Ken Bruce - 03/05/2010

Here at Radio 2, we are celebrating the work of our finest British songwriters by creating a landmark collection of their very best songs - as chosen by Radio 2 listeners, presenters, artists and songwriters - in Radio 2's Great British Songbook. As part of this, on Radio 2's Great British Songbook Day, we're showcasing the talent of our best songwriters with classic songs written by Brits and special guests. These include lyricist Sir Tim Rice and guitarist Albert Lee, in conversation with Simon Mayo on Drivetime; while The Hollies' Bobby Elliott is on with Ken today, sharing his first two Tracks Of My Years. Through Radio 2's Great British Songbook, we hope our listeners will be inspired by British popular song and discover more about the songs which define, and inspire us, as a nation. You can watch online videos of artists performing their versions of Great British songs; discover some of the Radio 2 presenters' favourites; and learn more about the work that goes into crafting hit records, with songwriters Roger Greenaway and Don Black.