BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

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Good Morning Sunday

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present uplifting stories about life.

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality.

Good Morning Sunday: 22/03/2009

22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 22/03/2009

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Camila Batmanghelidjh and Joan Bakewell.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Camila Batmanghelidjh, who talks about her work providing support to vulnerable inner-city children. Plus Joan Bakewell on her new novel.

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

Aled Jones

Tehran-born psychotherapist 
Camila Batmanghelidjh discusses her London charity Kids Company, which offers practical, emotional and educational support to the young and vulnerable. And 
Joan Bakewell discusses her debut novel All the Nice Girls, which juxtaposes the Second World War and the recent Iraq war. Plus ex-nun Deborah Hollamby 's thoughts on what 
Mothering Sunday means to her

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories.

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories, presented by Steve Wright.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 22/03/2009

Steve reads your letters, emails, phone calls and dedications for Mothering Sunday.

In a special show, Steve reads your letters, emails, phone calls and dedications for Mothering Sunday.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 22/03/2009

Michael chats to The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Robert Vaughn.

Michael chats to The Man From U.N.C.L.E, Robert Vaughn. With Times columnist Peter Riddel reviewing the newspapers and an entertainment guide from Andrew Collins.

Guests include actor 
Robert Vaughn (The Man from UNCLE, Bullitt, Hustle), who has released an autobiography.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Elaine Paige celebrates the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige on Sunday: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 22/03/2009

Elaine has three exclusive performances by the cast of Les Miserables.

Elaine has three exclusive performances by the cast of the world's longest running musical - Les Miserables. Plus Malcolm's Big One comes from The Sound of Music.

Returning from her UK tour with a pick of Broadway, West End and Hollywood tunes. Guests Jon Robyns , Earl Carpenter and Nancy Sullivan - from the current West End cast of Les Misérables - perform a song each from the musical. And this show's producer Malcolm Prince picks a tune from 1959 megahit The Sound of Music.

Pick of the Pops

Counting down two popular music charts from this week in decades past.

Pick of the Pops: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops, 22/03/2009

Dale Winton counts down the charts from a week in 1971 and 1980.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from a week in 1971 and 1980 with a playlist that includes Olivia Newton-John, Neil Diamond, Barbara Dickson and Peter Gabriel.

Dale Winton rewinds to this week in 1971 and 1980 with hits by Olivia Newton-John , Neil Diamond , 
Barbara Dickson and Peter Gabriel.

Johnnie Walker

Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker presents an afternoon show with a spiritual angle

Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker presents an afternoon show with a spiritual angle, featuring musical guests

Johnnie Walker: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Johnnie Walker, 22/03/2009

With session highlights from KT Tunstall, Newton Faulkner, Pete Townshend and Beth Rowley.

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 22/03/2009

With Melodies for You. Alan plays a selection of popular and classical music.

Alan Titchmarsh

The Sunday Hour

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds with reflections, dedications and a wide range of inspirational music

Sunday Half Hour

The Sunday Hour: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, 22/03/2009

Brian D'Arcy looks at the religious vow of stability and celebrates Mothering Sunday.

Brian D'Arcy looks at the religious vow of stability and celebrates Mothering Sunday with some appropriate hymns and music.

Sunday Half-Hour

Brian D'Arcy looks at stability and celebrates Mothering Sunday with appropriate music.

Russell Davies

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song

Russell Davies: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 22/03/2009

Russell pays tribute to the composer and arranger Tony Osborne.

Russell pays tribute to the composer and arranger Tony Osborne through his work with Shirley Bassey, Mel Torme, Gracie Fields and Connie Francis.

Malcolm Laycock

The best of the big bands. 
The last edition of this show was broadcast on 26 July 2009.

Malcolm Laycock: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Malcolm Laycock, 22/03/2009

Malcolm Laycock plays the very best of the Swing and the Big Bands.

From Hampton to Heath, from Dankworth to Duke, Malcolm Laycock plays the very best of the Swing and the Big Bands.

The David Jacobs Collection

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music and anecdotes

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music, anecdotes and the ever-popular Common Denominator

The David Jacobs Collection: 22/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 22/03/2009

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley.

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. Plus the Weekly Common Denominator.

Stage and film tunes from the likes of Frank Sinatra , Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett.

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: 23/03/2009

23/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 23/03/2009

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: 23/03/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 23/03/2009

Tim Smith sits in for Alex Lester with a mix of music and banter.

Tim Smith sits in for Alex Lester with a mix of music and banter. Including Pause for Thought.

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