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

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Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn

The very best of music from the 1960s, from the hits to the totally obscure

The very best of music from the 1960s, including the hits, rarities, EP and LP tracks and the stories behind the songs

Sounds of the 60s

Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn: 09/08/2008

09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 09/08/2008

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

Jonathan Ross

Music, guests and lively conversation with Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 09/08/2008

Mark Lamarr and Jo Brand sit in for Jonathan Ross and are joined by actor Gary Wilmot.

Mark Lamarr and Jo Brand sit in for Jonathan Ross and are joined by actor Gary Wilmot. Geraint Watkins performs in the studio.

Mark Lamarr and Jo Brand

Guests include actor and comic 
Gary Wilmot and, performing live, pianist/accordionist Geraint Watkins.

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take: Series 1: Funny Women

Funny Women

Series 1

BBC Radio 2 - Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take, Series 1, Funny Women

Alexei Sayle explores the impact of alternative comedy. 5: Funny Women.

Victoria Wood led the way in progressing from the working men's club circuit, but alternative routes were opening up for female comics for the likes of Jo Brand and Tracy Ullman.

Alexei Sayle analyses the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre

Alexei Sayle presents a series on the impact of alternative comedy on all forms of the genre

The Comedy Hour

Alexei Sayle 's Alternative Take 5/6. Alexei Sayle continues his survey of "alternative" comedy with a look at female talent.  
1.30 The Jason Byrne Show 5/6. Themed sketch satire.

Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne: Episode 5: Sport

Episode 5

Episode 5: Sport

Sport

BBC Radio 2 - Jason Byrne, Sport

The theme of this episode is Sport. Starring Jason Byrne and with special guest Ivan Brackenbury.

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a series based on a theme each week

Award-winning Irish comedian Jason Byrne stars in a new series that explores a different theme each week, ranging from relationships to sport

Dermot O'Leary

Dermot O'Leary presents live music sessions from new and emerging bands.

Dermot O'Leary: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 09/08/2008

With Danish group The Asteroids Galaxy Tour and indie band The Little Ones.

Dermot showcases the best new artists. With Danish group The Asteroids Galaxy Tour and LA-based indie band The Little Ones both in session. Plus a chat with Matt Horne.

With live sets from Danish R&Bpop act the Asteroids Galaxy Tour and US indie band the Little Ones.

Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits

A selection from the week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades.

Paul plays his selection from this week's American charts, plus classics from the last six decades.

Paul Gambaccini

Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 09/08/2008

America's greatest hits from the US charts of the week and the past five decades.

America's greatest hits from the US charts of this week and the past five decades.

Too Much, Too Young: The Story of Two Tone

Too Much, Too Young: The Story of Two Tone: Episode 1

Episode 1

BBC Radio 2 - Too Much, Too Young: The Story of Two Tone, Episode 1

Paul Sexton tells the story of The Specials and the 2-Tone label.

Paul Sexton tells the story of how in 1979, The Specials led an invasion of ska bands that had the whole country dancing with a series of hit records on the 2-Tone label.

Paul Sexton tells the story of the 2-Tone label

Paul Sexton tells the story of the 2-Tone label and the rise of ska bands in 1979

Too Much, Too Young

1/2. Paul Sexton tells the story of the rise and fall of Coventry-based record label and music genre 
2 Tone, whose spirited late-70s fusion of punk and Jamaican rhythms targeted the social and economic inequalities of the day. The enterprise was the brainchild of Jerry Dammers , whose band the Specials (Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Ghost Town) guaranteed a slew of chart hits alongside other 2 Tone acts Madness (The 
Prince), the Selecter (On My Radio) and the Beat (Tears of a Clown). 
Featuring interviews with Specials members Jerry Dammers , Terry Hall , Neville Staple and Lynval Golding , members of Madness, the Beat and the Selecter, plus producer Pete Waterman , musician Don Letts , ska singer Rhoda Dakar and others. Producer James Hale

Suzi Quatro

Suzi Quatro brings American music direct to listeners

Suzi Quatro was weaned in Detroit on the best American music, taking in everything from Doo Wop and rock 'n' roll to Motown and soul. She brings the best of it to R2

Suzi Quatro: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 09/08/2008

Jay Siegel talks Suzi through his favourite American songs.

Jay Siegel, founder member and lead singer with 1960s doo-wop group The Tokens, talks Suzi through his favourite American songs and their influences on his life and career.

Producer Jay Siegel , who is also lead singer of doo-wop-pop act the Tokens, picks the American songs that inspired him.

Russell Brand

Russell Brand brings his distinctive flavour of comedy to Saturday nights

Russell Brand: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Russell Brand, 09/08/2008

A selection of highlights as Russell brings you music and his own brand of comedy.

A selection of highlights as Russell brings you music and his own brand of comedy for a Saturday night.

Bob Harris Sunday

DJ Bob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks

Bob Harris plays an eclectic mix of new tracks from the worlds of Americana, Alt Country, Indie, World, Nu-Folk and Blues

Bob Harris

Bob Harris Sunday: 09/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 09/08/2008

Featuring singer and songwriter Teddy Thompson.

Featuring singer and songwriter Teddy Thompson. Plus new music from the UK and America as well as classic tracks.

Featuring singer/songwriter 
Teddy Thompson (son of Richard and Linda Thompson ).

Trevor Nelson

Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present.

Leading soul DJ Trevor Nelson joins Radio 2 for a show that plays the best in soul music past and present. 

Trevor Nelson: 06/08/2008

06/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 06/08/2008

Trevor Nelson plays the best in soul music past and present. Including Al Green and Sade.

Trevor Nelson's soul selections include Al Green, A Tribe Called Quest and Sade.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 10/08/2008

10/08/2008

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 10/08/2008

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&B, and presents interviews from the music industry past and present. Including Pause for Thought at 3.30am.

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