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Sounds of the 60s

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 with Tony Blackburn: 14/02/2009

14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Sounds of the 60s with Tony Blackburn, 14/02/2009

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: 14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Jonathan Ross, 14/02/2009

Jonathan is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sharon Horgan and American bluesman Seasick Steve.

Jonathan is joined by Welsh stand-up Rhod Gilbert, the writer and comic actress Sharon Horgan, and American bluesman Seasick Steve.

Guests include comic actress Sharon Horgan (Pulling).

Does The Team Think?

BBC Radio 4 Extra

Does The Team Think?: Series 2

Does The Team Think?: Series 2: Episode 5

Episode 5

Series 2

BBC Radio 4 Extra - Does The Team Think?, Series 2, Episode 5

Vic Reeves's guests are Jack Dee, Bob Mortimer, Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson.

Vic Reeves's guests are Jack Dee, Bob Mortimer, Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson. Vic urges the team to use loo roll in a more creative way.

Another chance to hear Vic Reeves host the comedy show where members of the public pose light hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities.

In this week's show Jack Dee explains how he reacted on meeting Paul McCartney in a lift; Bob Mortimer reveals his slightly unusual musical past; Julian Clary admits to an outrageous childhood lie; Ulrika Jonsson tries to convince Vic she's not competitive; and Vic urges the team to use loo roll in a more creative way at Christmas.

Members of the public pose questions to comedians and celebrities. Vic Reeves hosts

Vic Reeves returns to host a new series of the comedy show where members of the public pose light-hearted questions to a panel of comedians and celebrities

The Comedy Hour

Does the Team Think? 
5/8. Vic Reeves invites the public to quiz Jack Dee , Bob Mortimer , Julian Clary and Ulrika Jonsson. 
1.30 The Jason Byrne Show 
6/6. Stand-up and sketch comedy.

The Ivan Brackenbury Show

03/01/2009

BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Ivan Brackenbury Show

The hapless DJ's precarious broadcast pilot at Queen Elizabeth Hospital radio station.

The hapless DJ's precarious broadcast pilot at Queen Elizabeth Hospital radio station. With Justin Moorhouse. From January 2009.

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama

Your digital radio entertainment station showcasing the best in comedy and drama. With recent favourites from BBC Radio 4.

Dermot O'Leary

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

Dermot O'Leary: 14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Dermot O'Leary, 14/02/2009

Dermot is joined by Will Young and the piano-based indie pop band The Days.

With live sets from Will Young and indie pop-rockers The Days. Plus English comic Michael Mclntyre.

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: 14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Paul Gambaccini with America's Greatest Hits, 14/02/2009

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

America's greatest hits from the US charts over the past five decades.

Race With The Devil: The Gene Vincent Story

BBC Radio 2 - Race With The Devil: The Gene Vincent Story

Roger Daltrey tells the turbulent story of Gene Vincent, a pioneer of rock'n'roll.

Roger Daltrey tells the turbulent story of Gene Vincent, one of the pioneers of rock'n'roll and first archetypal rock singers.

Gene Vincent is perhaps one of the first of the archetypal rock 'n' roll singers – his is a tragic story of excessive drink, drugs, women, fast motorbikes, horrific accidents and death at an early age.

He was only 36 when he died in 1971 from a ruptured stomach ulcer and his later years were not hugely successful in terms of his musical career - but those early years have ensured him a place amongst the greats of pop music. Songs like Woman Love, Bluejean Bop, Race with the Devil, Who Slapped John, Catman and of course Be-Bop-a-Lula have become classics and not just for Gene's voice but for the musicianship of his band, the Blue Caps.

This programme, presented by Roger Daltrey, focusses on the late 50s, early 60s period and his influence on the British pop scene then and now. Musician interviewees include Eric Burdon, Ray Davies, Alvin Stardust, Fall frontman Mark E.Smith, Spencer Davis, guitarists Albert Lee and Adam Seymour, Doors drummer John Densmore, classic rocker Jerry Lee Lewis and Blue Caps Tommy Facenda and Dickie Harrell.

Family members to feature are Gene's sister Tina Craddock and his daughter Sherri Vincent. There will also be extracts from Rex Weiner's play, Be Bop a Lula, produced originally by Adam Ant and Lori Depp in various venues along Sunset Strip. The play, set in England in 1960, is about the relationship between Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran on that last tour before Cochran's accidental death. It stars Aaron DuPree as Gene Vincent and Chance Dean as Eddie Cochran.

There will also be an interview with biographer, John Collis, archive from Gene Vincent himself and some newly recorded tribute songs created by Sherri Vincent.

This programme was first broadcast on Radio 2.

Race with the Devil:the Gene Vincent Story

Continuing Radio 2's 50s season, Roger Daltrey pays tribute to wild and innovative rock 'n' roll/rockabilly singer, songwriter and guitarist Gene Vincent (born Vincent Craddock), who, with his band The Blue Caps, rose to fame in 1956 with the US top ten hit Be-Bop-a-Lula (and its controversial B-side Woman Love). The leather-clad star peaked in the 1950s and spent much of the next decade in England. In 1971 he died of an ulcer haemorrhage, aged 36. Discussing his influence are Eric Burdon, Ray Davies, Alvin Stardust, Mark E Smith, Spencer Davis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Doors drummer John Densmore, Blue Caps members Tommy Facenda and Dickie Harrell, members of his family and others. Plus archive input from Gene Vincent and extracts from Rex Weiner's play Be-Bop-a-Lula.

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: 14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Suzi Quatro, 14/02/2009

Featuring music from the Bobby Fuller Four, Gene Pitney, Smokey Robinson and more.

Suzi features music from Sandy Nelson, the Bobby Fuller Four, Gene Pitney, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, and the Paris Sisters.

US oldies, with hits by Sandy Nelson, The Bobby Fuller Four, Gene Pitney, The Paris Sisters and many others.

Pirate Johnnie Walker

Pirate Johnnie Walker: Episode 2

Episode 2

BBC Radio 2 - Pirate Johnnie Walker, Episode 2

Johnnie plays tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles to capture the vintage pirate radio sound.

Johnnie recreates the sounds of a bygone era, with classic tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles capturing the vintage pirate radio sound.

Johnnie plays tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles to capture the vintage pirate radio sound

Johnnie recreates the sounds of a bygone era, with classic tracks from 1955-'75 and jingles capturing the vintage pirate radio sound

Nostalgic show with music and jingles from the era of pirate radio.

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: 14/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Bob Harris Sunday, 14/02/2009

With live music from the American folk-rock singer Jonatha Brooke.

New releases and classic tunes from the UK and America. With live music from the American folk-rock singer Jonatha Brooke.

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: 11/02/2009

11/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Trevor Nelson, 11/02/2009

Prince's Sign 'O' The Times is Trevor Nelson's Album of the Week.

Prince's Sign 'O' The Times is Trevor Nelson's Album of the Week - tracks include U Got The Look and If I Was Your Girlfriend.

Pete Mitchell

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

Pete Mitchell: 15/02/2009

15/02/2009

BBC Radio 2 - Pete Mitchell, 15/02/2009

Pete plays a mix of music, including classic soul, funk, disco and RnB.

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

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