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Emma Forbes

Emma eases you into Sunday with the Early Breakfast show

After kick starting your Saturday night, Emma is back again to ease you into Sunday with the Early Breakfast show -this time without her excitable co-host Alan Carr.

Every Sunday Emma Forbes brings a little sparkle with the sunrise. Playing classic tunes, she invites listeners to join her Early Breakfast Show over tea and toast.

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BBC Radio 2 - Emma Forbes, 07/06/2009

Emma Forbes brings a bit of glamour to Sunday mornings.

Emma Forbes brings a little sparkle with the sunrise. Playing classic tunes, she invites listeners to join her Early Breakfast Show over tea and toast.

Every Sunday Emma Forbes brings a little sparkle with the sunrise. Playing classic tunes, she invites listeners to join her Early Breakfast Show over tea and toast. If you've just finished a night shift and need that extra kick to get you home or the kids kept you up all night, then Emma' s got just the tonic for you.

Each week Emma will kick start the morning with movie memories in Play It Again Em' - a chance to relive your all-time favourite movie track. Emma would like you to share your love for the song, confess to how you relive that movie moment, or explain why it's guaranteed to get you reaching for the tissues. 

She'll also be teaming up with fellow new girl Zoe Ball to start a new club. 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 why not join the Radio 2 Sleepover Club. Every week Emma and Zoe will be will be inviting a group of members to tell us what they're up to and pick a favourite tune.

If you've got a problem, no matter how big or small, then Emma's Dilemmas is especially for you. Do you need help catching the eye of that special someone or want to know how to mend your broken heart? Perhaps you're planning a party and need some advice on how to make it fun and memorable. Or maybe you need a confidence boost to help you get through a big event. Then write in to see if Emma has the answer for you.

Finally, Emma adds some glitter and glamour to the day when she heads stateside for some showbiz gossip in her weekly From New York To LA slot. Every week find out what all the celebs have been up to and discover the latest quirky craze from across the pond. Filling Emma in on all the showbiz gossip in LA this week is Amy Pickard.

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

Good Morning Sunday

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present uplifting stories about life.

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality.

Good Morning Sunday: 07/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 07/06/2009

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to journalist Kate Adie and Deborah Hollamby.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to journalist Kate Adie. Deborah Hollamby discusses the week's news from a faith perspective and gives the Moment of Reflection.

This week, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to journalist Kate Adie. On the 65th anniversary weekend of D-Day, Kate talks about the role that women have played in such conflicts. 

 

Plus Deborah Hollamby discusses the week's news from a faith and ethics perspective, and gives the Moment of Reflection.

Aled Jones talks to journalist Kate Adie on the 65th anniversary weekend of D-Day, and Deborah Hollamby discusses the week's news from a faith perspective.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories.

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories, presented by Steve Wright.

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BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 07/06/2009

Romantic dedications and the world's best love songs, presented by Steve Wright.

Romantic dedications, the search for Lost Loves and the world's best new and classic love songs, presented by Steve Wright.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 07/06/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 07/06/2009

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch, including special guest Pam Ferris.

With a review of the day's papers from Eve Pollard, a guide through the best of the week's entertainment from Quentin Cooper and special guest, actress Pam Ferris.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with a review of the day's papers from Eve Pollard, a guide through the best of the week's entertainment from Quentin Cooper and is joined by actress Pam Ferris.

Michael Ball

Music, news, a review of the papers, an entertainment guide and guests.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Elaine Paige celebrates the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Elaine Paige On Sunday

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BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 07/06/2009

With a preview of the Tony Awards and an exclusive performance by Maria Friedman.

Elaine runs through the major musical nominations for this year's Tony Awards. Plus Maria Friedman performs a number from The King and I in the studio.

It's Elaine's annual preview of the Tony Awards, which celebrate the best of Broadway.

EP runs through some of the major awards which include: Billy Elliot: The Musical, Next to Normal, Rock of Ages and 'Shrek The Musical'. Plus, actress Maria Friedman stops by to discuss her latest musical: 'The King and I'. Maria also performs a song from the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein show in the studio. And, there's the regular 'Break-a-Leg' messages and Malcolm's Big one.

A Tony Awards special ahead of tonight's Broadway ceremony, with a look at the nominated musicals 
Next to Normal, Rock of Ages, 
Shrek - the Musical and Billy Elliot , the Musical. And guest 
Maria Friedman sings a song from the Tony-winning 1951 hit The King and in which she will be appearing at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker 

Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies

Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s

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Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 07/06/2009

Johnnie Walker chats to American blues musician Sonny Landreth.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s with classic tracks, and chats to American blues musician Sonny Landreth.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic and speaking to the American blues musician Sonny Landreth. 

The programme also features archive sessions and revisits Johnnie's popular quiz, Pop The Question.

Sounds of the 70s

Period pop with Johnnie Walker. 
American blues slide guitarist Sonny Landreth discusses his 1970s music.

Paul O'Grady

There's not another radio programme like it... the incomparable Paul O'Grady.

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BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady, 07/06/2009

...in which he moans about his chair and plays Lionel Richie, Della Reese and Kathy Kirby

Paul recalls doing his time in 'Prisoner Cell Block H'.  He also defends his love of ironing.  Plus, there's his unique blend of music including: Shena, The Three Degrees and Eddie Calvert

He's on the wireless with music you've probably forgotten, and a competition with a prize like no other...Paul O'Grady's programme is bursting with character, just like its host!

