N Roses tickets!
9.00 – Theme Train giving away meals at the Shangri-La Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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08th of December, 2010
 
This morning's top three on the show: 
1. We talked about a restaurant in China where the waitresses are robots! BEST HEADLINE: Robot Rest...Have a 'Byte!' From JW
2. We talked about a guy in America who’s changed his name to Captain Awesome – what would you change yours to? Tania’s initials are TNT so she wants to be Ms Dynamite…Gav is changing his to 12345AD so he’s now got a personalized number plate!
3. We gave away tickets to see Guns N Roses in Abu Dhabi!  Last pair of Golden Circle tickets up for grabs tomorrow morning!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Guns N Roses tickets!
9.00 – Theme Train giving away meals at the Shangri-La Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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07th of December, 2010

 This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We talked about an 82 year old granny who’s a kung fu fighter! BEST HEADLINE: Crouching Tiger Hidden Grandma...from Alan!
2. We talked about George Lucas’ new idea to make a movie using dead movie stars and stars of today using computer technology!  Our afternoon star Fadi wants to see Charlie Chaplin in a film with Lindsey Lohan – others were John Wayne and Justin Beiber and Bruce Lee kicking Steven Segals’ backside!
3. We gave away tickets to see Guns N Roses in Abu Dhabi!  We’ve got more Golden Circle tickets up for grabs every day this week!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Guns N Roses tickets!
9.00 – Theme Train giving away meals at the Shangri-La Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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06th of December, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We talked about a man who’s grown the hottest, fieriest chili ever – in North England!  BEST HEADLINE: Hot chili in chilly hotspot! From Roy!
2. We talked Christmas movies!  Daisy watched her favorite one last night ‘Love Actually’ Your favorites appear to be Miracle on 34th Street, Home Alone and The Grinch!
3. We gave away tickets to see Guns N Roses in Abu Dhabi!  We’ve got more Golden Circle tickets up for grabs every day this week!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Guns N Roses tickets!
9.00 – Theme Train giving away meals at the Shangri-La Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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05th of December, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

1. We talked about a woman who called the emergency services after finding her snowman had been ‘stolen!’ BEST HEADLINE: Frosty the snowman goes Awol from Sarah!
2. We covered the Ashes – Daisy’s happy because Rob’s Australia isn’t doing to well at the moment!  We still need to find a challenge for the loosing team’s representative!  Any ideas – let us know!
3. We gave away tickets to see Guns N Roses in Abu Dhabi!  We’ve got more Golden Circle tickets up for grabs every day this week!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Guns N Roses tickets!
9.00 – Theme Train giving away meals at the Shangri-La Dubai
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
Check out the latest video blog online now: 

01st of December, 2010

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We talked about a plumber who paid his parking fines with penny coins! BEST HEADLINE: ‘Wacky Plumber Goes Round The U Bend with Dripping Council!’ from Colin

2. We gave away 5,000dhs to Sally for being a facebook fan! Congratulations to her!!
3. We stepped back in time and re-visited the time when France met England whilst building the Channel Tunnel!  We’ll visit another historical moment tomorrow morning!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Etihad flights to Korea
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.40 – What’s the film? Giving away tickets to see Alice in Cartoonland!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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30th of November, 2010

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We talked about a new fragrance that’s been released for the V8 racing competition in Australia!  BEST HEADLINE: ‘That V8 Aftershave sounds like a Racy little number! From Darren in Dubai.
2. We talked about Elton John and his feud with Simon Cowell!   He thinks that the X Factor causes psychological damage to its stars!
 
3. Our 5 Grand Facebook fan is still up and running!  Become a fan of My Radio 2 – listen out for your name tomorrow morning and you could win 5,000dhs!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Etihad flights to Korea
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.30 – 5 Grand Facebook Fan!  One Radio2 fan will win 5,000dhs!
8.40 – What’s the film? Giving away tickets to see Alice in Cartoonland!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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29th of November, 2010

 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. We talked about a dog in China that does his owners shopping for him! BEST HEADLINE: ‘Shopping Sheepdog Becomes Mans Dogs-Body!’ from Gav
 
2. We talked celebs that’ve got too much money, Emma Watson, Jamie Oliver and JK Rowling to name a few!   Emma Watson doesn’t think she’ll get a boyfriend because she’s so rich – Rakesh would happily oblige!
 
3. Our 5 Grand Facebook fan is still up and running!  Become a fan of My Radio 2 – listen out for your name on Wednesday morning and you could win 5,000dhs!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – What’s the film? Giving away tickets to see Alice in Cartoonland!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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28th of November, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a Japanese factory who play Mozart to there banana’s to help them ripen! BEST HEADLINE: ‘If music be the food of love –go bananas!’ That was our very own Christine Stewart who came up with that masterpiece!
 
2. We talked sport – Daisy getting all nervous as it’s the East Anglia derby today, the Dubai World Championships are on & the Ashes continue!  Who’ll be victorious, Daisy’s England or Rob’s Aussies?!
 
3. We talked about our 5 Grand Facebook fan!  Become a fan of My Radio 2 and you could win 5,000dhs!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – What’s the film? Giving away tickets to see Alice in Cartoonland!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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25th of November, 2010

 This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a bunch of Cybermen who shocked people in London when they took over the Tube! BEST HEADLINE: 'Heavy Metal Cybermen Rock The Underground!'
 
2. We talked about the Ashes that started this morning.  Rob’s an Aussie so if they loose he’s got to complete some sort of challenge…Daisy’s English so if they loose same for her! Got any ideas of what the loser should do?!
 
3. We gave away some great prizes!  Golf lessons, Christmas brunches & we gave away flights to Korea to Matthew!!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – What’s the film? Giving away tickets to see Alice in Cartoonland!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 

24th of November, 2010

 
This morning's top three on the show:
 
1. We talked about a robot called George that’s been bought back to life after 45 years! BEST HEADLINE: George of the Junkyard!
 
2. We talked about HRH Queen Elizabeth II arriving in Abu Dhabi today!   She’s going to the Emirates Palace at 10pm tonight!  that’s the middle of the night for Rob!  
 
3. We gave away some great prizes!  Golf days out; Christmas brunches & we started our week’s worth of competition giving away flights to Korea!
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Yas Links – giving away golf lessons and lunch for 2!
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.45 – Geography lessons with Daisy – giving away flights to Seoul, Korea!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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23rd of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a group of children who sent a potato dressed up as Santa Claus into space! BEST HEADLINE: Scoolkids Shoot Santa’s Spudnik Satellite Sleigh Into Space. Survey says; Goodbye Mr. Chips!!  Thanks to Colin
 
2. We got lost in Abu Dhabi!   And for once Rakesh wasn’t in charge of directions!
 
3. We gave away some great prizes!  Golf days out; Christmas brunches & we started our week’s worth of competition giving away flights to Korea!
 
The Usual Bits:
 6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Yas Links – giving away golf lessons and lunch for 2!
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Christmas Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.45 – Geography lessons with Daisy – giving away flights to Seoul, Korea!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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22nd of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a lecturer in America who convinces 200 students to admit to cheating after a lecture about ethics! BEST HEADLINE: Bad Grads!
 
2. We talked showbiz!   Harry Potter’s new film has made mega buck already!
 
3. We gave away some great prizes!  Golf days out, Christmas brunches & we started our weeks worth of competition giving away flights to Korea!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Yas Links – giving away golf days for 2!
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Dodgy Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.45 – Geography lessons with Daisy – giving away flights to Seoul, Korea!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:
 
21st of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about the oldest footballer – 75 years old and he’s still playing in Weymouth, England!  BEST HEADLINE: OAP footballer excels at dribbling!
 
2. We talked about Daisy’s trip to Sri Lanka!  She bought back pressies for the guys – Rob and Rakesh just got chocolate whereas Christine got a nice picture!
 
