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

BBC Radio 2

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: 19/12/2008

19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 19/12/2008

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

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

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: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 19/12/2008

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan's award winning breakfast show.

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan's award winning breakfast show. Including Pause for Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 19/12/2008

Including Tracks of My Years. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 19/12/2008

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: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 19/12/2008

Steve and the team provide entertainment and chat.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 19/12/2008

A show packed full of music. Plus regular features such as Fox the Fox and Gobsmackers.

With a show packed full of music. Plus regular features such as Fox the Fox, Gobsmackers, the Drivetime Jukebox Jury, and What's in the Locker, Cocker?

Bobby Darin: A Man in a Hurry

Bobby Darin: A Man in a Hurry: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Radio 2 - Bobby Darin: A Man in a Hurry, Episode 3

Sir Tim Rice continues the story of singer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago this month.

Sir Tim Rice continues the story of the multi-talented, versatile performer and composer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago on 20 December 1973.

...A Man in A Hurry. Story of the performer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago this month

Sir Tim Rice tells the story of the multi-talented, versatile performer and composer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago on 20 December 1973

Bobby Darin - a Man in a Hurry

3/4. Tim Rice tells the story of singer, songwriter, musician, actor, Las Vegas showman and protest-minded progressive Bobby Darin (1936-73), whose eclectic slate of hits includes Splish Splash, Dream 
Lover and Mack the Knife, Beyond the Sea and If I Were a Carpenter. Featuring interviews with Darin's manager, second wife, valet, pianist, mentor and many others.

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: 19/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 19/12/2008

Aled Jones presents a seasonal edition of the show with carols performed live from London.

Aled Jones presents a seasonal edition of the show live from the Mermaid Theatre in London. Carols are led by the Radio 2 Choristers of the Year.

Friday Night Is Music Night

From London's Mermaid 
Theatre, Maestro-winning Sue Perkins conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in a seasonal special featuring Radio 2 Choristers of the Year 
Alice Halstead and Harry Bradford. 
Tonight's selection includes Leroy Anderson 's Sleigh Ride, the overture to Humperdinck's Hansel und Gretel and music from Danny Elfman 's score of Tim Burton 's 
The Nightmare before Christmas.

James Bond Short Stories

James Bond Short Stories: Episode 7

Episode 7

BBC Radio 2 - James Bond Short Stories, Episode 7Search BBC

By Ian Fleming. Damian Lewis reads the first part of For Your Eyes Only.

Actor Damian Lewis reads a collection of Ian Fleming's James Bond stories

3/4. Actor Damian Lewis reads 
Ian Fleming tales (two episodes to a story), continuing with the 1960 thriller For YourEyesOnly.

Brass and Carols

BBC Radio 2 - Brass and Carols

Christopher Timothy presents a special Christmas concert.

Christopher Timothy presents The Huddersfield Choral Society, The Brighouse and Rastrick Band and Martene Grimson highlights from their annual Christmas concert.

Listen to the Band

Christopher Timothy presents highlights of the Christmas concert in which Brian Kay conducts the Huddersfield Choral Society.

Claudia Winkleman

Jamie Cullum's Christmas Jazz

BBC Radio 2 - Jamie Cullum's Christmas Jazz

Jamie Cullum with some festive jazz treats.

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: 20/12/2008

20/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 20/12/2008

Mark spins some cool yule tunes from God's Christmas Jukebox.

Mark spins some cool yule tunes from God's Christmas Jukebox and chooses his favourite tracks of 2008. Plus the regular Featured Artist and Featured Album of the week.

Mike Harding

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

Mike Harding: 17/12/2008

17/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 17/12/2008

Mike Harding presents an hour of highlights from this year's live events.

Mike Harding presents an hour of highlights from 2008's live events, including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, the Cambridge Folk Festival and the BBC Electric Proms.

Mo Dutta

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

Mo Dutta: 20/12/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 20/12/2008

Chat and music, including Pause for Thought.

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