Radio 2 Celebrates Sir Rod Stewart

As we celebrate Rod's 80th birthday and in tribute to his great friend Johnnie Walker, a conversation with one of our greatest performers and songwriters, whose voice is just as distinctive and strong now as it was with the Jeff Beck Group and The Faces in the 60s and 70s.

Sir Rod Stewart has broken chart records on both sides of the Atlantic, with top ten and number one hit singles and albums, including clever covers, the great American songbook and his own heartfelt compositions.

Rod talks in depth about his love of this country, his family, football, the armed forces, that famous Stewart 'luck' and his triumphant return to songwriting.

Since they previously met, Rod has released two albums and written his autobiography, so there is a lot to catch up on. Above all, he is great company – hugely enthusiastic and very funny – and not afraid to comment on his past and laugh at himself.

This programme was first broadcast in August 2015.

To celebrate Rod's birthday, and in tribute to Johnnie, a chat between two friends.

On his 80th birthday, Radio 2 celebrates the amazing singer, songwriter and musical icon.

To celebrate Rod's birthday, and in tribute to Johnnie, the two friends talk in depth about Rod's love of this country, his family, football, the famous Stewart 'luck' and his career.

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Another chance to hear Rod Stewart recorded in concert at the BBC Radio Theatre in 2013.

On his 80th birthday, Radio 2 celebrates the amazing singer, songwriter and musical icon.

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Sir Roderick David Stewart CBE is one of our greatest singer-songwriters, who has broken records on both sides of the Atlantic and amassed sales of over 100 million. In celebration of his 80th birthday, Rod's story is told in interviews on BBC radio. As you will hear, Rod is never afraid to comment on his varied past and laugh at himself. He is always great company.

In the company of Johnnie Walker, Janice Long, Kate Thornton and Matt Everitt, Rod discusses the early part of his career and the fun-filled antics of The Faces, creating songs in the pub, recording at Muscle Shoals in the studios his idols used, worldwide stardom, his relationship with Britt Ekland, the Press and some famous Hollywood neighbours and most importantly his classic releases such as Maggie May, Handbags & Gladrags, Sailing, I Don't Want To Talk About It, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Downtown Train and Mandolin Wind.

Celebrating the 80th birthday of one of our greatest ever music stars.

On his 80th birthday, Radio 2 celebrates the amazing singer, songwriter and musical icon.

Celebrating the 80th birthday of one of our greatest ever music stars - who is never afraid to comment on his varied past, laugh at himself and is always great company.

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