3. We gave away some great prizes!  Golf days out, Christmas brunches & we started our weeks worth of competition giving away flights to Korea!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.40 – Yas Links – giving away golf days for 2!
8.15 – On This Day
8.20 – Dodgy Pressies!  Giving away Christmas Brunches at the Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island
8.45 – Geography lessons with Daisy – giving away flights to Seoul, Korea!
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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20th of November, 2010 

This morning's top two on the show:

 
1. We talked about a Koala that walked into a Bar in Aussieland! -  BEST HEADLINE:  Did he order a Pina-Koala? Or just a Coca-Koala? - From Alan
 
2. Rakesh donated his Jonas Brothers tickets to lucky Stuart  
 
 The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Shangri-La  Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge

17th of November, 2010 

This morning's top two on the show:

 
1. We talked about Bubble Tents for outdoor Camping! -  BEST HEADLINE Voulez view out the French tent- From Alan
 
2. Lenara aged 10 From Sri-Lanka beat Rob in Dumber than Duckworth
 
 The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Shangri-La  Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Who’s Right – giving away meals at the Shangri-La in Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge

15th of November, 2010 

This morning's top two on the show:

 
1. We talked about new cameras that spy on messy dog walkers! Best Headline:  Pick up your poo or get pinched- Brian
 
2. Rakesh attempted his second stand up comedy routine: lasted 31 seconds
 
 The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Who’s Right – giving away meals at the Shangri-La in Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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14th of November, 2010 

This morning's top two on the show:

 
1. We talked about Rats being trained to sniff mines in Tanzania –!  BEST HEADLINE it’s the BOOM- Town Rats! From Rakesh
 
2. Rakesh attempted his first stand up comedy routine: lasted 30 seconds
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Who’s Right – giving away meals at the Shangri-La in Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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11th of November, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about the world’s smallest car – just 41 inches high and 51 inches long and it goes 60kph!  BEST HEADLINE: Peri's pocket rocket, parking not a problem! From Carl
 
2. We talked about little things that make you happy: Dennis’ rent has been reduced, Steve is throwing away all his old rubbish and Jamie found 100dhs in his jeans pocket this morning!
 
3. We talked about a phone scam that Rob nearly got duped into:  He’s not alone! Lots of you seem to have suffered this too! 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Who’s Right – giving away meals at the Shangri-La in Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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10th of November, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about the worlds oldest DJ – a 69 year old lady who spins the decks in nightclubs!  BEST HEADLINE: Bop To The Biddy Banging Beats from Carl
 
2. We talked about huge achievements you’ve had!  Daisy won a karaoke competition once.  We found a lot more success in the UAE! : Glyn won 4 medals at the Commonwealth Games & Hugo took part in the world’s longest inflatable boat race in South Africa!
 
3. We gave away 2,000dhs to John on the Bunch of 5’s competition! He’s going to spend it all this weekend apparently! 
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE THE JONAS BROTHERS!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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 09th of November, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a man who has a collection of Belly Button Fluff!  NICE!  BEST HEADLINE: 'Blind Man’s Fluff!’ From William who’s only 9!
 
2. We talked about laziest jobs.  Radio presenters aren’t lazy!  What jobs are?!: We had a big debate about pilots!  General Consensus = they’re not lazy!
 
3. Amanda won a funbag – she wants us to start a campaign to get Duran Duran to the UAE!   Let’s get on board!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE THE JONAS BROTHERS!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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08th of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a woman who found her diamond ring 2 years after loosing it down a toilet! BEST HEADLINE: 'Search for sparklers causes’ councilors’ hot flush!  From Colin
 
2. We asked you what your autobiography would be called after Ricky Martin’s new one’s just come out called ‘Yo Me!’ Best one: From the middle of nowhere to a weirder place
 
3. Rob randomly mid-show ran to the shop to get us all breakfast!   He forgot Christine though so he had to run out AGAIN to the canteen to get her a curry!
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy –GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE THE JONAS BROTHERS!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:
 

07th of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a guy who does the crossword in a park in London with his new friend a Pelican sitting beside him! BEST HEADLINE: Pelican puzzler pleases people in park!  From Colin
 
2. We asked you what you achieved over the weekend…lots of things got done including: Mark who drove his wife to Oman TWICE from Abu Dhabi – just so she could get her hair done!
 
3. We ran through top five stupid things men say to women and that women say to men!   Have you got any good looking friends came out top!
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE THE JONAS BROTHERS!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:

04th of November, 2010  

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about Paul the Octopus II – there’s a new football predicting octopus on the scene!  BEST HEADLINE: Isn't it a bit early to talk about Paul's replacement? The ink is barely dry!  From Alan
 
2. Daisy baked a cheesecake!  Everyone loved it but no one could quite believe Daisy actually made it! (Thanks to some help from her housemates too!) Who’ll make a Classic Breakfast show treat next week?!
 
3. We gave away 10,000dhs on the Classic Hit Bunch of Fives to Daniel Lobo from Dubai!   You can still be a winner – a new bunch of fives is active NOW!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy – GIVING AWAY TICKETS TO SEE THE JONAS BROTHERS!
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:

03rd of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a guy who’s made an aeroplane simulator in his bedroom! BEST HEADLINE: Airbed 747!
 
2. We talked about the 7 traits that make up an typical man.  Chris said ‘Traits of a woman ‘I’m always right, I’m always right etc etc.!’
 
3. We gave away 1,000dhs on the Classic Hit Bunch of Fives to Toni!  
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.45 – Rent A Car
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Shangri-La Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:

02nd of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about some scientists found a new galaxy that is the furthest away ever!  BEST HEADLINE: Scientist in love with home address. Names Galaxy after zip code
 
2. We had Kenny in the studio today – he bought us in breakfast much to Daisy and Rakesh’s delight!
 
3. We talked about the latest UAE resident (well resident for a while) Tom Cruise.  Let us know if you see him!  He’s been seen at Garhoud petrol station and Karama apparently!  
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.45 – Rent A Car
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Shangri-La Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:
 
01st of November, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about 5 men who went rowing in New Zealand using tennis rackets and spades as oars!  BEST HEADLINE: Famous five foolish fishing frenzy!  Thanks to Tim for that
 
2. Daisy was getting excited about Take That and they’re big comeback with Robbie Williams…you lot chose your favourite Take That song: Back For Good!
 
3. We talked to Tanvir who’s running the New York Marathon!  Bahdra came on and told us that a well carved pumpkin could score you a good man!  Daisy needs to get carving! 
 
 
 
 The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.45 – Rent A Car
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Shangri-La Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:

31st of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a woman who’s taken pictures of clouds that look like every letter of the alphabet!  BEST HEADLINE: The old lady in cloud cuckoo land!
 
2. We talked about Halloween! What you’re dressing up as, what scary films you’re watching?!  Bahdra came on and told us that a well carved pumpkin could score you a good man!  Daisy needs to get carving! 
 
3. We also gave away 1,000dhs to Eldwin in our Bunch of Fives competition! 
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.45 – Rent A Car
8.15 – On This Day
8.30 – Shangri-La Dubai
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:

26th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about donkeys milk!  It’s all the rage now apparently in India!  
BEST HEADLINE: Get yourself a Mule-k Shake
 
2. We talked about gadgets!  A survey has revealed that all kids seem to want at the moment are gadgets…ipads, iphones, x-boxes we wanted to know if the survey was true?!  Ahsan’s 3 year old son wants a Canon 450d DSLR Camera!
 
3. We also gave away 1,000dhs to Clifford in our Bunch of Fives competition!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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25th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a man who’s collected thousands of spoons from hundreds of different airlines!  BEST HEADLINE: He’s a loon for a spoon!
 
2. We talked about famous people we’re distantly related too!  We got some great ones! Roger Federer, Jacqueline Bissett and Sir Walter Scott.  Diane’s husband’s dad was 2nd cousin to Elvis Presley’s dad (or something like that!)! 
 
3. We asked you about the little things that annoy you…small things that really get to you – Daisy’s friend insists of the batteries coming out of the clocks before she’ll stay over:  Tamir used to live above an Indian Wedding Hall so now nothing annoys him!
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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24th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a girl in England who’s knitted loads of mini jumpers for loads of chickens because they’ve lost there feathers!  BEST HEADLINE: Chunky Knit Chicken!  
 
2. We talked about the things we’ve not done in the places we’ve lived!  Walter lived in Cairo for 2 years but never saw the pyramid…Fadhil from Malaysia has never been to the Petronas Twin Tower even though it’s free to get into!
 
