Chris Johnson: Recent Episodes
Chris Johnson
Bradley Walsh chats about his new album, The Chase & Doctor Who - and he plays our game too!
A Love So Beautiful is the new album by Roy Orbison. It features the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Roy's 3 sons - Roy Jnr, Wesley & Alex. The boys joined Chris for a chat
Emmerdale turns 45 this month so one of it's former stars, Roxanne Pallett , popped in for a chat and to play a game of Emmerdale or Emmerfail!
Ashley Jackson chats about his life capturing Yorkshire's landscape in paint and his new book
Fee Warner from the T-Rex Action Group chats about the 40th anniversary of Marc Bolan's death
A year of roadworks starts this week on Salterhebble Hill. Here's a quick song to sing if you sit in roadworks on it
Former Head Of Drama at Shelley College, Steven Downs, chats about teaching the new Doctor Who - Jodie Whittaker, and Game Of Thrones star Lena Headey
Alex & Glen, two of the stars of The Buddy Holly Story popped in for a chat about the show & to perform too
George Costigan popped in to chat about his first novel and his appearance at Bradford Literature Festival
Tim Lovett from the British Bee Keepers Association joined Chris for a quick chat. For more info visit: www.bbka.org.uk
John Purvis, one of the organisers of the Honley Show, tells us what we can look forward to this weekend
David Wilson, Director of Bradford City of Film tells us about filming locations in the city
Ruth Madoc and Ray Quinn popped in to chat about starring in The Wedding Singer UK tour Hi-De-Hi, Brookside and lots of other stuff
Yorkshire legend, Geoffrey Boyott, joined Chris to chat about his frthcomng 'Boycott & Aggers' night at the Alhambra, Bradford. He also chatted about Joe Root, this year being the 40th anniversary of his 100th hundred, and he tells us about a fund raising event he's organising
Listen again to Pulse 2 Breakfast broadcasting live from Haworth Station ready for the debut journey of the Flying Scotsman
Sunny Afternoon, the multi award winning musical about The Kinks is on at the Alhambra in Bradford. Ryan O'Donnell plays Ray Daives and popped into Pulse 2 to tell us more
Black Dyke Band's Musical Director, Professor Nicholas Childs, chatted with Chris about the Band's invitation to play on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury
A quick song to celebrate the (pending, he hopes) retirement of the last mole catcher in Calderdale
Kevn & Ian are two refuse workers from Kirklees. They're being heroes after saving two people from a burning flat in Birstall. Hear what happened
Chris caught up with Tommy Steele backstage at the Alhambra, Bradford #Bradford #pulse2 #tommysteee
Gareth chats about his new Chris album and also launched this year's Pulse 2 Listener Choir song..........
Tommy Steele chats about his early career and also his portrayal of Glenn Miller in The Glenn Miller Story which is heading to the Bradford Alhambra
Rusty Goffe shared his memories of working with Gene Wilder on Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
Songs for Photography Day - Sisters Are Doing It For Themselfies, Prints Charming etc....
Rachel Stevens chats about family days out, her time on Strictly Come Dancing & she also plays our game too
As Paul Carrington hung up his headphones after a super successful 35 years in radio, we put together just some of his best bits for a fond farewell (for now)! Hear his rapport with callers, his singing and hear more from 'the man with a thousand voice'!
Bradford's Gareth Gates popped in for a chat about starring in Footloose at the Alhambra & his new hot drinks venture! #garethgates #cuppanut #gareth #footloose
Zammo from Grange Hill, actor Lee MacDonald, joined me to chat about his time on the show, play a game of Grange Hill or Grange Nil (!) and he also does the theme tune!
Kerry Wheelright joined me on the show with an update on how plans are going for the Christmas event in Hebden Bridge & Mytholmroyd on 25th June
To coincide with the kick off of Euro 2016 I asked for songs which featured a French phrase, lyrics or verse/chorus. Thanks for all your suggestions
Martin Fry from ABC joined Chris on the Breakfast Show to chat about The Lexicon Of Love II - ABC's new album
Aaron from Emmerdale - actor Danny Miller - popped into Pulse 2 for a chat. He spoke about his role in the soap, the M62(!) and his nomination for Best Actor at the British Soap Awards #emmerdale
Thanks for all your suggestions. More on the Blog at http://www.pulse2.co.uk/on-air/blogs/chris-johnson-229322/
Actor Eric Richard played Sgt Bob Cryer in The Bill for 20 years. He joined me on the show today to chat about his time on the show, and to play our game of Bill Or Bull
Steven Lord joined me on the Breakfast Show to tell us about the Brighouse 60's Festival this weekend
Thanks to Sharon from Marsden Cuckoo Festival for telling us all about this annual tradition
David Gest popped into Pulse 2 a couple of years ago. During the interview his phone started ringing - who was it? Hear our tribute to David Gest here... #davidgest #candistaton #music #gest #celebrity #radio
Tuesday Challenge - songs for the dentists - here's a few of your calls #denstist #teeth #dental #fun
Earplugs ready! Chris''s attempt to cheer FC Halifax Town on with a song for Wembley.....
