BBC Radio 2

'I Hope We Passed The Audition'

Exploring how the Beatles' last public performance, a rooftop concert in 1969, came about.

1929: Crash, Bang, Wallop

Kirsty Wark explores the cultural impact of the 1929 financial crash and Great Depression.

1948 Olympics - London's Austerity Games

Barry Davies presents the story of the last time the Olympic Games came to London.

2011 CMA Music Festival

Behind the scenes action and music highlights from the 2011 festival.

2012 - The Year to Remember

Clare Balding celebrates an incredible year for the UK

20th Century Boy - The Marc Bolan Story

Paul Sexton looks at glam rock star Marc Bolan's life, music and legacy.

2DAY

A 12-hour on-air celebration of everything the UK's favourite radio station has to offer

30 at 50

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

40th Anniversary of the White Album

Insight into the making of an album which marked the beginning of the end for the Beatles.

The 40th Anniversary of Woodstock

Singer-songwriter John Sebastian marks the 40th anniversary of the 1969 Woodstock festival

The 41st Country Music Awards

Paul Sexton has live coverage from the Country Music Association awards in Nashville.

6 on 2

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

6 On 2: 6 Music Celebrates 10 Years

Highlights of BBC Radio 6 Music's 10th birthday celebrations.

6 on 2: Huey Morgan

Huey Morgan introduces some of his favourite music from BBC 6 Music on Radio 2.

60 Years of the Charts

Paul Gambaccini presents a three-part series celebrating 60 years of British charts

70 Years of Cool

Jamie Cullum tells the story of Blue Note Records and the rise of modern jazz

80s Nashville: Taking Back the Country

Wynonna Judd explores Nashville's New Traditionalist movement of the 1980s.

A Christmas Gift to You: The Phil Spector Christmas Album

Amanda Holden celebrates Phil Spector's popular album A Christmas Gift for You.

A Christmas Tale

Festive story about a couple on a long car journey, narrated by Christian Slater.

A Date With Dolly: Michael Ball Meets Dolly Parton

Michael Ball fulfils his longtime ambition to meet Dolly Parton

A Jazz Odyssey

David Quantick takes listeners through 100 years of jazz, with The Jazz Repertory Company.

A Long, Long Time Ago: The Don McLean Story

Paul Gambaccini looks at the life and career of 'American Pie' writer Don McLean.

A Magical Manilow Christmas

Barry Manilow plays the perfect soundtrack to Christmas Eve.

A Man Like Curtis

Lenny Kravitz celebrates the life and musical achievements of soul artist Curtis Mayfield

A Man Like Curtis

Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to Curtis Mayfield's life and achievements.

A Musical Map of East London

Paloma Faith takes a musical tour of Olympic boroughs Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham.

A Sweet Soul Christmas with Craig Charles

Join Craig Charles as he brings you a flavour of the soulful side of Christmas.

A Swinging Christmas

The BBC Big Band in concert with the Grammy Award-winning vocal quartet New York Voices.

A Swinging Christmas

The BBC Big Band in concert with the Grammy Award-winning vocal quartet New York Voices.

A Taste of Summer

Celebration of the anniversary of an extraordinary musical and social flowering in 1967.

A Tonic for the Nation - the 60th Anniversary of the Festival of Britain

Barbara Windsor tells the story of the 1951 Festival of Britain and examines its heritage.

A Tribute To Sir John Dankworth

Remembering the life of jazz musician Sir John Dankworth

A War Less Ordinary

Sarah Lancashire honours those non-combatants whose wartime experience is often overlooked

A Year in the Life: The Beatles 1962

Roger McGough narrates the pivotal breakthrough year for the mop-topped Fab Four.

The A-Z of AOR

Bob Harris with the ultimate rock radio playlist, The A-Z of Album Orientated Rock

ABC and The BBC Concert Orchestra present The Lexicon of Love

ABC perform their album, The Lexicon of Love, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Acid House - The Next Generation

Chris Coco discovers the stories behind the last great youth movement - Acid House.

Adolf Hitler - My Part in His Downfall

Spike Milligan's war memoirs, read by lifelong Milligan fan Paul Merton

The Adventures of Sexton Blake

Britain's iconic sleuth stars in a series of thrilling adventures

The Afrobeat Revolutionary: Fela Kuti

Neneh Cherry tells the story Nigerian musical and social hero Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Ain't Gonna Play Sun City

Steven Van Zandt looks back at the role music played in the anti-apartheid movement.

Al Bowlly - Britain's First Pop Star

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

Al Murray

Al celebrates days out with your phone calls, texts and emails and lots of good music

Al Murray's New Year Resolutions

Al Murray welcomes 2012 in with a bang of the drums and your failed resolutions.

The Alan Carr Christmas Box

A selection box of seasonal music, guests and Alan's comical take on the festive period.

