A big week in US politics started with a really comical prediction from a UK politician. We have a full show, a feature on Hall and Oates, Birthdays, answers to the Connect 4 Connundrum and a trivia quiz. Navigated by Richard J Hannah and the Broadcast East Team.

Musical Tracks written, arranged and produced by Richard J Hannah. Vocals, Arthur Grant, Eddie Dalton, Richard J Hannah and The Broadcast East Collective.

Tribute to Amanda Margaret Pope, daughter of Lorraine Coker and Step Daughter to Richard J Hannah.

Amanda ( words, music and Vocals by Richard J Hannah)

How does one so special just not know,

How we all love her so.

Amanda walked like a quirky song

Smiles followed her down every road

Hands reached out but she stayed withdrawn

A mirror held questions she never showed

A comedy voice and pranks for days

Laughed until the night fell away

She kept her secrets in a small, locked place

Said she was fine in the most fragile way.

Amanda, you were loved by every room

Amanda, you were summer after noon

Amanda, you were everything we knew

Amanda, why couldn't you love you?

She learned to give until there was none

Wore other people's light like a coat

Candles for her birthday, wishes for a sun

Still she counted every note she wrote

We traced the outlines of where she began

Held on to echoes of her laugh

Told her she mattered a thousand times

But words slipped past like a broken glass.

Amanda, you were loved by every room

Amanda, you were summer after noon

Amanda, you were everything we knew

Amanda, why couldn't you love you?

Her mother waits for that daily call,

How are you momma? Are you in at all

Meet me in town for a coffee she’d say

Now Amanda has gone away

If loving her could've been enough

If someone had shown her how to stay

We would give her all the sky and sun

To keep the shadows from her face.

Amanda, you were loved by every room

Amanda, you were summer after noon

Amanda, you were everything we knew

Amanda, why couldn't you love you?

Amanda, oh Amanda, we still call your name

Amanda, oh Amanda, gone too soon to blame

So, sleep easy, no more pain

Amanda, sleep, the stars know you by name.

Podcast: Weekend Magazine

Host: Richard J Hannah

Producer: Suzi Lee (Broadcast East)

Episode Theme: Halloween Week

In This Episode:

• News: Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or.
• Comedy: Stand-up from Jim Gaffigan, Mike Godwin, and Tim Hawkins.
• Segments: "TooGood, Too bad" with Mrs Miller; the Trivia Quiz; and the answers to last week's Connect 4.

Dedication:

This episode is dedicated to Richard Hannah's late stepdaughter, Amanda Pope, who passed away at the start of the month. At the end of the show, Richard performs his original song "Amanda" as a tribute to her.

Richard is back in the Studio. This time Lorraine is taking a break. Full show today. Birthdays, Trivia Quiz, New Connect 4 Connundrum, TooGoodToobad, Comedy and even a couple of film recommendations

The Magazine Show syndicated across 40 stations and networks. This is a special.

American, Suzie Lee introduces original music created for The Weekend Magazine and Magical Classical, produced by Broadcast East. 

Credits

Music & lyrics by Richard J Hannah, with music from the Studio Session of the Broadcast East Collective

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Track List

1. We are coming in hot! – Series Theme

Music, Lyrics, and Arrangement by Richard J Hannah. Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective.

 2. Just Make it up! - Satirical song, inspired by the mainstream media caring more about the story than the truth.

Music, Lyrics, Arrangement by Richard J Hannah. Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective.

3. Do you hear me son? - Letter set to music to Richard Hannah’s Son, who committed suicide in 2022. Music and Lyrics by Richard J Hannah.

 4. It’s kind of awkward - Comedy Song - Written by Richard J Hannah.

 5. Clap your hands and Stamp your feet: Show theme – alternative for Sundays.

Arranged by Richard J Hannah. Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective / Cornerstone Choir

  6. Magical Classical: Theme to show: Samples from Classical tracks set to words by Richard J Hannah.

 7. Magical Classical Finale 1: arranged by Richard J Hannah.

 8.Magical Classical Finale 2: arranged by Richard J Hannah.

 9. We sing for Life: From traditional Gospel theme. Words by Richard J Hannah. Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective/Cornerstone Choir

 10. A little of your time: Vocals: Arthur Grace: Words and Music: Richard J Hannah.

12. It takes hands: Vocals:Eddie Dalton: Words/Music: Richard J Hannah - Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective/

Backing Vocals: Studio Choir

Final Track: Don’t be afraid of the Dark: Show outro – Re-arranged from ‘Richard Hannah’s podcast of the same name from 2022’ with new Lyrics. Vocals -The Broadcast East Collective

Weekend Magazine - Show 10: The Special "Studio Team Takeover"

Broadcast Date: October 2025

Duration: Approx. 2 Hours

Hosts: Lucy Dean & Pete Llewellyn-Gee (Stand-in Hosts)

Producers: The Weekend Magazine Studio Team

📝 Episode Summary

In this special edition of Weekend Magazine, the studio team steps up to the mic while regular hosts Richard J Hannah and Lorraine Coker attend to sad family duties. Lucy Dean and Pete Llewellyn-Gee guide you through a re-edited "Best Of" presentation from October 2025.

This episode has been specially remastered to remove original commercial breaks and to spotlight the songwriting talents of our own Richard J Hannah. Join us for a celebration of cinema legends, a deep dive into the music of Cher, and a trip back to the summer of '69.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential Sunday companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America. This edition we look back at 2007 and feature cover versions of old Classics.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America. This week's featured artist is Mike Groth, TV star, Composer, Musician and owner of Big Mouth Productions.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America - our featured artist is the incomparable Dolly Parton, who died in August and we also give a mention with regard to actor Tim Curry of " Rocky Horror" fame.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekend companion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, Australia and the West Coast of America. Comedy with Jen Brister and Dara O'Brian

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.

Escape the ordinary with "The Weekend Magazine," a curated audio experience broadcast internationally. This award-winning show is your essential weekendcompanion. Enjoy a blend of gossipy news, film reviews, and intelligent humour, all set against a diverse musical soundtrack. The entire programme is deftly guided by the acclaimed and dry-witted Richard J Hannah. Find your local station and discover why it's a weekly treasure for listeners across the UK, Europe, and the West Coast of America.