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The Great British Songbook

14:00 - 17:00

Tony Blackburn and Cilla Black present the Great British Songbook of the 60s.

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Radio 2's Great British Songbook

What's On

7 to 13 November

Cliff Richard And The Shadows

Cliff Richard and The Shadows recorded live at Wembley Arena in October 2009.

Saturday 7 November, 2200

 

Guy Chambers' Tracks Of My Years

The songwriter discussed his British influences with Ken Bruce

Monday 9 - Friday 13 November, 0930-1200

 

Ken's Daily Great British Love Song

During November Ken's Daily Love Song will be a British Love Song.

Monday 9 - Friday 13 November, 0930-1200

 

14 to 20 November

Ken's Daily Great British Love Song

During November Ken's Daily Love Song will be a British Love Song.

Monday 16 - Friday 20 November, 0930-1200

 

Radcliffe And Maconie

Mark Radcliffe and Stuart Maconie discuss some of their favourite British songwriters.

Tuesday 17 November, 2000-2200

 

21 to 28 November

Radio 2 Live: Spandau Ballet

The reunited 80s group perform an intimate gig at the BBC's Radio Theatre in London.

Saturday 21 November, 2200-2300

 

Ken's Daily Great British Love Song

During November Ken's Daily Love Song will be a British Love Song.

Monday 23 - Friday 27 November, 0930-1200

 

Best Of British Non-Stop Oldies

Share your favourite British Oldies with Steve Wright, and he may play them out on The Big Show.

Monday 23 - Wednesday 25 November, 2200-2300

 

29 November - 5 December

The Songs The Beatles Gave Away

Documentary presented by Bob Harris.

Saturday 28 November, 2200-2300

 

Don Black's Songwriting Masterclass

Richard Allinson is joined by the Oscar Award-winning lyricist for a special Great British Songbook Songwriting Masterclass.

Monday 30 November, 2330-0000

 

28 December to 1 January

The Great British Songbook Of The Sixties

Monday 28 December, 1400-1700

 

The Great British Songbook Of The Seventies

Tuesday 29 December, 1400-1700

 

The Great British Songbook Of The Eighties

Wednesday 30 December, 1400-1700

 

The Great British Songbook Of The Nineties

Thursday 31 December, 1400-1700

 

The Great British Songbook Of The Noughties

Friday 1 January, 1400-1700

 

About The Songbook

Radio 2 is creating a landmark collection of the British songs that inspire us - as chosen by musicians, songwriters, Radio 2 presenters and of course, you.   Find out more..

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson

Listen to Richard Allinson's Saturday show every week to hear tracks from The Great British Songbook.

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