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Sounds of the 60s

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: 25/04/2009

25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 25/04/2009

With Sounds of the Sixties. Brian Matthew presents facts, figures and trivia as well as the classic hits, rareties, B sides, obscurities, instrumentals and album tracks of the '60s.

Brian Matthew presents the programme for all fans of the music of the 1960s. With facts, figures and trivia as well as the classic hits, rarities, B sides, obscurities, instrumentals and album tracks, the selection sweeps right across the most important decade for popular music from beginning to end. Including requests, dedications and regular features: the A-Z of The Beatles works its way through their entire catalogue; Stuck On Two replays hits from across the Atlantic which didn't quite make it to the top of the charts; The Song Swap features two hit covers from well-known artists. Playing Hard To Get is for listeners who have a favourite song but who have lost the original record. Sounds Of The Sixties began in 1983 and Brian has been at helm since 1990, bringing to the programme his distinctive voice and unmatchable experience of sixties pop shows.

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: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 25/04/2009

With opera singer Lesley Garrett and The Apprentice's Nick Hewer.

Jonathan and Andy are joined by Lesley Garrett and Nick Hewer with live music from The Blockheads. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Join Jonathan Ross and Andy Davies with guests Lesley Garrett, Nick Hewer and live music from The Blockheads. Plus the usual Ross-eyed-view of the week's events.

And if you miss it, catch the highlights on Jonathan's popular weekly podcast available via the Radio 2 website at: www.bbc.co.uk/radio2.

Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Guests include business veteran Nick Hewer (an Apprentice adviser to Alan Sugar), soprano Lesley Garrett and, performing live, The Blockheads.

Pick of the Pops

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

Pick of the Pops: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops, 25/04/2009

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1972 and 1986.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1972 and 1986, with Greyhound, Johnny Nash, Ringo Starr, Queen and Falco providing the hits.

Top 40 chart nostalgia with Dale Winton , who rewinds to this week in both 1972 and 1986.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 25/04/2009

With live sessions from Pixie Lott and singer-songwriter Scott Matthews.

Dermot introduces hotly-tipped new singer Pixie Lott in session and also has live music from singer-songwriter Scott Matthews.

Dermot introduces hotly-tipped new singer, Pixie Lott in session, and also has live music from singer-songwriter, Scott Matthews.

With sets by Wolverhampton-bom singer/songwriter Scott Matthews and 18-year-old neo-R&B-pop singer Pixie Lott ahead of the release of her debut single Mama Do.

Going Out With Alan Carr

Alan Carr hosts fun and laughs on Saturday night

Alan Carr hosts fun and laughs on Saturday night. Whether you're putting on your lippy for a night out or dialing up a curry, Going Out With Alan Carr will put you in a feel-good mood

Going Out With Alan Carr: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Going Out With Alan Carr, 25/04/2009

Fun, laughs, chat and music with Alan Carr and co-host Emma Forbes.

Fun, laughs, chat and music with Alan Carr and co-host Emma Forbes. 

Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Kickstart your Saturday night with two-hours of fun, laughs, chat and music with Alan Carr.
Whether you're putting on your lippy for a night-out or calling up for takeaway, Going Out With Alan Carr will put you in a feel-good mood. 
Planning a dinner-party, a night at the pub or a hot date? Let Alan sort out your entertainment for the night ahead - he'll even help you look the part in his regular feature Wardrobe Disaster! Or if you're planning a quiet night in front of the box, take part in Alan's Telly Quiz! And relive the triumph - or the tragedy - of Saturday night dates in Alan's Last Dance! 
 Alan is joined every week by Emma Forbes, who plays head girl to Alan's naughty class comic. He says: "I can't tell you how excited I am about my new radio show. Emma and I will be getting listeners in the mood for Saturday night, whether they're going out and about or having a quiet night in with a ready meal and a cheap bottle of plonk. You've had the hairy cornflake - now you've got the fairy cornflake!".

Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Going Out with Alan Carr

Highly interactive show with music, camp-appeal features, perky chat and regular sidekick Emma Forbes, who helps with responses to listeners' calls.
Alan Carr and Emma Forbes answer One Final Question: p146

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: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 25/04/2009

Playing America's greatest hits from the US charts of the week and the past five decades.

