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Sounds of the 60s

Warmly nostalgic series in which Brian Matthew spins hits, B-sides and obscurities, including requests.

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: 28/02/2009

28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 28/02/2009

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: 28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 28/02/2009

With actors Shane Richie and Maxine Peake. Plus music from Glenn Tilbrook And The Fluffers

With actors Shane Richie and Maxine Peake. Plus there's live music from Glenn Tilbrook And The Fluffers. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Does The Team Think?

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Does The Team Think?: Series 2

Does The Team Think?: Series 2: Episode 7

Episode 7

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Does The Team Think?, Series 2, Episode 7

With guests Andy Parsons, Ralf Little, Rich Hall and Gaby Roslin. Vic Reeves is the host.

Andy Parsons remembers crashing his motorbike, Ralf Little reveals the truth about his name, Rich Hall on the paparazzi and Vic Reeves raves about marzipan.

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

In this week's show, Andy Parsons remembers how he crashed his motorbike; Ralf Little reveals the truth about his name; Rich Hall tells us how he cunningly uses the paparazzi, Gaby Roslin tells us why she hates traffic wardens; and Vic Reeves raves about marzipan.

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

Including 1.00-1.30 Does the Team Think? in which Vic Reeves invites the public to hit 
Andy Parsons , Ralf Little , Rich Hall and Gaby Roslin with mundane queries.

Rockton Manor Studios

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Rockton Manor Studios

4 Extra Debut. Ex-roadie Benson is nearly bankrupt. Can band manager Pansy help?

4 Extra Debut. Ex-roadie Benson is nearly bankrupt. Can band manager Pansy help? Stars Paul Whitehouse and Sheridan Smith. From February 2009.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 28/02/2009

With music from The Ting Tings and Ladyhawke. Plus Mr T shares his favourite records.

With music from The Ting Tings and Ladyhawke. Plus Mr T drops by to share some of his favourite records.

With sets by hit duo The Ting 
Tings and New Zealand electropop star Ladyhawke (Paris Is Burning).

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: 28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 28/02/2009

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 G-Word

BBC Radio 6 Music - The G-Word

Andrew Collins explores the persistent subculture of goth music.

Andrew Collins explores the persistent subculture of goth music with the likes of Siouxsie Sioux and Steve Severin of the Banshees and Joy Division's Peter Hook.

In 1979, a dark and moody sound started to emerge from the roots of punk and glam rock. Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Cure and Bauhaus all grabbed their eyeliner pencils, dressed in black and released moody albums.

Over thirty years on and the word "goth" still fills parents with dread. "Professional ex-goth", Andrew Collins explores the phenomenon. He finds that even the genesis of the term "goth" is disputed - was it Tony Wilson talking about Joy Divison, Siouxsie Sioux on the Joined Hands album, Steve Abbot of UK Decay or perhaps Ian Astbury of The Cult? Wayne Hussey, of The Mission and The Sisters Of Mercy, reckons the original goth was Johnny Cash.

After its heyday in the 1980s when The Cult could fill the Royal Albert Hall and unkempt teenagers everywhere modelled themselves on The Cure's Robert Smith's trademark look of big hair and smeared lipstick, goth music has retreated into the shadows. Andrew looks at what happened to goth after 1988, when the alternative music scenes of rave and baggy took over.

Goth has undergone a transformation, from a moody, provincial UK subculture to a transatlantic teen cult that has been blamed for high school shootings and self-harm among troubled US kids. But goth's influence on subsequent genres, including "emo", is clear. Now the look and name is associated with a myriad of styles from neo-classical to industrial. So much so that even figureheads like Gary Numan, who has been hailed as the godfather of industrial, can't explain what it is or where it comes from. One thing is certain - it isn't going away.

First broadcast on Radio 2 in February 2009.

BBC Radio 6 Music

Classic concerts & sessions from the BBC's vast music store. It's your musical heritage.

BBC 6 Music brings together the cutting edge music of today, the iconic and groundbreaking music of the past 40 years and unlimited access

Andrew Collins assesses the meaning of gothic rock - a genre of moody, introspective, non-chirpy and at times droney music that emerged during the post-punk late 1970s, with followers swathed in black from head to toe and identifying with the "dark" pop of Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, The Cure and Sisters of Mercy. Collins explores the origins and myths of goth, and looks at its modern incarnations (eg Marilyn Manson), including its cult pull with disaffected (and occasionally violent) suburban American youth. With input from Banshees Siouxsie Soux and Steve Severin , ex-chart star Gary Numan , Peter Hook (ex-Joy Division), film director Tim Burton , and regulars of Soho's Batcave club: Peter Murphy and David J (of Bauhaus) and Jon Klein (Of Specimen). Producer Helen Lennard

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: 28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 28/02/2009

Featuring tracks from the Isley Brothers, Gene Vincent, the Duprees and Otis Blackwell.

Suzi Quatro plays the music from doo-wop to Motown and rock 'n' roll. Featuring tracks from the Isley Brothers, Gene Vincent, the Duprees and Otis Blackwell.

US oldies, with The Isley Brothers, Gene Vincent, The Duprees, Otis Blackwell, and ? and the Mysterians.

Pirate Johnnie Walker

Pirate Johnnie Walker: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 2 - Pirate Johnnie Walker, Episode 4

Johnnie plays tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles to capture the vintage pirate radio sound.

Johnnie recreates the sounds of a bygone era, with classic tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles capturing the vintage pirate radio sound.

Johnnie plays tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles to capture the vintage pirate radio sound

Johnnie recreates the sounds of a bygone era, with classic tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles capturing the vintage pirate radio sound

Nostalgic show with oldies and jingles from the pirate radio era.

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: 28/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 28/02/2009

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

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.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 01/03/2009

01/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 01/03/2009

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and RnB.

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and RnB, and presents interviews from the music industry past and present. Including Pause for Thought.

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