 After proving popular again the feature was extended to a twice-weekly slot on Mondays and Fridays later in the year, before going daily in Spring 2012.In May 2012 Smooth Radio launched an internet discussion forum allowing listeners to share their thoughts on each day's "Our Tune" story.The feature celebrated its 33rd anniversary on 21 July 2013 with a special programme on Smooth Radio in which Bates played the top ten most requested "our tunes".