3. Rakesh was over the moon with his personalized autograph from Uma Thurman who was at the Abu Dhabi Film Festival!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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21st of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a woman who made the world’s largest mosaic in toast of her mother in law’s face!
BEST HEADLINE: Best mosaic since sliced bread from Dave
 
2. We talked about our weekends ahead and the big Beach Party at Traders Hotel!  Our very own Christine Stewart will be there…big news!
 
3. We gave away some amazing prizes, Fifa Club World Cup Tickets, Brunches and a Desert Safari at Bab Al Shams!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
8.15 – On This Day
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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20th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We gave away 10,000Dhs with the Bunch of Fives!      
Congratulations to: Maria Rodriguez from South Africa living in Abu Dhabi who’s going to go into hiding now that she’s won!  
 
2. We talked about a railway station in Tokyo that is being run by two baby monkeys!  Crazy!  BEST HEADLINE: New station masters ‘Gibbon’ a new job from Alan
3. We talked about the little things that men really can’t do!  Load the dishwasher, match socks & put washing in the laundry basket!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – One To One Hotel, giving away brunches ***THIS WEEK ONLY***
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Fifa Club World Cup Football Tickets *** THIS WEEK ONLY ***
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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19th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked the worlds largest Enchilada that was made in Mexico!    
BEST HEADLINE: Mexican’s TACO the record!  From Alan
 
2. We talked about a brand new BOND bike that’s come out which features flame throwers and the front wheel turns into a ski!  Christine Stewart has got a new bike but hers isn’t quite as cool!
 
3. We talked about our BBQ Party we’re doing this weekend in Abu Dhabi and gave away loads of family tickets!
 
Back on Tuesday morning with all of this:
 
- Complex things men can’t do!  What can your man not do – or men, what can you just not do?!
 
- Plus chances to win tickets for our Beach BBQ Party at Traders this weekend!
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – One To One Hotel, giving away brunches ***THIS WEEK ONLY***
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Fifa Club World Cup Football Tickets *** THIS WEEK ONLY ***
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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18th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked a siesta competition that took place in Spain!    
BEST HEADLINE: You snooze you Don't Looze
 
2. We talked about your first pets!  Daisy had guinea pigs called Dodi and Di after the late Princess Diana!  Christine had a budgie called JoJo: Lisa thought her male cat was a little girl and refused to call him Tom and stuck with Sally!
 
3. We talked about our BBQ Party we’re doing this weekend in Abu Dhabi and gave away loads of family tickets!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.50 – One To One Hotel, giving away brunches ***THIS WEEK ONLY***
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Fifa Club World Cup Football Tickets *** THIS WEEK ONLY ***
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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17th of October, 2010 

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about the fact that you can now get married at McDonalds!  
BEST HEADLINE: To love, honor and take away. From Alan
 
2. We talked about Kylie wanting to edit herself out of Neighbours because she’s too embarrassed by the scenes!  We talked about actors we’d like to see edited out of TV shows and movies: Steve said he wants his wife edited out of his wedding video!  
 
3. We talked about our BBQ Party we’re doing this weekend in Abu Dhabi – what will we all wear?!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – One To One Hotel, giving away brunches ***THIS WEEK ONLY***
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Fifa Club World Cup Football Tickets *** THIS WEEK ONLY ***
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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14th of October, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about a kangaroo who watches TV, eats toast & drinks sparkling mineral water!
BEST HEADLINE: TV watching Joey needs a ‘rooo-mote’ control
 
2. We talked about Justin Bieber’s new range of nail varnish – can you believe the 16 year old male singer is releasing some nail varnish!  We asked you what celebrities shouldn’t be promoting what: Keith Richards and anti wrinkle cream. From Aaron and A cooking book by Victoria Beckham from Anne
 
3. We revealed the top 10 iconic fashion moments in history – Marilyn Monroe at number one and Daniel Craig in Bond at number ten!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
6.45 – One To One Hotel, giving away brunches ***NEW***
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Fifa Club World Cup Football Tickets ***NEW***
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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13th of October, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We talked about sisters in China who are holding a challenge tournament where only the survivors will get the chance to date them!
BEST HEADLINE: Chopstick Chicks trade kisses for kicks- Ian
 
2. We were following the progress of the Chilean miners who were being rescued – we bought you audio from the scene in San Jose as the first 3 miners came out.
 
3. We relived the moment in history where the 500-millionth guest entered Walt Disney World!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Abu Dhabi Film Festival
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:
 
12th of October, 2010

This morning's top three on the show: 

1. We heard about a duck that goes into the same café everyday to get a free sample of a muffin!  
     BEST HEADLINE: Hungry bird ducks the bill and leaves - Andrew
 
2. We asked you how you were going to make your Hump Day Tuesday a good day!  Rakesh is going for a long drive, Daisy’s going to get a takeaway and Christine’s booking a holiday! 
Samir: I’m going to put a picture of his ex’s face on his punch box then watch That 70’s Show!
 
3. We gave you loads of Wizard of Oz facts as we celebrated the filming of it 72 years ago today!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy (probably!)
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Abu Dhabi Film Festival
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
For More:
 

11th of October, 2010

This morning's top three on the show:

 
1. We heard about a guy who was flown 10,000 miles FIRST CLASS to take part in a court case that lasted 30 seconds about a stolen mobile phone!  
BEST HEADLINE: Stolen phone flies German kid home
 
2. We revealed that Eva Mendes only wants her man to bathe once in a while so we asked you - what simple things do you ask for from your partner?!  That the fridge is always full said JY and that she answers her phone within 37 rings said Don.
 
3. We told you that the worst place to be dumped ever is on top of the Eiffel Tower - nice!!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 – Hatrick at 6
6.15 – On This Day
6.40 – Wild & Wacky World
7.10 – Are You Smarter Than Daisy (probably!)
7.20 – Traders Brainteaser
7.50 – Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 – On This Day
8.40 – Abu Dhabi Film Festival
9.00 – Theme Train
9.30 – Office Block Challenge
 
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10th of October, 2010

This morning's top 3 on the show:

 
1. We talked about a woman who put superglue in her eye instead of her eyedrops!   
    BEST HEADLINE: Wink Wink 'see' no more!
 
2. We chatted about all the drama Daisy had on her trip to Beirut
 
3. The Dragon Boat team got to the finals! Well done!
 
 
 
The Usual Bits:
6.10 - Hatrick at 6
6.15 - On This Day
6.40 - Wild and Wacky World
7.10 - Are You Smarter Than Daisy
7.20 - Traders Brainteaser
7.50 - Bab Al Shams Bucket List
8.15 - On This Day
8.40 - Abu Dhabi Film Festival
9.00 - Theme Train
9.30 - Office Block Challenge!
 
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07th of October, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We asked you what songs make grown up men cry after a survey revealed that REM’’s “ Everybody Hurts” is the song that most men weep to !
 
We told you about a head teacher in Kent who ate a baked tarantula in order to raise money for a new Sport and Drama Center. Headlines on 5180 “It would be good for Christmas, everyone gets a leg.” From Alan and Teacher A-head of Spiderman” from Brian in AD
 
We also took the Radio 2 microphone back in history and re-lived the moment when Arnold Schwarzenegger became he Governor of California.
 

06th of October, 2010

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 This morning’s top three on the show:

We asked you what little white lies you tell your kids to make them do stuff!  We had eating carrots to make you see in the dark, and clouds bumping into each other when you hear thunder!

 
We told you an airport in China that had to be shut down due to a UFO sighting! Great headlines for this: “Unidentified Frying Object” from Alan and “Supernatural Shanghai Surprise” From Big Jake in Abu Dhabi!
 
We also took the Radio 2 microphone back in history and re-lived the moment when the first male nurse reported for duty in the US Army

05th of October, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We asked you what you’d like to see turned into a musical – Michael Jackson wanted Harry Potter the musical but it never happened!  We had ideas of Sheikh Zayed Road the musical & Rambo!!
 
We told you about a beard and moustache festival that took place in Austria!  Headlines for this: “Big buzz about beards” and “Big buzz over bearded blokes in Bavaria!”
 
We also took the Radio 2 microphone back in history and re-lived the moment when a man walked around the world!  Only took him four years!
 
