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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: 28/06/2008

28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 28/06/2008

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: 28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 28/06/2008

Jonathan chats to Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt of BBC TV's The Mighty Boosh.

Jonathan chats to Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt of BBC TV's The Mighty Boosh, and comic Sanjeev Bhaskar. Plus Tom McRae performs in session.

Music and banter, with a live set from cult Icelandic band Sigur Ros.

Out to Lunch

Out to Lunch: Series 5

Out to Lunch: Series 5: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 5

BBC Radio 2 - Out to Lunch, Series 5, Episode 5

Russell Kane hosts another selection of character comedy, sketches and stand-up comedy.

Comedian Russell Kane hosts another selection of character comedy, sketches and stand-up comedy.

Some of Britain's best comedy talent present stand-up and sketches

The Comedy Hour

Out to Lunch 
5/6. Russell Kane presents stand-up, sketches and music. 
1.30 On the Blog 
5/6. Satire about a young blog proprietor. In today's edition Andrew attempts to expose the identity of a media blogging sensation.

On the Blog

Comedy series about the writer of an internet diary

Comedy series about the life of a blogger whose internet diary obsessively chronicles his life, loves and interest in miniature soldiers

On the Blog: Series 2

On the Blog: Series 2: Episode 5: Del Du Jour

Episode 5: Del Du Jour

Series 2

Del Du Jour

BBC Radio 2 - On the Blog, Series 2, Del Du Jour

Andrew attempts to undermine the latest media blogging sensation.

Andrew's attempt to undermine the latest media blogging sensation by uncovering their true identity ends in red cheeks all round.

Another chance to hear the second series of Radio 2's sitcom about the life of blogger Andrew Glasgow. In the final episode, Andrew's attempt to uncover the latest blogging sensation ends in red cheeks all round. On The Blog stars Caroline Quentin, Andy Taylor, Simon Greenall and DeNica Fairman.

A comedy series about the life of a blogger with Caroline Quentin

A comedy series about the life of a blogger with Caroline Quentin, Andy Taylor and Simon Greenall

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 28/06/2008

Shaun sits in for Dermot and presents a Glastonbury Festival special.

Shaun sits in for Dermot and presents a Glastonbury Festival special, including a simulcast with 6 Music, presented by Lauren Laverne.

Shaun sits in for Dermot and presents a Glastonbury Festival special, including a simulcast with 6 Music, presented by Lauren Laverne, between 4.00pm and 5.00pm. Music featured includes tracks from Kings of Leon, The Feeling, KT Tunstall and The Fratellis. Crowded House and James Blunt also join Shaun in the studio to perform live.

Shaun Keaveny

Sitting in for Dermot O'Leary with a Glastonbury edition featuring 
James Blunt and Crowded House. Pitch perfect: page 44

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: 28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 28/06/2008

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.

The Definitive History of UK Dance Music

The Definitive History of UK Dance Music: Episode 2: Explosion: 1988-1993

Episode 2

Episode 2: Explosion: 1988-1993

Explosion: 1988-1993

BBC Radio 2 - The Definitive History of UK Dance Music, Explosion: 1988-1993

The impact of those first seminal clubs - Shoom, Future, The Trip and Land of Oz.

The story of the imported attitudes and sounds of Balearic beat and the impact of those first seminal clubs - Shoom, Future, The Trip and Land of Oz.

...Dance Music

2/3. Explosion: 1988-1993

The story of the imported attitudes and sounds of Balearic beat and the impact of those first seminal clubs - Shoom, Future, The Trip and Land of Oz. Presented by Zoe Ball.

Part of Radio 2's Dance Music Season.

Zoe Ball looks at the story of UK dance music, as told by the biggest names on the scene

Zoe Ball looks at the story of UK dance music, as told by the biggest names on the scene, including jazz funk, rare groove, hip hop, soul and US garage

2/3. Zoe Ball traces the evolution of UK dance music, with late-80s acid house serving as the pivot around which other genres spin. The story shifts to the golden era of 1988-93, and the rise of the Balearic beat and seminal clubs such as Shoom, Future, the Trip, Land of Oz and, most crucially, Manchester's 
Hacienda. The programme looks at the media's hysterical take on the radical new dance scene as remote all-night and usually outdoor rave parties cast their spell on the nation's youth. Plus a look at regional differences and and the music's influence on acts such as Primal Scream, Bjbrk, the Stone Roses and the Happy Mondays. See also Tuesday 11.30pm

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro: Episode 9

Episode 9

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, Episode 9

Featuring tracks by Buddy Holly, Brian Wilson, Alison Krauss and Nat 'King' Cole.

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

US oldies, tonight featuring Buddy Holly , Brian Wilson , Alison Krauss , Sarah Vaughan , the Travelling Wilburys and Nat "King" Cole.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 28/06/2008

Russell chats to comic Matt Berry and evolutionary psychologist Steve Pinker.

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: 28/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 28/06/2008

Tonight's guest is Marshall Chess - son and nephew of the founders of Chess Records.

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: 25/06/2008

25/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 25/06/2008

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present. The album of the week is by Marvin Gaye and there will also be music by Lauryn Hill and Fred Wesley.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 29/06/2008

29/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 29/06/2008

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 a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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