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Jeremy Vine interviews the British boxer whose controversial views on women. homosexuality and pedophilia has led to a campaign to stop him becoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The man who started the petition against Tyson Fury, Scott Cuthbertson and veteran gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell challenged the champion live on air.
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Hear pop legend Pete Waterman tell Scott Mills what he thinks is the best ABBA record ahead of #Eurovision 2014 & BBC Radio 2's pop-up DAB service.
Listen to a teaser of @sarajcox interviewing @boygeorge on @bbcradio2 ahead of #Soundsofthe80s
Ade Edmondson is in with Janice long for a chat and #spokenwordsession on Monday morning the 12th of August at midnight, chatting about his new album with The Bad Shepherds, telly presenting and morris dancing
For The Dark Lord's first 'Nowt As Queer As Folk' Festival he heard from some of the people who make the weird & wonderful festivals that take place around the UK.
For The Dark Lord's first 'Nowt As Queer As Folk' Festival he heard from some of the people who make the weird & wonderful festivals that take place around the UK.
For The Dark Lord's first 'Nowt As Queer As Folk' Festival he heard from some of the people who make the weird & wonderful festivals that take place around the UK.
For The Dark Lord's first 'Nowt As Queer As Folk' Festival he heard from some of the people who make the weird & wonderful festivals that take place around the UK.
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@mileskanemusic is chatting to @janicelongdj from midnight on Wednesday 3rd July and performing #spokenwordsession-Here's a few minutes from the interview, Miles chats about the new album
Boomtown Bob called in, fresh from rock 'n' rolling at the Isle of Wight Festival with news of a national tour!
Alison is riding high in the charts with her new album and we are delighted to welcome her to Steve Lamacq's Rock College as this week's Guest Lecturer.
Janice Long will be chatting to Mat Osman and Brett Anderson from #Suede from midnight on Wednesday 15th of May 2013 night about their new album #Bloodsports and Brett will read from his favourite book for #spokenwordsession this is a clip from the interview and session
We also asked for suggestions of a song that our players could perform, and the one we chose was the Supergrass song ‘Alright’ Our first player of the week yesterday was Jason Holgate from Birmingham ,our second player was 13 year old James Davies from Romford , the third was Phil Beevers from Solihull who played through the pain of an injured hand and the final player was one of the UK’s brightest new folk singers, John Smith, all played different parts of the song down the phone live on the show ,John added some vocals #R2Day @BBCCO @GBarlowOfficial @elaine_paige @SimplyRedHQ @BBCRedButton @jamiecullum @clareteal @HackneyEmpire
Dan Smith from Bastille is Steve's Guest Lecturer this week, talking about the craft of songwriting.
Our Head of Film Music Jonny Trunk looks at Ennio Morricone and Sergio Leone's Once Upon A Time In America and our Fact celebrates Jeff Buckley.
Jim Kerr, of Simple Minds, remembers Jerry Dammers, Nelson Mandela and the band's song Mandela Day in this week's Guest Lecture.
As part of Radio 2's celebration of the human voice, each morning at 4:40 Alex Lester attempts to recreate some of the oddest pieces of vocal acrobatics put to record in 'Alex Gets Vocal'. Check out the rest of the show HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Here, Mumford & Sons set the record straight for Jo Whiley about criticisms the band has faced over their class and the music they make
Here, the mighty Mumford & Sons talk to Jo Whilery about the plans, preperations and fears for headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.
As part of Radio 2's celebration of the human voice, each morning at 4:40 Alex Lester attempts to recreate some of the oddest pieces of vocal acrobatics put to record in 'Alex Gets Vocal'. Check out the rest of the show HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
On Monday, Jo had the World Exclusive First Play of Paul Weller's new single The Olde Original. Here, she talks with the Mod Father about the song, which he has released to mark Record Store Day 2013 on Saturday 20th April. This annual event celebrates independent music shops across the nation.
As part of Radio 2's celebration of the human voice, each morning at 4:40 Alex Lester attempts to recreate some of the oddest pieces of vocal acrobatics put to record in 'Alex Gets Vocal'. Check out the rest of the show HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
This week Steve welcomes Sinead O'Connor as our Guest Lecturer. She has been promoting her latest album How About I Be Me (And You Be You)? and will be headlining the acoustic stage at Glastonbury this year. Here she is paying tribute to her hero David Bowie.
