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: 28/09/2009

28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 28/09/2009

On the Dawn Patrol. With a review of the newspapers and 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

Wake Up to Wogan

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

Wake Up to Wogan: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 28/09/2009

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan's award-winning breakfast show.

Terry Wogan's award-winning breakfast show. Includes Pause for Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 28/09/2009

With Tracks of My Years from Tito Jackson.

With the Love Song, Album of The Week from Barbra Streisand, PopMaster and Tracks of My Years from Tito Jackson.

Romance is in the air when we play our daily Love Song at 10:15. Plus there's all the usual wonderment - the Album Of The Week is from legend and icon, Barbra Streisand. PopMaster and Tracks Of My Years from Tito Jackson.

Including after 11.30 Tracks of My Years, in which original Jackson 5 member Tito Jackson picks - two a day across the week - his favourite ten discs. Plus the start of a week-long spotlight on Barbra Streisand 's new album Love Is the Answer. 
See also Friday Night with Streisand and Ross on Friday at 9pm on BBC 1

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 28/09/2009

Matthew Bannister discusses babysitting, Gordon Brown, Marks & Spencer and washing.

Matthew Bannister sits in and discusses police officers who broke the law by babysitting, Gordon Brown's chances at the next election, Marks & Spencer and hanging out your washing.

Matthew discusses the police officers who broke the law by babysitting, Gordon Brown's chances at the next election, Marks & Spencer and hanging out your washing.

Matthew Bannister

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: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 28/09/2009

Steve Wright talks to David Hasselhoff and the philosopher Alain De Botton.

Steve Wright talks to David Hasselhoff and the philosopher Alain De Botton, has Russell Grant's horoscope predictions for listeners and the Non-Stop Oldies too!

Steve Wright digs out the most fascinating Factoids and hears the latest pearls of wisdom from The Old Woman. He also talks to David Hasselhoff and the philosopher Alain De Botton, has your horoscope predictions with Russell Grant ... and the non stop Oldies too!

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 28/09/2009

Chris gets a gentle ribbing from sports physician Dr Mark Rossiter.

Chris gets a gentle ribbing from sports physician Dr Mark Rossiter. Plus, the first single from Spandau Ballet in 20 years faces the Jukebox Jury.

Chris gets a gentle ribbing from sports physician Dr. Mark Rossiter. Plus, the first single from Spandau Ballet in 20 years faces the Jukebox Jury.

The Blues Show with Paul Jones

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones.

The weekly dose of rhythm and blues tunes from Paul Jones, combining classics, new releases, sessions and occasional interviews.

Paul Jones

The Blues Show with Paul Jones: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 28/09/2009

A return to sessions by Honeyboy Edwards and Geoff Achison.

New releases and classic cuts, plus we return to sessions by Honeyboy Edwards and Geoff Achison.

Featuring a return visit to earlier sessions by Delta blues guitarist and singer David "Honeyboy" 
Edwards and blues-rock guitarist and vocalist Geoff Achison.

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: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 28/09/2009

Mark and Stuart talk to musician and record label boss Jah Wobble.

Mark and Stuart talk to musician Jah Wobble, who was the original bassist for Public Image Limited before embarking upon a solo career.

Mark and Stuart talk to the musician Jah Wobble, whose introduction to the bass stemmed from a long-held obsession with dub reggae music. He was the original bassist for Public Image Limited (PiL) until the mid-80s, when he decided to go solo.

His album, Rising Above Bedlam, was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 1992, and he started up his own independent record label in 1997. He talks about his forthcoming autobiography, Memoirs Of A Geezer.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie

Guitarist and composer Jah Wobble (ex-Public Image Ltd), discusses his new book "Memoirs of a Geezer".

(Stuart Maconie on metrocentricity: page 26)

Big Band Special

The very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day

Big Band Special: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 28/09/2009

Clare Teal presents more classic vocal performances from the Big Band Special archives.

Clare Teal presents classic vocal performances from the Big Band Special archives, including Georgie Fame, Jamie Cullum and Jack Bruce.

Clare Teal presents more classic vocal performances from the Big Band Special archives.

This week's selection includes performances by Georgie Fame, Jamie Cullum & Jack Bruce.

With Clare Teal. Featuring tonight Georgie Fame , Jamie Cullum and Dr John.

Jools Holland

Join Jools and his Rhythm Section as he plays tracks from his eclectic record collection.

Jools Holland: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jools Holland, 28/09/2009

Jools Holland is joined by guest Paloma Faith.

Jools Holland is joined by guest Paloma Faith. Paloma joins Jools and the band on an impromptu version of I Just Wanna Make Love To You.

Jools Holland is joined by guest Paloma Faith. Paloma talks about her new album, 'Do You Want The Truth Or Something Beautiful'. joins Jools and the band on an impromptu live version of 'I Just Wanna Make Love To You'.

3/13. With big band, jazz and R&B picks. Plus a special guest.

Holloway Dreams: The Joe Meek Story

Holloway Dreams: The Joe Meek Story: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Radio 2 - Holloway Dreams: The Joe Meek Story, Episode 3

Tom Robinson tells the story of the innovative record producer Joe Meek.

Tom Robinson tells the story of Joe Meek, who became Britain's premier independent record producer in the early 60s.

Another chance to hear Tom Robinson tell the story of Joe Meek, who became Britain's premier independent record producer in the early 60s.First broadcast on Radio 2 in 2007.

The story of record producer and sonic innovator Joe Meek, as told by Tom Robinson

The story of a true original, record producer and sonic innovator Joe Meek, as told by Tom Robinson

Holloway Dreams:the Joe Meek Story

3/3. Tom Robinson profiles studio pioneer and eccentric Joe Meek , who produced an eclectic body of work - including the Tornados'1962 smash Telstar -but led a life troubled by paranoia, depression and the then illegality of homosexuality.

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: 28/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 28/09/2009

With an array of music, including Tunes of the Unexpected.

With an array of music, including Tunes of the Unexpected and Radio 2's Record and Album of the Week.

With Janice's excellent array of music, including some Tunes Of The Unexpected and Radio 2's Record and Album Of The Week.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 29/09/2009

29/09/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 29/09/2009

With conversation and music on The Best Time of Day Show.

The Best Time of the Day Show. With Pause for Thought, Lester's Library and the Listeners' Library features.

Alex brings his own combination of music and conversation to early weekday mornings, making this The Best Time Of The Day Show. Popular features include the Listeners' Library, where you choose the music, and a double-selection from Alex's own collection in Lester's Library.

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