 
04th of October, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We found out that not a lot of you are interested in School Reunions!  Rob’s been invited to one but can’t go…Christine hates them and refuses to ever go!
 
We told you about a clown who wants to be a politician!  Headlines for this “Class clown is congress personified” and “Tears of a clown – he has to stand down”
 
We also took the Radio 2 microphone back in history and re-lived the moment when New York’s first Fire Brigade came about!
 

03rd of October, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We found out where you lot do your thinking – jogging and in the bath were some of the common ones, some random ones included ironing, washing the car and swimming!
 
We told you about a guy who went through a McDonalds drive through on a horse!  Great headlines included: ‘Hungry as a horse? Go to McDonalds!’ AND ‘Horseman gets car and driver in Happy Meal’
 
We also summed up our weekends in one word and went through the top 10 most UN-Romantic gestures, number one – proposals in front of a large audience! No thanks!
 

30th of September, 2010

 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We asked you who would you take aliens too – should they arrive on our planet, what ‘leader’ would you direct them too – we had mothers, mother in laws and our very own Christine Stewart suggested!
 
We told you about the dog that navigated a boat back to shore after the owner fell off!  Got some great headlines for that…Canine Lifeline, Canine Crusoe Captains Craft, Mans Best Lifesaver, Dog Sailing Solo on 'wuff' seas!
 
We also gave away so many great prizes thanks to GoNabit.com, Bab Al Shams and the Shangri-La!

29th of September, 2010

 
 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We talked about four Australian women who have broken the world record for running the fastest in high heels!  Headlines for this “Sheila’s Heels " and "Sprinting sheilas in stilettos" from Haroon
 
We also about our Dragon Boat Racing – the photo’s from our first training session at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi are online now!  
 
We also spoke to budding marathon man James Jary who’s running 26miles in Nepal this weekend!  And we found out that Lindsey Lohan is in jail AGAIN!
 
28th of September, 2010
 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We were in the dungeon!  We had a lot of fun during the show running around being all over the place – Rob & Daisy loved it!
 
We talked about a beauty contest that took place in a women’s prison in Columbia!  Got loads of headlines on this ‘Jail house frock’ said Stephen and Carl said Cell block ‘Fwar!’
 
We also chatted about our Dragon Boat Racing – the photos from our first training session at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi are online now!  
 

27th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
Horrible jobs!  We found a list of the 10 worst jobs ever, number one was a Hazmat Diver – we managed to find Stevie who actually did this job in Portsmouth!
 
We talked about a cycle race that took place under water!  A team of scuba divers had a race in a lake in Russia!  Headlines for this “Rushing Russian bikes in sub race" Jeremy and "Wild and Wacky Water Wacing Wussians" from Guy
 
We also chatted about our Dragon Boat Racing – the photos from our first training session at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi are online now!   

26th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
Senior Moments – Daisy made a coffee without boiling the kettle!  We heard from Gwen who kept her cheese in the fridge and Vikram who put his TV remote control in the fridge too!
 
We talked about smelly birds!  The New Zealand tourism is worried that there bird’s smell of mushrooms and ‘musty violin cases!’ Headlines for this “Pot Puree needed for Pongy Polly’s" from Steve in Abu Dhabi
 
We also chatted about our Dragon Boat Racing – we’ve had our first training session now at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi in October…went really well!  We can win this!  Check out the pictures now!
 
23rd of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
Romeo Beckham is designing his own sunglasses range! How crazy is that? He’s 8! We were chatting about what your kids could design – we had wedding, shoe, bathroom and train designers!  Intelligent bunch!
 
Rakesh told us about a singing penguin!  A rock band in England are releasing a song that features a penguin!  Headlines for this “Pingu ice packs a punch!” from Vanessa and "New penguin wrapper” from Frog!
 
We also got people involved with our Dragon Boat Racing – taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi in October…training starts on Saturday – come along and say hi!
 
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22nd of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
It was all about movie one-liners! ‘Go Ahead – Make My Day’ was voted number one best one-liner so we were asking you for all of yours – some great films and memories were re-discovered!
 
Rakesh told us about a chimpanzee that paints!  “Leonardo Da Chimpy”, "Ex big topper brushes the critics aside" from Mike and "Phenomenal painting Primate!" from Clark came in!
 
We also got people involved with our Dragon Boat Racing – taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi in October.  
 
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21st of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
A teacher has said that instead of calling kids ‘failures’ we should just say that they’ve ‘deferred success’ so we were asking you for your examples “I’m not bald I’m folic-ally challenged!” and “Tiger Woods and Wayne Rooney are not unfaithful…they’re just deferred husbands!”
 
Rakesh told us about the pumpkin festival which involves giant pumpkin racing!  Pumpkins that think they’re boats! Some great headlines for this were “Numpkins Racing Pumpkins” and “Pump Up Yer Pumpkins”
 
We also got people involved with our Dragon Boat Racing – taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi in October and talked about what you’ve won – weird, wonderful and some amazing.  Check out the full list in our discussions section on facebook!
 
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20th of September, 2010

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We talked about excuses – ‘I Forgot’ is the most commonly used excuse for people not bringing in there homework – others that you use are ‘My mum hasn’t finished it’ ‘The dog ate it!’ ‘I was at a sleepover!’ and loads more!
 
Rakesh told us about a burglar who fell asleep in the house he’d robbed!  Some great headlines for this: "Bungling burglar kips not skips" and "Cat burglar cat nap catastrophe" and "Stealing 40 Winks”
 
We also got people involved with our Dragon Boat Racing – taking place at the Shangri-La Hotel in Abu Dhabi in October and talked about what AXL from Guns N Roses has in his rider – 18 white and red roses!
 
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19th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:

 
We were talking about the most embarrassing job interviews you’ve ever been on…we had clothes not on properly, falling over and mum’s sitting with you during the interview!
 
Rakesh told us about a pigeon that moved quicker than broadband! “Bird Beats Broadband” was our headline!
 
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16th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We were going through the best ‘mis-heard lyrics!’ There are so many songs that we think we know what they’re saying but we’re so wrong!  One of the best: Elton John - Sacrifice: Cold cold heart = “Cocoa Hot”
 
Rakesh told us about a bear that does Yoga!  YOGA Bear as apposed to YOGI Bear!
 
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15th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
We were talking about job titles and how to make yours as fancy as possible!  Steve in Dubai is a Vision Technician AKA a Window Cleaner and a Road Sweeper should be Foreign Object Containment specialist!
 
Rakesh told us about a dog who won his partners loads of money with a scratch card!  Great headlines for this included “Lucky lick leads to lolly” thanks to Steve in Abu Dhabi for that!
 
We also gave away a season pass to Al Jazira football club and we’re getting all excited for the Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival
 
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14th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
Brent and Daisy were being all patriotic as they celebrated National Anthems Day!  We had anthems from around the world sang by you and we tested Christine on her anthems knowledge!
 
Brent told us about a cat that’s got the word CAT in its fur!  ‘Type Cat!’ was our favorite headline!
 
We also talked about the Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival and we put another person in the draw to win a brunch at Shangri-La!
 
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13th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:

Brent and Daisy talked about nicknames at school…Brent gave himself the nickname Grand Harbour Master B and Daisy revealed that her nickname was Pinky!

 
We talked about a fashion show that took place in a prison in our wild and wacky wonderful world…Jailhouse Frocks was the best headline!
 
We also talked about Daisy’s loss over the weekend of her red high heels! She is most distraught…if anyone finds them you know where we are J
 
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12th of September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
It was Daisy, Brent and Christine today as Rob’s gone to Oz and Rakesh has joined the cavalry – he loves horses that much now!
 
We talked about a missing honey badger in Prague – apparently honey badgers are the most fearless animals!
 
We also talked about Christine’s new friends the Welsh Tug of War team and we talked about Old Wives tales!
 
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09th of September, 2010

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 This morning’s top three on the show: 

We talked about random places people have got married after a couple got married on the site of the sinking of Titanic!  Andy got married halfway up a mountain in Nepal and another couple got married in the back of an ambulance!

