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: Good Morning Easter

12/04/2009

Good Morning Easter

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, Good Morning Easter

Aled Jones says Good Morning Easter to special guest Dame Judi Dench.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Easter to Dame Judi Dench. The Archbishop of York talks about the significance of baptism and the Adventist Vocal Ensemble sing lively Easter music.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Easter to special guest, Dame Judi Dench. The Archbishop of York talks about the significance of baptism and gives a special Easter message.  Chef Brian Turner shares culinary tips for the perfect Easter celebration, and Jeremy Paxman reads a poem for Easter.  Plus, the Adventist Vocal Ensemble are live in the studio to sing rousing Easter music under their director, Ken Burton.

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

Guests include actress Judi Dench - currently appearing in the West End in Madame de Sade - who discusses the influence of Quakerism on her life. Chef Brian Turner offers tips and The Adventist Vocal Ensemble perform.

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: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 12/04/2009

Classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 12/04/2009

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch with great music and special guest, actress Hayley Attwell.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch with special guest Hayley Attwell plus a newspaper review from Steve Richards and a pick of the week's entertainment from Andrew Collins.

Michael Ball brings his own special charm and warmth in his Sunday Brunch, the perfect accompaniment to a late Sunday morning. It kicks off with a newspaper review, in which a leading journalist comes to discuss what's in the papers that day. We take a look at the best of the week's entertainment plus each week Michael invites a special guest onto the show to chat and also play a couple of their favourite tracks. 

This week the newspapers are reviewed by Steve Richards, Andrew Collins has the entertainment guide and the special guest is actress Hayley Attwell.

Michael Ball

Elaine Paige on Sunday

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

Elaine Paige On Sunday

Elaine Paige on Sunday: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 12/04/2009

Elaine devotes the show to leading men and is joined by musical actor Tim Flavin.

Elaine Paige celebrates the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End. Elaine devotes the show to leading men and is joined by Singin' in the Rain star Tim Flavin.

Today's celebration of leading male stage stars features performances by Howard Keel, Zero Mostel, Hugh Jackman , David Essex , Michael Ball and others. And actor 
Tim Flavin picks his favourite musicals, from On Your Toes (1936) to My One and Only (1983).

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker 

Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies

Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker : 12/04/2009

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 12/04/2009

Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies.

Johnnie plays classic '70s tracks from both sides of the Atlantic, including The Eagles, Steely Dan, Lou Reed, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Queen.

Sounds of the 70s

Paul O'Grady

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

Paul O'Grady: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady, 12/04/2009

Paul plays tracks from Dusty Springfield, George Melly and Tammy Wynette.

Paul plays tracks from Dusty Springfield, George Melly, Tammy Wynette and a selection of great Northern Soul hits. Plus a competition to win a cup of tea with Paul.

Banter and a camp-friendly playlist, today featuring Dusty 
Springfield, George Melly , Tammy Wynette and northern soul.

You'll Never Walk Alone

10/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - You'll Never Walk Alone

Sue Johnston explores the history and enduring appeal of You'll Never Walk Alone.

Sue Johnston explores the history and enduring appeal of You'll Never Walk Alone, the Broadway show tune which went on to be embraced by Liverpool FC fans.

Another chance to hear a 2008 programme in which actress Sue Johnston explores the history and cultural significance of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein ll's stirring and now-anthemic ballad You'll Never Walk Alone.

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: Easter Glory

Easter Glory

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, Easter Glory

Brian D'Arcy presents a celebration of Easter recorded at Wells Cathedral, Somerset.

Brian D'Arcy celebrates Easter with music and readings from the Wells Cathedral in Somerset. The musical director is Matthew Owens and the organist is Jonathan Vaughn.

Brian D'Arcy celebrates Easter with music from Wells Cathedral in Somerset. Actress Stirling Gallacher tells the Easter story and reads a selection of poetry and prose.

Russell Davies

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

Russell Davies: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 12/04/2009

Including music from Irving Berlin and a tribute to Maurice Jarre.

Including music from Irving Berlin's Easter Parade, a tribute to Maurice Jarre and the anniversary of a Simon and Garfunkel album leads to tunes linked to boxers.

Malcolm Laycock

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

Malcolm Laycock: 12/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Malcolm Laycock, 12/04/2009

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.

Malcolm Laycock Swing.

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: The David Jacobs Collection

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, The David Jacobs Collection

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.

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: 13/04/2009

13/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 13/04/2009

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: 13/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 13/04/2009

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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