BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

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Sarah Kennedy

The show for early risers - Pause for Thought, Swing Time, Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with news, Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune, your comments, travel and entertainment news.

Sarah Kennedy: 12/09/2008

12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 12/09/2008

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers.

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

Wake Up to Wogan

Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

Wake Up to Wogan: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 12/09/2008

Ease into the day as Johnnie Walker sits in for Terry Wogan.

Ease into the day as Johnnie Walker sits in for Terry Wogan. Including Pause for Thought.

Johnnie Walker

Ken Bruce

The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions.

Ken Bruce: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 12/09/2008

Guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap chooses the Tracks of My Years. Sharleen Spiteri provides the Record of the Week.

Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them

Jeremy Vine: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 12/09/2008

Jeremy talks with parenting expert Sue Atkins.

Steve Wright in the Afternoon

Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

Steve Wright in the Afternoon: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 12/09/2008

Sir Cliff Richard and pub landlord Al Murray join Steve and the team.

Steve Wright and the team bring you chat, music and celebrity guests.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

Chris Evans' drivetime slot, with laughter-inducing chat and music

Chris Evans: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 12/09/2008

Listeners choose the tunes in All Request Friday!

Howard Goodall's Class Acts

Howard Goodall's Class Acts: Episode 1: The Sage, Gateshead Weekend School

Episode 1

Episode 1: The Sage, Gateshead Weekend School

The Sage, Gateshead Weekend School

BBC Radio 2 - Howard Goodall's Class Acts, The Sage, Gateshead Weekend School

Traditional music from Folkestra, and funk/swing fusion from Rocket Science.

Howard discovers fine traditional music from Folkestra, funk/swing fusion from Rocket Science and an exquisite classical chamber trio.

Series on the quality of young musical talent in British specialist schools and colleges

Howard Goodall's series showcasing the scale and quality of young musical talent in British specialist schools and arts colleges

New series 1/6. Composer Howard Goodall showcases young musical talent in Britain's specialist schools and arts colleges, from folk orchestras and singer/songwriters to symphony orchestras, string ensembles and chamber trios. The series starts at the Sage Gateshead's Weekend School, with traditional music from Folkestra, funk/swing fusion sounds from Rocket Science and an exquisite classical chamber trio. Producer Cali Snook

Sunday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 12/09/2008

Paul Gambaccini introduces tenor Alfie Boe and The Phil Robson Quartet.

Paul Gambaccini introduces tenor Alfie Boe and The Phil Robson Quartet from London's Mermaid Theatre.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with tenor Alfie Boe and the Phil Robson Quartet. Presented by Paul Gambaccini , from London's Mermaid Theatre.

Shadowlands

Shadowlands: Episode 7: Death

Episode 7

Episode 7: Death

Death

BBC Radio 2 - Shadowlands, Death

Joy's recovery proved to be nothing more than a reprieve and the end was inevitable.

The story of CS Lewis' love affair with poet Joy Gresham, read by Ian Richardson

Brian Sibley 's abridged version of his account of the love affair between author CS Lewis and Joy Davidman. 7/8. Joy's recovery is merely a temporary reprieve.

Listen to the Band

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding

Listen to the Band: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 12/09/2008

Frank Renton presents music with a Britannia theme.

Prior to the British Open Championships, Frank Renton presents music with a Britannia theme - including works by Elgar and Malcolm Arnold.

Frank Renton showcases Britannia-themed music, featuring works by Elgar and Arnold.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice

Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.

The Weekender

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 12/09/2008

Claudia Winkleman talks to author John Boyne.

Claudia Winkleman presents a sharp contemporary arts and culture programme. Her guests include author John Boyne.

Arts show. Claudia Winkleman with guest Andy Taylor (of Duran Duran ).

Mark Lamarr

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions. 

This is where garage meets soul, punk meets country, and 30s yodelling collides with 70s dub and 90s hip hop...

...painting the world with sunshine, one record at a time!

Mark Lamarr: 12/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 12/09/2008

Mark presents new records and classic tracks, with The Loving Cup in session.

Mark has a mix of new records and tracks from the all-time greats. The Loving Cup perform in session, mixing country with blues and Americana music.

An eclectic mix, with Americana rock band the Loving Cup in session.

Mike Harding

Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

Mike Harding: 10/09/2008

10/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 10/09/2008

Mike chats to folk duo Bob Fox and Stu Luckley.

Mike chats to folk duo Bob Fox and Stu Luckley, who are taking to the road for a tour to mark the 30th anniversary of their debut album.

Mo Dutta

Mo Dutta starts off Saturday and Sunday mornings with dry wit, quizzes and music

Mo Dutta: 13/09/2008

13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 13/09/2008

Chat and music, including Pause for Thought.

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