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Sarah Kennedy

The show for early risers - Pause for Thought, Swing Time, Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune,& entertainment news.

The show for Dawn Patrollers with news, Pause for Thought, Swing Time, the Showtune, your comments, travel and entertainment news.

Sarah Kennedy: 22/05/2009

22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 22/05/2009

On the Dawn Patrol. With a review of the newspapers and Pause for Thought.

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

Wake Up to Wogan

Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

Wake Up to Wogan: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 22/05/2009

Terry Wogan's award-winning breakfast show. Includes Pause For Thought.

Terry Wogan's award-winning breakfast show. With a Pause For Thought from the Rev Ruth Scott, an Anglican Vicar in Richmond.

Ken Bruce

The best in music every weekday with Ken Bruce, with live sessions.

Ken Bruce: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 22/05/2009

Billy Ocean chooses hits by Bob Marley and Whitney Houston as his Tracks Of My Years.

Billy Ocean chooses hits by Bob Marley and Whitney Houston as his Tracks of My Years. 

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

Ken Bruce leads you from mid morning to afternoon. Billy Ocean chooses 'One Love' by Bob Marley and 'The Greatest Love Of All' by Whitney Houston on Tracks Of My Years.

The Album Of The Week is the debut from Gary Go, two more opponents vie for the honours in PopMaster, and there's another Love Song dedication.

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

Jeremy Vine

Jeremy Vine and guests discuss the news headlines and talk to the people making them

Jeremy Vine: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 22/05/2009

Jeremy asks who should be responsible for the pavement outside your house.

As part of Radio 2's Love Where You Live campaign, Jeremy asks: should you be personally responsible for the pavement outside your home?

As part of Radio 2's Love Where You Live campaign Jeremy Vine asks: Should you be personally responsible for the pavement outside your home?

All this week Radio 2's Love Where You Live campaign celebrates the local community. Why not see if you are a good neighbour or not by taking our online quiz at bbc.co.uk/radio2.

Steve Wright in the Afternoon

Steve Wright's afternoon show with special guests, music and a host of other features

Steve Wright in the Afternoon: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 22/05/2009

Aled Jones joins Steve to give all the details of The Radio 2 Great British Street Party.

Steve Wright and the team are joined by Aled Jones, who has all the details of The Radio 2 Great British Street Party.

Steve Wright and the team dig out the most fascinating Factoids and talk to the biggest celebrity guests, and there's the best music on planet Earth as well.

Steve Wright

Simon Mayo

Chris Evans

Chris Evans' drivetime slot, with laughter-inducing chat and music

Chris Evans: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 22/05/2009

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans with fun, features, business and sport.

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans with fun, features, business, sport and All Request Friday, where listeners choose the music.

Bonjour Mr Aznavour

Bonjour Mr Aznavour: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Radio 2 - Bonjour Mr Aznavour, Episode 1

Petula Clark profiles Charles Aznavour, one of the last great French chansonniers.

Petula Clark profiles Charles Aznavour, one of the last great French chansonniers, who readers of Time magazine voted Entertainer of the Century.

Petula Clark profiles Charles Aznavour, one of the last great French chansonniers, who readers of Time magazine voted Entertainer of the Century.

From a heritage passed down through Piaf, Trenet, Chevalier and others, Charles has brought his own style to this unique musical tradition and in doing so raised it, and himself, to worldwide fame. After becoming Edith Piaf's protege, Charles went on to work with artists such as Liza Minnelli and Nana Mouskouri. His songs have been covered by Julio Iglesias, Bing Crosby, Fred Astair, Placido Domingo, Elvis Costello, Bob Dylan, Shirley Bassey, and Ray Charles.

The series includes interviews with Charles himself, Nana Mouskouri, Josh Groban, Juliette Greco, film director Atom Egoyan, Fred Mella from the Compagnons de Chanson, Paul Gambaccini and the three lyricists that translated his songs into English, helping to bring his music to a global audience - Herbert Kretzmer, Dee Shipman and Marcel Stellman.

Coming from a musical family, it was no surprise that Charles wanted a career on the stage, and he began at an early age, enrolling in stage school and performing as a child actor. But a chance hearing of Maurice Chevalier convinced Charles that he wanted to be a singer.

At first he performed as a duo with Pierre Roche and it was during this time he was spotted by Edith Piaf and publisher Raoul Breton. He and Pierre Roche toured with Piaf and the Compagnons de Chanson and later followed her to America. 

He faced another struggle after deciding to go solo - he didn't look or sound like a star - but eventually, with songs like Yesterday When I Was Young and She, Charles cracked the US and UK markets. Not content with only singing, Charles has also continued with his first love of acting, appearing in more than 60 movies including Shoot the Piano Player and The Tin Drum. 

Jean Cocteau once commented that "before Charles, despair was unpopular". He was referring to Charles' lyrics, and the fact that he rejected the traditional topics of chanson, and instead came up with his own, more realistic style. You've Let Yourself Go describes the brutal reality of an aging lover; What Makes A Man is the life of a transvestite; and I Have Seen Paris talks of war zones and Nazis occupation. It's also through his songwriting that we see how much he cares for his parents' country Armenia. They Fell describes the Armenian crisis of 1915 and Pour Toi Armenie was written after the 1988 earthquake.

