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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: 04/09/2009

04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 04/09/2009

Aled Jones sits in for Sarah Kennedy on the Dawn Patrol.

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: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 04/09/2009

Johnnie Walker sits in for Terry Wogan with music and chat.

It's the last morning as Johhnie Walker and the team end their fortnight sitting in for Terry Wogan.

Johnnie Walker

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 04/09/2009

Robbie Williams drops by with his brand new single, 'Bodies'.

Music, a quiz, listener texts and emails; plus Robbie Williams drops by with his brand new single.

Ken Bruce gets another 150 minutes older and simultaneously provides more radio gaga magic. A-ha's frontman Morten Harket chooses classics by Led Zeppelin and Eva Cassidy for his final two selections on Tracks Of My Years. Plus we play you a love song at 10:15 and there's the final hand-picked selection from the Album Of The Week. And as if all that wasn't enough, Mr Robbie Williams will also be dropping by the studio after 11 am to drop off a copy of his new single, 'Bodies', which we will be playing.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 04/09/2009

Discussing the attacks in Doncaster, Gordon Brown, parking fines, and texting and driving.

Discussing the attacks on two boys in Doncaster, Gordon Brown's speech on Afghanistan, how to avoid unfair parking fines and the public information film about texting and driving.

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: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 04/09/2009

Steve Wright chats to chef, restaurateur and author Jamie Oliver and actor Nigel Havers.

Steve Wright chats to chef, restaurateur and author Jamie Oliver and actor Nigel Havers. The Non-Stop Oldies are chosen by Jan Cload from Sidmouth in Devon.

Steve Wright with the non stop Oldies, fascinating Factoids, showbiz news, the latest sport and traffic updates, all the coolest music and Jamie Oliver and Nigel Havers.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

Live from the top of Blackpool Tower, kicking off Radio 2's series of live shows from Blackpool.

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

Chris Evans: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 04/09/2009

With All Request Friday,the listeners' chance to provide the music.

With All Request Friday, listeners' chance to take a turn behind the wheel and provide the music.

We wrap the week up and launch the weekend with All Request Friday, your chance to take a turn behind the wheel. This really is your show; we rely on you to provide the music and, don't forget, your plans get us in the mood for ours.

Your journey home never felt so short with Drivetime beside you at the wheel. Watch the miles whizz by as Chris and the team shift it up a gear for that final furlong. Music is our master as Chris plays your sensational requests for a whole two hours. 

If you're tangled up in traffic, stuck in a snarl or worried about joining a jam then fear not; the sensational Sally Boazman is on hand to keep us all on track with the travel news. 

Jonny Saunders serves up the sport and crams more competitors, contestants, runners and riders into his Sports Locker than you can shake a (hockey) stick at. Every Friday, in the sports locker, we move away from the mainstream and concentrate on a sport or sporting event that's a little bit different in Jonny's Mad Friday Sport. 

Business boffin, Rebecca Pike, keeps our listeners in the loop with the crucial news from The City, The Stock Market and your pocket. Friday is also the day for Foxy to bring our listeners latest Innovations to you.

Sunday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 04/09/2009

Anton Du Beke presents a swing special, live from Blackpool's Opera House.

Anton Du Beke presents a swing special live from Blackpool's Opera House. Features the BBC Big Band and guests Tony Christie, Claire Sweeney and Paloma Faith.

BBC Radio 2 is set to broadcast a series of live shows from Blackpool to celebrate the switching on of the world famous Illuminations. Anton Du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing fame presents a special swing Friday Night Is Music Night - the world's longest-running live music programme on radio - live from Blackpool's Opera House. Featuring the BBC Big Band, special guests include legendary crooner Tony Christie, Claire Sweeney, Peter Grant and one to watch Paloma Faith.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Barry Forgie conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with guests Tony Christie, Claire Sweeney, Peter Grant and Paloma Faith in a swing-themed spectacular presented by dancer Anton Du Beke (Strictly Come Dancing), from Blackpool's Opera House.

Radio 2 Live

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Radio 2 Live; Radio 2 Live at the Lights

Radio 2 Live: Radio 2 Live at the Lights

Radio 2 Live at the Lights

BBC Radio 2 - Radio 2 Live, Radio 2 Live at the Lights

Radio 2 celebrates the launch of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations with a live concert.

Radio 2 celebrates the launch of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations with a live concert starring JLS, Madness, Tony Christie and Pixie Lott. Comic Alan Carr flicks the famous switch.

