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Sarah Kennedy

The show for early risers - Pause for Thought, Swing Time, Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with news, Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune, your comments, travel and entertainment news.

Sarah Kennedy: 04/04/2008

04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 04/04/2008

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers.

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers. Including Pause for Thought at 6.20am.

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

Wake Up to Wogan

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

Wake Up to Wogan: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 04/04/2008

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan. Including Pause for Thought at 9.15am.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 04/04/2008

Including The Kooks in session from the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.

Including The Kooks live in session from the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.

Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them

Jeremy Vine: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 04/04/2008

Money expert Martin Lewis on the credit crunch and how it affects savings and mortgages.

Jeremy and money expert Martin Lewis discuss the credit crunch and how it affects both savings and mortgages.

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: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 04/04/2008

Steve chats to Dr Who stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Plus the oldies.

Steve chats to Dr Who stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate. Plus the oldies, chosen by Jason Baldwin from Stoke on Trent.

Steve Wright

Simon Mayo

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 04/04/2008

Simon sits in for Chris Evans, with All Request Friday, where listeners choose the tunes.

Simon sits in for Chris Evans and presents All Request Friday, where listeners choose the tunes.

Classical City to City

Classical City to City: Episode 1: Venice

Episode 1

Episode 1: Venice

Venice

BBC Radio 2 - Classical City to City, Venice

Tim looks at Venice, which for centuries was the most important musical centre in Europe.

Tim Minchin explores the histories of some of the most musical cities in the world, homes to the greatest composers who ever lived. 1/4: Tim looks at Venice.

Tim Minchin explores the histories of some of the most musical cities in the world, homes to the greatest composers who ever lived. 

1/4. Tim looks at Venice, which for centuries was the most important musical centre in Europe. With the stunning St Mark's Basilica as its focal point, Venice became the centre for music publishing early in the 16th century and composers flocked to the city. Gabrieli, Monteverdi, Galuppi and Vivaldi are all names synonymous with the pomp and power of Venetian music.

Tim Minchin explores the histories of some of the most musical cities in the world

Tim Minchin explores the histories of some of the most musical cities in the world, homes to the greatest composers who ever lived

New series 1/4. Comedian and musician Tim Minchin presents a Eurocentric music feast exploring classical music's debt to the cultures of Venice, Vienna, Paris and London since the 16th century. He starts with the music of Venice, which for centuries was Europe's most vital musical centre. The architecturally beautiful city-state became the centre for music publishing early in the 16th century, and inspired composers such as Monteverdi, Gabrielli, Galuppi and Vivaldi. Producer Des Shaw

Sunday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 04/04/2008

Richard Balcombe presents the BBC Concert Orchestra with guests Tom Baxter and Beth Rowley

Live from London's Mermaid Theatre, Richard Balcombe presents the BBC Concert Orchestra with special guests British rising stars Tom Baxter and Beth Rowley. Presented by Ken Bruce.

Friday Night Is Music Night

In a special edition celebrating fresh UK talent, Martin Yates conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with acoustic-based singer/songwriter Tom Baxter. R&B/soul-influenced singer/songwriter Beth Rowley and jazz pianist/singer Joe Stilgoe. Presented by Ken Bruce.

The Lady Vanishes

The Lady Vanishes: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Lady Vanishes, Episode 6

Iris must prove that the bandaged patient is Miss Froy.

Iris Carr is at the end of her tether, with all her allies lost and time running out. She has to prove that the mysterious bandaged patient is the missing 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 this final episode, Iris must prove that the bandaged patient is Miss Froy.

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

6/6. Brenda Blethyn reads the concluding part of Ethel Lina 
White's novel The Wheel Spins, which Alfred Hitchcock adapted for his 1938 thriller The Lady Vanishes. Abridged by Neville Teller

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: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 04/04/2008

Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Reg Vardy Band from the North East.

Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Reg Vardy Band from the North East, under the baton of conductor Steve Malcolm.

Featuring the Reg Vardy Band, conducted by Steve Malcolm.

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 Weekender

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 04/04/2008

Matthew Wright with film, book and arts reviews. Including an interview with Kevin Spacey.

Matthew Wright presents the arts and culture programme, with film, book, arts and music reviews. Including an interview with actor and theatre director Kevin Spacey.

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: 04/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 04/04/2008

Featuring singer and songwriter Pete Molinari.

Mark presents a show featuring a mix of new records and tracks from the all-time greats. Featuring singer and songwriter Pete Molinari.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 19/04/2008

19/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 19/04/2008

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B.

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B, and presents interviews from the music industry past and present. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

Mike Harding

Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

Mike Harding: 02/04/2008

02/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 02/04/2008

Including an interview with American singer and musician Tim O'Brien.

Including an interview with American singer and musician Tim O'Brien, and tracks from his latest album. Kathryn Williams and Neill MacColl reveal their top five Tour Bus Tunes.

Mike Harding with a selection of the latest in folk, roots and acoustic based sounds. 

Including an interview with American singer and musician Tim O'Brien, and tracks from his latest album. Plus Kathryn Williams and Neill MacColl reveal their top five Tour Bus Tunes, and there's another dip into the Folk Vault with a classic track from the archives.

Mo Dutta

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

Mo Dutta: 05/04/2008

05/04/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 05/04/2008

Mo chats to travel journalist Simon Calder. Plus Pause for Thought.

Mo chats to travel journalist Simon Calder. Including Pause for Thought at 6.15am.

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