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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: 08/11/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Emma Forbes, 08/11/2009

Lynn Parsons sits in for Emma Forbes with great chat and music.

Lynn Parsons sits in for Emma Forbes with chat and music, including a listener's favourite film soundtrack. Lynn finds out what the stars are up to with astrologer Margot Wilson.

Lynn Parsons sits in for Emma Forbes with great chat and great music, including one lucky listener's all time favourite movie soundtrack. Lynn also finds out what the stars are up to with astrologer Margot Wilson.

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.

Aled Jones with Good Morning Sunday

Good Morning Sunday: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 08/11/2009

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Mark Knopfler and John Nichol.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Former RAF Flight Lieutenant John Nichol discusses the news from a faith perspective 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. He also discusses religious and ethical issues of the week with faith representatives.

On Remembrance Sunday, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to Sir Ranulph Fiennes, whose father was killed in action in the Second World War, before Sir Ranulph was born.  Mark Knopfler talks about the inspiration behind his two Remembrance themed songs. And former RAF Flight Lieutenant John Nichol, who was shot down in Iraq during the first Gulf War, discusses the week's news from a faith and ethics perspective and gives the Moment of Reflection.

EWith Aled Jones. Today's 
RT CHOICE Remembrance Sunday edition includes Ranulph Fiennes - whose father was killed in action in the Second World War - and ex-Dire 
Straits frontman Mark  Knopf ler , who discusses the inspiration behind his two Remembrance-themed songs. Plus former RAF pilot John Nichol.

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: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 08/11/2009

Romantic emails, letters and phone calls and a selection of new and classic love songs.

Romantic emails, letters and phone calls and a selection of new and classic love songs, presented by Steve Wright.

Romantic emails, letters and phone calls and the world's best new and classic love songs, presented by Steve Wright.

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 08/11/2009

Michael Ball's guest is comedian Alan Davies.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch. Peter Riddell looks at the papers and Andrew Collins has a guide to the week's entertainment. Plus special guest, comedian Alan Davies.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch. Peter Riddell looks at the papers, Andrew Collins guides us through the week's entertainment plus special guest, comedian Alan Davies.

Michael Ball

Guests include Alan Davies 
(Jonathan Creek, QI). Plus Times journalist Peter Riddell with a review of today's papers and film critic Andrew Collins with an entertainment guide.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Elaine Paige celebrates the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Elaine Paige On Sunday

Elaine Paige on Sunday: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 08/11/2009

Jodie Prenger sits in for Elaine with the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Jodie Prenger sits in for Elaine Paige with all the usual features and music from the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Jodie Prenger holds the fort while EP tours Down Under.  Expect all the usual features and more great music from the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.
Contact the show anytime: elaine@bbc.co.uk.

Jodie Prenger

Sitting in while Elaine Paige tours 
Australia. With the music of Broadway, the West End and Hollywood.

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 : 08/11/2009

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 08/11/2009

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s with classic tracks and talks to Rod Argent.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks and archive sessions. He also talks to Rod Argent about life after the Zombies in the 1970s.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s by playing classic tracks, archive sessions, and he talks to Rod Argent about life after the Zombies in the 1970s.

Sounds of the 70s

With Johnnie Walker. Guest Rod 
Argent discusses his 1970s career (rock band Argent and the 1972 hit Hold Your Head Up) following his 1960s success with the Zombies.

Paul O'Grady

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

Paul O'Grady: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady, 08/11/2009

Richard Allinson sits in for Paul O'Grady.

Richard Allinson sits in for Paul O'Grady with the usual mix of Motown classics, northern soul and a host of songs that listeners may have forgotten.

Richard Allinson sits in for Paul this week.
There'll be the usual mix of Motown classics, northern soul favourites and a whole host of songs that you have probably forgotten. There are also more of your Thank You messages to the people in your life who have made a difference. Take part in the programme by post or email: paulogrady@bbc.co.uk.

Richard Allinson

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 08/11/2009

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

With Melodies for You. With songs for Remembrance Sunday including tracks from Dame Vera Lynn, Banks of Green Willow by George Butterworth and London Fantasia by Clive Richardson.

Alan Titchmarsh presents a special selection of melodies for Remembrance Sunday including tracks from chart topping Dame Vera Lynn, the Banks of Green Willow by George Butterworth and London Fantasia by Clive Richardson.

Alan Titchmarsh

A Remembrance Sunday edition with themed music, from Vera Lynn to George Butterworth.

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: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, 08/11/2009

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Remembrance Sunday.

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Remembrance Sunday to commemorate those who have lost their lives in conflicts around the world. Featuring the Trinity Boys' Choir.

Brian D'Arcy introduces some favourite hymns for Remembrance Sunday to commemorate and honour all those who have lost their lives in conflicts around the world. Through reflection, music and prayer, he pays tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives in current and past wars.  

This week's featured choir is Trinity Boys' Choir, directed by David Swinson, and the organist is David Thorne.  Hymns include O Valiant Hearts, O God Our Help In Ages Past and O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go.

Sunday Half-Hour

C Brian D'Arcy acknowledges 
Remembrance Sunday with reflection, music and prayer in honour of those who have sacrificed their lives in current and past wars.

Russell Davies

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

Russell Davies: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 08/11/2009

Celebrating popular song with music from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn.

Russell Davies presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents. Features music from Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Andre Previn.

Every Sunday Russell Davies presents the history of popular song, spotlighting its greatest exponents.

This week, noting the usefulness of TV advertisements in prolonging the life of old classics, Russell plays an Ella Fitzgerald/Ink Spots song. He moves on to pay tribute to the recently-departed composer Vic Mizzy.

Russell then turns to a new box set of previously unreleased Frank Sinatra material, as well as a new release from the Andre Previn Trio with Peggy King. Two other songs act as a valete to the just-departed Clinton Ford and the show closes with Previn once more.

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: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal, 08/11/2009

Clare Teal presents the best of the swing bands and the dance bands.

Clare Teal presents music from the world of swing, with bands from America and Europe. She also features the dance band sounds of Lew Stone, Al Bowlly and Nat Gonella.

Clare Teal has plenty of Nat Gonella, Lew Stone, Al Bowlly and Eddy Duchin in her record bag to play to you and also looks at the swing music which came out of Europe and America in the last century. From Kurt Edelhagen and The Tuxedo Big Band to Sam Donahue and Tommy Dorsey.

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: 08/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 08/11/2009

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: 09/11/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 09/11/2009

With a vast breadth of music, including Tunes of the Unexpected.

With a vast breadth of music, including 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: 09/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 09/11/2009

Music and chat on The Best Time of The Day Show.

With a blend of music and conversation. Includes Alex's personal choice of tracks in Lester's Library, the Listeners' Library feature, and Pause for Thought.

Alex, aka The Dark Lord, presents a blend of 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 at 3.30am.

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