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

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: 20/09/2008

20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 20/09/2008

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: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 20/09/2008

Including actress Bette Midler and singer Will Young. Plus The Kooks live in session.

Including actress Bette Midler and singer Will Young. Plus The Kooks perform live in session.

Today's special guest is actress, singer and current Las Vegas star Bette Midler. Plus Will Young and, performing live, the Kooks.

The Smith Lectures

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

The Smith Lectures: Series 9

The Smith Lectures: Series 9: 18/02/2006

18/02/2006

Series 9

BBC Radio 2 - The Smith Lectures, Series 9, 18/02/2006

Arthur Smith's lecture from the University of Tooting Bec is The Smith Guide to Capitalism

Arthur Smith's lecture from the University of Tooting Bec is The Smith Guide to Capitalism.

Professor Arthur Smith presents another series of irreverent lectures

The Comedy Hour

The Smith Lectures 
3/6. Today's antics explore the joys and pitfalls of capitalism.  
130 Clive Anderson 's Chat Room New series 1/8. Return of the topical satire in which special guests join Clive Anderson for a dissection of the week's news. With Jo Bunting , Fred MacAulay and writer Will Self. Producer Lissa Evans

Clive Anderson's Chat Room

Hard-edged chat show in which top personalities speak their mind about the week’s topics

Clive Anderson presents a hard-edged chat show in which a panel of four of the nation’s top personalities, politicians, performers and pundits get to speak their mind about the week’s hot topics

Clive Anderson's Chat Room: Series 5

Clive Anderson's Chat Room: Series 5: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 5

BBC Radio 2 - Clive Anderson's Chat Room, Series 5, Episode 1

Clive's guests include Fred Macaulay, Will Self and Jo Bunting.

Clive Anderson presents a chat show in which personalities speak their mind about the week's hot topics. Guests include Fred Macaulay, Will Self, Rod Liddle and Jo Bunting.

Hard-edged chat show in which top personalities speak their mind about the weekâs topics

Clive Anderson presents a hard-edged chat show in which a panel of four of the nationâs top personalities, politicians, performers and pundits get to speak their mind about the weekâs hot topics

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 20/09/2008

Featuring a Maida Vale session from Mercury Rev and a chat with Athlete.

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 indie-rock sets from Athlete and US band Mercury Rev. Plus a chat with comic Kevin Bishop.

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: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 20/09/2008

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.

The Carmine Appice Story

BBC Radio 2 - The Carmine Appice Story

The story of rock drummer Carmine Appice, who rose to fame as part of Vanilla Fudge.

The story of rock drummer Carmine Appice, who rose to fame as part of Vanilla Fudge. Pete Mitchell travels to America to track down the drumming star.

The Story of Carmine Appice

Pete Mitchell interviews influential rock drummer Carmine Appice , who first hit big as part of 60s psychedelic band Vanilla Fudge (You Keep Me Hangin' On). His CV also includes work with Cactus, Jeff Beck , Ozzy Osbourne , Pink Floyd and Rod Stewart , songwriting (Do Ya Think I'm Sexy and Young Turks) and author (the popular drumming book Realistic Rock Drum Method). With input from members of Black Sabbath, Blue Oyster Cult, Dio, Cactus and Vanilla Fudge. Producer Pete Mitchell

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: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 20/09/2008

Suzi talks to guitarist Andy Scott, of Glam Rock chart toppers The Sweet.

Suzi talks to guitarist Andy Scott, of Glam Rock chart toppers The Sweet, about his and the band's American influences.

Suzl Quatro

Her guest is guitarist Andy Scott , who in his teens backed 
Jimi Hendrix and in 1970 joined glamera chart stars the Sweet.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 20/09/2008

Russell brings you music and his own brand of comedy.

Russell brings you music and his own brand of comedy on a Saturday night.

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: 20/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 20/09/2008

Bob is joined in Nashville by guests who are in town for the Americana Music Awards.

Bob is joined in Nashville by guests who are in town for the Americana Music Awards. Including singer and New York Radio DJ Laura Cantrell. Plus alt-country Texan band The Gougers.

A Nashville broadcast following Thursday's Americana Music 
Association Awards, with special guests Laura Cantrell and modern country Texan band the Gougers.

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: 17/09/2008

17/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 17/09/2008

The best in soul music. The Album of the Week is Caught in the Act by The Commodores.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present. The Album of the Week is Caught In The Act by The Commordores.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 21/09/2008

21/09/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 21/09/2008

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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