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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, 28/06/2009

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: 28/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 28/06/2009

Aled says Good Morning Sunday to singer Dana.

Aled says Good Morning Sunday to singer Dana, who has returned to the world of entertainment after a spell in politics. The Rev Stephen Wright provides the Moment of Reflection.

Each week Aled Jones plays tracks from a broad musical spectrum, that celebrates both our choral traditions and the vibrant world of modern music as well as spiritually uplifting and reflective music. He also discusses religious and ethical issues of the week with faith representatives.

This week, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to singer Dana, who in recent years has returned to the world of entertainment after a spell in politics. Most recently, she's been a judge on the All Ireland Talent Show and tours the UK this summer. And the Revd Stephen Wright, Methodist Minister and expert on 60s music, discusses the week's news from a faith and ethics perspective, and gives the Moment of Reflection.

With Aled Jones. Today ex-politician and Eurovision Song Contest 1970 winner Dana (All Kinds of Everything) discusses her showbiz return as a judge on RTE's The All Ireland Talent Show.

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: 28/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 28/06/2009

Romantic dedications and a selection of new and classic love songs.

Romantic dedications, the search for Lost Loves and a selection of new and classic 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: 28/06/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 28/06/2009

Richard Madeley sits in for Michael Ball with music, newspaper and entertainment reviews.

Richard Madeley sits in for Michael Ball with music and chat. Plus, Peter Riddell reviews the Sunday newspapers and special guest Selina Scott.

Richard Madeley presents this week's Sunday Brunch with all the usual features: Peter Riddell reviews the Sunday newspapers and Quentin Cooper has the entertainment review.

Richard Madeley

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, 28/06/2009

Daniel Boys and Julie Atherton, from the cast of Avenue Q, perform two songs in the studio

Celebrating the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End. Daniel Boys and Julie Atherton, from the cast of hit show Avenue Q, chat to Elaine and perform two songs in the studio.

Celebrating the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End. This week, Daniel Boys and Julie Atherton, from the cast of hit show Avenue Q chat to Elaine about their new home at the Gielgud Theatre. They also perform two songs in the studio.

Plus, all the regular features including the competition, break-a-leg messages and Malcolm's Big One. Take part by e-mailing the programme: elaine@bbc.co.uk.

Current Avenue 0 stars Daniel Boys and Julie Atherton perform two songs from the recently relocated West End hit. Plus a selection of new and classic show tunes and film music, including a golden oldie chosen specially by the show's starry producer Malcolm Prince.

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 : 28/06/2009

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 28/06/2009

Johnnie Walker speaks to Candi Staton about her hit records.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic and speaking to Candi Staton about her hit records.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic and he speaks to Candi Staton about her hit records Young Hearts Run Free and Nights on Broadway.

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 R&B singer Candi Staton , who discusses her signature single Young Hearts Run Free (1976) and her 1977 UK top ten cover of the Bee Gees' 1975 
US top ten hit Nights on Broadway.

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, 28/06/2009

Will Elsie, Paul's mouse, make an appearance this week?

He likes to mix Marlene Dietrich with Lady Ga Ga, and Take That with Harry Belafonte. So who knows what he'll play - or say! - on the show.

Paul O'Grady is back on the wireless with his weekly dose of Motown classics, northern soul favourites and a whole host of songs that you have probably forgotten. 

There are also more of your Thank You messages to the people in your life who have made a difference. Plus the competition Tea For Two on 2. Take part in the programme by post or email.

Paul O'Grady, 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. Plus a colourful playlist.

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, 28/06/2009

Featuring Arnold Steck's Sporting Occasion, otherwise known as BBC TV's theme to Wimbledon

With Melodies for You. Featuring Arnold Steck's Sporting Occasion, otherwise known as BBC TV's theme to Wimbledon. Plus pieces from the Marriage of Figaro, Zampa and Mack & Mabel.

Alan features Arnold Steck's most famous composition Sporting Occasion - otherwise known as BBC TV's theme to Wimbledon. There's also opera from the Marriage Of Figaro by Mozart; the Overture to Zampa by Herold and Mack And Mabel by Jerry Herman.

Alan Titchmarsh

Pop and light classical music, today featuring Mozart and Jerry Herman.

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, 28/06/2009

Brian D'Arcy presents a selection of hymns to mark the feast of St Peter.

Brian D'Arcy presents hymns to mark the feast of St Peter and reflects on the work of the church in Christian life. Featuring the Lichfield Cathedral Chamber Choir.

To mark the feast of St Peter, Brian D'Arcy presents a selection of well loved hymns to celebrate the life of the fisherman who became Jesus' favourite disciple. Through prayer and reflection, he reflects on the work of the church in the Christian life.

This week's featured choir is the Lichfield Cathedral Chamber Choir. They are directed by Martyn Rawles and the organist is Cathy Lamb. Hymns include Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones and Lord, Thy Church Her Watch Is Keeping.

Sunday Half-Hour

To mark the feast of St Peter, Brian D'Arcy presents well-loved hymns to celebrate the life of the fisherman who became Jesus's favourite disciple. With Lichfield Cathedral Chamber 
Choir, directed by Martyn Rawles.

Russell Davies

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

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 28/06/2009

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

Russell Davies presents his celebration of the greats of Tin Pan Alley, Hollywood and Broadway from the birth of sound recording to the present day.

Every Sunday Russell Davies presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents.

He focuses on top songwriters and composers like the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter,  Jerome Kern and Johnny Mercer, as well as some lesser-known names such as Roy Turk and Fred Ahlert; Ted Koehler, Walter Donaldson, Jack Lawrence and Peter Tinturin.

Russell features the artists who gave their songs wings: Fred Astaire, Ella, Bing, Peggy Lee, Sinatra, Julie London, The Mills Brothers, Boswell Sisters and many more. He pays birthday and centennial tributes, marks important deaths, and finds topical items that illuminate the subject in a variety of entertaining ways, with the occasional star interview.

Russell Dairies

Malcolm Laycock

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

Malcolm Laycock: 28/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Malcolm Laycock, 28/06/2009

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

Malcolm Laycock has a new release from the Empress Orchestra and a whole host of recordings from Billy May to play to you.

Billy May, Ray Anthony, Charlie Barnet and Louis Prima are just a few of the featured artists Malcolm Laycock has for your delight.  He also features some of the singers who performed with Billy May's Orchestra including Frank Sinatra and Keely Smith.

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: 28/06/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 28/06/2009

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, 28/06/2009

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, 29/06/2009

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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