Other names | EPOS |
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Genre | Showtunes |
Running time | 90 minutes: 1:00pm – 2:30pm (2004–2009) 2 hours: 1:00pm – 3:00pm (2009–present) |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Language(s) | English |
Home station | BBC Radio 2 |
Starring | Elaine Paige |
Produced by | Malcolm Prince (2004–2010)[1] Julie Newman (2010–2012)[2] Jessica Rickson (2012–present)[3] |
Recording studio | Broadcasting House, London (2004–2006, 2024–) Wogan House, London (2006–2024) |
Original release | 5 September 2004 present | –
Audio format | Stereo |
Website | Official website |
Elaine Paige on Sunday (often referred to on air as EPOS) is a British radio programme broadcast on BBC Radio 2 on Sunday afternoons from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, that is hosted by the actress and singer Elaine Paige. The show launched on 5 September 2004, replacing All Time Greats hosted by Desmond Carrington (who moved to weekdays with The Music Goes Round). The launch producer was Malcolm Prince. It features music and news from stage and screen productions, as well as listener requests, on-stage mishap stories, and the occasional interview from a celebrity guest. Paige has presented a special Tony Awards show, featuring interviews and music from nominees since 2015. Elaine Paige on Sunday attracts around two million listeners a week. Since 2012, the producer has been Jessica Rickson.