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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: 17/01/2009

17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 17/01/2009

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

Liza Tarbuck

Liza entertains the nation for Saturday supper time.

Liza entertains the nation with listener tales of the extraordinary and the everyday blended with an eclectic, hand picked soundtrack for the perfect Saturday evening.

Liza Tarbuck: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Liza Tarbuck, 17/01/2009

Liza Tarbuck is joined by the actress, comedian and director Kathy Burke.

Liza Tarbuck and Kathy Burke

A Radio 2 special treat in which the rarely heard or seen actress-turned-theatre-director Kathy Burke shares presenter duties.

Does The Team Think?

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Does The Team Think?: Series 2

Does The Team Think?: Series 2: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Does The Team Think?, Series 2, Episode 1

Host Vic Reeves is joined by Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee and Julian Clary.

Vic Reeves hosts the comedy show where the public pose questions to comedians and celebrities. Vic is joined on the panel by Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Jack Dee and Julian Clary.

Another chance to hear Vic Reeves host the second series of the comedy show where members of the public pose light hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities. 

The first episode reunites Vic with Bob Mortimer, who reveals a slightly unusual musical past, and their Shooting Stars team captain Ulrika Jonsson, who tries to convince Vic that she's not competitive.

They are joined by Jack Dee, who reveals what he really thinks about take away food, and Julian Clary who admits to losing his temper. The audience also poses questions about time travel, pets and the possibility of gracing the music charts.

This episode first broadcast on Radio 2 in January 2009.

Members of the public pose questions to comedians and celebrities. Vic Reeves hosts

Vic Reeves returns to host a new series of the comedy show where members of the public pose light-hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities

The Comedy Hour

Does the Team Think? 
New series 1/8. Frivolous comedy in which Vic Reeves invites audience members to target a panel of famous people, who today include Reeves's former Shooting Stars colleagues Bob Mortimer and Ulrika Jonsson , Jack Dee and Julian Clary. Producer Paul Russell 
1.30 The Jason Byrne Show 
2/6. Law-themed edition with Jason Byrne , Tom Binns and others.

Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Episode 2: Law

Episode 2

Episode 2: Law

BBC Radio 2 - Jason Byrne, Law

Jason Byrne stars in the comedy series that explores a different theme each week: The Law.

Jason Byrne stars in the comedy series that explores different themes using stand-up, sketches and special guest Ivan Brackenbury. The theme is the Law.

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a series based on a theme each week

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week, ranging from relationships to sport

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 17/01/2009

Dermot O'Leary introduces Daniel Merriweather in session, plus Imelda May.

Dermot O'Leary introduces Daniel Merriweather in session, recorded live at the BBC's Maida Vale Studios, performing tracks from his debut album. Also featuring Imelda May.

Neo-R&B singer/songwriter Daniel Merriweather performs songs from his debut album Love and War.

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: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 17/01/2009

America's greatest hits from the US charts of the week and the past five decades.

America's greatest hits from the US charts over the past five decades.

The Sound of Young America

BBC Radio 2 - The Sound of Young America

Pete Mitchell looks at how the Motown sound has influenced musicians around the world.

As part of BBC Radio 2's Motown Season, Pete Mitchell looks at how the Motown sound has influenced musicians around the world. Interviewees include Sheryl Crow and Lenny Kravitz.

Continuing Radio 2's tribute to 
50-year-old Motown, Pete Mitchell discovers the record label's huge pull with an eclectic pool of interviewees such as Siouxsie Sioux, Nile Rodgers, Sparks, Suggs, Paul Weller , Martin Fry , Billy Bragg , 
Lenny Kravitz , Sheryl Crow , Diane Reeves and Alexander O'Neal. Producer Pete Mitchell 
See also Monday at 11.30pm, plus Tuesday at 10.30pm and 11.30pm

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: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 17/01/2009

Suzi chats to Robin Gibb about his life and career as a Bee Gee.

Suzi Quatro plays the music she loves, from doo-wop and Motown to rock 'n' roll and the music of today. Suzi chats to Robin Gibb about his life and career as a Bee Gee.

Special guest Robin Gibb discusses his debt to American music, and recalls the Bee Gees' successes in Australia, the States and the UK, and their work with Otis Redding , Barbra Streisand , Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley.

Radio 2 Live

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Radio 2 Live: David Gray and the BBC Concert Orchestra

David Gray and the BBC Concert Orchestra

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Live, David Gray and the BBC Concert OrchestraSearch BBC

Another chance to hear David Gray in concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

David Gray in concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra at the Mermaid Theatre.

Another chance to hear a contemporary artist performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan

BBC Radio 6 Music

Bob Dylan's eclectic mix of music, guests, interviews and commentary

Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan, 17/01/2009

An eclectic mix of music hand-selected by Bob Dylan with links to the state of Tennessee.

An eclectic mix of music hand-selected by Bob Dylan with links to the Volunteer State of Tennessee.

Theme Time Radio Hour

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: 17/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 17/01/2009

With Cara Dillon, the Northern Irish singer and winner of several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

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: 14/01/2009

14/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 14/01/2009

Trevor Nelson spotlights Whitney Houston's 1998 album My Love is Your Love.

Trevor Nelson features music from MJ Cole and Slave. He also spotlights Whitney Houston's 1998 album My Love is Your Love.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 18/01/2009

18/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 18/01/2009

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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