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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: 30/08/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Emma Forbes, 30/08/2009

Fresh from her holidays Emma brings some sunshine back to brighten up the morning.

Fresh from her holidays Emma brings some sunshine back to brighten up the morning, playing classic tunes and inviting listeners to join her Early Breakfast Show over tea and toast.

Fresh from her holidays Emma brings some sunshine back to brighten up the morning, playing classic tunes and inviting listeners to join in with her Early Breakfast Show over tea and toast.

Emma kick starts the morning with movie memories in Play It Again Em' - a time 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 why it's guaranteed to get you reaching for the tissues.

Plus Emma will be adding some glitter and glamour to the day when she heads stateside for some showbiz gossip from LA and New York in her weekly From New York to LA slot.

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: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 30/08/2009

Aled says Good Morning Sunday to blues musician Eric Bibb and the Revd Ruth Scott.

Aled says Good Morning Sunday to blues musician Eric Bibb, who performs in the studio. Rev Ruth Scott reviews the 2009 Edinburgh Festival and gives 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. 

This week, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to American blues singer-songwriter Eric Bibb, who's in the UK for some summer festivals. And the Revd Ruth Scott reviews this year's Edinburgh Festival and gives the Moment of Reflection.

With Aled Jones. Guests include US acoustic blues singer/songwriter Eric Bibb , who performs live.

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: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 30/08/2009

Steve presents a themed show where all the love songs feature a girl's name in the title.

Steve Wright presents a themed show where all the love songs feature a girl's name in the title. Plus listeners' romantic emails, letters and phone calls.

Steve Wright presents a specially themed show for the bank holiday weekend where all the Love Songs feature a girl's name in the title. Plus your romantic emails, letters and phone calls.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 30/08/2009

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with guest Michael Palin.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with a newspaper review from Paul Ross, entertainment guide from Gillian Reynolds plus special guest Michael.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with a newspaper review from Paul Ross, entertainment guide from Gillian Reynolds plus special guest Michael Palin.

Michael Ball

Guests include Michael Palin. Plus Guardian and Spectator writer Simon Hoggart with a review of today's papers, and Quentin Cooper with an entertainment guide.

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, 30/08/2009

Elaine's guests are actor Alan Cumming and Sally Ann Triplett, who performs in the studio.

Celebrating the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End. Elaine's guest is the actor Alan Cumming. And actress Sally Ann Triplett sings a song from Mamma Mia! in the studio.

Elaine's special guest is the actor Alan Cumming, who starred on Broadway in Kander and Ebb's Cabaret. Plus, actress Sally Ann Triplett sings a song from Mamma Mia! in the studio. And there's Malcolm's Big One and your Break-a-leg messages. Send in your requests to elaine@bbc.co.uk.

Today's guest is Scottish actor and director Alan Cumming , whose CV includes big-screen successes (Eyes Wide Shut, Spy Kids, The 
Anniversary Party) and Tony-winning Broadway appearances (Cabaret). And actress Sally Ann Triplett sings a song from Mamma Mia!, in which she currently stars as Donna.

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 : Paul McCartney Special

Paul McCartney Special

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, Paul McCartney Special

Johnnie Walker talks to Sir Paul McCartney.

Johnnie Walker talks to Sir Paul McCartney about his life and music after the break up of the Beatles and how he went on to gain huge success in the 1970s with his rock band, Wings.

Johnnie Walker talks exclusively to Sir Paul McCartney about his life and music after the break up of the Beatles and how he went on to gain huge success in the 1970s with his rock band, Wings.

Sounds of the 70s: Paul McCartney Special

As part of Radio 2's Beatles weekend festivities, Johnnie Walker chats to former Beatle Paul McCartney about his career as a solo artist and with Wings.
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Paul O'Grady

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

Paul O'Grady: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady, 30/08/2009

Bill Kenwright sits in for Paul O'Grady with music and chat.

Bill Kenwright keeps Paul's seat warm once again with more great music and your messages. Email the programme anytime: paulogrady@bbc.co.uk.

Bill Kenwrlght

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 30/08/2009

With Melodies for You. An eclectic mix of classical, musicals, films, brass bands and jazz

With Melodies for You. Featuring Victoria de los Angeles and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Viennese music from Wiener Blut and Dvorak's music as arranged for the musical Summer Song.

This week's selection includes songs from Victoria de los Angeles and Elizabeth Schwarzkopf; plus Viennese Music from Wiener Blut and Dvorak's music as arranged for the musical "Summer Song".

Alan Titchmarsh

Radio, stage and film oldies and light classical works, today featuring sorpanos Victoria de los Angeles and Elisabeth Schwarzkopf.

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

The Sunday Hour: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, 30/08/2009

Brian D'Arcy presents hymns, prayers and reflections.

Brian D'Arcy presents hymns, prayers and reflections. He looks at teachings on commitment and faithfulness within the church community.

Brian D'Arcy presents a selection of hymns for the bank holiday weekend, with readings and words of encouragement. 

He looks at teachings on commitment and faithfulness within the church community. Hymns include O Perfect Love and All For Jesus. This week's featured choir are Schola Cantorum and Priory 2, directed by Nigel McClintock, and the organist is Liam Crangle.

Sunday Half-Hour

Brian D'Arcy looks at teachings on commitment and faithfulness, featuring Schola Cantorum and Priory 2, directed by Nigel McClintock.

Russell Davies

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

Russell Davies: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 30/08/2009

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

Russell Davies covers songwriters called Harry Williams, the anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War, and songs of separation.

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This week begins with the confusion surrounding two songwriters called Harry Williams - one, American, the other, English. From a marching song of World War l we move on the anniversary of the outbreak of World War ll, to the musical scene in 1939. Russell reflects on the unintended irony of some songs of the time and also comments on the popularity of songs of separation. We end with Nicki Parrott and a song from the war's end, La Vie En Rose.

Russel Davies

The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal

Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds

Clare Teal

The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal, 30/08/2009

Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds.

Clare Teal explores the work of saxophonist, Art Pepper. Also, on the eve of the anniversary of Lionel Hampton's death she celebrates "The King of the Vibes".

On the eve of the anniversary of Lionel Hampton's death, Clare Teal celebrates "the King of the Vibes" and also spotlights the troubled life of one of Jazz's finest saxophonists, Art Pepper. From his long association with the Kenton band, his touring with Buddy Rich right through to probably his greatest album, "Art Pepper Plus 11".

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: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 30/08/2009

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

Janice Long: 30/08/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 30/08/2009

Chris Hawkins sits in for Janice Long with an extended show.

Chris Hawkins sits in for Janice with an extended Bank Holiday Monday show.

Chris Hawkins

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 31/08/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 31/08/2009

Includes Alex's personal choice of tracks in Lester's Library.

Alex presents an extended show. Features Lester's Library, the Listeners' Library and Pause for Thought.

The Best Time Of The Day Show goes later and longer for this Bank Holiday Monday, as Alex presents a specially extended programme. Including Pause for Thought at 6.15, the Listeners' Library feature and some personal musical gems fresh from the shelves of Lester's Library.

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