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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: 24/01/2009

24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 24/01/2009

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

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 24/01/2009

With Graham Norton, Katy Brand and live music from Mercury Music Prize winners Elbow.

Jonathan is joined by new Eurovision host Graham Norton and comedian Katy Brand. Plus live music from Mercury Music Prize winners Elbow.

Music and banter. Guests Graham Norton and indie band Elbow join Jonathan for his return to Radio 2.

Does The Team Think?

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Does The Team Think?: Series 2

Does The Team Think?: Series 2: Episode 2

Episode 2

Series 2

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

With guests Noddy Holder, Marcus Brigstocke, Liza Tarbuck and Rhod Gilbert.

Vic Reeves hosts the comedy show. In this episode, the public pose questions to special guests Noddy Holder, Marcus Brigstocke, Liza Tarbuck and Rhod Gilbert.

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? 
2/8. Vic Reeves invites the public to put seemingly mundane queries to Noddy Holder, Marcus Brigstocke , Liza Tarbuck and Rhod Gilbert. 
1.30 The Jason Byrne Show 
3/6. A relationship-themed edition of the stand-up and sketch series.

Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Episode 5: Sport

Episode 5

Episode 5: Sport

Sport

BBC Radio 2 - Jason Byrne, Sport

The theme of this episode is Sport. Starring Jason Byrne and with special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

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: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 24/01/2009

Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen are Dermot's musical guests.

Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen are Dermot's musical guests. Franz Ferdinand perform two new tracks acoustically from their new album.

Guests include pop singer Lily Allen and Franz Ferdinand , who perform acoustic versions of two songs from their forthcoming album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand.

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: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 24/01/2009

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.

Bruce Springsteen on Songwriting

BBC Radio 2 - Bruce Springsteen on Songwriting

Bruce Springsteen discusses his songwriting techniques, inspirations and influences.

Bruce Springsteen discusses his songwriting techniques, inspirations and influences, in an interview conducted at his New Jersey home.

In a revealing interview conducted at his New Jersey home, American rock giant Bruce Springsteen discusses his songwriting techniques, the influence of his childhood on his work, his hopes for America under President Barack Obama, and the recent death of E Street Band musician Danny Federici.
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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: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 24/01/2009

Suzi plays music from Alison Krauss, Maurice Williams, Marvin Gaye and Carl Perkins.

Suzi Quatro plays the music she loves from the fifties right up unto the present day. Features music from Alison Krauss, Maurice Williams, Marvin Gaye, Jive Five and Carl Perkins.

US oldies, featuring Carl Perkins , Maurice Williams , The Jive Five, Marvin Gaye and Alison Krauss.

Radio 2 Live

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

Radio 2 Live: Burt Bacharach and the BBC Concert Orchestra

24/10/2008

Burt Bacharach and the BBC Concert Orchestra

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Live, Burt Bacharach and the BBC Concert Orchestra

Another chance to hear Burt Bacharach perform at the 2008 BBC Electric Proms.

Burt Bacharach opens 2008's BBC Electric Proms at the Roundhouse in London, performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra and accompanied by guests Adele, Beth Rowley and Jamie Cullum.

Another chance to hear 
Burt Bacharach in an October concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra and singers Adele, Beth Rowley and Jamie Cullum. (Revised repeat)

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: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - Theme Time Radio Hour with Bob Dylan, 24/01/2009

There's hell to pay as Bob plays music of The Devil.

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: 24/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 24/01/2009

With live music from the British pop group Fake Lazy Supernovas.

Genre-straddling indie UK act The Fake Lazy Supernovas perform a set.

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: 21/01/2009

21/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 21/01/2009

Roy Ayers' Everybody Loves The Sunshine (1976) is album of the week.

Roy Ayers' Everybody Loves The Sunshine (1976) is album of the week and other music featured includes Marvin Gaye's My Love is Waiting and Games by Chuckii Booker.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 25/01/2009

25/01/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 25/01/2009

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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