As part of Radio 2's celebration of the human voice, each morning at 4:40 Alex Lester attempts to recreate some of the oddest pieces of vocal acrobatics put to record in 'Alex Gets Vocal'.
Check out the rest of the show HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
As part of Radio 2's celebration of the human voice, each morning at 4:40 Alex Lester attempts to recreate some of the oddest pieces of vocal acrobatics put to record in 'Alex Gets Vocal'.
Check out the rest of the show HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Bob Harris is here this weekend with Milo Greene in session, here they are explaining where the name came from.
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...and today it was a special 'Feel Good Good Friday' 5:40 What Today's Taught Me as we started an hour later.
To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
R2LP #AmyWinehouse
Here are Steve and Tim with some album factoids about the late Amy Winehouse.
R2LP #TheEagles
Here are Steve and Tim with some factoids about The Eagles album Hotel California
R2LP #PinkFloyd
Here are Steve and Tim with some album factoids about Pink Floyd's 1973 release.
R2LP #RoxyMusic
Here are Steve and Tim with some factoids about Roxy Music's Flesh + Blood.
R2LP #Sade
Here are Steve and Tim with some factoids about Sade's debut album Diamond Life.
R2LP #JohnLennon
Here are Steve and Tim with some factoids about John Lennon and Yoko Ono's Double Fantasy.
R2LP #Genesis
Here are Steve and Tim with some factoids about the Genesis album Invisible Touch.
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning. To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
R2LP #DireStraits
Here are Steve and Tim with some album factoids about Dire Straits best selling album.
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning. To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
The former PJ & Duncan superstars give a blast of Let's Get Ready To Rumble live on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2!
Tonight, Suede’s newest album Bloodsports is in the Jo Whiley Album Review hot seat. It’s the Britpop band’s first album in 10 years and it features the single Barriers. So was this album worth the wait…? Listen to this album sampler and let us know on the Radio 2 Facebook page.
Tonight, Justin Timberlake's latest The 20/20 Experience is in the Album Review hot seat. In the six years since FutureSex/LoveSounds, the former boybander has become a big time Hollywood star, got married and launched his own record and fashion label, so is his music still up to scratch...? Have a listen to this album sampler and let us know on the Radio 2 Facebook page...
Joss Stone collaborates on a brand new track with Nitin Sawhney exclusively for his Radio 2 Show #spinstheglobe Monday 25th March 10pm
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning. To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning. To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning.
To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share "the things they know now that they didn't the day before"...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am this morning.
To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Tonight, the new album from American singer-songwriter John Grant is being reviewed. Pale Green Ghosts is a highly confessional album set to electro-pop beats and features several collaborations with Sinead O'Connor. Here's a short album sampler. Have a listen and let us know on the Radio 2 Facebook page.
Tonight, the new album from British synth-pop duo Hurts is being reviewed. Exhile is the band's followup to their hugely successful debut Happiness and it's getting them called the new Depeche Mode. Here's a short album sampler and let us know what you think on the Radio 2 Facebook page. Songs: Exhile, Miracle, The Cupid & Help
Tonight, The new album from the British snyth-pop duo Hurts is being reviewed. Exhile is the band's follow-up to their hit 2010 album Happiness and they're being called the new Depeche Mode. have a listen to this short album sampler and let us know on the Radio 2 Facebook page what you think. Songs: Exhile, Miracle, The Cupid & Help.
Tonight on Jo Whiley, David Bowie's new album The Next Day will be reviewed. It's the first album from the iconic British singer in 10 years and it's making was one of the best kept secrets in music. We want to know what you think of it, so here's a short album sampler and give us your review on the Radio 2 facebook page. Tracks: The Next Day, Dirty Boys, The Stars (Are Out Tonight) & Heat
Every morning The Dark Lord asks his listeners to share 'the things they know now that they didn't the day before'...here's what they had learnt by 4:40am Monday morning.
To hear more of Alex Lester and his Best Time of The Day Show click HERE --> http://bit.ly/DarkLordR2
Nitin Sawhney & Diana Yukawa create the track Jaipur for Nitin Sawhney Spins the Globe on Radio 2 Monday 18th March 10pm.
