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

BBC Radio 2

Wake Up to Wogan

Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

Wake Up to Wogan: 21/03/2008

21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 21/03/2008

Classic tunes, special guests, news and holiday entertainment.

Classic tunes, special guests, news and holiday entertainment with Richard Allinson.

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

Richard Allinson

Ken Bruce

The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions.

Ken Bruce: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 21/03/2008

With Tracks of My Years chosen by Steve Forbert. Record of the Week is by Ben's Brother.

With Tracks of My Years chosen by Steve Forbert, and the Record of the Week by Ben's Brother.

Steve Wright in the Afternoon

Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

Steve Wright in the Afternoon: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 21/03/2008

Mark and Liza sit in for Steve Wright, with more top guests and a listener choosing CD.CV.

Mark and Liza sit in for Steve Wright, with more top guests and another listener choosing today's CD.CV.

Mark Radcliffe and Liza Tarbuck

Chris Evans

Chris Evans' drivetime slot, with laughter-inducing chat and music

Chris Evans: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 21/03/2008

Simon sits in for Chris Evans and chats to Audrey Geisel, wife of Dr Seuss.

Simon sits in for Chris Evans, with bank holiday entertainment and music. He chats to Audrey Geisel, wife of Dr Seuss.

Simon Mayo

Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan's eclectic mix of music, guests, interviews and commentary

Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 6 Music - Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan, 21/03/2008

Bob Dylan's eclectic mix of selected music, including guests, interviews and commentary.

BBC Radio 6 Music

Classic concerts & sessions from the BBC's vast music store. It's your musical heritage.

BBC 6 Music brings together the cutting edge music of today, the iconic and groundbreaking music of the past 40 years and unlimited access

American radio show presented by Boy Dylan , in which all the music played is related to a special subject or theme.

The Bob Hope Trail

The Bob Hope Trail: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 2 - The Bob Hope Trail, Episode 5

Michael Freedland continues to track the life of 'the fastest gagman in the business'.

5/6. Michael Freedland continues to track the life of 'the fastest gagman in the business', Bob Hope.

Michael Freedland tracks the life of 'the fastest gagman in the business'

Michael Freedland's series tracking the lives of big stars through ordinary people who met them turns its attention to 'the fastest gagman in the business', Bob Hope

5/6. Michael Freedland hears from the friends, family and associates of English-born Hollywood, radio, TV and troops entertainer and comic Bob Hope , who was born in England in 1903 but lived in America from the age of four.

At the Foot of the Cross

Meditation and prayer for Good Friday on Radio 2

At the Foot of the Cross; At the Foot of the Cross

At the Foot of the Cross: At the Foot of the Cross

BBC Radio 2 - At the Foot of the Cross, At the Foot of the Cross

The BBC Concert Orchestra performs Faure's Requiem from St Paul's Cathedral.

From St Paul's Cathedral in London, the BBC Concert Orchestra performs Faure's Requiem to mark Good Friday. Presented by Aled Jones.

Aled Jones introduces a meditation on Christ's journey to the cross. 

The St Paul's Cathedral Consort is joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra for a special Good Friday performance of the Faure Requiem and Passiontide music, including Allegri's Miserere Mei and Good Friday hymns. 

Sharon Small and Ben Miles tell the story of Christ's passion with Gospel readings and poetry, and the BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year Joel Whitewood sings the famous Pie Jesu. Director of music is Andrew Carwood.

Aled Jones presents a meditation to mark Good Friday, featuring 
Faure's Requiem performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Andrew Carwood. Producer Philip Billson

The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Lady Vanishes, Episode 3

Another chance to hear Brenda Blethyn read Ethel Lina White's classic thriller.

Brenda Blethyn reads Ethel Lina White's classic thriller. The Doctor, the Professor, Max Hare and Edna Barnes all believe that Iris must have imagined Miss Froy.

Another chance to hear Brenda Blethyn read Ethel Lina White's classic thriller.

First published as The Wheel Spins, Ethel Lina White's novel was later renamed The Lady Vanishes following the popularity of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. And it's easy to see why Hitchcock found this novel so compelling and so well-suited to his particular brand of filmmaking. The plot is deceptively simple: a young woman meets an engaging stranger during a long railway journey, who later disappears, leading to mystery and deception.

In episode three, the Doctor, the Professor, Max Hare, and even Edna Barnes, all believe that Iris must have imagined the mysterious Miss Froy. Iris herself begins to wonder if she is mistaken.

The novel was adapted for radio by Neville Teller and first broadcast on Radio 2 in 2006.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Brenda Blethyn reads the story Alfred Hitchcock adapted for his thriller The Lady Vanishes

Brenda Blethyn reads an abridged version of The Wheel Spins, which Alfred Hitchcock adapted for his thriller, The Lady Vanishes

Brenda Blethyn reads an abridged version of Ethel Lina White 's novel The Wheel Spins, which Hitchcock adapted for The Lady Vanishes. 3/6. Iris begins to question her own belief that the mysterious Miss Froy ever existed.

Listen to the Band

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding

Listen to the Band: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 21/03/2008

Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Brass 10 ensemble.

Frank Renton introduces a special studio session from the Brass 10 ensemble.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice

Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 21/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 21/03/2008

Jack Docherty present the arts and culture programme and is joined by Sir David Frost.

Jack Docherty present the arts and culture programme and is joined by Sir David Frost, who talks about the return of The Frost Report to the BBC after a 40-year absence.

The Weekender

Arts show with Matthew Wright , whose guest is established satirist and political interviewer David Frost.

The Lady Vanishes: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Lady Vanishes, Episode 4

Frau Kummer is identified as the missing Miss Froy.

Brenda Blethyn reads Ethel Lina White's classic thriller. With Frau Kummer identified as the missing Miss Froy, Iris Carr is convinced that something is dreadfully wrong.

Another chance to hear Brenda Blethyn read Ethel Lina White's classic thriller. 

First published as The Wheel Spins, Ethel Lina White's novel was later renamed The Lady Vanishes following the popularity of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. And it's easy to see why Hitchcock found this novel so compelling and so well-suited to his particular brand of filmmaking. The plot is deceptively simple: a young woman meets an engaging stranger during a long railway journey, who later disappears, leading to mystery and deception. 

In episode four, with Frau Kummer identified as the missing Miss Froy, Iris Carr is left alone in her conviction that something is dreadfully amiss. She is determined to prove that she has been right all along.

The novel was adapted for radio by Neville Teller and first broadcast on Radio 2 in 2006.

Mark Lamarr

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions. 

This is where garage meets soul, punk meets country, and 30s yodelling collides with 70s dub and 90s hip hop...

...painting the world with sunshine, one record at a time!

Mark Lamarr: 22/03/2008

22/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 22/03/2008

Mark presents a show featuring a mix of new records and tracks from the all-time greats.

Performing live are raunchy 1960s blues-rock garage band the Sonics, including three original members.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 22/03/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 22/03/2008

Tim sits in for Pete Mitchell and plays a mix of music.

Tim sits in for Pete Mitchell and plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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