50 Years of Paul Gambaccini

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

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The Paul Gambaccini Collection

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Paul guides you through seven decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks.

Let Paul Gambaccini guide you through seven decades of music, with the stories behind classic tracks and overlooked gems.

The Paul Gambaccini Collection: 50 Years of Paul Gambaccini

50 Years Of Paul Gambaccini

BBC Radio 2 - The Paul Gambaccini Collection, 50 Years of Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini tells Steve Wright the very best stories from his 50 years in radio.

Paul Gambaccini looks back on 50 years on UK network radio and tells Steve Wright all his memorable moments.

Paul Gambaccini looks back on 50 years on UK radio and tells Steve Wright all his memorable moments. 

Steve Wright will guide us through Paul’s life and career in an in-depth conversation, illustrated by archive radio clips and rarely heard interviews. 

During his 50 years on UK radio, Paul has been a regular presenter on Radio 1, Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4 and has hosted programmes such as America’s Greatest Hits, Kaleidoscope, Pick of the Pops and Counterpoint. He was one of the founding voices of Classic FM and has made thousands of television appearances, including Live Aid and the Nelson Mandela Birthday Concert, at the time the two most-watched TV shows in history.

There’ll be a chance to hear some special on-air moments from the BBC archive and Paul’s extensive home collection, including interviews with Elton John, Kate Bush, Marvin Gaye and Sir Paul McCartney.

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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