Nitin Sawhney collaborates with one of Mali's premier Ngoni players Bassekou Kouyate. The song is called Blues Africa
On Monday, Stereophonics new album Graffiti On The Train is being reviewed on the Jo Whiley show. It’s the Welsh band’s 8th studio album and frontman Kelly jones directed the videos for the albums first two singles In A Moment and Indian Summer. We’d like your opinion on it, so here’s a short album sampler for you to listen to. Tracks: We Share The same Sun, Graffiti On The train, Roll The Dice, No-One’s Perfect.
On Monday, Bastille’s debut album Bad Blood is being reviewed on the Jo Whiley show. Bastille are a four piece from London who are fronted by Dan Smith and they recently supported Emeli Sande on tour. We’d like your opinion on it, so here’s a short album sampler to listen to. Tracks: Pompeii, Bad Blood, Icarus and Get Home.
On Monday, British singer-songwriter Laura Mvula’s debut album Sing To The Moon will be reviewed on the Jo Whiley show. Laura was shortlisted for this year’s Critic’s Choice Award at the Brits and she was a nominee in the BBC@s Sound of 2013 poll. We’d like your opinion it, so here’s a short album sampler. Tracks: Like The Morning Dew, Green Garden, I Don’t Know What the Weather Will Be and Diamonds.
Noel Gallagher tells Jo Whiley about his MBE ambitions at the Comic Relief Give it Up gig
Tonight, The Stand-In by Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caitlin Rose is being reviewed on the Jo Whiley Show. Here's a short album sampler. Have a listen and let us know what you think! Tracks: No One To Call, Only A Clown, Pink Champagne & Old Numbers
Tonight, AMOK by Atoms For Peace, the new album fronted by Radiohead's Thom Yorke, is being reviewed on The Jo Whiley Show. Here's a short album sampler. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Tracks: Before Your Eyes, Stuck Together Pieces, Judge Jury and Executioner & AMOK.
Nitin Sawhney collaborates on an exclusive track with London band One Eskimo for Radio 2
All week Alex Jones is sitting in for Alex Lester between 2am - 5am, and each day we're testing her literary knowledge in a little game called 'What's The Story?' Today is your final chance to take part and it's the turn of Vanessa Feltz to read an extract from a famous novel. Have a listen and if you know the answer then get in touch! Alex will then reveal the answer during her show tomorrow morning. Will she end on a victory? Tune in from 2am to find out!
All week Alex Jones is sitting in for Alex Lester between 2am - 5am, and each day we're testing her literary knowledge in a little game called 'What's The Story?' Today it's the turn of PopMaster Ken Bruce to read an extract from a famous novel. Have a listen and if you know the answer then get in touch! Alex will then reveal the answer during her show tomorrow morning so tune in to see if you guessed correctly.
All week Alex Jones is sitting in for Alex Lester between 2am - 5am, and each day we're testing her literary knowledge in a little game called 'What's The Story?' Today it's the turn of Drive Time host Simon Mayo to read an extract from a famous novel. Have a listen and if you know the answer then get in touch! Alex will then reveal the answer during her show tomorrow morning so tune in to see if you guessed correctly.
All week Alex Jones is sitting in for Alex Lester between 2am - 5am, and each day we're testing her literary knowledge in a little game called 'What's The Story?' Today it's the turn of her fellow 'One Show' presenter Chris Evans to read an extract from a famous novel. Have a listen and if you know the answer then get in touch! Alex will then reveal the answer during her show tomorrow morning so tune in to see if you guessed correctly.
Alex Jones' literary knowledge is being put to the test every day as she stands in for Alex Lester from Monday 25th Feb. Here's the first clip from a famous novel as read by Alex Lester, but will Alex Jones guess where it's from? Tune in from 2am on Monday to find out!
BobHarris talks to #DanReed this weekend and welcomes him for a very special session.
Here's a little taster about Dan's signature song Rainbow Child.
Join them this Saturday night/Sunday morning.
Mick Hucknall talks to Claudia Winkleman (sitting in for Ken Bruce) about two more of his favourite all time songs on Tracks of my years. Wed Feb 20th.
