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: 18/12/2009

18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 18/12/2009

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: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 18/12/2009

The 'Togmeister' entertains his loyal listeners over breakfast for the final time.

It's listeners' last chance to Wake Up To Wogan, as the 'Togmeister' entertains his loyal listeners over breakfast for the final time.

It's your last ever chance to Wake Up To Wogan, as the Togmeister entertains his loyal listeners over breakfast for the final time.

Terry first took over the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in April 1972, at the tender age of 34, and quickly gained popularity with his wry observations and warm banter. His first spell on the show ended in 1984 but he returned to the airwaves in January 1993 and established Wake Up To Wogan as the nation's most-listened-to breakfast show.

Whilst Chris Evans will be setting his alarm for an earlier shift in the New Year, Terry is moving to the weekends. He begins a new show, live from the BBC Radio Theatre with special guests and performances, on Sunday 14 February. 

So join Terry and his team for the valedictory breakfast broadcast, with the latest dispatches from his TOGs and further adventures of Janet & John.

The last ever breakfast show for Radio 2's veteran morning presenter Terry Wogan (1972-84, 1993-2009), who returns on 7 February to host a Sunday afternoon programme live from the BBC Radio Theatre.

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Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 18/12/2009

Featuring David Essex's Tracks of My Years.

Featuring David Essex's Tracks of My Years, including Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks and Simon and Garfunkel's Homeward Bound.

Ken Bruce redefines the astrophysics of radio as he fuses music atoms with pithy banter particles in Radio 2's Big Bang. Featuring Traffic guru, Lynn Bowles and the final two choices by David Essex in Tracks Of My Years. First up is the ever-popular Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks followed by the wonderful harmonies of Messrs Simon and Garfunkel in the longing Homeward Bound.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 18/12/2009

Jeremy discusses climate change, the Queen, cheques and the snow.

Jeremy discusses the UN climate summit in Copenhagen, the Queen taking a commuter train, cheques being phased out and the snowy conditions.

Jeremy discusses the UN Climate summit in Copenhagen, the Queen takes a commuter train, cheques being phased out and finally the snowy conditions.

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: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 18/12/2009

With the Non-Stop Oldies, Factoids, showbiz news, Kristin Scott Thomas and Ask Elvis.

Steve Wright with the Non-Stop Oldies, fascinating Factoids, showbiz news, the latest sport and traffic updates, music, actress Kristin Scott Thomas and Ask Elvis.

Steve Wright with the non stop Oldies, fascinating Factoids, showbiz news, the latest sport and traffic updates, all the coolest music and international actress Kristin Scott Thomas and Ask Elvis!

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 18/12/2009

The Bands That Mattered

The Bands That Mattered: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 2 - The Bands That Mattered, Episode 5

Brian Matthew recalls the end of a golden era in British popular music.

Brian Matthew recounts the final chapters of the Lew Stone story and marks the end of a golden era in British dance bands.

In the last programme of this series celebrating the Great British Dance Bands, Brian Matthew recounts the final chapters of the Lew Stone story and marks the end of an era in British popular music. 

The concluding episode reveals how a modest maestro became a musical survivor by adapting to the huge sea-changes in British popular music after the World War. It features contributions from the composer Gordon Langford; singer Helen Mack, who recalls the wartime concerts and broadcasts that kept the nation dancing in a time of peril; and Lew Stone's widow Joyce adds her own vivid reminiscences of a Golden Age of dance music.

Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands, profiling four of the great band leaders: Bert Ambrose, Roy Fox, Jack Hylton and Lew Stone

The Bands That Mattered: 5/5

Brian Matthew celebrates four band leaders from Britain's golden age, concluding with the final instalment of a two-parter on Lew Stone (1898-1969).

Sunday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

The world's longest-running live orchestral music programme on radio, featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

Friday Night is Music Night

Sunday Night is Music Night: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 18/12/2009

The BBC Concert Orchestra are the stars of the show. Hosted by Paul Gambaccini.

The BBC Concert Orchestra are the stars of the show, hosted by Paul Gambaccini, which includes a show-stopping turn from the percussion section.

In tonight's special edition of the show, the BBC Concert Orchestra are the undisputed stars of the show, as Friday Night Is Music Night shines a spotlight on the orchestra and its soloists. 

Richard Balcombe conducts tonight's box of delights which includes All The Things You Are, Rumpole Of The Bailey (arranged specially for the orchestra's bassoon players), and a show stopping turn from the percussion section. 

