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BBC Radio 2

30 at 50

Celebrating the top 30 hits of Madonna, Michael Jackson, Prince and Motown as they turn 50
6 on 2

Presenters from BBC 6 Music give Radio 2 listeners a taste of their shows
70 Years of Cool

Jamie Cullum tells the story of Blue Note Records and the rise of modern jazz
A Date With Dolly: Michael Ball Meets Dolly Parton

Michael Ball fulfils his longtime ambition to meet Dolly Parton

A Man Like Curtis

Lenny Kravitz celebrates the life and musical achievements of soul artist Curtis Mayfield
A Tribute To Sir John Dankworth

Remembering the life of jazz musician Sir John Dankworth
Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall

Spike Milligan's war memoirs, read by lifelong Milligan fan Paul Merton
Al Bowlly - Britain's First Pop Star

Tribute to singer Al Bowlly, described as the voice of the Thirties

Alan Carr's Comedy Outings

... Outings. New comedy clip show featuring the distinctive humour of Alan Carr
Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music
Aled Jones with Good Morning Sunday

Programme discussing ethical and religious issues, with guests and spiritual music
Alex Lester

Morning music and entertainment from Alex Lester: It's the Best Time Of The Day Show!

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

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And the Winner Is...

Matt Lucas dishes out his own awards, the Lucases
Andre Previn: All The Right Notes

Celebrating the life and career of Sir Andre Previn
At the Foot of the Cross

Meditation and prayer for Good Friday on Radio 2

Bassey!

Dame Shirley Bassey, 'The Girl from Tiger Bay', tells her story to Paul Sexton
Behind the Brel: The Story of a Musical Genius

Marc Almond delivers a personal exploration of the life and works of Jacques Brel
Benny Goodman: King of Swing

Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman
Best of Jazz

Music entertainment

Beverley's Gospel Nights

A vibrant half hour of inspiring spiritual music
Big Band Special

The very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day
Bill Kenwright's Golden Years

Bill Kenwright shares his passion for the hits of the late 50s and early 60s
Billy Joel: All My Life

Paul Sexton presents the story of American singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel

Blaggers Guide

David Quantick with everything you need to know about music in easily digestible chunks
Blonde on Blonde

Mariella Frostrup celebrates iconic blondes: Doris Day, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe
Blonde on Blonde

Mariella Frostrup celebrates more iconic blondes
Bob Harris

DJ Bob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks

Bob Harris Country

Bob presents his choice of country, roots and Americana music
Bob Harris Saturday

Bob raids his personal record collection and plays overlooked and forgotten gems
Bobby Darin: A Man in a Hurry

...A Man in A Hurry. Story of the performer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago this month
Bollywood Britain

Nikki Bedi looks at the British love of Bollywood

Bonjour Mr Aznavour

Petula Clark presents a profile of the great French chansonnier Charles Aznavour
Brass Britain

Stephen Tompkinson presents a celebration of the UK's long love affair with brass bands
British Steel: How British Heavy Metal Conquered The World

Justin Lee Collins tells the story of the British pioneers of heavy metal
Buy Me Up TV

Comedy inspired by TV shopping channels

Can't Get Used To Losing You - The Untold Story of Pomus & Shuman

...Pomus & Shuman. Celebrating one of American pop's greatest ever songwriting teams
Carmen Miranda: The Lady In The Tutti Frutti Hat

Exploring the incandescent career and life of Hollywood's original 'Brazilian Bombshell'
Carry On Forever!

Leslie Phillips celebrates the Carry On films and assesses their cultural impact
Charles Hazlewood Show

Charles Hazlewood presents a series investigating eclectic musical exploration

Choo Choo Ch'Boogie: The Louis Jordan Story

A look at one of the most extrovert characters in showbusiness history, Louis Jordan
Chris Evans

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

Clare Teal presents the best in swinging big band sounds
Clare Teal's Jazz Divas

Clare Teal celebrates a collection of the world's greatest female jazz musicians

Class of 2008

Paul Gambaccini presents his choice of the breakthrough artists of the year
Classical City to City

Tim Minchin explores the histories of some of the most musical cities in the world
Clive Anderson

Presenter Clive Anderson with news, views, entertainment and guests
Clive Anderson's Chat Room

Hard-edged chat show in which top personalities speak their mind about the week’s topics

Coal Miner's Daughter: The Loretta Lynn Story

Bob Harris narrates the history of the blue-collar queen of country
Colour My World: The Tony Hatch Story

Bill Kenwright looks at the life and music of songwriter, composer and producer Tony Hatch