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

BBC Radio 2

Mo Dutta

Mo Dutta starts off Saturday and Sunday mornings with dry wit, quizzes and music

Mo Dutta: 03/11/2007

03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 03/11/2007

Chat and music, including Pause for Thought at 6.15am.

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

Including at 6.15 Pause for Thought with the Rev Peter Baker in Wales.

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

Tony Blackburn spins the biggest sixties hits and shares fond memories of the decade.

Sounds of the 60s

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 03/11/2007

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 03/11/2007

Jonathan chats to comedians John Thomson and Paul Whitehouse.

Jonathan chats to comedians John Thomson and Paul Whitehouse, and actors Philip Glenister and Jason Donovan. Plus Craig David performs in session.

Guests include esteemed comedian Paul Whitehouse and Craig David , who performs live. HPodcast available at www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/ross

Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch: Series Four

Out to Lunch: Series Four: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series Four

BBC Radio 2 - Out to Lunch, Series Four, Episode 5

Comedian Russell Kane hosts the show featuring a regular gang of the best UK comedy talent

5/6. Comedian Russell Kane is the new host for the show that features a regular gang of comedy talent from around the UK.

Some of Britain's best comedy talent present stand-up and sketches

The Comedy HourOut to Lunch

5/6. Russell Kane hosts an hour of stand-up, sketches, monologues, music and fresh new UK talent.

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary presents live music sessions from new and emerging bands.

Dermot O'Leary: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 03/11/2007

Guests include KT Tunstall and The Ting Tings.

Showcasing the best new artists breaking onto the music scene. Guests include KT Tunstall and The Ting Tings.

With live sessions from KT Tunstall and "alternative" pop-rock duo the Ting Tings.

Stuart Maconie

BBC Radio 6 Music

Stuart Maconie with a mix of classic albums, contemporary music and retro trivia

Stuart Maconie brings his knowledge of classic albums, contemporary music and retro trivia to Saturday afternoons

Stuart Maconie: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 6 Music - Stuart Maconie, 03/11/2007

Stuart focuses on 1981 in Reelin' in the Years.

Stuart focuses on 1981 in Reelin' in the Years, while this week's Personal Shopper is Tracy-Ann Oberman. Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris go head to head on the Critical List.

Current tunes, hip oldies, requests and picks for a record collection. Prince of wails: page 43

Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits

A selection from the week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades.

Paul plays his selection from this week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades.

Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 03/11/2007

America's greatest hits from the US charts of the week and the past five decades.

America's greatest hits from the US charts of this week and the past five decades.

The Phil Lynott Story

07/01/2006

BBC Radio 2 - The Phil Lynott Story

A retrospective in which those closest to him remember Phil Lynott's work and life.

A retrospective in which those closest to him remember Phil Lynott's work and life. Lynott, the heart and soul of Thin Lizzy, remains a unique black and Irish rock icon.

A retrospective in which those closest to him remember Phil Lynott's work and life. Lynott, the heart and soul of Thin Lizzy, remains a unique black and Irish rock icon whose influence continues to this day. Contributors include his mother Philomena, Midge Ure and Gary Moore.

The Poet, the Rocker -the Phil Lynott Story

Another chance to hear a January 2006 programme marking the 20th anniversary of the death of singer and guitarist Phil Lynott , who died of a heroin overdose at 36. 
From 1969 Lynott famously fronted rock band Thin Lizzy , whose many 70s hits include Whiskey in the Jar, Jailbreak, Don't Believe a Word, Waiting for an Alibi and, most famously, the 1976 international hit The Boys Are Back in Town. Contributors include fellow guitarist Gary Moore , Midge Ure , Def Leppard and mother 
Philomena Lynott , who wrote a biography of her son.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 03/11/2007

Russell brings his own unique brand of music and comedy to Radio 2.

Russell brings you music and his own brand of comedy on a Saturday night.

Manic chat. 
HPodcast: highlights available at www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/brand

Bob Harris Sunday

DJ Bob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks

Bob Harris plays an eclectic mix of new tracks from the worlds of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues

Bob Harris

Bob Harris Sunday: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 03/11/2007

Steve sits in for Bob Harris, and has new music from the UK and America.

Steve sits in for Bob Harris, and has new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.

Steve Lamacq

Pete Mitchell

Soul and rock music show with guests and interviews, presented by Pete Mitchell

Pete Mitchell: 04/11/2007

04/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 04/11/2007

Tim Smith sits in for Pete and plays a mix of classic soul, funk, disco and R&B.

Tim Smith sits in for Pete and plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&#38;B. Including Pause for Thought at 2.30am.

His guest is former Mott the Hoople lead singer Ian Hunter. Including at 
3.30 Pause for Thought with the Rev Peter Baker in Wales.

Mo Dutta: 04/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 04/11/2007

Listeners choose the music in the Instant Request Hour.

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