Paul Gambaccini hosts the show, which was recorded at the Mermaid Theatre. Due to adverse weather conditions, tonight's scheduled Friday Night Is Music Night with Rhydian has been cancelled.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with classical-pop singer Rhydian and BBC Radio 2 Choristers of the Year Laurence Kisby and Jacquelyne Hill. Presented by Ken Bruce, live from London's Mermaid Theatre.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC Radio 2 - One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Episode 3Search BBC

McMurphy wants to watch the World Series but Nurse Ratched refuses to allow it.

Christian Slater read Ken Kesey's powerful, anti-authoritarian novel. McMurphy wants to watch the World Series but Nurse Ratched refuses to allow it.

Another chance to hear Christian Slater read Ken Kesey's powerful, anti-authoritarian novel. Based on the author's own experiences at a war veterans' mental hospital in California, it was described as "a glittering parable of good and evil" on its publication in 1962. It tells the story of Randle Patrick McMurphy, a rebellious inmate in a mental hospital who leads a rebellion against the repressive staff.

In the third episode, McMurphy is taking bets on the World Series and he wants to watch the games but Nurse Ratched refuses to allow it. McMurphy decides that he could bust out of the place using the big control panel, which is made from steel and cement, but he is thwarted by the weight of it.

This series first broadcast on Radio 2 in 2004, when Christian Slater was playing McMurphy in London's West End.

Christian Slater reads Ken Kesey's powerful, anti-authoritarian novel

Christian Slater reads Ken Kesey's powerful, anti-authoritarian novel set in a mental hospital

One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest: 3/8

Christian Slater reads an abridged version of Ken Kesey's 1962 novel.

Nurse Ratched interferes with McMurphy's pleasures.

Listen to the Band

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites

Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding

Listen to the Band: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 18/12/2009

Frank Renton recalls programme highlights in his review of the banding year.

Frank Renton pays tribute to three veterans of the band world, plays his favourite CD and recalls programme highlights in his review of the banding year.

Frank Renton pays tribute to three veterans of the band world, plays his favourite CD and recalls some programme highlights in his review of the banding year.

Frank Renton showcases three veterans of the band world, plays his favourite album and recalls some of the show's 2009 highlights.

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice

Looking at the latest books, films, plays and exhibitions

A lively and unpretentious look at the latest films, plays, dance events, books and exhibitions, alongside an eclectic selection of music.

Claudia Winkleman

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 18/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 18/12/2009

Jo Whiley sits in for Claudia Winkleman and Florence and The Machine play live.

Jo Whiley sits in for Claudia Winkleman. Join her for a full entertainment round-up, great tunes and Florence and The Machine playing live.

Jo Whiley sits in for Claudia Winkleman with a definite Christmas party feel to the show. Join her for a full entertainment round-up, great tunes for Friday night and the amazing Florence and The Machine playing live. Erik Hassle adds to the excitement with a rare acoustic set, pit your wits against our devilish 2009 quiz and feast on our mouth-watering celebrity chef food chat.

Jo Whiley

Sits in for Claudia Winkleman with sets by Florence and the Machine and Swedish singer/songwriter Erik Hassle.

Mark Lamarr

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions.

Mark Lamarr presents the best music you never knew you loved from the last 70 years, alongside the finest live sessions. 

This is where garage meets soul, punk meets country, and 30s yodelling collides with 70s dub and 90s hip hop...

...painting the world with sunshine, one record at a time!

Mark Lamarr: 19/12/2009

19/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 19/12/2009

Barrence Whitfield joins Mark at the Maida Vale studio with a live session.

Mark Lamarr provides three hours of music that you rarely get to hear on the radio. Barrence Whitfield joins him at the Maida Vale studio for a live session.

Mark Lamarr provides three hours of music that you rarely get to hear on the radio. Barrence Whitfield will be joining Mark at Maida Vale this week and tantalising his listeners with a melee of sounds from rockabilly to roots and jump blues to funk all mixed in with a little bit of soul.

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with music and features

Richard Allinson in his early-morning weekend residency with three hours of music and features

Richard Allinson: 19/12/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Richard Allinson, 19/12/2009

With chat and music, including archive live tracks from Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

With music and features. Richard celebrates British songwriting with an hour of classic songs, including archive live tracks from BBC Radio 2's Great British Songbook.

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