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94 programmes

  1.

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Backstage at the Brits

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

  4. Ball of Confusion: The Soundscape of 1970

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

  5. The Ballads of the Games

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

  6. The Band Behind Bars

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

  7. The Bands That Mattered

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

  8. The Bands That Mattered

    Brian Matthew celebrates the golden age of British dance bands.

  9. Barbara Windsor's Clubland

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

  10. Barbara Windsor's Funny Girls

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

  11. Barbara Windsor's Ladies of Song

    Barbara Windsor leads a series on musical legends

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Barbra Streisand: The Way I Am

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

  15. Bassey!

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

  16. Bassey!

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

  17. Battersea to Birdland - The George Shearing Story

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

  18. Bay City Babylon

    Mark Lamarr tells the story of the Bay City Rollers.

  19. BBC Jazz Awards 2008

    Paul Gambaccini presents the BBC Jazz Awards.

  20. BBC Proms

    The annual Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, featuring orchestral classical music

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    BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards

    Celebrating folk music and the people who make it.

  22. BBC Radio New Comedy Award

    A nationwide search to find the best new stand-up talent in the UK

  23. Beach Boys at 50

    Harry Shearer mixes archive with brand new interviews and a sun-soaked soundtrack

  24. Beatleland

    How did Liverpool shape the Beatles, and what did they share of the city with the world?

  25. The Beatles At The Beeb

    Bill Kenwright presents Beatles songs and interviews recorded at the BBC during the 60s.

  26. The Beatles Covered with Cilla Black

    Cilla Black presents a two-hour programme devoted to cover versions of Beatles hits.

  27. The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour

    Paul Gambaccini tells the story of how the Beatles made Magical Mystery Tour in 1967.

  28. The Beatles: Here, There And Everywhere

    Paul Gambaccini explores the legacy of The Beatles

  29. The Bee Gees

    Johnnie Walker speaks to the Bee Gees' Robin and Barry Gibb.

  30. Behind Enemy Lines

    John McCarthy sheds light on the experiences of survivors of captivity.

  31. Behind the Brel: The Story of a Musical Genius

    Marc Almond delivers a personal exploration of the life and works of Jacques Brel

  32. Behind the Fairytale

    Dermot O'Leary presents the story behind the Christmas classic Fairytale of New York.

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    Behind the Velvet Rope: Studio 54 Revisited

    Boy George looks back on the most decadent disco in history: Studio 54.

  34. Being Here: The Peter Sellers Story

    30 years after his death, Alexander Armstrong profiles the legendary Peter Sellers.

  35. Benny Goodman: King of Swing

    Curtis Stigers celebrates the life and music of clarinettist and bandleader Benny Goodman

  36. Bernie Taupin - A Conversation With the Brown Dirt Cowboy

    Bernie Taupin discusses the creative impulses behind his partnership with Elton John.

  37. The Best Bette - Bette Midler Christmas Show

    Bette Midler presents an hour of her favourite seasonal music.

  38. The Best Bette: The Bette Midler Christmas Show

    Bette Midler plays her favourite music interspersed with her own stories.

  39. The Best Christmas Present Ever

    Hugh Dennis celebrates the work of The Salvation Army's Family Tracing Service.

  40. Best of Adam and Joe

    A compilation of the best bits from Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish's weekly BBC 6 Music show.

  41. Best of Jazz

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  42. Best of Maida Vale

    Charles Hazlewood presents the best of BBC Maida Vale Studios anniversary celebrations.

  43. Betty Driver: So Little Time

    Bill Kenwright pays tribute to the singer and Coronation Street actress, Betty Driver.

  44. Beverley's Gospel Nights

    A vibrant half hour of inspiring spiritual music

  45. Big Band Special

    The very best big band music, from the 1930s to the present day

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    Big Shot: A Trip Through the Canyons of Viv Stanshall's Mind

    Stephen Fry presents a tribute to Viv Stanshall, lead singer of the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

  47. Bigger than Jesus

    Story of the interview in which John Lennon said the Beatles were more popular than Jesus.

  48. Bigger than Jesus

    A look at the moment when John Lennon claimed The Beatles were more popular that Jesus.