The Lyrics of Bob Dylan

BBC Radio 2 - The Lyrics of Bob Dylan

Music critic Laura Barton attempts to decode the lyrics of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

Music critic Laura Barton attempts to decode the lyrics of Bob Dylan by exploring and analysing ten songs from the perspective of poets, critics, musicians and contemporaries.

Sometimes they're vicious, excoriating personal attacks; sometimes they're heartwarming, elegant love paeans; they're at once richly lyrical yet viscerally 'street'; occasionally, they voice dissent and protest. Once in a while, they veer into multi-layered allegory and symbolism; and for a short period proselytised that Jesus Christ is our saviour.
Music critic Laura Barton attempts to decode the lyrics of perhaps rock's greatest ever singer-songwriter by exploring and analysing ten songs from the perspective of poets, critics, musicians and contemporaries.
Joining Laura in her quest to examine the works, are Poet Laureate Andrew Motion; Professor Christopher Ricks, author of 'Dylan's Vision of Sin'; Nigel Williamson, author of 'The Rough Guide to Bob Dylan'; Dylanologist Muchael Gray; Greenwich Village contemporary Tom Paxton; Singer Gwyneth Herbert; Cultural Commentator David Quantick; Pete Shelley of Buzzcocks, and Mark Rudd of revolutionary political agitators The Weathermen.
The programme coincides with Dylan's UK tour dates and celebrates 50 years of Bob Dylan recordings. 
The ten scrutinised songs are:
Subterranean Homesick Blues
Like A Rolling Stone
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
Hurricane
Lay Lady Lay
Tangled Up In Blue
Visions Of Johanna
All Along The Watchtower
Gotta Serve Somebody
It's Alright, Ma (I'm Only Bleeding).

Laura Barton showcases the lyric skills of singer/songwriter Bob Dylan with analysis of ten of his songs by poets, critics, musicians and contemporaries, including poet laureate Andrew Motion, Greenwich Village contemporary Tom Paxton, Buzzcocks singer Pete Shelley, singer/songwriter Gwyneth Herbert, author Christopher Ricks, rock and pop observer David Quantick, Dylan authority Michael Gray, ex-Weatherman political revolutionary Mark Rudd and others. Scrutinised songs include A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall, Like a Rolling Stone, Visions of Johanna, All along the Watchtower, Tangled Up in Blue and Hurricane. Producer Simon Poole
See also Friday at 7pm

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: 25/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 25/04/2009

Bob's guest is Martyn Joseph, best known for his song Dolphins Make Me Cry. Martyn plays live and talks about his favourite music, his latest album and his tour.

Refreshingly relaxed, knowledgable and friendly; presenting some of the best music you've never heard, including an eclectic mix of exciting new tracks featuring the best of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues. 

As someone said to Bob in New Orleans recently - "music is all around, all you have to do is listen". This could be the motto of the show. 

Each week you'll hear new singles and albums and classics from the Rock Date Diary alongside a live session. 

This week's guest is Martyn Joseph, best known for his song 'Dolphins Make Me Cry'. Martyn will be playing live, talking about his favourite music and his latest album and tour.

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: 22/04/2009

22/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 22/04/2009

Minnie Riperton's Perfect Angel is Trevor's Album Of The Week.

With the finest soul music past and present. Minnie Riperton's Perfect Angel is Trevor's Album Of The Week.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 26/04/2009

26/04/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 26/04/2009

Guest Midge Ure chats about Ultravox reforming, Band Aid and Live Aid.

With Rock 'n' Roll Britain, Northern Soul Classics, Pause for Thought and guest Midge Ure chatting about Ultravox reforming, and his work on Band Aid and Live Aid.

Pete Mitchell welcomes you to the apex of the weekend, with Rock 'n' Roll Britain, a look through the early editions, Northern Soul Classics, Pause For Thought and special guest Midge Ure in discussion about the Ultravox reformation and his work on Band Aid and Live Aid.

Guest Midge Ure discusses re-forming Ultravox and his music charity work.

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