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Here @JKCorden tells @achrisevans about the moment he cut off @OfficialAdele at the #Brits2012
Tonight, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds latest album Push The Sky Away is in the Album Review on Jo Whiley. Here's a short album sampler: Tracks: Push The Sky Away, Higgs Boson Blues, Jubilee Street. Have a listen and let us know what you think!
Tonight, Tegan & Sara's new album Heartthrob is in the Album Review on Jo Whiley. Here's a short sampler. Tracks: Drove Me Wild, Closer, Shock To Your System & I Couldn't Be Your Friend. Have a listen and let us know what you think...!
Here's a short sampler of 3 songs from Foals' new album Holy Fire. Tracks: My Number, Bad Habit, Inhaler
Hear our top pop pickin' version of Radio 4's Womans Hour Power List 100, read by Jenny Murray @WHJM and Eve Pollard @BBCWomansHour @BBCRadio4 #WHPowerList
Rising stars Keston Cobblers' Club are in session with Bob Harris this weekend on BBC Radio 2. Here Julia explains where their name came from.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qdnrz
Julie Bell tells Jeremy Vine Show why her housing benefit shouldn't be cut because her spare room belongs to her daughter who died last year #juliebell #R2Vine #jeremyvine
Chris Evans calls Richard Hammond to see how nervous he, Clarkson & May are about the start of the new series going up against Call The Midwife...
This weekend Bob welcomes Rosabella Gregory for some amazing live performances and the band Urusen for a beautiful session. Bob also asked the band about their feelings on talking at gigs. (Photo by Andrew Cotterill)
Bob Harris has Patterson Hood in session this weekend (Jan 27th) with some fantastic songs and chat about jackets at the AMAs, the Drive By Truckers and Patterson's Dad recording with all the greats at Alabama's Muscle Shoals Studios.
Kenbruce has chosen the hardest question from #PopMaster Do you agree with his choice? Did you know the answer? #R2 14/01/2013
Simon Mayo wanted to know what it would sound like if someone tried to play a flugelhorn with liquid poured in it. Here's trumpeter John MacDomnic giving us a blast...
Richard Allinson spoke to everyone's favourite judge, Len Goodman, about dressing up for Strictly Come Dancing.
The Chris Evans Breakfast Show is giving away the best bits of the last 12 months over the next 12 days! Download them for free HERE: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/evans
Winner of SPOTY 2012 Bradley Wiggins speaks to BBC Radio 2's Vassos Alexander at the after-event!
Katherine tells Terry what she has been upto in the States and how the Strictly judges have been behaving over there. #strictly
Paul Buchanan of The Blue Nile talks Bob through the first in a series of remastered albums this weekend on BBC Radio 2. Here he is explaining the lengthy gestation period between albums.
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@terry_wogan asks @AlfieBoe if he really does sleep sitting up. To hear the rest of the interview visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p3h2j @bbcradio2 #gigmemories #ProudToBeAFanOf
You'll never guess what ruins the day of Paul's other listener! #paulogrady #bbc #radio2
Anneka Rice wishes every happiness to those people who text in for today's Wedding List.
Michael Buble comes up with a new James Bond theme live on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2.... It's a good one....
Here's Terry catching up with Michael Palin having a chat about what the rest of the Monty Python gang are upto these days. To hear the rest of the chat in which Michael talks about his globetrotting adventures, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nx2kr
The guardian of weekend overnights on Radio 2, Richard Allinson, knows a thing or two about Stones records. Hear him pick his favourite as part of Radio 2's Rolling Stones season as we celebrate the band's 50th anniversary. And music aficionado Richard has a surprise Stones fact or two up his sleeve...
As part of Radio 2's Children in Need Jukebox, Ozzy Osbourne, John Bishop and John Craven stopped by to read the sport headlines... or was it impressionist supreme Jon Culshaw? You decide...
All part of Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2 http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2
Ken talks about his all time favourite Rolling Stones track as part of the Rolling Stones season on BBC Radio 2.
Mel C joined Ken Bruce for Children in Need. While she's talking to Ken about the Spice Girls musical they get interrupted...
