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Sounds of the 60s

Brian Matthew with 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: 16/05/2009

16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 16/05/2009

With Sounds of the Sixties. Brian wonders if Tip Of My Tongue is the worst song Lennon and McCartney ever wrote.

Brian Matthew presents the programme for all fans of the music of the 1960s. This week Brian asks if The Tip Of My Tongue is the worst song Lennon & McCartney ever wrote. Performed by Tommy Quickly it sank without trace.

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; and Playing Hard To Get is for listeners who have a favourite song but who have lost the original record. Brian 

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: 16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 16/05/2009

With guests Alistair McGowan, Katherine Jenkins and Daniel Merriweather.

Jonathan Ross is joined by Alistair McGowan and Katherine Jenkins. Plus live music from Daniel Merriweather. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme are now closed.

Jonathan Ross and Andy Davies are joined by Alistair McGowan, Katherine Jenkins plus there's live music from Daniel Merriweather. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme are now closed.

New music, hip oldies and banter with sidekick Andy Davies. Guests include actor Alistair McGowan and mezzo chart star Katherine Jenkins , who discusses last Thursday's Classical Brit Awards. And 
Australian neo-R&B singer Daniel Merriweather performs from his new album Love and War.

Pick of the Pops

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

Pick of the Pops: 16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops, 16/05/2009

Dale Winton counts down the charts from one week in 1962 and 1984.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1962 and 1984. Songs include Sam Cooke's Twisting the Night Away and Queen's I Want to Break Free.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1962 and 1984. Songs include Sam Cooke's "Twisting The Night Away", Queen's "I Want To Break Free" and The Shadows "Wonderful Land".

Top 40 chart nostalgia. Dale Winton rewinds to this week in 1962 and 1984 with hit 45s by Sam Cooke , The Shadows and Queen.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 16/05/2009

Zoe Ball sits in for Dermot O'Leary with live music from Ben Kweller and Little Boots.

Zoe Ball sits in for Dermot O'Leary with live music from Texan singer-songwriter Ben Kweller and the electro pop artist Little Boots, who won the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll.

Zoe Ball sits in for Dermot O'Leary. She has live music from Texan singer-songwriter Ben Kweller and the electro pop artist Victoria Hesketh, who performs under the pseudonym Little Boots and won the BBC's Sound of 2009 poll.

Zoe Ball

Sitting in for Dermot O'Leory. With live sets by country-punk rocker Ben Kweller and space-disco pop singer Little Boots.

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: 16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Going Out With Alan Carr, 16/05/2009

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

Alan Carr and Emma Forbes kick-start Eurovision night with music and advice for a successful Saturday evening. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme are now closed.

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

Alan Carr helps kick start your Saturday evening, hosting two hours of fun and laughs, with Emma Forbes playing head girl to his naughty class comic. 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.



If you're on the way out to a Stag or a Hen, a night down the pub or a karaoke bar, Alan will send you on your way with a spring in your step, playing great disco classics and modern pop, from Abba to Prince and Duffy to Dusty.



If you're 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!



And if you're having a quiet night in front of the box, why not take part in Alan's Telly Quiz, or relive the triumph - or tragedy - of Saturday night dates in Alan's Last Dance!

Going Out with Alan Carr

Highly interactive show with music, camp-appeal features, perky chat and regular sidekick Emma Forbes , who helps with listeners'calls.

Eurovision 2009

BBC Radio 2 - Eurovision 2009

Ken Bruce presents the 54th Eurovision Song Contest from the Olympic Stadium, Moscow.

Ken Bruce at the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow. The lines for Eurovision 2009 are now closed please don’t call. Your vote won’t count and you may still be charged for the call.

The lines for Eurovision 2009 are now closed so please don’t call. Your vote won’t count and you may still be charged for the call.

Ken Bruce waves the flag for the UK at the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in the Olympic Stadium, Moscow (known locally as the Olimpiysky Indoor Arena) as the nation finds out if 21-year old Jade Ewen can restore honour for the UK, with 'It's My Time' - a song penned by Andrew Lloyd Webber and US Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren.
Who will vote for whom, who will flaunt the best costumes and who will set the pace musically? From the very first competition in Lugano, Switzerland in 1956, there has always been controversy, passion and perky songs. But will this year's event be a classic? With 25 countries in this year's final it promises to be an interesting but possibly long night.
Join Ken in the commentary cabin, as he provides an occasional bon mot and pithy observation, surrounded by the 16,000 strong Russian crowd at the world's greatest live song competition. During the interval he will play some of the great Eurovision hits.

Eurovision

The 54th annual Eurovision Song Contest, live from the Olimpiysky (Olympic Stadium) in Moscow. Once again Ken Bruce assesses the talent on show, including Britain's pop ambassador Jade Ewen, who performs It's My Time by Diane Warren and Andrew Lloyd Webber, who accompanies on piano. During the interval expect a selection of Eurovision oldies.
The pop-kitsch extravaganza is also broadcast on BBC1 from 8pm. Producer Phil Hughes
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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: 16/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 16/05/2009

Bob's guests are the Bowmans, who play live and talk about touring across the world.

An eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Bob's guests are The Bowmans, who play live and talk about their experiences touring the world.

Refreshingly relaxed, knowledgeable 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, alternative 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 guests are the Bowmans - playing live and talking about their experiences in their native Iowa, their new home in New York and touring across the world.

Eclectic playlist, with a live set by New York City indie pop-folk duo 
The Bowmans, who recall growing up in Iowa and discuss their world 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: 13/05/2009

13/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 13/05/2009

Trevor's Album of the Week is from 1975 - Gears by Johnny Hammond.

With the finest soul music past and present. Trevor's Album of the Week is from 1975 - Gears by Johnny Hammond.

Trevor's Album Of The Week is 'Gears' by Johnny Hammond. 
Actually nicknamed after his instrument, Johnny "Hammond" Smith was perhaps one of the more underrated soul-jazz organists of the style's heyday.
After moving to Cleveland, Smith heard jazz organ pioneer Wild Bill Davis and decided to switch instruments. He made his professional debut on the organ in 1958, around the same time he was working as an accompanist for vocalist Nancy Wilson. 
As time passed, Smith's style got progressively funkier, and in 1971, he shortened his name to Johnny Hammond and moved to producer Creed Taylor's CTI label. 
In 1975, Hammond moved to Milestone and recorded the culmination of his move into jazz-funk, 'Gears', a collaboration with the influential Mizell Brotherrs which was reviled by purists and canonized by acid jazz fans. 
After a few more sessions for Milestone, Smith largely retired from jazz, settling in Southern California and investing in real estate. He began recording sporadically again in the 90s, but was stricken with cancer and died on June 4, 1997.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 17/05/2009

17/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 17/05/2009

With Rock 'N' Roll Britain, Northern Soul Classics and Pause For Thought.

With Rock 'N' Roll Britain, Northern Soul Classics and Pause for Thought from Dave Kitchen.

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 the best of the Radio 2 playlist.

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