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

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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: 29/05/2009

29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 29/05/2009

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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 29/05/2009

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

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

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 29/05/2009

Zoe Ball sits in for Ken as Suggs completes his Tracks of My Years. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed

Zoe Ball sits in once again for Ken Bruce. Suggs from Madness talks about Ghost Town by the Specials and Dance Stance by Dexy's Midnight Runners, which are his final Tracks Of My Years.

Plus there's Popmaster and the Daily Love Song.

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

Zoe Ball

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 29/05/2009

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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 29/05/2009

Star of BBC TV's Top Gear Richard Hammond joins Steve and the team.

With the star of Top Gear Richard Hammond. Plus, the showbiz, the factoids and the non-stop oldies, as chosen by Susan, Mike C, Mike K, Ian J, Ian S and David from The Isle Of Man.

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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 29/05/2009

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans with All Request Friday.

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans with music and chat as listeners choose the tunes for All Request Friday.

Bonjour Mr Aznavour

Bonjour Mr Aznavour: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - Bonjour Mr Aznavour, Episode 2

Petula Clark tells of Charles' relationship with Edith Piaf.

Looking at Charles' relationship with Edith Piaf, his early songwriting success and his first steps into film.

Petula Clark tells of Charles' relationship with Edith Piaf, his first tour to America with musical partner Pierre Roche and his first steps into the world of films. She also looks at Charles' early song writing success and the initial criticism he received because of his unusual voice and appearance.

Contributions come from French chanson singer Juliette Greco, Songwriter Don Black and Charles' nephew and music producer Patrick Shart. And there's music from Edith Piaf and Le Compagnons de Chanson, Nina Simone, Juliette Greco and Charles Aznavour himself.

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

Bonjour Mr Aznavour!

2/4. Petula Clark celebrates the life and career of French entertainer 
Charles Aznavour , looking at his relationship with Edith Piaf , his early songwriting success, his first tour to America with Pierre Roche , and the first of his screen appearances. With input by Patrick Shart , Juliette Greco and Don Black , with music by Piaf, Greco, 
Nina Simone , Les Compagnons de la Chanson and Aznavour himself. 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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 29/05/2009

Paul Gambaccini presents singer Emma Kershaw and the Joe Stilgoe Trio in concert.

Paul Gambaccini presents singer Emma Kershaw and the Joe Stilgoe Trio performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra in a concert recorded at LSO St Luke's, London.

Get Happy this Friday Night, with singer Emma Kershaw, as the Joe Stilgoe Trio ask Is There Any Room For Me? and leave the BBC Concert Orchestra no alternative but to keep Puttin' On The Ritz.

Conductor Roderick Dunk keeps singers and musicians in line, while presenter Paul Gambaccini oversees proceedings. All in an evening's work for Friday Night Is Music Night, recorded at LSO St Luke's in the heart of London.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC 
Concert Orchestra with Joe Stilgoe and his Jazz Trio and singer Emma Kershaw in a programme of pop standards. With Paul Gambaccini , at London's LSO St Luke's.

Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond

Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 2 - Roger Moore: My Word Is My Bond, Episode 5Search BBC

Roger recounts his memories of playing the suave spy James Bond.

Roger recounts his memories of playing the suave spy James Bond. He remembers working with Britt Ekland, Christopher Walken and Grace Jones.

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads the fifth excerpt from his autobiography 'My Word Is My Bond'. 
Roger recounts his memories of playing the suave spy, James Bond. From his first film as 007 'Live and Let Die" and his experiences with small caravans and with crocodiles, to royal premieres and box-office takings. He also remembers working with Britt Eckland and saving her from over-the-top explosions, the adventures of Herve Villechaize, how to open a Bond movie in style, Bond girls and villains, coming back for one more time, and the unique experience of starring alongside Christopher Walken and Grace Jones!

Movie icon Sir Roger Moore reads from his autobiography

Roger Moore:My Word Is My Bond

5/6. Moore reminisces about his famous role - starting with Live and Let Die (1973). Abridged by Paul Kent. RT DIRECT: Roger Moore : My Word My Bond CD is available for £10.81 (RRP £12.72) inc p&p by calling [number removed] 
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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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 29/05/2009

Frank Renton presents the Black Dyke band in session.

Frank Renton presents the Black Dyke band in session, with music by composers and arrangers who have a long association with the band and who have written music especially for it.

Black Dyke are one of the most famous bands in the world. They trace their roots back over 150 years and remain one of the most forward looking bands around.

Tonight in a session especially recorded for the programme, Frank Renton presents music by composers and arrangers who have a long association with the band and who have written music especially for it.

A live set by the Black Dyke Band, conducted by Nicholas Childs.

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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 29/05/2009

Hardeep Singh Kohli sits in for Claudia Winkleman with a look at the popular arts.

Hardeep Singh Kohli sits in for Claudia Winkleman with a round-up of the week's arts news. His guests include star chef Angela Hartnett and musician Talvin Singh.

Hardeep Singh Kohli presents a quirky, unstuffy look at the popular arts. A topic close to his heart and stomach is food. He explores how it drives notions of identity with the Michelin star chef Angela Hartnett MBE.

Talvin Singh, who blends classical Indian music and drum and bass beautifully, performs live on the tabla and talks about the Indian percussion instrument.

Hardeep Singh Kohll

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: 29/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 29/05/2009

Mark Lamarr plays a rare mix of music and hosts a live session from The Dials.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside a great session with The Dials.

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.

 

Joining Mark at Maida Vale for this week's session is psychedelic country band The Dials.

Mike Harding

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

Mike Harding: 27/05/2009

27/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 27/05/2009

Mike Harding presents listeners' requests for the best in folk, roots and acoustic music.

Mike Harding presents a selection of listeners' requests for the best in folk, roots and acoustic music.

Mo Dutta

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

Mo Dutta: 30/05/2009

30/05/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mo Dutta, 30/05/2009

Music and Mo's take on the world. With a classic hit and Pause for Thought.

Music and Mo's early morning take on the world. Including a classic hit from a golden year and a Pause for Thought.

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