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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: 19/07/2008

19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 19/07/2008

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: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 19/07/2008

McFly talk to Jonathan and perform live in session.

New tunes, hip oldies, perky banter and live music. With guests, British pop-rock band McFly.

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1: Episode 2: Character Comics: Hello John Got a New Catchphrase

Episode 2

Episode 2: Character Comics: Hello John Got a New Catchphrase

Series 1

Character Comics: Hello John Got a New Catchphrase

BBC Radio 2 - Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take, Series 1, Character Comics: Hello John Got a New Catchphrase

A look at alternative comics who drew on the traditions of music hall acts.

A look at alternative comics who drew on the traditions of music hall acts, right up to the likes of Nigel Planer, Harry Enfield and Steve Coogan.

Alexei Sayle analyses the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre

Alexei Sayle presents a series on the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre

The Comedy Hour

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take
2/6. Alexei Sayle looks at the evolution of satirical, hard-hitting "alternative" comedy and its impact on Britain's arts and culture. This edition explores character comedy, from music hall to Steve Coogan.

1.30 The Jason Byrne Show
2/6. Law is this week's theme in the comedy programme of stand-up and sketches. With guest Ivan Brackenbury.

Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Episode 2: Law

Episode 2: Law

BBC Radio 2 - Jason Byrne, Law

Jason Byrne stars in the comedy series that explores a different theme each week: The Law.

Jason Byrne stars in the comedy series that explores different themes using stand-up, sketches and special guest Ivan Brackenbury. The theme is the Law.

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a series based on a theme each week

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week, ranging from relationships to sport

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 19/07/2008

Afternoon entertainment with Dermot, as The Kooks and Noah & the Whale perform in session.

Featuring live sets from indie band the Kooks and London indie folk-rockers Noah and the Whale.

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: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 19/07/2008

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.

Moments in Love - The History of Chillout Music

01/05/2004

BBC Radio 2 - Moments in Love - The History of Chillout Music

DJ and broadcaster Chris Coco tells the history of the music now known as chillout.

DJ, producer and broadcaster Chris Coco tells the history of the music now known as chillout, and traces its origins back through history.

DJ, producer and broadcaster Chris Coco tells the history of the music now known as chillout, and traces its origins back to the experimental work of classical musicians like Erik Satie, through to the electronic experiments of the 1970s and Ibixa, right up-to-date with the eclectic sound of balearica.

Moments in Love: The History of Chill-out Music

Another chance to hear Chris Coco exploring the musical form referred to as chill-out, from its 19th-century origins in the works of composer Erik Satie to the genre's more modern exponents such as Brian Eno, Tangerine Dream, the Orb, Moby, Air, Groove Armada, Lee "Scratch" Perry and chill-out guru Jose Padilla, who gives a rare and exclusive interview.

Suzi Quatro

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

Suzi Quatro: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 19/07/2008

Suzi plays music from Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Dion and Trini Lopez.

Suzi plays music from her American heroes including Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Dion, Trini Lopez, Bobby Darin and the Isley Brothers.

Retro series devoted to US oldies. Tonight's playlist features Bobby Darin , the Isley Brothers, Dion, Patti Smith , Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 19/07/2008

Russell presents his show live from Canada and is joined by movie star Ewan McGregor.

Russell presents his show direct from Canada and is joined by movie star Ewan McGregor.

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: 19/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 19/07/2008

With new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.

Tonight's guest is Scottish folk singer/songwriter Emily Smith.

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: 16/07/2008

16/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 16/07/2008

Album of the Week is Parliament's Mothership Connection.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present. Album of the Week is Parliament's Mothership Connection, plus tracks by Staple Singers and Jackson 5.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 20/07/2008

20/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 20/07/2008

Pete plays a mix of music, and talks to Badly Drawn Boy.

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B, and talks to Badly Drawn Boy. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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