Lifelong Stones fan Huey Morgan was thrilled to meet Keith Richards as part of Radio 2's Rolling Stones season. Hear this and exclusive interviews with other members of the band across the network along with BBC archive as we celebrate their fifty years in music. Find out more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p010vkpz
After winning this year's series of Celebrity Masterchef, Emma Kennedy tells Terry Wogan about the downsides of such acclaim...
Anneka Rice has the latest Wedding List from her Radio 2 show, Saturday 10th November 2012.
Former Razorlight drummer Andy Burrows talks to Jo Whiley about keeping in touch with his former band mates, revealing he's tried to contact Johnny Borrell but never heard back from him.
Seminal Glasgow band Deacon Blue dropped into Weekend Wogan last Sunday and told Terry all about their latest tour and rocking the hits!
Lenny Henry tells Terry Wogan all about his skills as a concert pianist - providing his hands keep up.
Claudia talking to Dr Tim Harrison of the British Trust for Ornithology about why hungry squirrels are stealing nuts and seeds from garden bird tables and what can be done to prevent the ravenous rodents from depriving our feathered friends of their food.
David Hepworth tells Johnnie Walker's Long Players why The Who's 'Who's Next' album remains such an enduring rock classic. Listen from 10pm to hear tracks from that album plus Neil Young’s After The Goldrush alongside comment and interviews from the BBC archive with Pete Townshend, Neil Young and Nils Lofgren. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ng68h
Another stinging put down from Paul's other listener Mabel, and one from her niece Kylie - a family feud ensues! #bbc #radio2 #paulogrady
Grammy winner and Blues legend Robert Cray joins Bob Harris for a session this weekend. Martin Stephenson also plays live on the show.
Here are Robert and his bassist Richard Cousins remembering their friendship with the late John Lee Hooker.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01ncgfv
Paul expresses his feelings about the correct use of punctuation.
paulogrady #bbc #radio2
Guess Elaine Paige's favourite Beatles Tune, here's a clue it's from a musical and was the only musical track the Fab Four recorded.
As part of BBC Radio 2's Beatles Season, Chris Evans reveals which Beatles song is his favourite... At least at the moment anyway!
Hear BBC Radio 2 presenter, Alex Lester, talk about which Beatles record is his favourite and why. #beatles #bbcradio2
With so many classics to choose from, Graham Norton explains which song he has picked as his favourite.
Steve tells us what his #1 track by the Fab Four is (and find out in a few days what his favourite Beatles love song is...)
Having worked with all the Fab Four and even paying John Lennon in Chocolate Bath Oliver biscuits for a session on the Old Grey Whistle Test in the 1970s, Bob Harris found it hard to pick just one favourite from The Beatles, but he has plumped for Strawberry Fields Forever.
Join Bob for Bob Harris Country, Thursday at 7pm and Bob Harris Sunday from Midnight.
Buzz Aldrin tells Chris Evans he wouldn't want to take on the challenge that Felix Baumgartner has set himself - to skydive from the edge of space! See photos of Chris and Buzz on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Facebook page now!
Chris is back on Monday, and has this special message about who else will be on the show...
This weekend listen out for stunning sessions from Beth Orton and Deacon Blue on Bob Harris Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Here's Beth paying tribute to the late Bert Jansch.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n5z4v
Here's another extra clip from the conversation between Johnnie and Peter.
You can hear the So special on Johnnie Walker's Long Players on BBC Radio 2 at 10pm Tuesday 2nd October and for seven days afterwards via http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2
Check out our gallery here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/galleries/p00z7v8n
Only being a one hour show we couldn't fit in all the tracks from So, so here are Peter and Johnnie talking about This Is The Picture. Hear more on the first in a new series of Johnnie Walker's Long Players Tuesday 2 Oct 2200 on BBC Radio 2
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n0w5q
Tony the Trucker desperately needed some egg-poaching advice. Thank goodness Jamie was on hand to help. With the added bonus of some other trucker recipes...
Andy Williams talks to Ken Bruce (recorded back in 2007 just before he turned 80) about the fact that even at almost 80 he still enjoyed perfoming in public.
Paul Gambacini joins Simon Mayo on Radio 2 to pay tribute to the king of easy listening #AndyWilliams
Zoe Ball talks to the statuesque Jerry Hall about Strictly Come Dancing, Mick Jagger and organic vegetables.