 
Rakesh told us about some burglars in England who got stung by hundreds of wasps…best headline from Dave “Police sting exposes a hive of criminal activity”
 
We also gave away an overnight stay at the Shangri-La in Dubai as well as 500aed to spend at Home Centre
 
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08th of September,2010

 

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 

Daisy was back!  Everyone was in great shock that she didn’t completely stick to her schedule! Things have changed!

Rakesh told us about a weekend of festivities to celebrate all things red! Thanks to people with red hair…got some great headlines for this “Red Head Redemption” and “Simply Red”

We also talked about things you start – but then don’t quite finish; odd jobs around the house and scuba diving came up!

 
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07th September, 2010

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The boys were back in town again we talked bad teachers including one who used to break wind and then blamed the kids.
Sparky’s 20 second stand up with your one liners.
Rakesh found a woman who had taken 960 goes to get her driving test.
 
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06th September, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:

 

We celebrated an ‘all Bloke show’ (as Daisy is still on Hols) with a little help from the Spice Girls and love songs.. !

Rakesh told us about a China Miner **Interviewer Rakesh asked the bright SPARK Chinese man: "Was the DUGWORTH it?" "Yes" he replied "Everyone loves my cool diggs, unfortunately, it doesn't ROCK" **from Neville from Dubai was the best text!

Sparky unraveled the Pakistan Cricket Scandal as we procrastinated about National Procrastination Day!

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05th September, 2010
 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
 

We added a new ‘Sparky’ into the show while Daisy is away on Hols..

Rakesh told us about a Child Wonder – he’s 15 and the youngest person to study at Cambridge University after Willam Pitt the Younger!  ‘Pubescent Poindexter to punt partridge at pompous school’ was the best headline!

We also talked about ‘triggers’, sounds or songs that rings a bell.. (Sparky salutes British Airways every time one flies past/ Rob thinks of Sauna every time he hears an Abba song!!)

 
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01st of September, 2010

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 This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about the worst ways you’ve broken up with people or been dumped!  Parties, weddings and even a funeral featured! Nasty stuff!
-          Rakesh told us about a place in Taiwan where people can go to – just to tickle cats! 
-          We also talked about how young and buff Cliff Richard is looking!
 
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30th of August, 2010

 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about the autographs you’ve acquired over the years – Daisy’s well proud of her Gordon The Gopher one, not as good as some of the ones you lot had – Tiger Woods, Jenson Button and The Wurzels!
-          Rakesh told us about a busker who doesn’t accept coins or cash for his songs! Only Tap & Pay Cards! ‘Busk Away with Tap and Pay!’
-          We also did the birthdays & talked about the Emmys!
 
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29th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about odd injury’s and the weird ways you get them after Rob had to have stitches in his hand after cleaning the freezer – poor Sydney called us and told us about the time he tripped and fell into his flowerbed! What a ‘pansy!’
-          Rakesh told us that we might all one day be able to become Spiderman with a new gadget enabling us to walk on walls!
-          We also revealed the best song recorded by the Beatles – A Day In The Life!
 
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26th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about your favourite movie heroes – James Bond & Indiana Jones were the highest but you lot seem to love Dangermouse and Popeye!
-          Rakesh told us about a guy who’s grown his fingernails to 30cm long just so that he doesn’t get himself into fights!  Thanks to Ian for sending through ‘He's a glover not a fighter!’
-          We also talked about more of the best ‘one-liner’ jokes… “Black Beauty – now there’s a dark horse!”
 
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25th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
  
-          Daisy and Rakesh chatted about villains – the Daleks are apparently the most frightening villains.  You lot also seemed to get very scared of Darth Vader, The Wicked Witch of the West and Hannibal Lecter!
-          Rakesh told us about a guy who parachuted out of a plane, sitting in a rubber dingby whilst completing a rubik’s cube!
-          We also talked about Madonna possibly getting a residency in Vegas!
 
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24th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
  
-          Rob wasn’t feeling well so Daisy and Rakesh talked about which film characters you were most like…we had TinTin, the guy from Die Hard and Patsy from Ab Fab!
-          Rakesh told us about a traffic jam that too place in China which left drivers in there cars for 9 days!! DAYS!! Headline of the day: “All gong Wong on road to Beijing” from Dave 
-          We also revealed the best one-liner joke & gave Rakesh the top 10 tips to win a woman!

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 23rd of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about wedding table names – Daisy’s friend is getting married and the tables will all be named after Pompey footballers!  We loved this one ‘We named the tables cloud 1, cloud 2 .... And our table was cloud number 9’ Thanks to Elias for sending that!
-          Rakesh told us about a man who wasn’t allowed entry to the UK because he gained so much weight he looked nothing like his passport photo!
-          We also found out that people spend thousands of dirham’s trying to win over a potential partner – most people except Rob!!
 
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22nd of August, 2010  

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We asked when male grooming goes too far – Daisy was surprised to see a man filing his nails whilst sitting by the pool…turns out Rob is quite the ‘metro-sexual’ and he owns a nail file himself!
-          Rakesh told us about a woman who believes she is magnetic!  We were all puzzled as to how she gets on at an airport!
-          We also found out that the poor Beckhams have had to get rid of 14 members of staff…what a shame!
 
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19th of August, 2010   

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We talked about practical jokes all morning on the air only to have the show end with someone from the office playing a practical joke on Daisy!
-          Rakesh told us about a guy who bought his wife 99,999 red roses for there wedding day! ‘He rose to the occasion!’
-          We also found out that a third of adults still sleep with a teddy bear and 25% of men take them away with them on business trips  thanks to Gareth and Barry who admitted to loving there teddies!
 
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18th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          You lot told us about the fictitious places you’d like to work…CTU with Jack Bauer from 24 and a gardener for Wisteria Lane from Desperate Housewives were some of the best!
-          Rakesh told us about a guy who sat in his car for 30 hours to avoid paying the clamping fine ‘Not A Happy Clamper!’
-          We also found out that Katie Holmes is getting acting tips from Tom Cruise – that’s like getting style tips from Duckworth!
 
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17th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          Daisy was upset that the boys didn’t notice her new haircut!  It gave her ‘the hump’ for a ‘hump day Tuesday!’
-          Rakesh told us about a park bench in China that spiked you if you sat on it for too long with paying…what a pain in the backside!
-          We found out what you lot had ‘bought’ Madonna’s for her birthday and we chatted to a listener who once had Elvis kiss her hand!  
 
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16th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:

 
-          Thanks to Rod who came on to the show with us this morning and donated his 1000Dhs prize money that he won with The Title Twister – the money has gone to the Pakistan Association Dubai for the relief fund. A very worthy cause so thank you.
-          Rakesh told us about a group of squirrels who danced the Saturday Night Fever or Saturday NUT Fever as Rakesh said!
-          We also celebrated Madonna’s 52nd birthday and we looked back at 33 years since the death of ‘The King’ Elvis.
 
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15th of August, 2010  

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We were being all charitable and talked of ingenious and down right crazy ways of raising money for charity. Daisy once did a sponsored silence and funnily enough raised loads of money for charity!
-          Rakesh told us about the most ridiculous speeding fine ever – a Swedish guy will have to pay nearly 4 million dirhams!
-          And this weekend Rob actually went out for once! With Christine (!) – while Rakesh spent the weekend gazing at the stars…how romantic!
 
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12th of August, 2010  

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          Daisy’s love for Robbie is no more after learning how he proposed to Ayda Field – with playing cards!
-          Rakesh told us about the oldest house in the world – a mere 11,000 years old! Ron came up with a great headline of ‘Period property to let – needs touching up!’
-          We learnt that its pretty rubbish being the middle child – George told us he’s the 6th of 10 children…that’s very middle!
 
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11th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          The First Day of Ramadan- We talked about being Charitable during the Holy Month– Also helping out with the Pakistan Aid for the floods along with the Gulf News Campaign!
-          Rakesh told us about new Jobs up For Grabs in Australia! Some of them include Shark Tagging and Koala Catching!!
-          Daisy was off sick today but Rob kept mentioning that she had actually taken up her childhood hobby of Cross- Stitching once again and had accidently stitched herself to the Sofa...!
 
