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Desmond Carrington: The Music Goes Round
Desmond Carrington: The Music Goes Round
19:00 - 20:00
The show takes a retrospective theme, as Desmond plays hits from the 1950s.
20:00 The Radcliffe & Maconie Show
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Spandau Ballet
Radio 2 Live:
Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet performed their classic hits alongside new material in a fabulous concert for Radio 2.
Leona Lewis Radio 2 Live in the Morning: Leona Lewis
Thursday 3 December
Leona Lewis performs an exclusive session for Ken Bruce's show from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Niamh Boadle, Radio 2 Young Folk Award finalist Radio 2 Young Folk Award 2010
Friday 4 December
Find out which young musicians will be competing to win the prestigious Radio 2 Young Folk Award.
Robbie Williams Radio 2 Live in the Morning: Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams performs his hits together with tracks from his new album, live from the BBC Radio Theatre on the Ken Bruce show.
Apply for free ticketsStephen Sykes, Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2009 Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2010
Closing date: Friday 11 December
Once again, Radio 2 is looking for talented brass players to enter the Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist competition.
BBC Big Band Big Band Special - New York Voices with the BBC Big Band
Recording: Friday 18 December
The Grammy Award-winning quartet, New York Voices makes an exclusive UK appearance with the BBC Big Band at Birmingham Town Hall.
violin Friday Night Is Music Night
Various dates
Keep an eye on the
BBC Tickets website
for details of free tickets to see the Friday Night Is Music Night concerts featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and guest artists.
Spandau Ballet Radio 2 Live: Spandau Ballet
Saturday 21 November
In an exclusive concert from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, Spandau Ballet performed their classic hits alongside tracks from their new album.
Bon Jovi Radio 2 Live: Bon Jovi
14 November 2009
The world's biggest rock band, Bon Jovi performed an exclusive show for Radio 2 at the BBC Radio Theatre, featuring classic hits and tracks from their latest album.
Johnny Mercer Friday Night Is Mercer Night
13 November 2009
To celebrate the centenary of lyricist Johnny Mercer, singer Curtis Stigers hosted a special edition of Friday Night is Music Night with the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Cliff Richard and The Shadows Cliff Richard and The Shadows in Concert
7 November
2009
Radio 2 recorded Cliff Richard and The Shadows performing in concert at Wembley Arena in October 2009, as part of their arena tour to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
2009's Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year - Laurence Kilsby and Jacquelyne Hill Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year 2009
1 November 2009
Eight young hopefuls took part in the final of 2009's Radio 2 Young Choristers of the Year competition in St Paul's Cathedral, London.
Maida Vale at 75 BBC Maida Vale at 75
26 - 31 October 2009
Jamie Cullum, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Stereophonics and Yusuf all gave exclusive performances for Radio 2 as part of the celebrations marking the 75th anniversary of the BBC's Maida Vale studios in London.
Smokey Robinson Smokey Robinson - BBC Electric Proms
24 October 2009
Soul legend, Smokey Robinson celebrated 50 years of Motown in a special concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra, as part of the BBC Electric Proms season.
Dame Shirley Bassey Dame Shirley Bassey - BBC Electric Proms
23 October 2009
Britain's most successful female artist, Dame Shirley Bassey joined by the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert featuring her most famous hits, alongside new tracks from her forthcoming album.
Don Black Radio 2's Great British Songbook: Don Black Masterclass
23 October 2009
From the BBC Electric Proms, award-winning lyricist Don Black gave an exclusive masterclass for Radio 2's Great British Songbook. The event also featured West End star, Marti Webb performing extracts from some of Don Black's best known songs.
Michael Buble Radio 2 Live: Michael Bublé
21 October
2009
Canadian singing star, Michael Bublé performed an exclusive concert for Radio 2 from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Kylie Minogue Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music Of ABBA
13 September 2009
Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Nerina Pallot and The Feeling were just some of the artists who celebrated the music of ABBA in an amazing concert in London's Hyde Park.
