U2 R1 - Tune in on Christmas Day

23 Dec 2006
Jo Whiley of BBC Radio 1 has an exclusive interview with Bono which airs on Christmas Day at 7pm.

The one hour programme, 'U2 R1' focuses on 'U218 Singles' and also looks back on U2's history with Radio 1.

Don't worry if you miss it when it goes out on Christmas Day - you'll
be able to listen again via the Radio 1 website and download it as a podcast - any time until January 1st.

( The Listen Again feature is available worldwide but you can only get the Podcast if you're in the UK.)

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