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: 24/11/2008

24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 24/11/2008

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: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 24/11/2008

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan. Including Pause for Thought at 9.15am.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 24/11/2008

Dave Clark chooses the Tracks of My Years and The Killers provide the Album of the Week.

Dave Clark of The Dave Clark Five chooses the Tracks of My Years and The Killers provide the Album of the Week. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

This weeks Tracks of My Years features 1960s star Dave Clark. Plus a preview of the Killers' new album.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 24/11/2008

Talks to the people who make the headlines.

Talking to the people who make the headlines.

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: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 24/11/2008

Sir Paul McCartney and Lemar join Steve and the team.

Sir Paul McCartney and Lemar join Steve and the team. Plus, Lisa Booth and colleagues from Fareham in Hampshire choose the non-stop oldies.

Steve Wright

Featuring an interview with former Beatie Paul McCartney.

Richard Allinson

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 24/11/2008

Richard Allinson sits in for Chris Evans for a show packed full of music and features.

The Blues Show with Paul Jones

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones.

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones, combining classics, new releases, sessions and occasional interviews.

Paul Jones

The Blues Show with Paul Jones: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 24/11/2008

Paul is joined by Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whitely in session.

Featuring a live set from acoustic 1930s/40s-blues inspired duo Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley.

The Radcliffe & Maconie Show

BBC Radio 6 Music

A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie with a late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

The Radcliffe and Maconie Show

The Radcliffe & Maconie Show: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 24/11/2008

Mark and Stuart present a live session and interview with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie

Post-punk-goth cult giants Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds chat and perform a live set.

(Stuart Maconie on freebies: p33)

Big Band Special

The very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day

Big Band Special: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 24/11/2008

Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in concert with Jack Bruce.

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert with bassist, singer and songwriter Jack Bruce of rock super group Cream.

Clare Teal presents another chance to hear the BBC Big Band in concert at the Town Hall Birmingham with legendary bassist, singer and songwriter Jack Bruce. The first part of their set includes Jack's compositions Never Tell Your Mother She's out of Tune, Smiles & Grins and the Cream classic Deserted Cities of the Heart. Big band arrangements written by Jorg Achim Keller.

Clare Teal presents the first part of a BBC Big Band concert featuring bassist, singer and songwriter 
Jack Bruce , with music from his solo career as well as his material from his late-1960s band Cream.

Jools Holland

Join Jools and his Rhythm Section as he plays tracks from his eclectic record collection.

Jools Holland: 24/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jools Holland, 24/11/2008

Mercury nominated artist Adele joins Jools to perform tracks from her debut album 19.

Mercury nominated artist Adele joins Jools and his Rhythm Section to play tracks from her debut album 19 and talks to Jools about her musical influences.

9/13. Mercury Prize-nominated 
Adele discusses her influences and plays tracks from her debut album.

For the Good Times - The Kris Kristofferson Story

For the Good Times - The Kris Kristofferson Story: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 2 - For the Good Times - The Kris Kristofferson Story, Episode 4

Steve Earle profiles the life and work of the songwriter and movie star.

The Kris Kristofferson Story: Steve Earle profiles the life and work of the songwriter and movie star.

Steve Earle profiles the life and work of the prolific songwriter

Steve Earle profiles the life and work of the prolific songwriter - in country music especially

For the Good Times - the Kris Kristofferson Story

4/4. Producer Don Was recalls his work with Kristofferson on the latter's 2006 album This Old Road, which has been compared to works by Johnny Cash. Kristofferson talks of his debt to Cash, while those discussing their debt to Kristofferson include Hayes Carll and Todd Snider. Plus input from Emmylou Harris and Lloyd Cole. With Steve Earle.

Janice Long

Great music and chat, with a weekly interview and Spoken Word Session every Wednesday

Music you love, plus great guests and a weekly Spoken Word Session that you won't hear anywhere else

Janice Long: 25/11/2008

25/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 25/11/2008

Proving there's life after midnight, with the best live performances.

With the best live performances. Including Pause for Thought.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 25/11/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 25/11/2008

With music and banter, Alex Lester makes weekday mornings the best time of the day.

With his mix of music and banter, Alex Lester makes weekday mornings the best time of the day.

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