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10th of August, 2010 

 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          We talked hobbies – Kate Moss has started making Plum Jam!  Seems she’s not the only one with weird hobbies, Rob collected rocks & Daisy used to do cross-stitch!
-          Rakesh told us about a travel agent specifically for Teddy Bears! ‘Ready Teddy Go’ and ‘Wish You Were Bear’ were some great headlines you came up with!
-          We talked about neighbours – dodgy ones and lovely ones!  Daisy once lived next door to a family who bred tarantulas!  Nice!
 
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09th of August, 2010

 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          We chatted about board games and Daisy being a bit of a cheater…turns out Cranium is harder than she thought!
-          Rakesh told us about a jet engine school bus!  A school bus in America with a jet engine on it! That’s one way to get to school quickly!
-          Its National Book day so we found out that Christine likes her classics and Daisy loves her kid’s books!
 
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08th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
 
-          We were live at Shangri-La Hotel in Muscat! Amazing time had by all, swimming lessons, cooking lessons and massages!
-          Rakesh told us about a restaurant that has opened up specifically for dogs in Australia! Great names for it included ‘Waggie-Mamas’ and Dunkin Dog Nuts’
-          We found out what is and what definitely is NOT acceptable to take from hotel rooms! Apparently taking dressing gowns is not a good idea!!
    
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05th of August, 2010 

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          We found uses for your old blackberry phone…paper weight, kids toys & torches came up trumps!
-          Rakesh told us about a couple who got married dressed as Super Woman and Batman with the Joker as the
-          We completed our week of scientific experiments and finally got Daisy’s rings clean
 
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04th of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          We found out what you would stock-pile! Christine’s dad has got a whole cupboard full of baked beans!
-          Rakesh told us about a robber who called the restaurant after he’d robbed it to complain there wasn’t enough money!
-          You lot told us about songs that pump you up and get you psyched! Bat Out Of Hell, Bon Jovi and ACDC were all popular!
 
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03rd of August, 2010

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This morning's top three on the show:
 
      -     We talked about driving issues...seems a lot of us have them!
      -     Rakesh told us about a 'Mini Monet' a 7yr old wonder kid 
            who  makes loads on his paintings!
-          We had our first Classic Breakfast scientific experiment...which didn't work!
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02nd of August, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          We had some great ideas for Daisy’s games night…seems like it’s quite a popular thing to do!
-          Daisy was amazed about a store in London who has started selling Christmas decorations already!!
-          You lot gave us some great names for Shane Warne’s new TV programme ‘Spin Ball Wizard’ and ‘The brave and the bald!’
 
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01st of August, 2010   

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          Daisy carried on showing us all that she knows a musical or two!  Earplugs might be needed next time!
-          Rakesh told us all about a dog who collects litter and a parrot who spots burglars!  Animals are getting cleverer than humans!
-          You lot gave us some great names for Sarah Furgeson (Fergie!)’s new TV programme ‘Yorkie Bar’ and ‘Duchess of Talk’
 
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29th of July, 2010

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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          Daisy showed off her knowledge of musicals by singing as many songs as she could!
-          Rakesh told us about a guy who proposed by using an aerosol can…great headlines for this included ‘Lets Spray Together!’
-          You lot told us all about random pregnancy food cravings, coal and mud were the worst! Eww!
 
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28th of July, 2010
 
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This morning’s top three on the show:
-          Daisy very badly attempted to do a range of different accents - South African was particularly awful
-          Rakesh told us about a hotel room with its own train set “All Aboard!”
-          You lot became scientists with loads of new inventions including an air conditioned bubble to accommodate the UAE heat!
 
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 27th of July, 2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  The more you take, the more you leave behind. What are they?! Answer: Footsteps! Congratulations to Jumana who won a 500dhs voucher to use at the Chi Spa at Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi.  
-          Dads are now becoming more hands-on…sales of Baby Bjorn’s have rocketed since the Hangover movie.  We were chatting to dads in the UAE – proud dads and stay at home dads…big mention to Mark in Dubai who’s kids are now (after his passion and persuasion!) world champions in karate!  
-          We set something new for Dare Daisy – after Scuba Diving, Volleyball, Football and Drumming its time for a new challenge – Sailing!  Thanks to Julian who has signed Daisy up to take part in a sailing competition on Saturday!
-          We gave away a meal for two at Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a car accident in Switzerland in which loads of watermelons blocked the roads for hours!  We got loads of headlines on this ‘Sweetzerland’ and ‘Even though there was an accident, the drivers weren’t feeling meloncholy’ are just a couple – thanks to everyone for them all! The full story’s online now on our facebook page – another wacky story tomorrow!
-          Daisy amazed (!) everyone with her wonderful range of accents!  Today it was Leeds and Manchester from England – tomorrow she’ll take on Indian and Canadian!
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Rob played against the lovely Mariam.  It went down to a tie-breaker and well done to Mariam who got the DVD’s! If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
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26th of July, 2010
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  If you were in a dark room with a candle, a woodstove, a match and a gas lamp, which do you light first?  Answer: The match! Congratulations to Adele who won a meal for two at Hoi An at the Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi.  
-          The Rolling Stones have announced that after nearly 50 years of performing they’re going to call it a day – they’ve worked hard enough!  We were asking you about your Rolling Stones experiences – lots of you have seen them live and loved them!  We chatted to Martyn who went to the same school as Charlie Watts!
-          We talked about a guy in England who’s changed his name to Buzz Lightyear to commemorate the opening of the new film…we asked you what you’d change yours to!  We had some Homer Simpson, Wonder Womans and from that point on the show was bought to you by Dolly Parton, Pamela Anderson and Barbie!
-          We gave away a meal for two at Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a ‘Cow Wash’ as in a car wash but for cows!  Amazing…it actually helps them produce more milk!  We got loads of headlines on this ‘Cant believe theres a cow wash . . Pull the udder one’ that was from Gav and then Gary in Dubai came up with ‘Make cows glow and the milk will flow! The full story’s online now on our facebook page – another wacky story tomorrow!
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Rob played against Chris a South African guy who loves his rugby! Rob only got one right!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
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25th of July, 2010
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  If two’s company and three’s a crowd – what are four and five? Answer: Nine! Congratulations to Sue who won a 500Dhs voucher to spend at Chi The Spa at Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi.  
-          David Beckham got serenaded by a female fan whilst having dinner in a restaurant in LA.  We asked you about times you’ve done something embarrassing to win over someone – we had words of love painted onto train platforms, helicopter rides and Daisy doing karaoke!
-          We celebrated all things Rob today as its National Parents Day, Culinary Day and Sewing Day!  Rob loves a good stitch!
-          We gave away a meal for two at Benihana, Al Bustan Rotana
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a man who’s addicted to eating light bulbs!  Not much of a bright spark is he!  We had some great headlines for this ‘Tired of dull dieting? Try Edison light!’ Thanks to Ron for that!  The full story’s online now on our facebook page – another wacky story tomorrow!
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Rob played against Warwick – Rob got beaten on his favourite subject 80s music!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 
 
22nd of July, 2010
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?   Answer: Once, because after you subtract it's not 25 anymore! Congratulations to Wendy who won an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La, Bar al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.  
-          Rob was back to his sick bed!  Daisy and Rakesh were ruling the roost…
-          We talked about the man who was accused of stealing the World Cup trophy – only to say that he was just trying to put a hat on it!  We asked you about great excuses you’ve come up with…special thanks to Tony who gave told us this ‘My mate and I wagged school and went into town. The police stopped us and asked why we were not at school. My mate said we had nits. He jumped back about 2 meters and let us go’ great!!
-          Daisy did some signing – she taught Rakesh the ‘Daisy Daisy’ song.  Nigel gave us a version all about Rakesh which Daisy sang – then off the back of that it was suggested she do some rapping – which she did – embarrassing slightly!
-          We chatted to our new keen listener Damo who wanted to fill in for Duckworth – his ‘mate’ Steve warned us off him!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a theme park in the US where you can act as Tarzan!  Swing in the trees and everything!  Daisy came up with the headline ‘Be Tarzan…you pay!’
-          We did another round of ‘Wronger Than Rakesh!’ Rakesh and Gav (his contestant) were both RUBBISH!  So Daisy ended up keeping the prize!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          We continued with our new features after 9am, the Office Block Challenge and The Theme Train!
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 

