BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

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The People's Songs

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Stuart Maconie tells the story of modern Britain via the songs that provided a soundtrack.

Featuring memories contributed by Radio 2 listeners, Stuart Maconie narrates the story of post-war Britain via 50 records that soundtracked this dramatic and kaleidoscopic period.

The People's Songs: Radio Ga Ga - A Celebration of Radio

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Radio Ga Ga (1984) – A Celebration Of Radio

04/12/2013

Radio Ga Ga - A Celebration of Radio

BBC Radio 2 - The People's Songs, Radio Ga Ga - A Celebration of Radio

Stuart looks at the very medium which brought music to the ears of the British public.

This penultimate episode of Stuart Maconie's series looks at the very medium which brought The People's Songs to the ears of the British public - radio itself.

Stuart Maconie reaches the penultimate programme of the series charting the history of modern Britain in over 50 records. Tonight, he looks at Queen's 1984 hit Radio Ga Ga as a starting point to examine music that celebrates our relationship with radio.

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

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