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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.

Emma Forbes: 21/06/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Emma Forbes, 21/06/2009

Emma Forbes brings a little sparkle with the sunrise.

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 kick starts the morning with movie memories in Play It Again Em' - a chance to re-live your all-time favourite movie track. Emma would like you to share your love for the song, confess to how you re-live 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.

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: 21/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 21/06/2009

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Sir Stirling Moss.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Sir Stirling Moss and asks him about his life and his beliefs. Plus, a guest discusses the week's news from a faith and ethics perspective.

This week, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to racing legend Sir Stirling Moss, on the weekend of the British Grand Prix. Sir Stirling talks about his life and his beliefs.

He plays tracks that celebrate both our choral traditions and the vibrant world of modern music as well as spiritually uplifting and reflective music. And a guest discusses the week's news from a faith and ethics perspective and gives the Moment of Reflection.

Spiritually inclined programme with Aled Jones. Guests include racing giant Stirling Moss.

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.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs: 21/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 21/06/2009

Celebrating Father's Day with dedications for listeners' dads.

Celebrating Father's Day with dedications for listeners' dads. Plus, the search for Lost Loves and the world's best new and classic love songs, presented by Steve Wright.

Celebrating Father's Day with romantic dedications for your Dads, plus 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: 21/06/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 21/06/2009

With the newspaper review, the entertainment guide and live music from Kiki Dee.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with a review of the papers, a guide to the week's entertainment and live music from guest Kiki Dee.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with a review of the day's papers, a guide to the week's entertainment, and live music from special guest Kiki Dee.

Michael Ball

Singer Kiki Dee performs a couple of oldies to coincide with the recent release of The Best of Kiki Dee.

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, 21/06/2009

Elaine Paige celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical Gypsy.

Elaine commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical Gypsy. Please note: competitions or votes featured in this programme may now be closed.

Elaine commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Broadway musical Gypsy'. Written by Jule Styne, this Essential Musical debuted on Broadway in 1959, featuring lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and starred the mighty Ethel Merman.

Plus, there are more Break-a-Leg messages, Malcolm's Big One and the competition.

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

Today's show celebrates the recent 50th anniversary of Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim 's musical Gypsy, which opened at the Broadway Theatre on 21 May 1950, starring the mighty Ethel Merman. The production lost all eight of its Tony Award nominations, mostly to The Sound of Music and Fiorello!

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker 

Johnnie Walker plays classic tracks from the Seventies

Johnnie Walker's Sounds of the 70s

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker : 21/06/2009

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 21/06/2009

Johnnie Walker talks to Ralph McTell about the story behind his 1974 hit Streets of London

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic. He also speaks to Ralph McTell about the story behind his 1974 hit, Streets of London.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic and speaking to Ralph McTell about the story behind his 1974 hit Streets of London.

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

Sounds of the 70s

Period pop nostalgia with Johnnie Walker. Today's guest is folk star Ralph McTell, who discusses his Ivor Novello Award-winning hit Streets of London - a 1969 album track that entered the singles chart in late 1974, peaking at number two.

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, 21/06/2009

Paul's mouse Elsie promises to be quiet this week, so she can hear some great music

He likes to mix Marlene Dietrich with Lady GaGa, and Take That with Harry Belafonte. So who knows what he'll play - or say! Please note: competitions or votes featured in this show may now be closed.

He's on the wireless with music you've probably forgotten...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.

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

With poignant letters from listeners. Plus a playlist ranging from Marlene Dietrich to Lady Gaga.

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, 21/06/2009

With Melodies for You. Including Mendelssohn's music for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

With Melodies for You. Alan's selection includes Mendelssohn's music for A Midsummer Night's Dream and excerpts from Lehar's Frederika and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers.

Alan's selection includes Mendelssohn's music for a Midsummer Night's Dream plus a musical feast for fans of the operetta with excerpts from Lehar's Frederika and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Gondoliers.

Artists featured include Flanagan and Allen, Jake Thackray and the Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

Alan Titchmarsh

Today's programme features 
Mendelssohn, Gilbert and Sullivan, and Grimethorpe Colliery Band.

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, 21/06/2009

Brian D'Arcy celebrates the fatherhood of God with hymns, prayers and reflections.

Brian D'Arcy marks Father's Day by celebrating the fatherhood of God with Christian hymns, prayers and reflections. Featuring the Churchdown Male Voice Choir.

Brian D'Arcy marks Father's Day by celebrating the fatherhood of God with hymns, prayers and reflections.

This week's featured choir is the Churchdown Male Voice Choir who were first heard on Sunday Half Hour 40 years ago.

Hymns include How Great Thou Art, Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah and Let There Be Peace On Earth. Their musical director is John Blenkinsopp and their accompanist is Pam Taverner.

Sunday Half-Hour

Brian D'Arcy marks Father's Day by celebrating the fatherhood of God. Featuring the Churchdown Male Voice Choir, first heard on this programme 40 years ago.

Russell Davies

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

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 21/06/2009

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

Russell Davies celebrates the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway. Music includes Leon Redbone's Dancin' On Daddy's Shoes and Nat King Cole's Unforgettable.

A taster for the upcoming Judy Garland tribute on Friday Night Is Music Night, opens the show. Father's Day gives us Leon Redbone's Dancin' On Daddy's Shoes and Nat King Cole's Unforgettable.

 

A "lost for words" exploration brings us Russ Columbo, Doris Day and Jack Miller. And a farewell to Billy VerPlanck gives us two songs by his widow Marlene, before Julie London, Billie Holiday and Frank Sinatra ease us out with three "easy" songs.

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, 21/06/2009

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

Malcolm Laycock has a Summer Solitice swing session featuring the work of the Joe Loss Orchestra, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra and Ted Heath and His Music.

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: 21/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 21/06/2009

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, 21/06/2009

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

Alex Lester: 22/06/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 22/06/2009

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.

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 a Pause For Thought.

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