21st of July, 2010

  
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  What always goes to bed with shoes on?  Answer: A Horse! Congratulations to everyone who got the answer correct has now gone into the draw to win an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La, Bar al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.  
-          Rob was back from his sick bed…Kenny welcomed him back in with some breakfast!
-          We talked about techno-phoebes…a new book has been launched for parents to teach them how to use facebook properly so we were asking how much you know about facebook and do you agree with it or not?!  Nicki came on the air and said she has to help her husband Les out all time – she also said that if you combine all the social networking sites you’d get ‘You Twit Face’
-          In showbiz news, we talked about a new TV programme that Tom Cruise wants to create – a documentary about his life with Suri and Katie Holmes and we asked you what it should be called…some of the best were ‘Under Tom’s Thumb’ and ‘Cruise Control’
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about an ice cream van especially for dogs! How amazing is that! Daisy wondered if it was a good as Slush Puppies!  We had some great headlines for this ‘Cones for Canines’ and ‘Doggy Ice Cream – Not to be sniffed at!’’ The full story is on our facebook page now…another story back tomorrow! 
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth Rob lost!  He played against Skinny George!  George loved beating him and the fact that he’s an Aussie made it even sweeter for George! If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          We continued with our new features after 9am, the Office Block Challenge and The Theme Train!
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 
  
20th of July, 2010
 
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  Can you take three letters from a four-letter word and manage to have it mean the same thing? Answer – YES!  Congratulations to everyone who got the answer correct has now gone into the draw to win an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La, Bar al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.  
-          Rob was off sick so Rakesh and Daisy were flying solo!  Hopefully he’ll be back better safe and sound tomorrow…
-          We asked you what song lyrics summed your mood…Daisy’s was ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ and Rakesh’s ‘We Are The Champions!’  We had loads of you on the air with your songs…thanks for all getting in touch!
-          In showbiz news, we talked Christiano Ronaldo, Lindsey Lohan and of course Ashton Kutcher!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about the world’s fastest snail…Daisy presumed it was a slow news day…and Ron came up with a great headline ‘Shell sponsor slides in to win!’ The full story is on our facebook page now…another story back tomorrow!  
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ though as Rob was off it was ‘are you wronger than Rakesh!’ and Rakesh actually won!  He did well playing against Alan, lets see how Rob does when he’s back tomorrow…If you’d like to see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          We continued with our new features after 9am, the Office Block Challenge and The Theme Train!
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 
 
 19th of July, 2010
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  What do the words ‘racecar’, ‘kayak’ and ‘level’ have in common? Answer: They’re all spelt the same forwards as well as backwards.  Congratulations to everyone who got the answer correct has now gone into the draw to win an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La, Bar al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.  
-          We talked about a man who won over 200 million dirhams in the lottery!  We asked you to come up with funny ways that you would spend the money…George in Dubai would buy Yas Island Race Track and the Dubai metro...he’d then move the metro to Yas and then…Bingo!  We’d have the biggest scalextric in the world!  Someone else suggested with all that money they’d chop off Michael Bolton’s ponytail and make him eat it!
-          You can now buy designer nappies…crazy we know…denim, ruffles, stripes – all sorts!  We asked you what you’d design and we spoke to Dave who wanted to design a golf club that made him straight!
-          Daisy had her very first drum lesson!  Thanks to Martin who taught her…she didn’t do amazingly but on the other hand, wasn’t too bad!  She can’t quite perfect the Phil Collins solo yet but with a bit more practice!  The video will be online soon…!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about the perfect handshake today.  We got some great headlines on this – Alan always comes up trumps, today was no exception with this one ‘Scientists pull off perfect hand formula, Duckworth eschews limpness!’  The full story is on our facebook page now…another story back tomorrow!  
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ today Rob played against Allan and Rob lost!  Haha ahh poor Rob! If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          We started a couple of new features, the Office Block Challenge and The Theme Train!
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 
 18th of July, 2010 

   -  Today’s Brainteaser was this:  I’m a slippery fish in a cloudy sea; neither hook nor spear will capture me.  With your hand you must hunt and seize this fish, to see that it ends up in a dish.  What am I?  Answer: Soap.  Everyone who got the answer correct has now gone into the draw to win an overnight stay for two at Shangri-La, Bar al Jissah Resort and Spa, Muscat, Oman.  

-          We talked about a woman who’s 108 who has been reunited with her boyfriend…a mere 70 (SEVENTY!) years her junior at 38 years old…true love show no boundaries hey!
-          We talked about lucky charms…apparently they do help, not due to any weird powers but simply because of the feeling they give you!  Daisy talked about her special rabbit’s foot & Rob of his golfing lucky charm!
-          A bus company in China is encouraging better driving skills by hanging a bucket of water over the heads of the drivers to stop them from jolting and swerving…we asked you what can be done to promote better driving in the UAE?!  Elastic band flicking and water pistols came out top!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a man in America who’s created a car with a toilet in it…like a portable port-a-loo!  As always we had some great headlines on this… Porta Potty Pees Past Pedestrians. From Pete Dubai and Music to listen to in the toilet car -anything by The Cistern Sisters!  Check out the full story on our facebook page now!   
-          We talked about Daisy’s fads…her never ending changing hobbies…today its drumming!  So she’s going to try drumming tonight, find out how she gets on tomorrow!  Also find out tomorrow what her new fad will be!
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ today Rob played against Franky and Rob won!  Bad luck Franky…we gave him the DVD’s anyway!  If you’d like to see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          We started a couple of new features, the Office Block Challenge and The Theme Train!
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10

15th of July,2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  A man walks into a room, turns around and walks out the same door he went in.  When he gets out he is in a different room than when he started.  How is this possible?! Answer: He walks into an elevator!  Congratulations to Sarah who won a meal for two at The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi!
-          We talked about Victoria Beckham and her new role as a Range Rover designer!  She’s been asked to work on the interior design for it so we were asking you what features it would include – large airbags, extra mirrors and a Beckham GPS system were some of the best ones!
-          Our video blog is now online!  Have a look now – it’s got everything you could wish for, history, fashion and showbiz!  Oh and of course Duckworth and Daisy!
-          We gave away our final family pass to Summer in Abu Dhabi…find out more at www.summerinabudhabi.com
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a policeman who’s claiming an extra week’s holiday because of all the extra time it takes him to get ready in the morning!  We had some great headlines on this…If the policeman was angry, does that make him a cross dresser? From Chris and James in Abu Dhabi gave us If you don’t like this worksuit, You’re gonna hate this lawsuit!  Check out the full story on our facebook page now!   
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ today Rob played against Clark and Rob won!  Poor Clark, we gave him the DVD’s anyway!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 

14th of July,2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  I am hard as well as soft, I love water, I am part of astrology, I am ill tempered.  What am I? Answer: A Crab! Congratulations to David who won a meal for two at The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi!
-          We talked about toys!  Daisy went to see Toy Story 3 and loved it…seems like millions of other people do, it’s the highest grossing Pixar movie ever!  Plus it’s meant that retro toys are becoming much more popular…we had loads of suggestions, lego, action man, spacehoppers, yo-yo’s and the Spirograph!  There are pictures of the best ones on our facebook page now!
-          Snoop Doggy Dogg wants a cameo appearance on Coronation Street – Rob told us this morning…He’d love a bit of Betty’s Hot Pot!
-          We gave away a family pass to Summer in Abu Dhabi – more up for grabs tomorrow.
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a swimming pool in Vienna where swimmers are being made to keep their mouths shut whilst swimming because they’re loosing too much water due to people swallowing it all!  Check out the full story on our facebook page now!   
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ today Rob played against Aldrin and it went down to a tie-breaker…Rob still lost!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…

