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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: 06/09/2008

06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 06/09/2008

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: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 06/09/2008

Featuring live music and guests, including Richard Attenborough and comic Katy Brand.

Featuring live music and guests, including Richard Attenborough and comic Katy Brand. Plus The Blow Monkeys perform live in session.

Guests include comedian Katy Brand (Tittybangbang), film veteran Richard Attenborough and, performing live, the Blow Monkeys.

The Smith Lectures

Arthur Smith presents a series of lectures on a variety of subjects

The Smith Lectures: Series 4

The Smith Lectures: Series 4: The Wireless

14/09/2002

The Wireless

Series 4

BBC Radio 2 - The Smith Lectures, Series 4, The Wireless

Featuring contributions from Michael Palin, the Firesign Theatre, Kenny Everett.

The Wireless: Arthur Smith links comedy radio clips featuring performers including Michael Palin, Kenny Everett, and Australian stand-up comic Jimeoin.

Arthur Smith presents a series of lectures from the University of Tooting Bec

The Comedy Hour

The Smith Lectures 
1/6. Series showcasing the irreverent 
Professor Emeritus Arthur Smith , who ushers in a new term with a lecture on a new you. Producer Andy Foster  
1.30 Miranda Hart 's Joke Shop 3/4. Sitcom. In today's edition Gary chooses Stevie over Miranda as his one-evening-only pretend wife.

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop: Episode 3: What a Wife

Episode 3

Episode 3: What a Wife

What a Wife

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Miranda Hart's Joke Shop, What a Wife

The tall, life-embracing shopkeeper is overlooked when Gary needs a pretend other half.

The tall, life-embracing shopkeeper is overlooked when Gary needs a pretend other half. With Tom Ellis. From September 2008.

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

The tall and unconventional comedienne has lots to learn about retail and men.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 06/09/2008

Featuring Iglu & Hartly, Camera Obscura and the guest is Lorraine Kelly.

Dermot showcases the best new artists breaking onto the music scene. Featuring an interview with Coldplay ahead of a performance at the BBC Radio Theatre.

With sets from California indie-hop-pop quintet Iglu and Hartly and Glaswegian band Camera Obscura. Plus a chat with Lorraine Kelly.

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: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 06/09/2008

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.

Diamond and Tiaras - The Nicky Hopkins Story

BBC Radio 2 - Diamond and Tiaras - The Nicky Hopkins Story

Bob Harris recalls the life and extraordinary career of session pianist Nicky Hopkins.

...The Nicky Hopkins Story: Bob Harris recalls the life and career of session pianist Nicky Hopkins, who played on more than 300 albums, 13 of them by The Rolling Stones.

Diamond Tiaras - the Nicky Hopkins Story

Another chance to hear the story of session pianist Nicky Hopkins, who played on over 300 albums, 13 of them by the Rolling Stones. 
Other beneficiaries of the Hopkins touch include the Beatles, Dusty 
Springfield, David Bowie , the Kinks, Rod Stewart and Joe Cocker. 
Hopkins never pursued a full-time career with one band because he suffered from Crohn's disease, which indirectly resulted in his death in 1994, aged 50. Presented by Bob Harris and featuring Joe Cocker , Bill Wyman , Dave Davies , 
Graham Parker and many others.

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: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 06/09/2008

Suzi features music by Brownsville Station, The Coasters, Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt

Suzi features music by B Bumble & The Stingers, Brownsville Station, The Coasters, Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt.

Tonight's US-retro playlist features Tony Orlando , Martha Reeves , Wilson Phillips , Cher, Brownsville Station, Joni Mitchell and Linda Ronstadt.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 06/09/2008

A behind the scenes special from the MTV Video Music Awards.

Russell presented the MTV Video Music Awards at the weekend and the show came from behind the scenes at the event.

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: 06/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 06/09/2008

New music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Fraser Anderson.

New music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Fraser Anderson in session.

With France-based Scottish singer/ songwriter Fraser Anderson.

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: 03/09/2008

03/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 03/09/2008

The best in soul music past and present. Album of the Week is Guy's Guy.

Album of the Week is Al Harreua's Breaking Away. Plus Joe with All the Things Your Man Won't Do, Hi-Tek featuring Jonell with Round and Round, Arthur Conley with Sweet Soul Music.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 07/09/2008

07/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 07/09/2008

The Stereo MC's are Pete's special guests.

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.

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