It's also through his lyrics that Charles continues to be popular. Nana Mouskouri explains the continuing appeal of his songs to a younger audience. And, showing no signs of stopping, Charles explains that he "will be farewelling for a long time". This documentary first broadcast on Radio 2 in 2009.

Petula Clark presents a profile of the great French chansonnier Charles Aznavour

New series. 1/4. Petula Clark celebrates perhaps the most famous of all French entertainers, Charles Aznavour, who, like Clark, has recorded more than 800 tracks, and in many languages. A former protege of Edith Piaf, Aznavour is credited with reinventing the chanson form with lyrics of despair and realism. His appeal has been global, with sales of 100 million discs, including 1974's UK number one She. He also wrote Hier Encore (Roy Clark's 1969 hit Yesterday When I Was Young). Features new interviews with Aznavour, Nana Mouskouri, Fred Melia (ex-Compagnons de la
Chanson), French-to-English lyricists Herbert Kretzmer (She), Dee Shipman and Marcel Stellman, and likewise Armenian-born Atom Egoyan, who directed Aznavour in Ararat (2002).
Producers Laura Metcalfe and Jo Wheeler

Sunday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 22/05/2009

Ruthie Henshall presents the BBC Concert Orchestra and guests.

Ruthie Henshall presents teenage singer Faryl Smith, tenor John Owen-Jones and the Glanaethwy Choir performing at the Watford Colosseum, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Ruthie Henshall presents this week's concert from Watford Colosseum. 
Joining the BBC Concert Orchestra are teenage singing sensation Faryl Smith, tenor John Owen-Jones and the Glanaethwy Choir from Bangor, North Wales. Conductor Richard Balcombe puts the gang through their paces with the likes of Love Changes Everything, Amazing Grace and Try A Little Tenderness.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC 
Concert Orchestra with teen singing star Faryl Smith , tenor John Owen -Jones and Bangor's Glanaethwy 
Choir. Presented by Ruthie Henshall.

Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond

Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Radio 2 - Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond, Episode 4Search BBC

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads from his autobiography, My Word Is My Bond.

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads from his autobiography, My Word Is My Bond. 4/6: Roger shares memories of starring in 'The Saint' and the start of his adventures as James Bond.

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore, reads the fourth excerpt from his autobiography "My Word Is My Bond".  
Roger shares memories of being asked by Lew Grade to play Simon Templar in 'The Saint' and his surprise (and joy) at continuing in the role for 118 episodes. 
He remembers his divorce from Dorothy Squires and subsequent marriage to Luisa Mattioli; the ending of 'The Saint', the birth of 'The Persuaders' and the exploits of his co-star Tony Curtis in the UK.
Finally, there's a memorable encounter with Cubby Broccoli and the start of his adventures as James Bond.

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads from his autobiography

Roger Moore:My Word Is My Bond

4/6. Memories of The Saint (1961-69) and The Persuaders! (1971-2).

Listen to the Band

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding

Listen to the Band: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 22/05/2009

Frank Renton presents music and conversation from the European Brass Band Championships.

Frank Renton presents the final programme featuring music and conversation from the 2009 European Brass Band Championships, held in Ostend.

Did Cory retain their European title, how did the other UK bands representing Wales, Scotland and England get on? Join Frank Renton tonight as he presents the final programme featuring music and conversation from the 2009 European Championships held in Ostend.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice

Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.

Claudia Winkleman

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 22/05/2009

Featuring Julian Clary, 80s pop group Kajagoogoo and West End star Ray Quinn.

Featuring Julian Clary, 80s pop group Kajagoogoo, West End star Ray Quinn and, as Radio 2's Love Where You Live campaign continues, tips on how to set up a community arts group.

Mark Lamarr

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions. 

This is where garage meets soul, punk meets country, and 30s yodelling collides with 70s dub and 90s hip hop...

...painting the world with sunshine, one record at a time!

Mark Lamarr: 22/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 22/05/2009

Mark Lamarr plays a rare mix of music and is joined in session by The Delegators.

Mark Lamarr gets the turntables jumping with a fantastic mix of soul, '90s hip hop, and even a bit of '30s yodelling. In session at Maida Vale are The Delegators.

Mark Lamarr gets the turntables jumping with a fantastic mix of soul, 90s hip hop, and even a bit of 30s yodelling. In session at Maida Vale this week are The Delegators. 

Describing their own sound as 'if The Supremes moved to Kingston via South London', The Delegators are a five piece band who play a mixture of reggae, rocksteady and soul.

Mike Harding

Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

Mike Harding: 20/05/2009

20/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 20/05/2009

Mike Harding chats with Anna Esslemont and Cormac Byrne of folk group Uiscedwr.

With Anna Esslemont and Cormac Byrne, whose group Uiscedwr are past winners at the Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. Mike picks his favourite tracks from their album Fish Cat Door.

Mike Harding presents his usual selection of the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music including a chat with Anna Esslemont and Cormac Byrne.
Anna and Cormac's group Uiscedwr are past winners at the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. Their new album 'Fish Cat Door' is released this week and Mike selects his three favourite tracks.

Mo Dutta

Mo Dutta starts off Saturday and Sunday mornings with dry wit, quizzes and music

Mo Dutta: 23/05/2009

23/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 23/05/2009

Chris Hawkins sits in for Mo Dutta with music and chat.

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