Craig Charles presents the story of the Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Its roster of talented musicians backed countless R'n'B, soul and country stars.

Paul Sexton charts Aretha's journey from gospel-singing schoolgirl to world-renowned queen of soul. Contributors include Elton John, George Michael and Dionne Warwick. Show more

Paul Sexton continues to shine a light on the life and times of Aretha Franklin, from the turn of the 1970s to the present day. Show more

Highlights from Stevie Wonder's 2005 concert at Abbey Road for Radio 2. Plus, Craig chats to soul diva Jocelyn Brown, and Greg Edwards recalls the 'Soul Spectrum' era of the 80s. Show more

The All-Nighter shows no signs of abating, as Jazzie B of Soul II Soul spotlights some of the finest UK soul artists, and Bluey from Incognito selects some current soul favourites. Show more

Bringing the All-Nighter to a close, Kid Creole and Philly Soul sisters Jean Carne and Shirley Jones guest, and the Radio 2 listeners' Top 10 Greatest Soul Artists are revealed. Show more

Actress Pam Grier takes us back to the cinema of the 1970s, when a type of film emerged that featured all-black casts and great soundtracks, exploring their lasting impact. Show more

The Soul All-Nighter kicks off with a one hour sampler of the music line-up, with choices from Wigan Casino founder Russ Winstanley and UK soul radio pioneer Greg Edwards. Show more

Craig's 12-hour soul marathon continues including, at 11pm, an hour of 'Talcum Time' - Northern Soul classics, rarities and reminiscences with Wigan Casino founder Russ Winstanley. Show more

The story of Berry Gordy, founder of Motown, a label that revolutionised the way black pop music was written, recorded, marketed and distributed all around the world. Show more

To mark the 40th anniversary of What's Going On, Smokey Robinson explores the social and political impact of Marvin Gaye's album and explains why it still has resonance today. Show more

Roberta Flack pays tribute to influential R&B musician Donny Hathaway, with the help of friends, family and the colleagues who knew him well. Show more