The Review Show: Clive and Helen bring you the brightest and best of what’s been seen, heard and done this week in Bristol. And some tuneful interludes from albums you may like to review for yourself.

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This year is the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens. If he was alive today, what would he tweet?

We’ll be reading out your best tweets on next week’s show, so get tweeting…

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On the show this week:

On the week that people traditionally break their New Year’s resolutions (it doesn’t take long, does it?) we ask, are they worth making and if so, how do we keep to them?

We also look at a resolution that’s definitely worth keeping – walking in the countryside, which research shows not only keeps you fit but makes you happier at the same time.

And on Charles Dickens’ 200th anniversary, we’ll be lighting the candles with a look at the various adaptations and attractions inspired by the great man, that you can enjoy this year, from books and films to the newly refurbished Charles Dickens Museum.

Then there’s our just-for-fun quiz, “Who Said That?” (which Helen announces in a stunning variety of voices…) where we give you a quote from the news and ask you who said it and what were they giving an opinion on? Answers at the end of the show.

Playlist:

Since January is named after Janus, the Roman god with two faces who looks back as well as forward, we’ve given him a powerful telescope to look back to the 1960s for some classic tunes:

Manfred Mann (The Mighty Quinn); Herman’s Hermits (No Milk Today); Bow Wow Wow (Go Wild In The Country);  Cliff! (In The Country); Matt Monroe (On Days Like These); The Turtles (Elenore)

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Janus – he’s the god of the month!

Walking is good for you

Charles Dickens: 200th anniversary