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

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Sounds of the 60s

Warmly nostalgic show featuring Brian Matthew and a stack of oldies.

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: 13/09/2008

13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 13/09/2008

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: 13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 13/09/2008

Jonathan is joined by Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman. Plus music from Travis.

Jonathan is joined by Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman. Plus Travis performing live in session.

Guests include dance judge Len Goodman (Strictly Come Dancing) and, peforming live, Travis.

The Smith Lectures

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

The Smith Lectures: Series 10

The Smith Lectures: Series 10: 09/12/2006

09/12/2006

Series 10

BBC Radio 2 - The Smith Lectures, Series 10, 09/12/2006

Arthur Smith offers his annual guide to eating and drinking.

Arthur Smith presents a series of lectures from the University of Tooting Bec. Smith offers his annual guide to eating and drinking, with a variety of food-based comedy clips.

Professor Arthur Smith presents a series of irreverent lectures

The Comedy Hour

The Smith Lectures 
2/6. The irreverent Professor Emeritus Arthur Smith today lectures on eating and drinking.  
1.30 Miranda Hart 's Joke Shop 4/4. Sitcom about a life-embracing woman. In this final part Miranda's mum (Patricia Hodge ) desperately tries to fix her up with a man.

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop

Miranda Hart's Joke Shop: Episode 4: What an Excuse

Episode 4

Episode 4: What an Excuse

What an Excuse

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Miranda Hart's Joke Shop, What an Excuse

The shopkeeper's mother plans a wedding, but the prospective bride has other ideas.

The shopkeeper's mother plans a wedding, but the prospective bride has other ideas. With Patricia Hodge. 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: 13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 13/09/2008

With Sonny J and Donovan Frankenreiter in session.

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 live sets from English singer/ songwriter Sonny J and California musician and surfer 
Donavon Frankenreiter. Plus actor/writer Charlie Higson (The Fast Show).

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: 13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 13/09/2008

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.

BBC Proms

BBC Radio 3

The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

BBC Proms: BBC Proms in the Park

BBC Proms: BBC Proms in the Park: BBC Proms in the Park 2008

BBC Proms in the Park 2008

BBC Proms in the Park

BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, BBC Proms in the Park, BBC Proms in the Park 2008

Terry Wogan joins revellers in Hyde Park for the traditional open air gala concert.

Now in its 13th year, Terry Wogan joins the revellers in London's Hyde Park for the traditional open air gala concert, preceding the finale to the Last Night of the Proms.

Now in its 13th year, Terry Wogan joins the revellers in London's Hyde Park for the traditional open air gala concert, preceding the finale to the Last Night of the Proms. 

Hyde Park plays host annually to a crowd of 30,000 and this year, there will again be events in London, Belfast, Swansea and Glasgow, plus even more opportunities to join in the Last Night fun via the BBC Big Screens in cities around the UK. 

Featured artists include Lesley Garrett, Jose Carreras, Sharleen Spiteri and David Garrett; while Martin Yates conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra.

A series of live concerts organised by the BBC, with high-profile artists and presenters

Live from London's Hyde Park and including link-ups with Glasgow, Belfast and Swansea, an evening of popular classics from the BBC Concert Orchestra and the the Royal Choral Society, conducted by both Martin Yates and the winner of BBC TV's conductor competition series Maestro. Guests include tenor Jose Carreras, soprano Lesley Garrett and violinist David Garrett. Terry Wogan hosts the 13th annual event, which also features rock-pop singer Sharleen Spiteri.
And at approximately 9.45 the grand finale from the Royal Albert Hall.

The Last Night of the Proms is broadcast on Radio 3 from 7.30pm and on BBC2 at 8.00pm (part 1) and BBC1 at 9.10pm (part 2).
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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: 13/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 13/09/2008

New music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Eileen Rose in session.

New music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks. With Eileen Rose performing in session.

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based indie country-rocker Eileen Rose performs a live session.

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: 10/09/2008

10/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 10/09/2008

The best in soul music past and present. Album of the Week is Deniece Williams' Niecy.

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: 14/09/2008

14/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 14/09/2008

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.

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