Elaine Paige delivered an eclectic selection of show tunes during the May 24, 2026, edition of her BBC Radio 2 program.
The broadcast, which lasted 117 minutes, carried the title "Turkeys, thermometers... and roses!" The Olivier Award-winning actress presented numbers connected to those three subjects as part of the weekly offering of musical theatre songs.
Listeners also heard stage and screen news updates, Break A Leg messages, and selections based on audience requests.
Dame Elaine Paige DBE, host of the program, promoted the episode on social media. "It's a pack #EPOS today on @BBCRadio2 & @BBCSounds with tunes concerning turkeys, thermometers & roses ! Yes, you read that right!" she wrote.
The May 24 episode coincided with the 21st anniversary of Elaine Paige on Sunday on Radio 2. The long-running show has become a staple for fans of musical theatre in the United Kingdom and beyond.
The full program is available for streaming on BBC Sounds for 29 days after its initial broadcast.
Paige, a celebrated figure in the theatre world, brings her experience as a performer to the microphone each week. Her selections often highlight both well-known standards and lesser-known gems from stage productions.
The themed approach this week provided a lighthearted focus while maintaining the show's tradition of mixing entertainment with information from the performing arts.
Audience members who missed the live transmission can access the content through the BBC Sounds platform during the designated period.
The program airs every Sunday and has featured numerous guest appearances and special segments over its two decades on air. Listeners frequently submit requests for particular songs from Broadway and West End shows. This week's unusual theme offered a creative way to explore various musical numbers that reference the specified items. The anniversary celebration underscores the enduring popularity of the format among radio audiences interested in theatre.
