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

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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: 06/12/2009

06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Emma Forbes, 06/12/2009

Spend those dark winter mornings in bed listening to Emma Forbes.

Emma Forbes has a good old natter and plays some great tunes. Plus, find out what crazy things are happening in the States and in the world of astrology.

Spend those dark winter mornings in bed listening to Emma Forbes having a good old natter and playing some great tunes. Plus find out what crazy things are happening in the States and also in the world of astrology.

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 06/12/2009

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to Delia Smith and Kate Saunders.

Aled Jones says Good Morning Sunday to bestselling cookery writer Delia Smith. Kate Saunders reviews her pick of books for Christmas 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.

This week, Aled says Good Morning Sunday to Delia Smith as she celebrates 40 years since she started writing a recipe column. The UK's best-selling cookery writer talks about her career and the influence of her faith. Kate Saunders reviews a selection of books for Christmas, and gives the Moment of Reflection.

With Aled Jones. Guests include Delia Smith - who celebrates 40 years as a cookery writer - and Kate Smith, who reviews books for Christmas. And Rabbi Pete Tobias discusses the week's news from a faith perspective.

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 06/12/2009

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 06/12/2009

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch. With newspaper and entertainment reviews, plus special guest Alison Moyet.

Michael Ball presents his Sunday Brunch with newspaper and entertainment reviews plus special guest Alison Moyet.

Michael Ball

Guests include singer Alison Moyet, who hit big in the 1980s both as lead singer of Yazoo and as a solo artist.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

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

Elaine Paige On Sunday

Elaine Paige on Sunday: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 06/12/2009

A more musical Sunday: two hours of show tunes and movie music.

A more musical Sunday: two hours of show tunes and movie music. Plus 'Break a leg' messages, listener requests and Malcolm's Big One, from Les Miserables.

A more musical Sunday: two hours of show tunes and movie music. Plus, more Break-a-leg messages, listener requests and Malcolm's Big One which this week comes from 'Les Miserables'. Email the show anytime: elaine@bbc.co.uk.

Today's studio guest is prolific Hollywood actress, director and choreographer Debbie Allen (Fame, A Different World). And there's a golden oldie from Les Miserables, as chosen specially by the programme's producer Malcolm Prince.

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 : 06/12/2009

Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker, 06/12/2009

Johnnie plays classic tracks and archive sessions.

Johnnie Walker celebrates the 70s with classic tracks from both sides of the Atlantic.

Sounds of the 70s

Johnnie Walker talks to Kinks frontman Ray Davies and Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde , who sings on Davies's new Christmas charity single Postcards from London.

Paul O'Grady

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

Paul O'Grady: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul O'Grady, 06/12/2009

A special edition of the show as Paul is joined in the studio by Dame Shirley Bassey.

A special edition of the show as Paul is joined in the studio by Dame Shirley Bassey. As well as all the regular features, Paul plays tracks from her new album The Performance.

A very special edition of the show as Paul is joined in the studio by Dame Shirley Bassey. As well as all the regular features, Paul will be playing tracks from the Dame's new album, 'The Performance'.

A special edition in which Paul is joined in the studio by iconic powerhouse singer Shirley Bassey.

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 06/12/2009

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

With Melodies for You. Alan presents music by Haydn Wood and Beethoven, plus songs from Perchance to Dream by Novello and from Camelot by Lerner and Loewe.

Alan Titchmarsh presents Melodies for You - which tonight includes music by Haydn Wood and Beethoven plus songs from "Perchance to Dream" by Novello and "Camelot" by Lerner and Loewe.

Alan Titchmarsh

Radio, stage and film recordings and light classical works, ranging from Beethoven to Lerner and Loewe.

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, 06/12/2009

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Advent and looks at the joy of the nativity.

Brian D'Arcy introduces hymns for Advent and looks at the joy of the nativity. Plus BBC's Sing Hallelujah weekend and featured choir Blue Coats School Coventry.

Brian D'Arcy introduces more hymns for Advent. This week, he looks at the joy of the nativity as preparations for Christmas get underway. And Sunday Half Hour also makes its contribution to the BBC's special Sing Hallelujah weekend which has encouraged singers of all abilities to join together to perform Handel's famous chorus. 

This week's featured choir is the Blue Coats School Coventry, with the choir of Holy Trinity Coventry directed by Philip Formstone. The organist is Christopher Howard. Hymns include On Jordan's Bank and Come Thou Redeemer Of The Earth.

Sunday Half-Hour

Brian D'Arcy with more hymns for Advent, featuring the Coventry Blue Coat Church of England School with the choir of Holy Trinity, Coventry, directed by Philip Formstone.

Russell Davies

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

Russell Davies: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 06/12/2009

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

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song. This programme features artists including Joan Edwards, Steve Ross, The Weavers and Andy Williams.

The anniversary of the Cole Porter Show, Dubarry Was A Lady, which opened on Broadway on 6 December 1939, inspires Russell to have a look at the score. Rescued from obscurity thanks to a new CD, singer-pianist Joan Edwards' talents are displayed in two tracks by Russell, who also introduces another new release by cabaret artist Steve Ross.

This leads to memories of recently-departed Art D'Lugoff, who ran New York's cabaret spot, The Village Gate where Russell once met Lil Armstrong. Further thoughts on Greenwich Village acts lead to The Weavers and Andy Williams' Kisses Sweeter Than Wine.

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Swing & Big Band Show with Clare Teal, 06/12/2009

Clare Teal presents the best in big band sounds.

Clare Teal rounds up the best of the recent re-issues and celebrates the 99th birthday of Edmundo Ros.

Clare Teal has her Santa sack at the ready full to bursting with recent 
re-issues from Harry James, Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton.

She also celebrates the 99th birthday (07 December) of Latin music legend, Edmundo Ros.

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: 06/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 06/12/2009

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: 07/12/2009

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BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 07/12/2009

Chat and music. Including quirky cover versions and rarely heard records in Tunes Of The Unexpected.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 07/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 07/12/2009

Lynn Parsons sits in for Alex Lester with music and chat.

Lynn Parsons begins week 2 of her residency in charge of the Best Time of the Day Show, in for Alex Lester.

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