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

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Good Morning Sunday

Uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality.

Reverend Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad present uplifting stories about life, love and modern spirituality.

Good Morning Sunday: 01/06/2008

01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, 01/06/2008

Good Morning Sunday: Aled Jones chats to author Norman Stone.

Good Morning Sunday: Aled Jones chats to author Norman Stone, while Catholic duo Boyce and Stanley play live.

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

Aled Jones

Guests include Pink Martini vocalist China Forbes and, performing live, Catholic duo Boyce and Stanley.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories.

A blend of classic love songs, dedications and real-life romance stories, presented by Steve Wright.

Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Steve Wright's Sunday Love Songs, 01/06/2008

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Sunday Brunch with Michael Ball and guests

Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Michael Ball's Sunday Brunch, 01/06/2008

Music and chat with Michael Ball. The guests are Donny and Marie Osmond.

Music and chat with Michael Ball, featuring regular spots such as the entertainment guide and the Sunday papers. The guests are Donny and Marie Osmond.

Elaine Paige on Sunday

Elaine Paige celebrates the best of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Elaine Paige

Elaine Paige on Sunday: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Elaine Paige on Sunday, 01/06/2008

Elaine Paige celebrates the music of Broadway, Hollywood and the West End.

Elaine talks to composer Mike Batt, whose Essential Musicals include Chess (concept album 1984), My Fair Lady (Broadway 1956), Evita (London 1978) and Camelot (Broadway 1960).

Today's guest is Ivor Novello award-winner and ex-Wombles singer/songwriter/producer Mike Batt. He identifies his five favourite musical works, including My Fair Lady (1956), Camelot (1960), Evita (1978), Chess (1984) and Into the Woods (1986).

Pick of the Pops

Counting down two popular music charts from this week in decades past.

Pick of the Pops: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pick of the Pops, 01/06/2008

Dale Winton counts down the chart from this week in 1972 and 1982.

Dale Winton counts down the chart from this week in 1972 and 1982, with music from Paul Simon, Elton John, Depeche Mode and Yazoo.

Dale Winton counts down pop charts this week in 1972 and 1982.

Johnnie Walker

Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker presents an afternoon show with a spiritual angle

Veteran DJ Johnnie Walker presents an afternoon show with a spiritual angle, featuring musical guests

Johnnie Walker: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Johnnie Walker, 01/06/2008

EmmyLou Harris joins Johnnie for a chat about her new solo album.

EmmyLou Harris joins Johnnie for a chat about her new solo album, which includes contributions from Buddy Miller, the McGarrigle Sisters and Dolly Parton.

His special guest is modern country-folk superstar Emmylou Harris , who discusses reuniting with producer Brian Ahearn for a set of new songs and cover versions.

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You, 01/06/2008

With Melodies for You. Alan plays a selection of popular and classical music.

Alan Titchmarsh

Radio, stage and film oldies, plus a selection of light classical pieces.

The Sunday Hour

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds

Rev Kate Bottley presents your favourite hymns and spiritual sounds with reflections, dedications and a wide range of inspirational music

Sunday Half Hour

The Sunday Hour: Artists

Artists

BBC Radio 2 - The Sunday Hour, Artists

Brian D'Arcy celebrates the work and talents of artists.

This year is the 500th annivesary of Michaelangelo's commission to paint the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. Brian D'Arcy celebrates the work and talents of artists.

Sunday Half-Hour

Acknowledging this year's 500th anniversary of Michelangelo's commission to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, Brian D'Arcy celebrates the work and talents of artists, featuring music from the Fairhaven Singers, directed by Ralph Woodward.

Russell Davies

Russell Davies celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song

Russell Davies: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Russell Davies, 01/06/2008

With music from Louis Armstrong, Lorraine Feather and actress Michelle Pfeiffer.

The show that celebrates the art, craft and inspiration of the popular song.

Tonight's themes on the month of June and the joys of motoring feature music from 
Louis Armstrong , Lorraine Feather and actress Michelle Pfeiffer.

Malcolm Laycock

The best of the big bands. 
The last edition of this show was broadcast on 26 July 2009.

Malcolm Laycock: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Malcolm Laycock, 01/06/2008

Celebrating the age of swing with music from the big bands of Britain and America.

Celebrating the age of swing with music from the dance bands and big bands of Britain and America.

The David Jacobs Collection

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music and anecdotes

David Jacobs presents a relaxed programme of easy-listening music, anecdotes and the ever-popular Common Denominator

The David Jacobs Collection: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - The David Jacobs Collection, 01/06/2008

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley.

The greatest songs and performances from Hollywood, Broadway and Tin Pan Alley. Plus the Weekly Common Denominator.

Janice Long

Great music and chat, with a weekly interview and Spoken Word Session every Wednesday

Music you love, plus great guests and a weekly Spoken Word Session that you won't hear anywhere else

Janice Long: 01/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Janice Long, 01/06/2008

Janice heads to Liverpool to enjoy the European Capital of Culture's musical celebrations.

Alex Lester

Weekday morning music and entertainment with Alex Lester

Alex Lester: 02/06/2008

02/06/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Alex Lester, 02/06/2008

With music and banter, Alex Lester makes weekday mornings the best time of the day.

With his mix of music and banter, Alex Lester makes weekday mornings the best time of the day.

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