Desmond presents words and music from stars who were a hit in the 1950s, using BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg archive. First up, Alma Cogan and Larry Adler. Show more

Celebrating stars whose records were first heard in the 1950s, using BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg archive. Desmond remembers Edmund Hockridge and Adam Faith. Show more

Celebrating stars whose records were first heard in the 1950s, using BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg archive. Desmond remembers Ronnie Hilton and Eartha Kitt. Show more

Celebrating stars whose records were first heard in the 1950s, using BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg archive. Desmond remembers Frankie Vaughan and Eve Boswell. Show more

This week's show includes an archive interview with Lionel Bart and the featured songs include Fings Ain't Wot They Used T'be and Rock With The Caveman. Show more

Desmond celebrates some of his favourite icons from the 50s and this week's show includes an archive interview with Malcolm Vaughan. Show more

Desmond Carrington continues to celebrate stars of the 1950s and this week's show features an archive interview with the Welsh singing star Dorothy Squires. Show more

Celebrating stars whose records were first heard in the 1950s, using BBC Light Programme and Radio Luxembourg archive. Desmond remembers Ruby Murray and Al Martino. Show more

Desmond hosts a second series of Icons of the 50s, with Sir Jimmy Young. He begins with the Beverley Sisters, whose irrepressible chat is heard in this programme. Show more

Desmond Carrington concludes his series celebrating icons of the 50s. His final stars in the spotlight are British pianist Russ Conway and the 'King of Skiffle' Lonnie Donegan. Show more