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: 25/02/2009

25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 25/02/2009

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: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 25/02/2009

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: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 25/02/2009

The Tracks Of My Years are chosen by Clive James and Pete Atkin.

The Tracks Of My Years are chosen by Clive James and Pete Atkin, whose songwriting partnership dates back to the Cambridge Footlights reviews of the 1960s.

The Tracks Of My Years are chosen by Clive James and Pete Atkin, whose songwriting partnership dates back to the Cambridge Footlights reviews of the 1960s. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Including Tracks of My Years, in which one-time music collaborators and Cambridge Footlights members Clive James and Pete Atkin pick two more of their ten favourite records.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 25/02/2009

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: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 25/02/2009

Mark Radcliffe and Emma Forbes are in for Steve Wright with Suggs from Madness.

Mark Radcliffe and Emma Forbes are in for Steve Wright with Suggs from Madness and The Man From U.N.C.L.E Robert Vaughn. Plus Jeff Lloyd from Berkshire shares his CDCV.

Mark Radcliffe and Emma Forbes

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 25/02/2009

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?

Mike Harding

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

Mike Harding: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 25/02/2009

The folk world pays tribute to singer-songwriter and guitarist John Martyn.

In this special edition of Mike's show, the folk world pays tribute to singer-songwriter and guitarist John Martyn, who died at the end of January 2009.

Specialist in folk, roots and acoustic-based sounds, with a special tribute to folk/jazz/blues/ rock singer, songwriter and guitarist John Martyn , who died on 29 January, aged 60. Martyn remains best known for the 1973 LP Solid Air, and this programme features some of his best-loved songs, plus input from friends, colleagues and fans. Repeated on Friday at 3am

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: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 25/02/2009

Stuart goes solo and has a live session from experimental folk singer Beth Jeans Houghton.

Stuart goes solo and features a session from Beth Jeans Houghton. The Newcastle-based singer and songwriter has created an alternative blend of experimental folk.

Stuart Maconie

Featuring a live set by Newcastle-based acoustic experimentalist Beth Jeans Houghton.

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: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 25/02/2009

The Isley Brothers' 3 + 3 is Album of The Week, as Trevor celebrates the best soul music.

The Isley Brothers' 3 + 3 is Album of The Week, as Trevor celebrates the best in soulful music. Other featured artists include Jermaine Jackson and Fred Wesley.

Series contrasting original genuine soul with contemporary hip-hop and neo-R&B. Tonight's playlist features 
Jermaine Jackson , Fred Wesley and new music, with an album spotlight on the Isley Brothers' 1973 soul-funk-rock hit LP3 +3. 
Repeated on Saturday at 2am

Steve Lamacq

Steve plays the best new music from exciting upcoming artists and established acts

Steve plays the best new music from the most exciting upcoming artists and established acts

Steve Lamacq: 25/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Lamacq, 25/02/2009

Steve plays his choice of music and introduces listeners to emerging artists.

Adventurous cross-section of new, old, familiar and obscure records.

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: 26/02/2009

26/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 26/02/2009

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: 26/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 26/02/2009

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. Including Pause for Thought.

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