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

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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: 09/09/2009

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

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: 09/09/2009

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

Terry Wogan with music, chat, news, travel and a Pause for Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 09/09/2009

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

With Tracks of My Years from Benny Gallagher and Record of the Week from Robbie Williams.

With Popmaster, the Love Song, the Record of the Week by Robbie Williams and Tracks of My Years from Benny Gallagher. He picks hits from Ritchie Valens and Aretha Franklin.

The UK's biggest mid-morning show including the daily PopMaster quiz, a love song and tracks of my years which this week features the favourites of one half of 70's duo Gallagher and Lyle - Benny Gallagher. Today he picks hits from Ritchie Valens and Aretha Franklin.

Including after 11.30 Tracks of My Years, in which Benny Gallagher 
(of 70s soft-rock duo Gallagher and Lyle) selects two more of his ten favourite records, today featuring Richie Valens and Aretha Franklin.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 09/09/2009

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

Jeremy discusses the recession, muggings, sedatives and names.

Jeremy asks if the recession is over, discusses the rise in muggings, asks if listeners would give a child a sedative to help them sleep, and reviews a list of popular names.

Jeremy asks if the recession is over, discusses the rise in muggings, asks would you give your child a sedative to help them sleep and reviews the list of popular names.

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: 09/09/2009

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

Graham Norton sits in for Steve Wright with guests Anne Robinson and Sharon from The Corrs

Graham Norton sits in for Steve Wright. He's joined by Anne Robinson and Sharon from The Corrs, and has his new features: Dirty Half Dozen, Top of the Box and Gagging For It!

Graham Norton presents the afternoon show for one week only. He's joined by Anne Robinson and Sharon from The Corrs, and he's got his new features: Dirty Half Dozen, Top of the Box and Gagging For It!

Graham Norton

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 09/09/2009

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

Sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley explains why separate beds could mean a dream marriage.

Sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley discusses the trouble with snuggles and why separate beds could mean a dream marriage.

Sleep expert, Dr. Neil Stanley, discusses the trouble with snuggles and why separate beds could mean a dream marriage. Plus, the retired airman who proves there is such a thing as an old, bold pilot..

Mike Harding

Folk, roots and acoustic music, plus artist news and the latest album releases

Mike Harding: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mike Harding, 09/09/2009

Mike talks to English fiddle-singer Bella Hardy.

Mike Harding presents the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music and talks to English fiddle-singer Bella Hardy.

Mike Harding presents an hour of the very best in folk, roots and acoustic music, and speaks to the English fiddle-singer Bella Hardy.He plays tracks from her latest album, In The Shadow Of Mountains. Plus there's another trip into the Folk Vault with a classic live recording from the archives.

Folk, roots and acoustic-based music. Plus an interview with English fiddle player and singer Bella Hardy , with tracks from her second album In the Shadow of Mountains. Plus this month's instalment of the Folk 
Vault, featuring a classic live performance from the archives.

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: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 09/09/2009

Mark and Stuart are walking the length of Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at a venue along the route to broadcast the show. They have live music from British Sea Power.

This week Mark and Stuart are walking the length of Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at venues along the route to broadcast their live show.

They will be joined by special guests, including Richard Hawley, and today there's live music from British Sea Power.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconle

Radio 2's Manchester-based rock and pop nerds continue their week-long walk along Hadrian's Wall, stopping off at venues to broadcast their live show with special guests. Performing live tonight are Brighton-based indie rock quartet British Sea Power.

Trevor Nelson

Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present. 

Trevor Nelson: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 09/09/2009

Trevor's Album of the Week is Stevie Wonder's Songs on the Key of Life (1976).

With the finest soul music, past and present. Trevor's Album of the Week is Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (1976).

Trevor's Album Of The Week is Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key Of Life (1976).
 
Having showered Berry Gordy's Motown label with chart gold dust throughout the 60s, the wunderkind finally took a leaf from the civil rights-related empowerment of black people in the USA and decided to make a stand (much as labelmate Marvin Gaye had). 
 
Critical discourse often labels this album "experimental". While 21st Century ears may struggle to grasp what this collection of funk, soul, fusion and pop has that makes it deserve the tag, once you contextualize it becomes clear. It's Elton John's and George Michael's favourite album and it's continually listed as one of the best things in popular music.

Series contrasting original genuine soul with contemporary hip-hop and neo-R&B. Tonight's show features an album spotlight on Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder 's 
Grammy-winning four-sided funk/ soul opus which yielded the two 
US number ones I Wish and Sir Duke and the radio hit Isn't She Lovely.

Steve Lamacq

Steve plays the best new music from exciting upcoming artists and established acts

Steve plays the best new music from the most exciting upcoming artists and established acts

Steve Lamacq: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Lamacq, 09/09/2009

Steve Lamacq plays the best new music from exciting upcoming artists and established acts.

Steve plays the best new music from the most exciting upcoming artists and established acts.

Steve Lamacq brings the best new music to the Radio 2 listener, from the Kings of Leon to Lord Cut Glass, Coldplay to The Flaming Lips, Florence & the Machine to The Arctic Monkeys. 

Each week a different artist tells us all about themselves in Introducing... Previous acts featured before they hit the big time include the Ting Tings, Adele and Reverend and the Makers. There's also the Listeners Tip, where you tell us about the best new bands you've come across.

Specialist in new music, with tracks by established, emerging and upcoming bands, plus an interview.

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: 09/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 09/09/2009

Janice presents her highlights and stories from the Mercury Music Prize 2009.

Janice presents her highlights from the Mercury Music Prize 2009 with stories from the ceremony.

Janice returns to the show fresh from last night's Mercury Music Prize 2009. Expect stories from the ceremony and her highlights of the evening.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 10/09/2009

10/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 10/09/2009

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

With 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 Pause for Thought.

Alex, Radio 2's Dark Lord of the early mornings, presents his interactive blend of music and unique wit. Also on the Best Time of the Day Show, Alex raids his record collection for something new, or downright surprising from Lester's Library - and there's one from you in the Listeners' Library. Plus - the second Half-Time Hooter of The Week.

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