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: 08/06/2009

08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 08/06/2009

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers.

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: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 08/06/2009

Terry Wogan's award-winning breakfast show.

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

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 08/06/2009

Lionel Richie joins Ken Bruce from the BBC's Maida Vale studios for an exclusive live set.

Lionel Richie performs live from Maida Vale and Chrissie Hynde chooses her Tracks Of My Years.

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Ken starts the week with Lionel Richie playing an exclusive live session from the BBC's Maida Vale studios. 
Another two valiant competitors slug it out on PopMaster, Ken plays the Daily Love Song, and Chrissie Hynde chooses I Want To Hold Your Hand by the Beatles and End Of The World by Skeeter Davis in Tracks Of My Years.

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Including after 11.30 throughout the week Tracks of My Years, in which Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde picks - two a day - her ten favourite discs, today featuring The Beatles and Skeeter Davis.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 08/06/2009

Jeremy discusses the BNP, restaurant tips, doctors' prognoses and disruptive concerts.

Jeremy discusses the BNP's results in the European Elections, restaurant tips used to top up workers' salaries, outliving your doctor's prognosis and a disruptive Oasis concert.

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: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 08/06/2009

With actor and reporter Ross Kemp and the winner of The Apprentice 2009.

With actor and reporter Ross Kemp talking about piracy on the high seas and the war in Afghanistan, and the winner of The Apprentice 2009.

Steve Wright digs out the most fascinating Factoids and hears the latest pearls of wisdom from The Old Woman.

He also talks to the biggest celebrity guests, has your horoscope predictions, the Non Stop Oldies and all the coolest music too!

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 08/06/2009

Mirth, music and mayhem as Chris Evans steers you home.

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The Blues Show with Paul Jones

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones.

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones, combining classics, new releases, sessions and occasional interviews.

Paul Jones

The Blues Show with Paul Jones: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 08/06/2009

Featuring New Orleans pianist and singer Jon Cleary with a solo session and interview.

The cream of rhythm and blues, combining classics, new releases, sessions and interviews. Featuring New Orleans pianist and singer Jon Cleary with a solo session and interview.

Classic R&B and new blues, with a live session by English-born New Orleans-based funk-R&B-inspired musician Jon Cleary.

The Radcliffe & Maconie Show

BBC Radio 6 Music

A late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie with a late-night mix of live sessions, celebrity guests and listener interaction

The Radcliffe and Maconie Show

The Radcliffe & Maconie Show: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 08/06/2009

Former Pulp front man Jarvis Cocker performs a live session with his band.

Former Pulp front man Jarvis Cocker performs a live session with his band.

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Jarvis Cocker, performs a live session with his band.

Jarvis Cocker has been making music for two-thirds of his life. Two dozen of these years (1978 - 2002) were spent in Pulp, a band which became the country's slowest overnight sensation during a heady period book-ended by their Glastonbury headline slot in 1995.

After Pulp, Jarvis consoled himself with semi-retirement, moving to Paris, making occasional media appearances to talk about Outsider Art, Scott Walker or other personal crusades, and sometimes writing songs for others (including Marianne Faithfull, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Nancy Sinatra, Air, and a Harry Potter film). 

His debut solo album appeared at the end of 2006 and Jarvis released the anticipated follow-up last month, which he recorded with Steve Albini in Chicago.

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Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconle

n Tonight Jarvis Cocker and his 
I band perform from his new album Further Complications, recorded in Chicago with Steve Albini. Stuart's week: page 26

Big Band Special

The very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day

Big Band Special: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 08/06/2009

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert with singer and songwriter David Gedge.

Clare Teal presents the second part of the BBC Big Band's recent concert with singer- songwriter David Gedge, recorded at the West Yorkshire Playhouse as part of Fuse Leeds 2009.

Clare Teal presents the second part of the BBC Big Band's recent concert with singer and songwriter David Gedge. Recorded at the West Yorkshire Playhouse in Leeds as part of Fuse Leeds 09.

In this unique collaboration with the BBC Big Band and conductor Steve Sidwell, David performs new arrangements written by Tommy Laurence based on his songs written for The Wedding Present & Cinerama.

Part two of a concert in which the BBC Big Band perform with indie singer/songwriter David Gedge (The Wedding Present, ex-Cinerama), featuring newly arranged versions of songs from Gedge's rock repertoire.

Jools Holland

Join Jools and his Rhythm Section as he plays tracks from his eclectic record collection.

Jools Holland: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jools Holland, 08/06/2009

Jools and his Rhythm Section are joined by soul singer Ruby Turner.

Jools and his Rhythm Section are joined by soul singer Ruby Turner, who plays tracks from her new gospel album, I'm Travelling On. She also joins Jools on two live gospel songs.

10/13. Big band, jazz and R&B picks. Jools is joined by his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, who tonight perform with singer Ruby Turner.

Beverley's Gospel Nights

Beverley's Gospel Nights: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Radio 2 - Beverley's Gospel Nights, Episode 3

The ACM Gospel Choir reflect on their success and perform with Beverley.

The ACM Gospel Choir reflect on their success since appearing in BBC1's Last Choir Standing and perform with Beverley. Plus rare recordings from Marvin Gaye and Ike and Tina Turner.

A vibrant half hour of inspiring Gospel music with Beverley Knight.

The series continues with our special guest the ACM Gospel Choir reflection on their success since Last Choir Standing and performing with Beverley.

There are also rare recordings from Marvin Gaye and Ike & Tina Turner.

A vibrant half hour of inspiring spiritual music

3/6. Beverley Knight shares her passion for spiritual music. Tonight's edition features Guildford's ACM Gospel Choir, who reflect on their success since their 2008 appearance on BBC1's Last Choir Standing. Plus rare recordings by Marvin Gaye and Ike and Tina Turner.

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

Janice Long: 08/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 08/06/2009

Top chat, great music and the best live sessions.

Top chat and great music. With rare tracks and unusual cover versions in Tunes of the Unexpected.

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Top chat, great music and the best live sessions to keep you going through the night. Includes rare tracks, remixes and unusual cover versions in Tunes Of The Unexpected.

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

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 09/06/2009

09/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 09/06/2009

The Best Time Of The Day Show. Alex brings his own combination of music and conversation.

The Best Time Of The Day Show. A combination of music and conversation. Popular features include the Listeners' Library, where listeners choose the music.

Alex, aka The Dark Lord, presents a blend of music and conversation. Includes Alex's personal choice of tracks in Lester's Library, your chance to get a tune played in the Listeners' Library feature, and Pause for Thought.

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