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

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Mo Dutta

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

Mo Dutta: 24/11/2007

24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 24/11/2007

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

Sounds of the 60s

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 with Tony Blackburn: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 24/11/2007

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 24/11/2007

Jonathan Ross presents the show from Wakefield's bus depot.

Jonathan leaves the studio and ventures out to Wakefield to present the show from the town's bus depot. Special guests include comedian Alan Carr and Athlete, who perform live.

A special show live from Wakefield bus depot, where the drivers are dressed in ball gowns and evening wear. Guests include comedian Alan Carr , actress Tricia Penrose (Heartbeat) and, performing live, London-based indie band Athlete. 
Podcast available at www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/ross

Vic Reeves' House Arrest

Vic Reeves' House Arrest: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - Vic Reeves' House Arrest, Episode 2

Vic wakes the street up with the help of a cannon and again frustrates the local vicar.

Each sketch show sees Vic Reeves being put under house arrest for a wacky crime he didn't commit. 2/6. Vic once again frustrates the local vicar.

Vic Reeves stars in a new comedy sketch show for Radio 2, which sees him paired up with his old partner, Bob Mortimer, for the first time in six years. Noel Fielding, from The Mighty Boosh, and Nancy Sorrell also star. Each show sees Vic being put under house arrest for a wacky crime he didn't commit.

2/6. Vic wakes the street up with the help of a cannon and once again frustrates the local vicar. He gives work to a local vagrant (played by Noel Fielding), which this week involves Vic's birds, and watches a terrible TV quiz show.

Comedy sketch show with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.

Comedy sketch show with Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Noel Fielding and Nancy Sorrell.

The Comedy Hour

Vic Reeves 's House Arrest 2/6. Sketch show in which 
Vic Reeves is forced to spend a day in house arrest for a wacky crime he didn't commit. With Bob Mortimer , Noel Fielding and Nancy Sorrell. 
1.30 The Flight of the Conchords 6/6. Rob Brydon narrates an improvised comedy starring Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.

Flight of the Conchords

Flight of the Conchords: Series one

Flight of the Conchords: Series one: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series one

BBC Radio 2 - Flight of the Conchords, Series one, Episode 6

Musical odyssey about the novelty band the Flight of the Conchords. 6/6. Neil Finn from Crowded House almost joins the Conchords.

Musical odyssey about the novelty band the Flight of the Conchords. The Flight of the Conchords are Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie and their crew includes Rob Brydon, Rhys Darby, Justin Edwards, Jared Christmas and Neil Finn.

6/6. Neil Finn from Crowded House almost joins the Conchords.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 24/11/2007

Showcasing the best new artists breaking onto the music scene. Guests include The Enemy and Rilo Kiley.

Featuring live sets from rock trio the Enemy and LA-based indie rock quartet Rilo Kiley. Plus a phone chat with Dan Gillespie Sells (of the Feeling).

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: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 6 Music - Stuart Maconie, 24/11/2007

Stuart focuses on 1987 in Reelin' in the Years.

Stuart focuses on 1987 in Reelin' in the Years, while this week's Personal Shopper is Maddy Prior. Plus The Eagles and The Beautiful South go head to head on the Critical List.

(Stuart Maconie on Annie Lennox and PJ Harvey: page 45)

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: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 24/11/2007

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.

Days in the Life - Pink Floyd at 40

Days in the Life - Pink Floyd at 40: Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - Days in the Life - Pink Floyd at 40, Episode 2

Radio 2 celebrates the experimental and influential British band.

...Pink Floyd at 40: The four members of the classic Floyd line-up - David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and the late Rick Wright - tell their own story.

Radio 2 celebrates the experimental and influential British band. The four members of the classic Floyd line-up - David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and the late Rick Wright, in his last ever radio interview - tell their own story from pre-Floyd days in the early 60s, right up to Nick & David's live appearance with Roger earlier this summer. 

In the second episode, the band discuss the album, tour and film of The Wall, before candidly exploring the tensions that led to the departure of Roger Waters in 1985. They also touch on the Live 8 reunion and their appearance at the 2007 tribute concert for Syd Barrett.

This documentary first broadcast on Radio 2 in 2007 to coincide with the band's 40th anniversary. It is presented by Janice Long. It's brought up-to-date with Nick Mason also covering Rick Wright's death, the band's future and the live show he did with David and Roger in the summer.

The Pink Floyd story from their Cambridge beginnings to the Live 8 reunion

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of the most successful British bands of all time. David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Rick Wright tell their own story

Days in the Life:Pink Floyd at 40

2/2. Radio 2 celebrates 40 years of Pink Floyd, from 1967's The Piper at the Gates of Dawn to The Dark Side of the Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), The Wall (1979) and beyond. The two-parter looks at the band's inventive studio and stage work and its various conflicts, and features new interviews with David Gilmour , Nick Mason , Roger Waters and Rick Wright.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 24/11/2007

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. 
Podcast: 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: 24/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 24/11/2007

Gideon sits in for Bob Harris. The guest is singer/songwriter Foy Vance.

Gideon sits in for Bob Harris, with new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. The guest is singer/songwriter Foy Vance.

Gideon Coe

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 25/11/2007

25/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 25/11/2007

Pete welcomes Detroit session guitarist Dennis Coffey.

Pete welcomes one of Detroit's most in-demand session guitarists from the 60s and 70s, Dennis Coffey. Including Pause for Thought at 2.30am.

Mo Dutta: 25/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 25/11/2007

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