Take part: email paulogrady@bbc.co.uk and tell him about the people who have made a real difference to your life.

If you have a suggestion for three great Motown tracks, then let Paul know. And if you're a fan of Northern Soul music, then send us your favourites for the weekly triple.

Paul O'Grady on Radio 2, he's what the wireless was made for.

With letters from listeners wanting to thank a certain someone who has made a difference to their lives.

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

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BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 07/06/2009

With Melodies for You. A mix of classical music, operetta, musicals, brass bands and jazz.

With Melodies for You. Alan presents an eclectic mix of tunes from the worlds of classical music, opera, operetta, musicals, films, brass and military bands and jazz.

With warm summer days ahead of us Alan plays Summer: Waltz Of The Cornflower And Poppies from Glazunov's ballet The Seasons. 

There are listener requests to hear the voices of Peter Dawson and Nat King Cole, plus TV themes from Going For A Song and The Onedin Line. 

And for fans of the operetta, there's music from The Dancing Years by Ivor Novello and The New Moon by Sigmund Romberg.

Alan Titchmarsh

Radio, stage and film oldies and a selection of light classical and pop works, today with a summer theme featuring music, from Glazunov and Ivor Novello to Nat "King" Cole.

The Sunday Hour

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds with reflections, dedications and a wide range of inspirational music

Sunday Half Hour

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BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, 07/06/2009

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Trinity Sunday. Featuring Trinity Boys Choir.

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Trinity Sunday. The featured choir is Trinity Boys Choir, the musical director is David Swinson and the organist is David Thorne.

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Trinity Sunday when the church celebrates the three persons of God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

This week's featured choir is Trinity Boys Choir and hymns include Holy, Holy Holy, Firmly I Believe And Truly, and Love Divine.

The musical director is David Swinson and the organist is David Thorne.

Sunday Half-Hour

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Trinity Sunday. Featuring Trinity Boys Choir conducted by David Swinson , with organist David Thome.

Russell Davies

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 07/06/2009

Celebrating the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. Looking at the lives and music of Helen Carr, Clifford Grey and Kay Cavendish.

Helen Carr is certainly a worthy addition to our growing list of lesser-known girl singers of the LP era and we make no apology for including three tracks by her this week. We wish we had room for another one by Betty Bennett but she'll be back soon. In the meantime, our gang of sleuths out there (you!) have been sending us plenty of further clues to follow up - suggestions for recalling yet more forgotten artists - and if we can find them, you can look forward to hearing them on 'The Song Show' soon.
 

The achievements of Clifford Grey  (January 1887 - September 1941) a songwriter whose name is hardly a household word these days, do help to make the case for our musical archaeology. Quite apart from winning bobsleigh medals, he was involved in Sometimes I'm Happy, Valencia, I'm A One-Man Girl, My Love Parade, Let The Great Big World Keep Turning and the wonderfully-named Another Little Drink Wouldn't Do Us Any Harm! His life in Hollywood, too, as a screenwriter, is worth exploring. 

 

We mention, en passant, Kay Cavendish (one of The Radio Three vocal group we heard singing Anything Goes with Lew Stone's Band). Some will recall her as "Kay On The Keys" crooning softly to her own piano accompaniment. Born Kathleen Murray, she'd earlier been one of The Six Of Us vocal group before forming The Radio Three and finally The Cavendish Three, who by 1939 were Kay, Pat Rignold & Dorothy Carless. Like Clifford Grey, she combined music with sport: in her case - golf!

Eclectic popular-song playlist, featuring anniversary tributes.

Malcolm Laycock

The best of the big bands. 
The last edition of this show was broadcast on 26 July 2009.

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BBC Radio 2 - Malcolm Laycock, 07/06/2009

Malcolm Laycock plays the best of the swing and big bands.

Malcolm Laycock marks the birthdays this week of bandleaders Glenn Gray, who led the very successful Casa Loma Orchestra and Si Zentner, who gained acclaim as both a player and bandleader.

Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra and Si Zentner's Band are the focus of Malcolm Laycock's attentions tonight, as both bandleaders have birthdays this week. Malcolm also looks ahead to the annual 3 day "fun fest" for the fans with the Syd Lawrence Orchestra by featuring some of their recent recordings.

The David Jacobs Collection

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music and anecdotes

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music, anecdotes and the ever-popular Common Denominator

The David Jacobs Collection: 07/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 07/06/2009

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley.

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. Plus the Weekly Common Denominator.

Janice Long

Great music and chat, with a weekly interview and Spoken Word Session every Wednesday

Music you love, plus great guests and a weekly Spoken Word Session that you won't hear anywhere else

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BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 07/06/2009

With live sessions, irreverent chat and great music.

With live sessions, irreverent chat and great music, including obscure, lesser-heard records in Tunes of the Unexpected. Plus a Pause for Thought.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

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BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 08/06/2009

With the Best Time Of The Day Show. Eclectic music and chat, plus Pause for Thought.

With music and conversation in the Best Time of the Day Show. Includes Alex's personal choice of tracks in Lester's Library and Pause for Thought.

Witty conversation and music in the early morning.

Also on the Best Time of the Day Show, Alex - The Dark Lord - delves into his own record collection to pick something new or obscure from Lester's Library and your contributions from your own personal music archives in the Listeners' Library.

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