BBC Radio 2 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Light Programme.

BBC Radio 2

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: 02/11/2007

02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Sarah Kennedy, 02/11/2007

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers.

The Dawn Patrol: News, views and music, plus a review of the morning's papers. Including Pause for Thought at 6.20am.

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: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Wake Up to Wogan, 02/11/2007

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan's award winning breakfast show.

Ease into the day with Terry Wogan's award winning breakfast show. Including Pause for Thought at 9.15am.

Ken Bruce

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

Ken Bruce: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Ken Bruce, 02/11/2007

Spencer Davis chooses the Tracks of My Years.

TV presenter Paul Martin and singer Vince Hill go head to head in another edition of Celebrity PopMaster, while Spencer Davis chooses the Tracks of My Years.

Jeremy Vine

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

Jeremy Vine: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Jeremy Vine, 02/11/2007

Talking to the people who make the headlines, and discussing making money on the internet.

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: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright in the Afternoon, 02/11/2007

Steve and the team bring you the big show, with comedian Dom Joly.

Steve and the team bring you the big show with great music, celebrity chat, astrology, the factoids and the non-stop oldies. With comedian Dom Joly.

Steve Wright

Chris Evans

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

Chris Evans: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Chris Evans, 02/11/2007

A show packed full of music. Plus regular features such as Fox the Fox and Gobsmackers.

With a show packed full of music. Plus regular features such as Fox the Fox, Gobsmackers, the Drivetime Jukebox Jury, and What's in the Locker, Cocker?

The Bing Crosby Trail

Michael Freedland goes on the trail of Bing Crosby

The Bing Crosby Trail: Series one

The Bing Crosby Trail: Series one: Episode 1

Episode 1

Series one

BBC - The Bing Crosby Trail, Series one, Episode 1Search BBC

Michael Freedland begins the series by looking at Bing's childhood.

Michael Freedland goes on the trail of Bing Crosby. 1: Michael begins the series by looking at Bing's childhood and how Harry came to be known as 'Bing'.

Michael Freedland goes on the trail of Bing Crosby, which leads from his birthplace in Tacoma, Washington, to St Paul's Church in Westwood, Los Angeles, where he is buried. 

There are no famous 'talking heads' – instead, Michael meets up with the restaurateurs, barmen, barbers, butlers, caretakers and musicians who had been an integral part of the phenomenon.

1: Michael begins the series by looking at Bing's childhood and how Harry came to be known as 'Bing'.

New series 1/6. Michael Freedland hears from the less well-known associates of Bing Crosby, who set the standard for popular crooning in the first half of the last century with over 300 pop hits - including 36 US number ones. Featuring input and memories from Crosby's nephew Howard - who sings like Bing - former Verve boss Buddy Bregman, 89-year-old Hollywood producer AC Lyles, Crosby's widow Kathryn and daughter Mary, and Neal Hotelling, who runs what was one of Bing's favourite golf clubs. Producer Neil Rosser
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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: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, 02/11/2007

Live from the Watford Coliseum, Ken Bruce presents the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Live from the Watford Coliseum, Ken Bruce presents the BBC Concert Orchestra. With guests baritone Graeme Danby, soprano Rebecca Caine and the Band of the Grenadier Guards.

Live from the Watford Coliseum, Ken Bruce presents the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Barry Wordsworth. With guests Graeme Danby, soprano Rebecca Caine and the Band of the Grenadier Guards. Director of Music is Major Barry Wassell.

Friday Night Is Music Night

Barry Wordsworth conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra with bass Graeme Danby and the Band of the Grenadier Guards, directed by Major Barry Wassell. Presented by Ken Bruce.

Eric Clapton - The Autobiography

Eric Clapton - The Autobiography: Series one

Eric Clapton - The Autobiography: Series one: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC Radio 2 - Eric Clapton - The Autobiography, Series one, Episode 5

Bill Nighy reads extracts about the guitar legend. Eric deals with his drinking problem.

Bill Nighy reads extracts from guitar legend Eric Clapton's monumental life story. 5/6. Eric is dealing with his drinking problem.

Eric Clapton: the Autobiography

5/6. Actor Bill Nighy reads extracts from the life of rock guitarist, singer and songwriter Eric Clapton.

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: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Listen to the Band, 02/11/2007

Frank Renton presents a programme of chart brass band hits.

From Matchstalk Men to The Floral Dance, brass bands have often appeared in the pop charts. Frank Renton presents a programme of brass band hits.

A brass-pop special. Frank Renton airs chart hits featuring brass bands, including Brian and Michael's 1978 number one, Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs (Lowry's Song) and the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band's 1977 number two hit The Floral Dance.

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.

The Weekender

The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice: 02/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - The Radio 2 Arts Show with Anneka Rice, 02/11/2007

Matthew Wright presents a sharp contemporary arts and culture programme.

Matthew Wright presents a sharp contemporary arts and culture programme. Matthew chats to West End stars Michael Ball and Mel Smith.

Arts show with Matthew Wright. 
Podcast available at www.bbc.co. uk/radio/podcasts/r2weekndr/

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: 03/11/2007

03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Mark Lamarr, 03/11/2007

Mark presents a show featuring a mix of new records and tracks from the all-time greats.

His guests are Tennessee-based quintet Old Crow Medicine Show.

Pete Mitchell

Soul and rock music show with guests and interviews, presented by Pete Mitchell

Pete Mitchell: 03/11/2007

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 03/11/2007

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&B.

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and R&#38;B, and presents interviews from the music industry past and present. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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