Alan Carr's Comedy Outings

... Outings. New comedy clip show featuring the distinctive humour of Alan Carr

Alan Carr's Office Party

Alan hosts two hours of festive music with last minute tips for a successful Christmas.

Alan Carr's Office Party

Alan hosts two hours of festive music with last minute tips for a successful Christmas.

Alan Titchmarsh with Melodies for You

Alan Titchmarsh plays a mixture of popular and classical music

The Album As Art

Documentary describing how the LP became a work of art in its own right.

Aled Jones

Aled Jones

Aled takes over the airwaves with bank holiday entertainment.

Alex Lester

Alex Lester

Alex presents a bank holiday special featuring the Great British Jukebox.

Alexei Sayle's Alternative Take

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Alexis Korner: Rhythm and Blues Champion

Chris Jagger showcases the work of broadcaster and bandleader Alexis Korner.

All Of Me: The Betrayal of Billie Holiday

Neneh Cherry tells the story of a remarkable period in the American jazz singer's life.

All Round Bob Monkhouse

Barry Cryer celebrates the life of Bob Monkhouse.

All Singing All Dancing All New Year's Day

Craig Charles welcomes the New Year with another selection of Northern Soul classics.

The Amazing Mavis Staples

Ricky Ross presents an extended interview with the singer and civil rights activist.

Americana Music Association Awards Highlights

Paul Sexton presents highlights of the 6th Americana Music Association Awards.

Amy Winehouse - Singer

Guy Garvey marks the first anniversary of the death of Amy Winehouse.

Amy Winehouse at the BBC

Jools Holland introduces a selection of Amy's performances from the BBC archives.

An Appreciation of Michael Jackson

A special programme paying tribute to the man described by many as the 'King of Pop'.

And the Winner Is...

Matt Lucas dishes out his own awards, the Lucases

And The Winner Is: 2DAY Special

Matt Lucas is the host for the 2DAY special episode of his very own awards ceremony.

Andre Previn: All the Right Notes

Celebrating the life and career of Sir Andre Previn

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Birthday in the Park

A musical event featuring a host of stars, marking Andrew Lloyd Webber's sixtieth birthday

Angel of Harlem: The Billie Holiday Story

Hollywood actor Billy Crystal celebrates the enduring influence of Billie Holiday.

Annie Nightingale's Eternal Jukebox

The First Lady of Radio hosts an occasional show of enjoyably unexpected musical pairings

An Appreciation of Michael Jackson

A special programme paying tribute to the man described by many as the 'King of Pop'.

Armatrading's Singer-Songwriters

Joan Armatrading discovers and showcases a new generation of singer-songwriters

The Art of Laughter

Jerry Hall enlists the help of comedians to highlight the importance of laughter.

Aspects of Love

Jerry Hall explores the mythology, philosophy and physiology of love.

At Home with Keith Richards

The legendary Rolling Stone talks about his incredible life and times.

At the BBC

Johnnie Walker presents portraits of famous figures in music, drawn from the BBC archives

At the Foot of the Cross

Meditation and prayer for Good Friday on Radio 2

Back from the Dead: The Return of Spinal Tap

Peter Curran joins Spinal Tap for a catch-up and to hear tracks from their new album.

Back Home: Wilson, the World Cup, and the 1970 General Election

How Labour snatched defeat from the jaws of victory as England lost the World Cup Crown.

Backstage at the Brits

A Music Club Special with Simon Mayo talking to performers and guests at the Brit Awards.

Ball of Confusion: The Soundscape of 1970

A montage of archive recordings, newsreels and music telling the story of 1970.

The Ballads of the Games

Extraordinary moments from the history of the Olympic Games are told in words and songs

The Band Behind Bars

Craig Charles follows a project which aims to rehabilitate prison inmates through music.

The Bands That Mattered

Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

The Bands That Mattered

Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

Barbara Windsor's Clubland

Barbara Windsor takes us on a tour of the famous London nightclubs of yesterday.

Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls

Barbara Windsor celebrates the lives and careers of influential female comedy icons

Barbara Windsor's Ladies of Song

Barbara Windsor leads a series on musical legends

Barbra Streisand: From the Way We Were... To the Way We Are

From her home in Malibu, Barbra chats with Academy Award-winning lyricist Don Black.

Barbra Streisand: From The Way We Were... To The Way We Are

Barbra chats to the Academy Award winning lyricist Don Black from her home in Malibu.

Barbra Streisand: The Way I Am

Paul Gambaccini talks to award-winning singer, actress and director Barbra Streisand.

Bassey!

Dame Shirley Bassey, 'The Girl from Tiger Bay', tells her story to Paul Sexton

Bassey!

Dame Shirley Bassey, 'The Girl from Tiger Bay', tells her story to Paul Sexton

Battersea to Birdland - The George Shearing Story

Nancy Wilson and Guy Barker honour pioneering jazz pianist Sir George Shearing