FC Halifax Town are through to the final of the FA Trophy - boss Jim Harvey joined Chris for a quick chat #football #Halifax #fatrophy #fchalifaxtown #westyorkshire #grimsbytown #Wembley #sport
Rick Astley chatted about his early career, becoming very famous very quickly, touring and his new music #rickastley
Today's Tuesday Challenge was to come up with a singer, song or group for the Cheltenham Festival. Thanks for all your help. More here http://www.pulse2.co.uk/on-air/blogs/chris-johnson-229322/entry/189/
Gareth Gates joined us to talk about his school days in Bradford ahead of Dixon's Academy 25th Anniversary
We celebrated World Book Day by compiling a few West Yorkshire Facts! Thanks so much for these - more here http://www.pulse2.co.uk/on-air/blogs/chris-johnson-229322/entry/179/
Llandudno of Make Believe, Conway Twotty, T-Wrexham - songs singers and groups for St David's Day. And a special greeting from our friend Kev at our sister station Swansea Sound
Ian called to ask if anyone knew what the lollipop shaped structures are near to junction boxes! The Pulse 2 listeners came to the rescue
Many people across the Calder Valley had no Christmas because of the floods. Jason Elliott joined us to chat about plans to bring Christmas cheer in mid summer #floods #hebdenbridge #mytholmroyd #westyorkshire #christmas
Mr Pounds in the bank, Mr Lamb the butcher, Tim Burr the joiner - a few calls about people you know who's name matches their job
So many local place names mentioned in Happy Valley - it had to be done! #happyvalley #music #westyorkshire #davidbowie #mickjagger
So many local place names mentioned in Happy Valley that we had to put them to good use,.....#happyvalley #westyorkshire
Happy Birthday to Robert Wagner - from Hart To Hart - so understandably you were calling with your Max impressions
Flip, sugar, fudge -= what word or phrase do you use instead of swearing. Here's some of yours....
Happy Vallery series 2 is back on BBC1 at 9pm tomorrow - we asked James Norton what we can expect from the new series and his character, Tommy #happyvalley #sowerbybridge #jamesnorton #
Reigning Yorkshire Pudding Champion Chris Blackburn joined me on the show - and here's his recipe for perfect Yorkshire's #yorkshirepudding #food #yorkshire
So, basically, at the end of the day - today I asked for words and phrases which irritate you
Could we name 20 famous Henry's in 20 mins? Yep! A few of your calls here ...and a photo of James Crossling with The Fonz (Henry Winkler)
Great snake songs, singers & groups today! More on the Blog http://www.pulse2.co.uk/on-air/blogs/chris-johnson-229322/ #snake #songs
George Costigan chats about Rita Sue & Bob Too, Happy Valley & being a Patron of Halifax Square Chapel for the Arts
Actor George Costigan joins Chris on the Breakfast Show on Thursday morning to chat about Rita Sue & Bob Too, Happy Valley etc and being a patron of the Square Chapel for the Arts, Halifax #ritasuebob #happyvalley #actor #westyorkshire #buttershaw #baildon
The new footbridge is opening in Elland so, with your help, we compiled an album of walking, feet songs! #elland #westyorkshire #floods
A few of your calls with biscuit related singers, songs & groups. A full list is here http://www.pulse2.co.uk/on-air/blogs/chris-johnson-229322/entry/128/ #biscuits 'songs #music #snacks
Piers, one of the organisers of the Yorkshire Flood Aid Concert spoke with me about how the show was coming together and how to get tickets
Sowerby Bridge resident John, tells us about his experience of the flooding over Christmas
The fab Anne Hegerty from The Chase popped in for a chat and to join in with the show. She revealed some secrets about the show and we also rang a friend of mine who'd been on it (& lost) to give him another chance! #thechase #governess #bradleywalsh #itv #gameshow #frostyknickers #annehegerty
Karolyn Grimes played Jimmy Stewart's daughter, ZuZu Bailey, in the classic Christas film It's A Wonderful Life. She chatted with Chris about making the film, working with Jimmy Stewart and she does her classic line from the film too #zuzubailey #zuzu #itsawonderfullife #jamesstewart '#jimmystewart #festive #Hollywood
Michel Roux Jnr joined me for a chat about sausages, and we play a game of Banger or Clanger! #sausages #food #michelroux #Michel 'roux #chef #masterchef
Sean played Martin Platt in Corrie for many years and is now an award winning cheese-maker. He chatted about his new career and life on Corrie #corrie #coronationstreet #martinplatt #cheese #food #Bradford #westyorkshire
Friend of the show Dave Spikey was on the show again to talk about his new tour #davespikey #spikey #pheonixnights #comedian #comedy
jeffreyholland #bbcsitcom #hidehi #spike #laurel #hardy #laurelandhardy #comedy #westyorkshire
proclaimers #Bradford #stgeorgeshall 'charliereid #craigreid #letterfromamerica #imgonnabe
The noise Audrey in Coronation Street makes reminded me of something.... #corrie #coronationstreet #audreyroberts #parody
To celebrate Brian Blessed's birthday , the good folk of West Yorkshire rang in with their Brian impressions - our Blesseds In Disguise