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

BBC Radio 2

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: 23/07/2009

23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 23/07/2009

On the Dawn Patrol. Includes Pause For Thought.

On the Dawn Patrol. With the religious and entertainment news of the day as well as the general newspaper review and Show Tunes. Plus Pause For Thought.

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

Easy-listening music and personal observations, including an opinion-led flick through today's newspapers.

Wake Up to Wogan

Terry Wogan's regular morning broadcast, featuring music, news and chat

Wake Up to Wogan: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 23/07/2009

Terry Wogan with music and banter. Plus Pause For Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 23/07/2009

With Tracks of My Years from Benny Andersson.

With Popmaster, the Album of the Week, the Daily Love Song and Tracks of My Years from Benny Andersson.

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

Another two valiant competitors slug it out on PopMaster. Plus we play you the Daily Love Song and hear two more choices in Tracks Of My Years from Benny Andersson.

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

Including after 11.30 Tracks of My Years, in which Benny Andersson of Swedish pop legends Abba picks - two a day - his ten favourite songs.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 23/07/2009

Discussing the Church of England, Tom Daley's dad, Griff Rhys Jones and signs for hot taps

Discussing the Church of England offering baptism and marriage at the same ceremony; Tom Daley's dad's emotional praise; Griff Rhys Jones's row with anglers; and signs for hot taps.

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: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 23/07/2009

Dale Winton sits in for Steve Wright and the team.

Dale Winton sits in for Steve Wright and the team. He's joined by top celebrity guests and has two new features: You Pick The Pops and The Winton Connection.

Dale Winton sits in for Steve and the team all this week. He's joined by top celebrity guests and he has two brand new features - You Pick The Pops - where Dale plays songs from your favourite year in music, and The Winton Connection where you have to guess what links three great tracks that Dale will play.

Dale Winton

Simon Mayo

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 23/07/2009

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans and Nigel Barden serves up super seed quinoa.

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans and is joined in the studio for a live session with Loudon Wainwright III. Plus, gastronome Nigel Barden serves up super seed quinoa.

Simon is joined in the studio for a very special live session with Loudon Wainwright III. And gastro-gnome Nigel Barden will be serving up super seed quinoa to Simon in the food slot tonight.

The Country Show with Bob Harris

The very best in Country music, celebrating the new alongside the defining legendary names

The very best in Country music, celebrating the new alongside the defining legendary names.

Bob Harris Country

The Country Show with Bob Harris: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Country Show with Bob Harris, 23/07/2009

With the best in country, roots and Americana.

Bob Harris plays his mix of country, roots and Americana music, including bluegrass, alternative country, Western swing, American folk and country classics.

Bob Harris plays his mix of country, roots and Americana music - including bluegrass, alt. country, Western swing, American folk and country classics.

Folk, roots and acoustic-based music, including listeners' requests.

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: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 23/07/2009

Stuart Maconie presents the show solo and is joined by writer Miranda Sawyer.

Stuart Maconie presents the show solo and is joined by journalist and writer Miranda Sawyer to talk about rock journalism.

Stuart Maconie

With guest Miranda Sawyer , who talks about rock journalism.

The Jason Byrne Show

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Irish comic Jason Byrne presents his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show

The Jason Byrne Show: Series 2

The Jason Byrne Show: Series 2: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Jason Byrne Show, Series 2, Episode 1

Irish comic Jason Byrne ponders ageing in his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show.

Irish comic Jason Byrne presents his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show. Jason ponders ageing. With actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Another chance to hear the stand-up comedy and sketch show hosted by the energetic and loveable Irish comic Jason Byrne.

The second series sees Jason tackle themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals in his own lightning-quick improvisational style. The first episode focuses on ageing and stars actors Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Irish comic Jason Byrne presents a six-part series of his fast-paced stand-up comedy and sketch show, tackling themes including food, travel, parents, money, ageing and animals

The Comedy Hour: The Jason Byrne Show

New series. 1/6. Return of Jason Byrne's stand-up and sketches comedy show, beginning with the theme of ageing. With Laurence Howarth and Anna Bengo.

Does The Team Think?

Does The Team Think?: Series 2

Does The Team Think?: Series 2: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Does The Team Think?, Series 2, Episode 5

Vic Reeves's guests are Jack Dee, Bob Mortimer, Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson.

Vic Reeves's guests are Jack Dee, Bob Mortimer, Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson. Vic urges the team to use loo roll in a more creative way.

Another chance to hear Vic Reeves host the comedy show where members of the public pose light hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities.

In this week's show Jack Dee explains how he reacted on meeting Paul McCartney in a lift; Bob Mortimer reveals his slightly unusual musical past; Julian Clary admits to an outrageous childhood lie; Ulrika Jonsson tries to convince Vic she's not competitive; and Vic urges the team to use loo roll in a more creative way at Christmas.

Members of the public pose questions to comedians and celebrities. Vic Reeves hosts

Vic Reeves returns to host a new series of the comedy show where members of the public pose light-hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities

Does the Team Think?

5/8. Vic Reeves invites the public to ask mundane questions of Jack Dee , Bob Mortimer , Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson.

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

Suzi Quatro was weaned in Detroit on the best American music, taking in everything from Doo Wop and rock 'n' roll to Motown and soul. She brings the best of it to R2

Suzi Quatro: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 23/07/2009

Suzi looks back to 1967 and the Summer of Love.

Suzi looks back to 1967 and the Summer of Love. Recalling The Monterey Pop Festival, which starred Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin and The Who.

If you can remember 1967 and the Summer of Love, you weren't there. Scott McKenzie has flowers in his hair, along with The Byrds & The Association. The Monterey Pop Festival featured Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, Janis Joplin and The Who.

With American radio oldies, tonight with US nostalgia and chart hits from the golden pop year 1967, featuring The Turtles, The Box Tops, Strawberry Alarm Clock, Spanky and Our Gang, The Music Machine, The Music Explosion, Blues Magoos, The Young Rascals, The Monkees, The Mamas and the Papas, 
The Byrds and Scott McKenzie.

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: 23/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 23/07/2009

With music, chat and a live session from Camera Obscura.

With live music from the beautiful cinematic indie-popsters Camera Obscura, as well as the usual chat, wit and the finest gourmet hand-picked music around!

With a live set by Glaswegian indie pop band Camera Obscura.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 24/07/2009

24/07/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 24/07/2009

Tim Smith sits in for Alex Lester with music and chat.

Tim Smith sits in for Alex Lester with music from the Smith Family Archive and the Listeners' Library, and Pause For Thought.

Tim Smith's final morning in charge of the Best Time Of The Day Show, with Pause For Thought, the Smith Family Archive and Listeners' Library features.

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