BBC R2 50s showcases the best music and nostalgia from the 1950s Show more
In this the first of Leo Green's pop up shows he features music by the biggest vocal groups of the 50s as well as recalling the stories behind the songs. Show more
In a one hour special, Chris Evans and his son Noah share their love for the music of an artist that bridges generations, the brilliant Buddy Holly. Show more
Jamie Cullum picks his favourite tracks from one of the most important decades in jazz. Show more
Russell Davies revisits the archive to celebrate some of the biggest names from the 1950s. Show more
Fifties influenced songwriter Richard Hawley plays an hour of his favourite 50s nuggets. Show more
Huey Morgan plays a delicious selection of the best UK number ones from the 1950s. Chart topping songs to come from Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Doris Day & Jerry Lee Lewis. Show more
Don Black recalls the glittering stars and songwriters he met in Tin Pan Alley in the 50s. Show more
Bob Harris selects his favourite country tracks from the 50s. Show more
Docudrama that sets out to establish what may have happened in the final fateful hour before the plane carrying Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper crashed. Show more
Andy Serkis takes a look at Mack the Knife, which started life in Weimar Berlin, a time and a place far removed from the glittering lights of 1950s showbiz America. Show more
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BBC R2 50s showcases the best music and nostalgia from the 1950s. Show more
BBC R2 50s showcases the best music and nostalgia from the 1950s. Show more