  49. Bill Kenwright's Golden Years

    Bill Kenwright shares his passion for the hits of the late 50s and early 60s

  50. Billy Joel: All My Life

    Paul Sexton presents the story of American singer, songwriter and pianist Billy Joel

  51. The Bing Crosby Trail

    Michael Freedland goes on the trail of Bing Crosby

  52. The Blagger's Guide to Bob Dylan

    An irreverent and light-hearted look at the career of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

  53. The Blagger's Guide to Jazz

    David Quantick takes a comic look at the world of jazz

  54. The Blagger's Guide

  55. Blaggers Guide

    David Quantick with everything you need to know about music in easily digestible chunks

  56. The Blaggers Guide to...Country

    David Quantick with more comical and occasionally fabricated explanations of music

  57. The Blaggers Guide...

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  58. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates iconic blondes: Doris Day, Diana Dors and Marilyn Monroe

  59. Blonde on Blonde

    Mariella Frostrup celebrates more iconic blondes

  60. Blood and Fire: Roots, Reggae and Rastafari

    Don Letts looks at the Rastafari movement and its influence on Jamaican music.

  61. Blowing My Own Trumpet - The Kenny Ball Story

    Kenny Ball talks candidly to Claire Teal about his life and career spanning over 50 years.

  62. Bob Dylan 70

    A series of programmes celebrating Bob Dylan's 70th birthday.

  63. Bob Dylan's Big Freeze

    Bob Harris tells the story of Bob Dylan's first visit to London during the winter of 1962.

  64. Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour

    Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour returns with a programme dedicated to the Telephone.

  65. Bob Harris

  66. Bob Harris Country

    Bob presents his choice of country, roots and Americana music

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  67.

    Bob Harris Saturday

    Bob raids his personal record collection and plays overlooked and forgotten gems

  68. Bob Harris Sunday

    DJ Bob Harris picks an eclectic mix of new tracks

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    The Bob Hope Trail

    Michael Freedland tracks the life of 'the fastest gagman in the business'

  70. Bobby Darin: A Man in a Hurry

    ...A Man in A Hurry. Story of the performer Bobby Darin, who died 35 years ago this month

  71. Bollywood Britain

    Nikki Bedi looks at the British love of Bollywood

  72. Bon Jovi's Guide to Rock With Richie Sambora

    Richie Sambora of Bon Jovi plays two hours of classic rock music.

  73. Bond and Beyond: The John Barry Interview

    John Barry talks to Paul Sexton about his 007 years and a distinguished life in music.

  74. Bond Songs Are Forever

    The Oscar-winning lyricist Don Black explores what makes a great Bond song.

  75. Bonjour Mr Aznavour

    Petula Clark presents a profile of the great French chansonnier Charles Aznavour

  76. Born to Be Wild

    Johnnie Walker tells the story of the music behind Easy Rider.

  77. The Boss: In His Own Words

    Johnnie Walker selects the best moments from 30 years of interviews with Bruce Springsteen

  78. Brass and Carols

    Christopher Timothy hosts a concert of Christmas music and carols.

  79. Brass and Carols

    Christopher Timothy presents a special Christmas concert.

  80. Brass and Carols

    The sound of Christmas with the Black Dyke Band, Joe Stilgoe and others.

  81. Brass Britain

    Stephen Tompkinson presents a celebration of the UK's long love affair with brass bands

  82. Breakfast Special with Paul Hollingdale

    Paul Hollingdale re-creates his breakfast special which opened Radio 2 40 years ago.

  83. Brenda Fassie: Madonna of the Townships

    The colourful life of South Africa's most popular female vocalist, Brenda Fassie.

  84. Brian Hayes

  85. Brian Johnson's Rockers and Rollers

    AC/DC's Brian Johnson shares the songs and artists that provide the soundtrack to his life

  86. Brian Matthew

    Brian Matthew guides listeners through the Sixties.

  87. The Brian Matthew Story

    James Moir celebrates the Sony Award-winning Brian Matthew, a true icon of the airwaves.

  88. Brief Encounter

    Jenny Seagrove and Nigel Havers star in a live production of Brief Encounter.

  89. The British Invasion

    Alice Cooper tells the story of how The Beatles opened the doors for the British Invasion.

  90. British Steel: How British Heavy Metal Conquered The World

    Justin Lee Collins tells the story of the British pioneers of heavy metal

  91. Brother-in-Lawford

    Buddy Greco tells the story of actor and socialite Peter Lawford.

  92. Bruce and Sammy

    Bruce Forsyth gives personal stories and recollections of his friend, Sammy Davis Jr.

  93. Bruce Springsteen on Songwriting

    Bruce Springsteen discusses his songwriting techniques, inspirations and influences.

  94. Buy Me Up TV

    Comedy inspired by TV shopping channels

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