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Radio 2's Summer of Soul

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A special season of programmes celebrating classic soul music

Radio 2 celebrates classic soul music this summer with a selection of programmes covering the music in all its forms

Radio 2's Summer of Soul: The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter

Radio 2's Summer of Soul: The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter: Episode 2: Talcum Time with Russ Winstanley

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The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter

Episode 2

Episode 2: Talcum Time with Russ Winstanley

Talcum Time with Russ Winstanley

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2's Summer of Soul, The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter, Talcum Time with Russ Winstanley

Craig's 12-hour soul marathon continues, as Wigan Casino founder Russ Winstanley guests.

Craig's 12-hour soul marathon continues including, at 11pm, an hour of 'Talcum Time' - Northern Soul classics, rarities and reminiscences with Wigan Casino founder Russ Winstanley.

The Craig Charles Soul All-Nighter continues on Radio 2, with 8 more hours of sweet soul music, and a host of special guests dropping in throughout the course of the night.

At 10pm, Craig presents his 'Moments In Soul' - major era-defining moments in soul music history, including the world's first soul record, the birth of Motown, the psychedelic revolution and the death of Marvin Gaye.

Then, between 11pm and Midnight, Wigan Casino founder and BBC Radio Lancashire presenter, Russ Winstanley, joins Craig for 'Talcum Time' - one hour of Northern Soul classics, rarities and reminiscences, with music from Dean Parrish, Martha Reeves, Epitome Of Sound and Betty Everett.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

Radio 2: Amazing music. Played by an amazing line-up. The home of great music, entertainment and documentaries

Craig Charles presents a 12-hour celebration of soul music in all its forms

Craig Charles presents a 12-hour celebration of soul music in all its forms. The evening includes the regular Craig Charles' Funk and Soul Show on BBC 6 Music

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