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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: 26/07/2008

26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 26/07/2008

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: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 26/07/2008

With comedian Roy Walker and singer/songwriter Beth Rowley performing live.

Guests include comedian Roy Walker and, performing live, neo-soul singer/songwriter Beth Rowley.

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1: Episode 3: Keeping It Surreal

Episode 3

Episode 3: Keeping It Surreal

Series 1

Keeping It Surreal

BBC Radio 2 - Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take, Series 1, Keeping It Surreal

Alexei spotlights the likes of Eddie Izzard, Harry Hill, Steven Wright and Emo Philips.

As the 80s turned into the 90s, tastes were more receptive to a more decadent, frivolous style of comedy. With the likes of Eddie Izzard, Harry Hill, Steven Wright and Emo Philips.

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
3/6. Alexei Sayle's history of "alternative" comedy goes all surreal and "out there", with Eddie Izzard, Harry Hill, Bill Bailey, Dylan Moran, Emo Philips and others.

1.30 The Jason Byrne Show
3/6. Themed comedy sketches and stand-up presented by Jason Byrne.

Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Episode 3

BBC Radio 2 - Jason Byrne, Episode 3

Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week: Relationships

Jason Byrne stars in a series that explores a different theme each week. This week's theme is Relationships. With special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

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: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 26/07/2008

With former Beautiful South and Housemartins member Paul Heaton.

With former Beautiful South and Housemartins member Paul Heaton, and indie-rock artist Ida Maria performing in session. Plus a chat with Cheryl Cole.

Featuring live sets from 
Paul Heaton (ex-Beautiful South) and Scandinavian indie-rock singer/ songwriter Ida Marie.

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: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 26/07/2008

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.

Mr Simon's Big Trip

05/06/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mr Simon's Big Trip

An exploration of the 'missing' 13 months in the life and career of Paul Simon.

An exploration of the 'missing' 13 months in the life and career of Paul Simon, immediately before Simon and Garfunkel hit the big time.

Another chance to hear a 2007 programme exploring Paul Simon 's 13 impressionable months spent bumming around England prior to the late 1965 release of his and Art Garfunkel 's era-defining single "The Sounds of Silence". The New York troubador met people such as Bert Jansch, Martin Carthy and Leon Redbone, and wrote the songs "April Come She Will", "A Most Peculiar Man", "Kathy's Song", "I Am a Rock" and "Homeward Bound". Presented by Bob Harris with input from Brian Protheroe, Al Stewart and Martin Carthy, whom Simon would regularly hear performing "Scarborough Fair".

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: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 26/07/2008

Featuring Simon and Garfunkel, Tanya Tucker, Little Richard and Connie Francis.

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners. Featuring Simon and Garfunkel, Tanya Tucker, Little Richard and Connie Francis, among others.

Retro series devoted to US oldies. Tonight's playlist features Simon and Garfunkel, Tanya Tucker and Little Richard , Exile, Connie Francis , Juice Newton and Janis Joplin.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 26/07/2008

Russell chats to Gavin and Stacey star Mat Horne, and Noel Gallagher.

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: 26/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 26/07/2008

With Nashville country-folk singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earl.

New music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Nashville country-folk singer/songwriter Justin Townes Earl.

With Nashville country-folk singer/ songwriter Justin Townes Earl.

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: 23/07/2008

23/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 23/07/2008

Album of the Week is Fugees' The Score, plus tracks by Doobie Brothers and Kool & the Gang

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present. Album of the Week is Fugees' The Score, plus tracks by Doobie Brothers and Kool & the Gang.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 27/07/2008

27/07/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 27/07/2008

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.

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