Barry Manilow BBC Proms In The Park
12 September 2009
Barry Manilow joined Katherine Jenkins, Garđar Thór Cortes and the BBC Concert Orchestra for a concert in London's Hyde Park to celebrate the Last Night Of The Proms.
Will Young Radio 2 Live In Blackpool
4 & 5 September 2009
Will Young, Mika, Paloma Faith, Tony Christie and Pixie Lott were just some of the artitsts who performed in a series of live shows from Blackpool, celebrating the switch-on of the Illuminations.
Cara Dillon Cambridge Folk Festival 2009
30 July - 2 August 2009
It's one of the highlights of the folk calendar and Radio 2 was there to bring you the best of the festival.
Lorna Luft Lorna Luft & Friends Celebrate The Music Of Judy Garland
31 July 2009
Friday Night Is Music Night celebrated the music of one of the world's best loved icons with a concert starring Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft.
Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds Radio 2 Live: Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds
21 July 2009
Steve Lamacq presented Jeff Wayne's musical version of The War Of The Worlds, performed live at London's 02 Arena.
Claudia Winkleman at Latitude 2009 Radio 2 at Latitude 2009
16 - 19 July 2009
Radio 2 presented live from the Latitude Music and Arts Festival in Suffolk.
Diana Krall Radio 2 Live: Diana Krall
6 July 2009
Diana Krall performed tracks from her latest album in an exclusive performance.
Paloma Faith Radio 2 Introduces... Paloma Faith
20 June 2009
Former magician's assistant and actress, Paloma Faith performed an exclusive set on Dermot O'Leary's show, featuring songs from her debut album.
Lionel Richie and Akon Radio 2 Live in the Morning... Lionel Richie
8 June 2009
Lionel Richie performed an amazing live session on Ken Bruce's show and was joined on one of the tracks by R'n'B star Akon.
Yusuf Radio 2 Live... Yusuf
6 June 2009
The artist previously known as Cat Stevens performed in an exclusive concert for Radio 2 from the BBC Radio Theatre in London.
Eurovision Song Contest, Moscow 2009 Eurovision Song Contest
Saturday 16 May
Find out all there is to know about the Eurovision Song Contest, and who won this year's competition.
Paul Carrack Friday Night Is Music Night with Paul Carrack
Friday 15 May
Singer-songwriter, Paul Carrack joined the BBC Concert Orchestra to perform his greatest hits in a show that also featured American jazz singer Melody Gardot.
ABC ABC and the BBC Concert Orchestra present The Lexicon of Love
4 May 2009
ABC performed all the songs from their 1982 debut album, the Lexicon of Love, at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Duke Ellington Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2009
28 April - 4 May 2009
Radio 2 presented an exclusive concert from this year's Cheltenham Jazz Festival telling the story of Billy Strayhorn's controversial relationship with Duke Ellington.
Radio 2's Great British Songbook, 126x71 Radio 2's Great British Songbook
13 April 2009
Radio 2 presented a celebration of the work of British songwriters, with artists of today performing classic British songs.
Pixie Lott Radio 2 Introduces... Pixie Lott
25 April 2009
Pixie Lott performed an exclusive session on Dermot O'Leary's show.
U2 with Chris Evans U2 at the BBC
27 February 2009
U2 spent the day at the BBC and joined Chris Evans on the Drivetime show prior to a surprise gig on the roof of BBC Broadcasting House.
Elbow Radio 2 Live: Elbow
31 January 2009
In an exclusive concert, Elbow teamed up with the BBC Concert Orchestra for a unique live performance of their 2008 Mercury Award winning album The Seldom Seen Kid
.
Robbie Williams Radio 2 Live in the Morning: Robbie Williams
Don't miss out on the chance to see Robbie Williams performing live in session on Ken Bruce's show.
Apply for free ticketsEd Stewart
Junior Choice, with Ed Stewart, returns to Radio 2 on Christmas Day for a special live edition, featuring listeners' requests and dedications.
Send in your Christmas memories, requests and dedicationsRadio 2's Great British Songbook
Radio 2 celebrates the work of British songwriters, with artists of today performing classic British songs.
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