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: 23/11/2009

23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 23/11/2009

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: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 23/11/2009

Terry Wogan with music and chat. Includes Pause for Thought.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 23/11/2009

Klaus Voormann chooses his Tracks of My Years. Plus the Record and Album of the Week.

Klaus Voormann chooses his Tracks of My Years. Plus the Record and Album of the Week and the PopMaster quiz.

Self-proclaimed Heir to the Throne of Scotland, Ken Bruce seeks willing audience to listen to radio show in world's first bid to reverse hair-loss with a daily mix of music and first-class humour. Klaus Voormann's first two choices on Tracks Of My Years are 'Without You' by Nilsson and 'Clocks' by Coldplay.

Including after 11.30 throughout the week Tracks of My Years, with Klaus Voormann (ex-Manfred Mann).

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 23/11/2009

Jeremy discusses floods, parliament, Radio 2's Living with Dementia campaign and cowbells.

Jeremy discusses the floods in Cumbria, the possibility of a hung parliament, Radio 2's Living with Dementia campaign and whether electric cars should have cowbells attached.

Jeremy discusses the floods in Cumbria, the possibility of a hung parliament, Radio 2's Living with Dementia campaign and whether electric cars should have cowbells attached.

All this week, as part of Radio 2's Living with Dementia campaign, Jeremy takes a closer look at dementia and what life is like for those people who have the illness, and for their loved ones. 

Jeremy is joined by Radio 2's GP, Dr Sarah Jarvis to discuss whether dementia is preventable. Dr Jarvis looks at what things may contribute to dementia, for example lifestyle and diet and debunks the myths. She also weighs up the pros and cons of taking a dementia test.

There will be further sources of information and support for people affected by dementia at bbc.co.uk/radio2. People can share their experiences with others through a special messageboard, or post a question to our experts from the Alzheimer's Society. Support is also available through the Radio 2 helpline 0800 022 022. Calls are free from most landlines. Some networks and mobile operators will charge for these calls.

Throughout the week as part of Radio 2's Living with Dementia campaign, Jeremy Vine focuses on various issues regarding the cognitive disorder, including prevention, care and myths, with input from those with the illness. Call [number removed] (free from most landlines) for information and support or visit the website at [web address removed].

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: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 23/11/2009

With Factoids, the Best Of British Oldies, Bill Nighy, Mika and horoscope predictions.

Steve Wright and the team have Factoids, the Best Of British Oldies, guests Bill Nighy and Mika, plus horoscope predictions with Sara Delphi.

Steve Wright and the team are back with the most fascinating Factoids and the latest pearls of wisdom from The Old Woman. 

They also talk to the actor Bill Nighy and the singer Mika, have your horoscope predictions with Sara Delphi and, as part of Radio 2's Great British Songbook, play some Non Stop Best Of British Oldies.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 23/11/2009

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans on Drivetime and is joined by singer Taylor Swift.

Simon Mayo sits in for Chris Evans on Drivetime with singer Taylor Swift, the latest business and sport and music to get you home.

Simon Mayo starts a 5-day residency sitting in for Chris Evans. His guest is American country-pop sensation Taylor Swift. Plus, business news from Stephanie McGovern, the latest sport from Matt Williams and a top selection of music.

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: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Blues Show with Paul Jones, 23/11/2009

A pick of the latest CD releases and classic rhythm and blues tracks.

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: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 6 Music - The Radcliffe & Maconie Show, 23/11/2009

Mark and Stuart have a live session from Eagles Of Death Metal.

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie

With ABC frontman Martin Fry prior to a tour featuring a complete performance of the band's grandiose Trevor Horn-produced 1982 LP "The Lexicon of Love".

(Stuart Maconie : page 30)

Big Band Special

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

Big Band Special: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Big Band Special, 23/11/2009

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert with the music of George Gershwin.

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in concert, celebrating the music of George Gershwin. Guest singer Jaki Graham performs classic songs.

Clare Teal presents the BBC Big Band in the second part of their recent concert at the Town Hall Birmingham celebrating the music of George Gershwin.  Guest singer Jaki Graham performs classic songs including Nice Work, The Man I Love and Someone to Watch Over Me.

Second part of a George Gershwin special with the BBC Big Band.

Jools Holland

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

Jools Holland: 23/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jools Holland, 23/11/2009

Jools is joined by soul singer Joss Stone.

Jools is joined by soul singer Joss Stone. She talks about her new album, Colour Me Free, and joins Jools and the band in an impromptu version of Son of A Preacher Man.

Jools is joined by the soul singer Joss Stone. She talks about her new album, Colour Me Free, and joins Jools and the band in an impromptu version of Son Of A Preacher Man.

Benny Goodman: King of Swing

Benny Goodman: King of Swing: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Radio 2 - Benny Goodman: King of Swing, Episode 6

By the late 1940s, the big band business in America is in decline.

Curtis Stigers remembers the clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman. By the late 1940s, the big band business in America is in decline.

Curtis Stigers remembers the clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman in his centenary year. 

In the final episode, we've reached the late 40s and the big band business in America is in decline. There are real tensions among the bandleaders, which come to a head on a Hollywood film-stage when Benny Goodman actually trades punches with one of his more traditional rivals, Tommy Dorsey. 

The bandleaders are all under economic pressure but Benny wrestles with the new style, bebop, and the idea of modernism in general. He starts his own bebop band, with exciting young players and arrangers including Wardell Gray, and studies a different playing technique with the English clarinettist Reginald Kell. But his heart isn't in it and everybody keeps leading him back into the past, including Alan Livingston at Capitol Records. 

Nevertheless Benny's drive to play and lead bands sustains his career through to the 80s and he continues to play until his death on Friday 13 June 1986 at the age of 77.

Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman

Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of the virtuoso clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman, who became known as the 'king of swing'

Benny Goodman:King of Swing

6/6. The series's final part starts in the late 1940s, when big bands were no longer the rage. But the swing-era's kingpin adapts to the changing times, embracing bebop and new playing techniques. While Goodman never recaptures the excitement of his golden days, he continues playing until his death in 1986.

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: 24/11/2009

24/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 24/11/2009

Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne joins Janice to choose some of his favourite music.

Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne joins Janice to choose some of his favourite music and talk about the band's new album Embryonic. Plus Tunes Of The Unexpected.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 24/11/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 24/11/2009

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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