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: 08/12/2007

08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 08/12/2007

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: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 08/12/2007

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 08/12/2007

Jonathan chats to comics Rory McGrath and Nick Hancock.

Jonathan chats to comics Rory McGrath and Nick Hancock, while the Artic Monkeys perform in session.

Hip oldies and new tunes. Guests include Paul Michael Glazer (Starsky and Hutch, 1975-79), comics Rory McGrath and Nick Hancock and, performing live, Arctic Monkeys. 
Podcast available at www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts/ross

Vic Reeves' House Arrest

Vic Reeves' House Arrest: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 2 - Vic Reeves' House Arrest, Episode 4

Vic watches a very unusual TV edition of Superman.

Each sketch show sees Vic Reeves being put under house arrest for a wacky crime he didn't commit. 4/6. Vic watches an unusual TV edition of Superman.

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.

4/6. Vic watches a very unusual TV edition of Superman featuring a character from Coronation Street.

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 4/6. Sketch show in which 
Vic Reeves is forced to spend a day in house arrest for a wacky crime he didn't commit. 
1.30 That Was Then, This Is Now 2/6. Richard Herring comically recalls this week throughout history. Repeated from Thursday

That Was Then, This is Now

That Was Then, This is Now: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - That Was Then, This is Now, Episode 2

Richard Herring hosts the show that looks at this week in history.

2/6. What happened this week in history? Richard Herring provides the answers in the comedy show with live music. With Emma Kennedy, Danny Robins, Dan Tetsell and Christian Reilly.

The show that uses stand up, sketches and live music to look at this week in history

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 08/12/2007

Showcasing the best new artists. Featuring Adele and Royworld.

Showcasing the best new artists breaking onto the music scene. Featuring Adele and Royworld, and a first play of The Feeling's new single.

Performing guests include indie pop act Royworld and soul-influenced singer Adele. Plus a phone chat with journalist Donal Macintyre.

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: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 6 Music - Stuart Maconie, 08/12/2007

The Carpenters and Don McLean go head to head on the Critical List.

Stuart focuses on 1990 in Reelin' in the Years, while this week's Personal Shopper is Cathy Tyson. Plus The Carpenters and Don McLean go head to head on the Critical List.

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: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 08/12/2007

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.

Music Club Presents...

Music Club Presents...: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Music Club Presents..., 08/12/2007

Steve Lamacq introduces an intimate concert performed by Kaiser Chiefs.

...Kaiser Chiefs in Concert. Steve Lamacq introduces a concert for BBC Radio 2 performed by Kaiser Chiefs, recently recorded at BBC's Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, London.

Radio 2 Music Club PresentsKaiser Chiefs in Concert

Recorded on 18 November at the BBC Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House, Leeds-based indie-spirited pop-rock quintet Kaiser Chiefs perform an exclusive concert. The Ivor Novello winning band - whose retro sound borrows from late-70s new wave and mid-90s Britpop - scooped the 2006 Brit for best live act. Tonight they flaunt their stage cred with songs from their two albums, which have bred the radio-friendly sing!es Oh My God, I 
Predict a Riot, Modern Way and the Blur-influenced number one, Ruby. Producer Sarah Gaston 
Music choices: page 138

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 08/12/2007

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: 08/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 08/12/2007

Bob is joined by Swedish-based singer/songwriter Peter Van Poehl.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 09/12/2007

09/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 09/12/2007

Pete chats to soulful singer/songwriter Sam Brown.

Pete chats to soulful singer/songwriter Sam Brown. Including Pause for Thought at 2.30am.

Mo Dutta: 09/12/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 09/12/2007

Tim Smith sits in for Mo, as listeners choose the music in the Instant Request Hour.

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