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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: 10/05/2008

10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 10/05/2008

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

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 10/05/2008

Jonathan chats to comedian Brendon Burns and Hollywood actress Minnie Driver.

Jonathan chats to Dean Andrews and Marshall Lancaster from TV's Ashes to Ashes, comedian Brendon Burns and Hollywood actress Minnie Driver.

New music and hip oldies. Guests include actress/singer Minnie Driver and Marshall Lancaster and Dean Andrews (of TV's Ashes to Ashes).

Blaggers Guide

David Quantick with everything you need to know about music in easily digestible chunks

David Quantick presents everything you need to know about music in easily digestible small chunks

Blaggers Guide: Series 3

Blaggers Guide: Series 3: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 3

BBC Radio 2 - Blaggers Guide, Series 3, Episode 6

David Quantick presents everything you need to know about music in digestible small chunks

David Quantick presents everything you need to know about music in easily digestible small chunks. This week he scrutinizes Australia's contribution to pop and rock.

David Quantick presents everything you need to know about music in easily digestible small chunks, like pop dog food. Using fake archive footage, made-up adverts, counterfeit recordings, and some jokes, Quantick takes you by the hand and leads you through the mean streets of pop knowledge.

This week he examines Love (the band not the emotion), telling the story of Americana ("It all started, reasonably enough, in Canada.") and scrutinizing Australia's contribution to pop and rock.

A light-hearted guide to music with David Quantick

The Comedy Hour

The Blagger's Guide
6/8. David Quantick toys with the story of popular music. Today's not-quite-right entries include Love (of Forever Changes fame), Australian music and Americana.

1.30 Hot Gossip
4/6. Claudia Winkleman challenges famous guests to provide catty and clever comments on topical issues.

Hot Gossip

Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show about showbiz and celebrity news.

Radio 2's irreverent comedy panel show which enters the silicon-filled world of glossy magazines and showbiz columns to offer a unique take on the week's celebrity news.

Hot Gossip: Hot Gossip: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 2 - Hot Gossip, Hot Gossip, Episode 4

Will Smith, Jo Caulfield and Phil Nichol all compete to become the week's Hot Gossip.

A new celebrity based panel show for Radio 2, hosted by Claudia Winkleman. Will Smith, Jo Caulfield and Phil Nichol all compete to become the week's Hot Gossip.

Hot Gossip: Hot Gossip

A new celebrity based panel show for Radio 2, hosted by Claudia Winkleman

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 10/05/2008

Dermot showcases the best new talent, with sessions from Guillemots and The Ryes.

With sessions from non-mainstream bands Guillemots and the Ryes.

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: 10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 10/05/2008

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.

When Charles Met Wyclef

BBC Radio 2 - When Charles Met Wyclef

Join Charles Hazlewood as he goes on a musical journey with Wyclef Jean.

Another chance to hear the unique meeting between BBC Radio 2 presenter and conductor Charles Hazlewood and one of his heroes, producer and recording artist Wyclef Jean.

Conductor and popular-music enthusiast Charles Hazlewood shares his appreciation of hip-hop in this one-off collaboration with Haitian-American rapper/singer/ producer and ex-Fugee 
Wyclef Jean , whose hits include Gone Till November, It Doesn't Matter, 911, Perfect Gentleman and the Fugees number ones Killing Me 
Softly and Ready or Not. The two men perform together in a New York studio and talk about music. Producer Julia Hayball

Wake Up Little Suzi

Suzi Quatro: Episode 3

Episode 3

Suzi Quatro

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, Episode 3

Suzi has tracks from Smokey Robinson, Ricky Nelson, Dion and The Beach Boys.

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners, featuring tracks from Smokey Robinson, Ricky Nelson, Dion and The Beach Boys.

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

Suzi Quatro was weaned in Detroit on the best American music, taking in everything from Doo Wop and rock 'n' roll to Motown and soul. She brings the best of it to R2

Retro rocker Suzi Quatro showcases American music from the 50s onwards. Tonight's playlist features Smokey Robinson, Ricky Nelson, the Beach Boys and Dion.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 10/05/2008

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.

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: 10/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 10/05/2008

Bob chats to psychedelic-folk band Danny and the Champions.

Tonight's guests are psychedelic-folk-pop band Danny and the Champions of the World.

Trevor Nelson

Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present. 

Trevor Nelson: 07/05/2008

07/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 07/05/2008

Featuring a live session recorded with Angie Stone and new music from Estelle and Al Green

Featuring a live session recorded with Angie Stone and new music from Estelle and Al Green. Album of the Week comes from D'Angelo and Trevor plays another request in Your Jam.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 11/05/2008

11/05/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 11/05/2008

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

Tim sits in for Pete and plays classic soul, funk, disco and R&B, and presents interviews from the music industry past and present. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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