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: 01/12/2008

01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 01/12/2008

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: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 01/12/2008

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: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 01/12/2008

Take That perform in session and John Barrowman chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Take That perform in session, John Barrowman chooses the Tracks of My Years and Ken has BBC Radio 2's first play of George Michael's new Christmas single.

Take That perform in session, John Barrowman chooses the Tracks of My Years and Ken has BBC Radio 2's first play of George Michael's new Christmas single. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Featuring after 11.30 throughout the week Tracks of My Years, in which stage and TV star John Barrowman (Anything Goes, 
Torchwood) picks - two a day - his ten favourite discs. Plus a week-long spotlight on The Circus - the new ablum by Take That. See also Friday at 7.30pm

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 01/12/2008

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: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 01/12/2008

With award-winning singer-songwriter Annie Lennox and US bluesman Seasick Steve.

With award-winning singer-songwriter Annie Lennox and US bluesman Seasick Steve. Plus, the non-stop oldies are chosen by Teresa Smith from Basildon in Essex.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 01/12/2008

Chris chooses a track from BBC Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

Chris plays a track from BBC Radio 2's Great British Songbook. Plus regular features Fox the Fox, the Gobsmackers and the Drivetime Jukebox Jury.

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: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 01/12/2008

Paul is joined by blues artist Chicago Red, who performs in session.

With a live set from American blues guitarist and singer Chicago Red.

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: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 01/12/2008

Mark and Stuart are joined by music journalist Patrick Humphries.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie

Big Band Special

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

Big Band Special: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 01/12/2008

Singer and songwriter Jack Bruce performs some of his most well known compositions.

Clare Teal presents the second part of the BBC Big Band in concert at the Town Hall, Birmingham. Singer and songwriter Jack Bruce performs some of his most well known compositions.

Second part a BBC Big Band concert featuring Jack Bruce (ex-Cream)

Jools Holland

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

Jools Holland: 01/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jools Holland, 01/12/2008

Tom Jones joins Jools to perform with the Band and play tracks from his new album 24 Hours

Join Jools and his Rhythm Section as he plays tracks from his eclectic record collection. Tom Jones performs with the Band and plays tracks from his new album 24 Hours.

10/13. Tonight's guest is pop giant Tom Jones , who performs with Jools and the band and discusses his new album 24 Hours.

In Dreams - The Roy Orbison Story

In Dreams - The Roy Orbison Story: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Radio 2 - In Dreams - The Roy Orbison Story, Episode 1

Four-part documentary telling the story of musician Roy Orbison, 20 years after his death.

Series telling the story of the pioneer of rock 'n' roll who suffered great pain in his personal life. On 6 December 2008, it will be 20 years since the death of Roy Orbison.

Documentary telling the story of pop great Roy Orbison

The story of the pioneer of rock 'n' roll who suffered great pain in his personal life

In Dreams - the Roy Orbison Story

1/4. Mark Lamarr pays tribute to terrifically popular singer Roy Orbison
(1936-1988) who remains known for a run of unusually emotive early- to mid-1960s hits such as Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel), Running Scared, Crying, Dream
Baby (How Long Must I Dream), In Dreams, Blue Bayou, It's Over and perhaps his signature recording, Oh, Pretty Woman. This first edition looks at the early days and his signing to Sun Records in Memphis.

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: 02/12/2008

02/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 02/12/2008

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: 02/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 02/12/2008

Pete Mitchell sits in for Alex Lester with music and banter.

Pete Mitchell sits in for Alex Lester with music and banter. Including Pause for Thought.

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