Radio 2 celebrates the launch of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations with a live concert starring JLS, Madness, Tony Christie, Paloma Faith, and Pixie Lott. 

The Illuminations began in 1879 with a display of just eight lamps bathing the Promenade in "artificial sunshine". Over one hundred years later, the annual tourist attraction has grown significantly in scale and ambition with the Switch On now illuminating a six-mile display of lights.

Kate Thornton hosts proceedings, while the one-time Blackpool resident, and Radio 2 presenter, Alan Carr flicks the famous switch. 

And Alan will be hosting his weekly show, Going Out With Alan Carr, live from Blackpool's esplanade. Listen tomorrow from 6.00pm.

A broadcast from Blackpool to mark the switching-on of the annual lights spectacle, begun in 1879 but first staged in its modern form in 1912 in honour of Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise's visit to the town. Presented by Kate Thornton, with performances by JLS, Madness, Tony Christie, Paloma Faith and Pixie Lott. Alan Carr throws the switch, resulting in a million illuminated lights along six miles of promenade.

Listen to the Band

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding

Listen to the Band: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 04/09/2009

Frank Renton presents a series of brass concerto performances.

Brass concertos give top players a chance to shine. Frank Renton presents music by Vaughan Williams, Ernest Tomlinson, Tommy Dorsey, Philip Sparke and Max Bruch.

Brass Concerto performances are not overly commonplace in the brass band world. For a long time they were considered the preserve of classical musicians. Nowadays there are many original works by distinguished composers, as well as arrangements of concert hall classics, which provide a moment in the spotlight for the best players. 

Tonight Frank Renton introduces tuba virtuoso James Gourlay; euphonium star Steven Mead; The Black Dyke Band's principal trombonist Brett Baker; along with the truly remarkable talents of trumpeter Martin Winter, who has held top positions both here and in Europe. The selection of composers includes Vaughan Williams, Ernest Tomlinson, Tommy Dorsey, Philip Sparke and Max Bruch.

A brass concerto-themed special in which Frank Renton introduces tuba virtuoso James Gourlay , euphonium star Steven Mead , Black Dyke Band trombonist Brett Baker and top trumpeter Martin Winter.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice

Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.

Claudia Winkleman

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 04/09/2009

With guests Benny Andersson, food writer Tom Parker Bowles and trumpeter Alison Balsom.

Benny Andersson chats about the concert celebrating the music of ABBA in London's Hyde Park in September 2009. Plus food writer and stepson to Prince Charles, Tom Parker Bowles.

Join Claudia Winkleman for her quirky, unstuffy look at all the popular arts - including all the latest movie releases, the hottest exhibitions, the best gigs in town, the newest must-read books, the backstage gossip from the West End theatres, the showbiz lowdown with top guests, and Radio 2's coolest tunes. Joining Claudia is Benny Andersson who chats about the special concert celebrating the music of Abba in London's Hyde Park on Sunday 13th September. Plus food writer and stepson to Prince Charles - Tom Parker Bowles. His new book called The Full English takes us on a fascinating culinary quest across the country to learn about the English and their food. Classical brass player and Brit winner Alison Balsom describes her love of the trumpet.

Guests include English food writer Tom Parker Bowles (The Full English) and, playing her trumpet live, Classical Brit winner Alison Balsom.

Mark Lamarr

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions. 

This is where garage meets soul, punk meets country, and 30s yodelling collides with 70s dub and 90s hip hop...

...painting the world with sunshine, one record at a time!

Mark Lamarr: 04/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 04/09/2009

Joining Mark Lamarr at Maida Vale is singer-songwriter Charlie Dore.

Joining Mark Lamarr at Maida Vale is singer-songwriter Charlie Dore, whose career has also included acting, comedy, screenwriting and composition for film and TV.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years alongside the finest live sessions. Joining Mark at Maida Vale this week is one of the UK's most respected singer-songwriters, Charlie Dore. Charlie has not only produced five albums but also has had a successful career in film, TV and radio and is known for screenwriting and composition for film and TV.

Mark Lamarr .

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with music and features

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with three hours of music and features

Richard Allinson: 05/09/2009

05/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Richard Allinson, 05/09/2009

With chat and music, including archive live tracks from Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

With music and features. Richard celebrates British songwriting with an hour of classic songs, including archive live tracks from BBC Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

Join the 3.46 club with your early morning host Richard Allinson.

Richard celebrates British songwriting with an hour of classic songs, including archive live tracks from Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

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