13th of July,2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Wednesday, Friday or Sunday? Answer: Yesterday, today and tomorrow. Congratulations to John who won a meal for two at The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi!
-          Its 25 years ago today that Live Aid took place…this morning we were getting your stories, we spoke to Karen who was there – her highlight was David Bowie, Paul worked there selling Ice Creams and Coke and we chatted to PJ who had to leave halfway through Elton John’s set to catch her train!
-          Katy Perry and Russel Brand are getting married and are giving away tickets to a fan!  We were asking you if you could have gone to any celebrity wedding ever who’s would it have been?!  Princess Diana & Prince Charles, Sid and Nancy and John and Yoko were some of your choices!
-          We talked about Paul the Octopus who has now retired after his world cup action – he predicted 8 out of 8 games correct but now he’s had enough…bye bye Paul!
-          We gave away a family pass to Summer in Abu Dhabi – more up for grabs tomorrow.
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a road today in China that melted!  Check out the full story on our facebook page now!   
-          We did another round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ today Rob lost to Robbo!  Duckworth only got one right against Robbo’s 3!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10… 

12th of June,2010 

-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  Brothers and sisters I have none but that mans father, is my fathers son…who am I? Answer: Me. Congratulations to Andre who won a meal for two at The Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi!
-          We talked about the World Cup final win for Spain…we chatted to a great sport, Frank our sweepstake representative for The Netherlands – he wasn’t too disappointed, we also chatted to Manuel who was our extremely happy Spanish representative!
-          We chatted about World Cup Widows…hello to all the women out there who now have there husbands back!  A long list of jobs now await many people…! Good luck!
-          We gave away a family pass to Summer in Abu Dhabi – more up for grabs tomorrow.
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a man who made his mum a hostage for not ironing his shirts!  Check out the full story on our facebook page now!   
-          We did the last round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ for the week Congratulations to Jane from the Philippines who beat Rob on the tie-breaker question!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10… 
 
11th July, 2010
 
-     Today's Brainteaser was this: Some may not admit it without wearing a frown. 
What goes up but never back down? Answer: Age Congratulations to Elizabeth from Abu Dhabi who won a meal for two at Sofra BLD at Shangri-La Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi! 
-     Rob and Rakesh were live from Abu Dhabi at the Shangri-La Hotel having breakfast with our listeners and generally enjoying themselves for the weekend! Highlights of there trip include, swimming lessons for Rakesh and ordering too much Ice! There are pictures on our facebook page now. 
-     We talked about the upcoming World Cup final against Spain and The Netherlands. We chatted to our representatives for each game, Manuel and Frank. both of who think they're going to win so we'll chat to them both tomorrow to see how they're feeling! Don't forget to check out our website for Daisy's Goal of the Day. 
-     Rakesh gave us his insight into the 'Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!' It was about the world’s oldest woman today who's 130 years old! Check out the full story on our facebook page now. ! 
-     We continued 'Dumber Than Duckworth!' But today it was Daisy who looked the dumbest for writing a question wrong! Congratulations to Cathleen who took part as she was having her breakfast at The Shangri-La Hotel who beat Rob! If you'd like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him next week. Get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now (5180) 
-     Don't forget the facebook group - tell all your friends, we're trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10.we've got 1,500 at the moment help us out!
 

 

 

 08th of July,2010   

 

12th of January, 2011  
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  A farmer had seventeen sheep, all but nine died, how many did he have left? Answer :9 Congratulations to everyone who got the correct answer…the draw for an overnight stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai takes place tomorrow!
-          Its national Chocolate Day today and Duckworth told us that it was a vegetable.. Watch out for your Kids; Parents (another excuse)!!
-          We spoke about ‘Showbiz Bridesmaids’ – Russell Brand and Katy Perry are getting married and Rihanna is their bridesmaid.. We asked you who you would have – and we got loads of response from everyone, including Homer Simpson with the reception taking place at Moes and Pamela Anderson as bridesmaid with Slash as the Usher!!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a 77 year old grandmother who has become the first woman to get a black belt in Ju-Jitsu at her age.  Check out the full story on our facebook page now.  Another wacky story tomorrow!   
-          We did the 4th round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Congratulations to Christine (our news reader) who filled in for Roland because he chickened out at the last minute..Christine got all right and Rob only managed one!  If you’d like to see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him tomorrow…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now(5180)
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…

 06th of July,2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  I have holes at my top, at my bottom, at my sides and in me, but I still hold water.  What Am I? Answer: A sponge.  Congratulations to everyone who got the correct answer…the draw for an overnight stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai takes place on Thursday!
-          It’s national fried chicken day today…randomly, this got us talking about food…seems Daisy loves food as much as she loves Ashton Kutcher!
-          Rob thought Daisy was his alarm this morning, he snoozed her…he ended up coming in with Rakesh and they listened to classical music all the way into work!
-          We talked to our World Cup representatives for the Netherlands and Uruguay ahead of tonight’s World Cup Semi-Final, both of them seemed very confident – Daisy warned everyone of heart problems that can occur during a penalty shoot out so let’s hope it doesn’t go to that!
-          We spoke about ‘Impulse Buys’ – you know those things you see and the buy straight away without really thinking and then never end up using!? We chatted to Sean who bought 3 suits from an Italian guy at a petrol station…3 suits…all too big for him!
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a wheelie bin contest in Germany between two villages.  We asked you for a headline to go with this story…’Bin a long time coming’ ‘Trash Wars’ and ‘Trash Your Neighbour’ were the best.  Check out the full story on our facebook page now.  Another wacky story tomorrow!
-          We did the 3rd round of ‘Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Congratulations to Matt from Ras al Khiamah who was today’s winner…Rob got none right, not even an easy one on golf!  If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him tomorrow…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now…
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10. 

05th of July,2010

 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  A box without hinges, no key or a lid, yet golden treasure within me is hid.  What Am I? Answer: An egg.  Congratulations to everyone who got the correct answer…the draw for an overnight stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai takes place on Thursday!
-          Daisy told us all about how lost she got driving around Deira, it was so bad that she had to pay a taxi driver and follow him!
-          We talked about and praised the people who volunteered their time and energies into helping others in the al Sajaa labour camp.
-          Its national work-a-holic day today – this morning we found out that Daisy is a work-a-holic, she lives to work as apposed to working to live like most people!
-          We talked camel milk – it’s making its way to Europe, Kenny our Camel’s Milk biggest fan was very excited, we chatted to him on the air and he was most amusing!
-          Daisy was loving Ashton Kutcher again…what’s new…and Paul from Dubai came on the air and told us that he’s coming to the UAE soon to make a new film…Daisy got so excited, especially after he said Jude Law and George Clooney will be coming here too!  Rob got excited when he said that Status Quo rocker ‘Rick Parfitt’ is going to be in it as well.  Watch this space…
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a major in England who’s trousers dropped mid-way through an important event at a library! Check out the full story on our facebook page now.
-          We did the 2nd round of ‘Are you Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Congratulations to Amanda who was today’s winner…She won 2-1…If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him tomorrow…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now…
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…
 
04th of July 2010
 
-          Today’s Brainteaser was this:  I can be quick and then I’m deadly, I am a rock, shell and bone medley.  If I was made into a man, I’d make people dream, I gather in my millions by ocean, sea and stream.  What Am I? Answer: Sand.  Congratulations to Leonard who got himself into the draw to win an overnight stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai!
-          Happy 4th July! To all our American listeners…thanks to Tom from Chicago who chatted to us about this and told us what it means to him.
-          Daisy spotted a ‘Pompey’ footballer in her local store over the weekend and got very excited, we asked you which famous people you’ve seen in the UAE, Rick embarrassed himself in front of Alan Shearer, Heather met Morgan Freeman and there were loads more!  Time to go celeb hunting then!
-          We asked you what you achieved over the weekend, Rob managed to get rid of his cold, Daisy had a successful road trip, she only made two wrong turns!  
-          Rakesh gave us his insight into the ‘Wild & Wacky, Wonderful World of Rakesh!’  It was about a herd of cows that produce more milk after listening to Shakespeare!  We had so many of you coming in with puns for this…Much a MOOO about nothing, Moooolious Ceaser, To MOOOO or not to MOOO & Richard The Herd…The full story is on our facebook page now.
-          We did the first round of ‘Are you Dumber Than Duckworth!’ Congratulations to Paul who was our first contestant…it ended up as a draw but we gave him the funbag anyway…If you’d like to be see Duckworth going down you could be playing against him tomorrow…get in touch now via facebook or SMS us now…
-          Don’t forget the facebook group – tell all your friends, we’re trying to get to one million facebook friends by 10/10/10…help us out!