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Janice Long talked to Paul McCartney ahead of his big gig.

For more information about events in this year's European City of Culture see the Liverpool08 website.

As part of Radio 2's Liverpool Season, we present a show from the upcoming Liverpool Sound concert at Anfield Stadium and a season of documentaries about the music and artists of the city.

Radio 2 Live: Paul McCartney At Liverpool Sound
Saturday 7 June 1900-2000
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Presented by Janice Long.

Hear McCartney's performance from the 1 June concert and hear live tracks from Kaiser Chiefs and the concert's other supporting artists.

From The Beatles' early gigs at the Cavern Club, through to contemporary bands like The Zutons, The Wombats and Hot Club De Paris, the sound of Liverpool has continued to evolve.

Join Radio 2 as Liverpool's most famous son, Sir Paul McCartney headlines Liverpool Sound – the European Capital of Culture's celebration of its musical heritage – live at Anfield Football Stadium.

Sir Paul's one-off performance in front of more than 30,000 people will be the first and last global concert staged at Anfield before Liverpool Football Club moves to a new home.

Saturday 31 May 1900-2000
Eric's - The Story Of A Liverpool Club

Tuesday 3 June 2230-2330
Out of Liverpool

Tuesday 10 June 2230-2330
You’ll Never Walk Alone 

Friday 13 June 1900-1930
Don’t Start Me Talking About…The Beatles (1/2) 

Friday 20 June 1900-1930 
Don’t Start Me Talking About…The Beatles (2/2)

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