Johnnie celebrates the excitement and energy and groundbreaking shows of the early pirate radio stations like Radio London, Radio Caroline and Radio 270. Show more
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Tony's So Fine
1 hour, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Two hours of the greatest music from the 1960s, presented by Tony Blackburn. Including music from The Beatles, Lou Christie and Dionne Warwick. Plus the UK Top 3 Singles from 1966.
Dermot O'Leary
Palaeontologist Ben Garrod joins Dermot
1 hour, 55 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Palaeontologist Ben Garrod joins Dermot to chat about his latest book, based on his real life experience of adopting a stray dog in Africa.
Anita Rani's joined by our very own Sara Cox to chat about her second novel 'Way Back', and singer Rebecca Ferguson is here ahead of her upcoming tour. Show more
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 1968. ‘Ain’t Nothin’ But A Houseparty’ in this hit throwback chart from the late 60s. Show more
Gary Davies presents the chart from today in 1979. ‘Turn The Music Up’ and ‘Keep On Dancing’ to these top tracks from this day 45 years ago. Show more
Rylan On Saturday
Linda Robson & Texas KaRYoke
2 hours, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Rylan gets to sing with Birds of a Feather icon Linda Robson and Texas front woman Sharleen Spiteri. And what has Mummy Linda been up too? Show more
This week’s show is dedicated to Hot Cross Debs. She is livid, clumsy and too cross to cook, but Liza has the tales, top flight tunes (and quite the outfit) to cheer everyone up. Show more
Sounds of the 80s with Gary Davies
Sophisti-POP!
1 hour, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
With Clark Datchler of Johnny Hates Jazz on My 80s and a Sophistipop Mastermix featuring ABC, Swing Out Sister, Bryan Ferry and more.
Sounds of the 90s with Fearne Cotton
Kate Bottley looks back at her 90s!
1 hour, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Fearne's finding out if Reverend Kate Bottley was a 90s raver or a 90s 'behaver'! Plus tunes from every all ends of the 90s, from Ocean Colour Scene to Adam Rickitt!
Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn
Pirate Radio at 60
Johnnie Walker Meets... The BBC's Pop Pioneers
57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Johnnie relives the early days of BBC radio pop broadcasting with fellow pirates who left the high seas for Portland Place. Show more
The Paul Gambaccini Collection
Marvin Gaye - Classic Interview - Episode 2
1 hour
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
Paul Gambaccini continues his frank and insightful interview with soul legend Marvin Gaye. First broadcast in 1976.
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Sounds of the 70s with Johnnie Walker
Walker on Walker - from Pirate to broadcasting legend
1 hour, 57 minutes
on BBC Radio 2Available for 5 months
DJ Johnnie Walker takes a deep and very personal recollection of his colourful life, with over 58 years in the broadcasting business, from pirate radio through to Radio 2. Show more