In a special edition of Johnnie Walker's Long Players, on BBC Radio 2 on Tuesday 2nd October at 10pm, Peter Gabriel talks through the album that changed his life. Here's a highlight concerning the track Don't Give Up.
Find out more here http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n0w5q
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Nicky Byrne from Westlife gave Zoe a call on his fancy phone. He's all aches and pains from Strictly but is loving being paired with the hot Venezuelan Karen!
Kylie Minogue joins Zoe Ball on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show. She introduces the first play of her new single 'Flower' and chats to Zoe about working with the BBC Concert Orchestra at Proms in the Park.
Robbie Williams joins Chris Evans to give Candy its radio debut!
Hear the whole interview in our free daily download: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/evans
Colin Jackson, Michael Johnson and Denise Lewis manage to remain completely impartial during Mo Farah's win at the London 2012 Olympics
Hear the whole conversation in The Chris Evans Best Bits Daily Download
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Chris and Alex do battle with the wind to bring you breaking news on Day 2 of the Children in Need extravaganza
Hear the whole conversation in the Chris Evans Daily Download www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/evans
Chris Evans backstage at Buckingham Palace, behind the scenes at the Diamond Jubilee Concert.
Hear ALL the best bits - including interviews with Sir Elton John, Sir Tom Jones and Gary Barlow at at http://bbc.in/evanspodcast
To hear all the best bits from Chris's chat with comedian Lee Mack, head to http://bbc.in/evanspodcast
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Chris talks about working with the legendary 'Cowboy' Jack Clements at Sun Studios.
Hear the full interview with Bob Harris on 29th April at midnight on BBC Radio 2.
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Hear all the Best Bits from our morning with Tom Jones and Helen Skelton in the Chris Evans Daily Download: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/evans
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Saturday 3rd March at 10pm, BBC Radio 2 helps mark 6 Music's 10th Birthday by featuring some of Adam and Joe's best bits.
Chris Evans talks to Sophie Lording from the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts about 500 WORDS, Radio 2's short story writing competition for children aged 13 and under. You have until midnight on Thursday 1st March to volunteer to be one of our judges. Don't miss out! Click here to find out more http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/500words/2012/become-a-judge/
Hear Jacqueline Wilson, Andy Stanton and Lauren Child on how to write a super short story for the Chris Evans Breakfast Show's 500 WORDS competition which closes THIS THURSDAY!
Submit your story here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/500words/2012/submit-your-story/
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Chris Evans talks to Lisa Carter about her experience as a volunteer judge for 500 WORDS, BBC Radio 2's short story competition for young writers.
Find out about how to volunteer by clicking here http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/500words/2012/become-a-judge/
Hear all of Chris' chat with Daniel Radcliffe in the podcast: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/evans
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Sir Paul McCartney talks about Chet Baker's My Funny Valentine in an extract from an extended interview with Jamie Cullum. Hear the whole interview on BBC Radio 2 from 1900 on Tuesday 7 February. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01blgkl
Chris Evans wants the nation to celebrate the libraries of the UK - go along to your local library this Saturday and borrow loads of books! While you're at it, take along one of our 500 WORDS posters to encourage kids to get writing! Get the poster here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/500words/2012
Hot Gossip - BBC Radio 2 - Saturday 28th Jan 2200
Claudia Winkleman to hosts the final episode of Radio 2's panel show.
BBC Radio 2 - Saturday 21st Jan - 2200
Claudia Winkleman hosts BBC Radio 2's celebrity based panel show which unleashes the comics and commentators into the silicon filled world of gossip magazines and showbiz columns.
This week's panellists are Andrew Maxwell, Katy Brand and Mark Watson.
Sounds of the 20th Century - Thursday 19th January - 2200 - BBC Radio 2
Jeremy Vine introduces an audio collage of 1991. The first Gulf War dominates the evening news, but there are celebrations at the release of hostages Terry Waite and John McCarthy.
In the pop charts, Salt 'n' Pepa want to "talk about sex" and Right Said Fred are "too sexy for their shirts" while, on Test Match Special, Jonathan Agnew and Brian Johnston get the giggles over Ian Botham's "leg-over". And there's talk of something called the World Wide Web.