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: 02/02/2009

02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 02/02/2009

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: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 02/02/2009

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan. Includes Pause for Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 02/02/2009

Featuring a session from James Taylor, who has a new album featuring covers of artists from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

With a live set from one of the kingpins of North America's early-1970s singer/songwriter era, James Taylor. And after 11.30 throughout the week Tracks of My Years, with pop star Lily Allen. 
See also Mike Harding on Wednesday at 7pm

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 02/02/2009

Matthew Bannister sits in for Jeremy Vine, talking to the people who make the headlines.

Matthew Bannister

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: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 02/02/2009

With comedians Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke.

With comedians Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke. Plus the Non-Stop Oldies are picked by Matt Battersby from Colchester in Essex.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 02/02/2009

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

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

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: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 02/02/2009

With a session from bluesman Big George Brock.

R&B and blues, with previously unaired session tracks by Ian Siegal, Big George Brock and Dani Wilde.

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: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 02/02/2009

The best music, live sessions and guest pundits.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie

A special edition, broadcast live from backstage at The Brewery in east London for the Radio 2 Folk Awards.

(Stuart Maconie on the dreaded publicity shot: page 33)

Big Band Special

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

Big Band Special: 02/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 02/02/2009

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in session.

Viva Latino!

Viva Latino!: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 2 - Viva Latino!, Episode 5

Larry Harlow and Paula Santoro are this episode's featured Latin artists.

John Armstrong introduces some more foot-blistering, heart-warming, soul-shaking Latin music, with Larry Harlow and Paula Santoro as this episode's featured artists.

John Armstrong presents a new series on Latin music, from salsa to samba and latin hip hop

John Armstrong presents a new series of Latin music. Featuring new releases, reviews, concert information and exclusive new interviews with Latin artists from around the world

5/13. John Armstrong 's talks to 
Grammy winner Larry Harlow and Riojazz-samba-bossa vocalist Paula Santoro. Plus music by 0-Maya, Us3, Ricardo Lemvo , Gianni De Lucca and Charanga Habanera.

Hitsville USA: 50 Years of Heart and Soul

Hitsville USA: 50 Years of Heart and Soul: Episode 5: Reach Out and I'll Be There - Those Gone

Episode 5: Reach Out and I'll Be There - Those Gone

Reach Out and I'll Be There - Those Gone

BBC Radio 2 - Hitsville USA: 50 Years of Heart and Soul, Reach Out and I'll Be There - Those Gone

Remembering those who made the Motown label great and are no longer with us.

Remembering those who made the Motown label great and are no longer with us, including producer Norman Whitfield and baritone sax player Mike Terry.

Pete Mitchell plays rare Motown tracks and learns all about the label

As part of BBC Radio 2's Motown Season, Pete Mitchell unearths rare treasures, re-examines old truths and hears about every side of the label, from the likes of Smokey Robinson and Mary Wilson

5/6. Tonight's edition celebrates Motown giants who are no longer alive, including songwriter and producer Norman Whitfield (Ain't Too Proud to Beg, I Heard It through the Grapevine, War), saxophonist Mike Terry (Where Did Our Love Go, I Can't Help Myself) and dynamic Four Tops singer Levi Stubbs, who all died last year. Plus remembrances of Motown superstar Marvin Gaye (1939-84). See also tomorrow at 11.30pm

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: 03/02/2009

03/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 03/02/2009

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

Proving there's life after midnight, with the best live performances. Including Pause for Thought.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 03/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 03/02/2009

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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