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

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Zoe Ball

Zoe joins Radio 2's weekend line-up to present the Saturday Early Breakfast show, after recent stints sitting in for Dermot O'Leary and Ken Bruce.

Each week Zoe has puzzles and difficult questions in Ball of Confusion, plus guest contributors Kirsten O'Brien, Hilary Oliver and Ambrose Heron take turns to round up family events and movies in Here Comes The Weekend.

You can also join the Sleepover Club. It's junior choice for the new millennium. If you've got a houseful of kids camping in the lounge for the weekend, or you're going to be up all night partying with your friends, then you can join. Every week Zoe and Emma Forbes will be inviting a group of members to pick a favourite tune and make a special dedication on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Zoe Ball: 06/06/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Zoe Ball, 06/06/2009

Zoe is joined by guest critic Kirsten O'Brien looking for family fun across the UK.

Zoe starts the weekend with guest critic Kirsten O'Brien looking for family fun across the UK, puzzles and questions in 'Ball of Confusion' and the Sleepover Club.

Zoe joins Radio 2's weekend line-up, and returns to morning radio to present the Saturday Early Breakfast show, after recent stints sitting in for Dermot O'Leary and Ken Bruce.

She starts the weekend with guest critic Kirsten O'Brien looking for family fun across the UK. Kirsten speaks to Zoe live from her caravan in the Lake District. 

Also we'll have puzzles and difficult questions in Ball of Confusion and you can join the Sleepover Club. It's junior choice for the new millennium. If you've got a houseful of kids camping in the lounge for the weekend, or you're going to be up all night partying with your friends, then you can join. Every week Zoe and Emma Forbes will be inviting a group of members to pick a favourite tune and make a special dedication on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

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

Sounds of the 60s

Brian Matthew with nuggets from one of pop's golden eras, from Petula Clark to The Velvet Underground.

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: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 06/06/2009

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

Brian Matthew presents the programme for all fans of the music of the 1960s. This week including a startling version by Three Dog Night of the Lennon/McCartney song It's For You.

With facts, figures and trivia, as well as the classic hits, rarities, B sides, obscurities, instrumentals and album tracks, Brian's 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 and reaches Tell Me Why from the Hard Days Night soundtrack; 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 finds the track and plays it. 

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 60s pop shows.

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 06/06/2009

With guests Jerry Springer and tennis ace Andy Roddick. Plus music from VV Brown.

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Jonathan Ross and Andy Davies are joined by Jerry Springer and tennis ace Andy Roddick. Pluslive music from V V Brown.

Please note: competition entry by phone featured in this programme is now closed.

Jonathan Ross and Andy Davies are joined by talk show host turned West End star Jerry Springer and tennis ace Andy Roddick. Plus there's live music from V V Brown.

New music and hip oldies, plus perky banter with sidekick Andy Davies. Guests include tennis star 
Andy Roddick and Jerry Springer , currently starring in Chicago in London's West End.

Pick of the Pops

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

Pick of the Pops: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops, 06/06/2009

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1964 and 1987.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1964 and 1987, with hits from PJ Proby, Mary Wells, Dionne Warwick, Bruce Willis and Mirage.

Dale Winton counts down the charts from this week in 1964 and 1987, with hits from P.J. Proby, Mary Wells, Dionne Warwick, Bruce Willis and Mirage.

Top 40 chart nostalgia show with Dale Winton , who rewinds to this week in the wildly contrasting years 1964 and 1987 with hit 45s by PJ Proby , Mary Wells , Dionne Warwick , Bruce Willis and Mirage.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 06/06/2009

With music from Starsailor and The Noisettes.

Featuring live sets by indie London trio Noisettes and Wigan rock quartet Starsailor.

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: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Going Out With Alan Carr, 06/06/2009

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

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

Please note: competitions and features in this programme are now closed.

Alan Carr helps kick start 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

Interactive party-spirited show with music and camp-appeal features.

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: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 06/06/2009

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

Radio 2 Live

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Radio 2 Live: Yusuf

Yusuf

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Live, Yusuf

Yusuf (previously known as Cat Stevens) in concert for BBC Radio 2 in June 2009.

Another chance to hear Yusuf, previously known as Cat Stevens, recorded in concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in 2009.

Another chance to hear Yusuf, the man previously known as Cat Stevens, performing an exclusive show for Radio 2.

The session features classic hits and tracks from his latest album, Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night). The concert was recorded in June at the BBC Radio Theatre and is introduced by Johnnie Walker.

A Radio 2 concert exclusive by Yusuf Islam, who until 1978 was popularly known as folk-pop singer/ songwriter Cat Stevens , whose repertoire includes the stirring UK number two Matthew and Son (1%7), Father and Son, the early 70s US and/or UK hits Wild World, Moon Shadow , Peace Train and Morning Has Broken, and music for 
Hal Ashby 's 1971 film Harold and Maude. Recorded on 3 June at the BBC 
Radio Theatre in London's 
Broadcasting House, Yusuf peforms his known works plus songs from his recent album Roadsinger (To Warm You through the Night). Producer Sarah Gaston

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: 06/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 06/06/2009

Singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez joins Bob to play an acoustic session.

An eclectic mix of Americana, alternative country, indie, world, nu-folk and blues. Singer-songwriter Carrie Rodriguez joins Bob to play an acoustic session.

Fiddle-toting, mandoguitar-slinging, Brooklyn-based singer songwriter Carrie Rodriguez joins Bob to play an acoustic session.

Carrie talks about about violin lessons in Austin, Texas when she was just five years old. Family friend Lyle Lovett may also feature in her list of musical influences.

Eclectic playlist, with an acoustic set by Brooklyn-based Mexican-American singer/songwriter Carrie Rodriguez.

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with music and features

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with three hours of music and features

Richard Allinson: 07/06/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Richard Allinson, 07/06/2009

Richard Allinson hosts his new early morning residence with three hours of music and features.

Radio 2's Record Producers host Richard Allinson begins his new early morning residence.

Tune in on Saturday and Sunday mornings for three hours of music and features.

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