Episodes

TitleFirst
Broadcast
RepeatedComments
A Thompson Family Christmas20081220Kami, Linda and Teddy Thompson perform alongside special guests.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

At The Lights20080829Live coverage of the switching-on of the Blackpool Illuminations with Janice Long.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

At The Lights20090904Radio 2 celebrates the launch of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations with a live concert starring JLS, Madness, Tony Christie, Paloma Faith, and Pixie Lott.

The Illuminations began in 1879 with a display of just eight lamps bathing the Promenade in 'artificial sunshine'. Over one hundred years later, the annual tourist attraction has grown significantly in scale and ambition with the Switch On now illuminating a six-mile display of lights.

Kate Thornton hosts proceedings, while the one-time Blackpool resident, and Radio 2 presenter, Alan Carr flicks the famous switch.

And Alan will be hosting his weekly show, Going Out With Alan Carr, live from Blackpool's esplanade. Listen tomorrow from 6.00pm.

Radio 2 celebrates the launch of the 2009 Blackpool Illuminations with a live concert.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Bad Company20100403Bad Company, recently reformed with original members Paul Rodgers, Mick Ralphs and Simon Kirke, recorded in a special gig for Radio 2 in the BBC Radio Theatre at the end of March. Features hits from Paul Rodgers' long career and from the '68-'73 era of Free and '73-'82 era of Bad Company. Introduced by Johnnie Walker.

Bad Company in a special gig for Radio 2, recorded in the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Best Of Radio 2 Introduces20091029Another chance to hear sessions by Radio 2 Introduces alumni including Mika and Duffy.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Best Of Radio 2 Live In The Morning20091029Ken Bruce introduces highlights from Radio 2's Live in the Morning session archive.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Bon Jovi2009111420091226 (R2)Another chance to hear the American rock band Bon Jovi in concert for Radio 2.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Bonnie Raitt20091029Bonnie Raitt recorded at the BBC Maida Vale Studios for Bob Harris.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Bruce Springsteen: The Seeger Sessions2009092320091209 (R2)Bruce performs songs from We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions, recorded in 2006.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Burt Bacharach And The Bbc Concert Orchestra2008102420090124 (R2)Another chance to hear Burt Bacharach perform at the 2008 BBC Electric Proms.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Classic Albums Replayed2008032220100220 (R2)In an exclusive appearance at the BBC Radio Theatre, Simply Red perform their classic album Stars in its entirety, including hits such as Something Got Me Started, For Your Babies, Your Mirror and Stars itself. The concert is introduced by Paul Gambaccini, who also talks with Mick Hucknall about making the album, its impact and his future plans.

In an exclusive appearance at the BBC Radio Theatre, Simply Red perform their album Stars.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Coldplay2008083020081222 (R2)
20100206 (R2)
Tonight another chance to hear Coldplay, live in the BBC Radio Theatre - the most intimate gig they'll have done for some years featured songs from their new album Viva La Vida Or Death And All HIs Friends, together with classics such as Yellow, Trouble, The Scientist and God Put A Smile On Your Face. The concert is introduced by Dermot O'Leary.

Coldplay perform a gig at the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

David Bowie20091029Another chance to enjoy David Bowie performing live at the BBC Maida Vale studios in 2002.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

David Gilmour20100123This was a rare opportunity to see one of the world's best guitarists, David Gilmour, up close in a concert specially recorded in 2006 for Radio 2 at The Mermaid in London. He premieres material from his then new album On An Island, together with Pink Floyd classics such as Shine On You Crazy Diamond and Comfortably Numb with the help of Floyd keyboard player the late Richard Wright.

David Gilmour recorded live in concert for Radio 2 at the Mermaid Theatre in 2006.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

David Gray And The Bbc Concert Orchestra20090117Another chance to hear David Gray in concert with the BBC Concert Orchestra.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Diana Krall20090706Diana Krall performs tracks from her new album 'Quiet Nights' in an exclusive performance.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Elbow With The Bbc Concert Orchestra20090131Steve Lamacq introduces a unique live performance from Elbow and the BBC Concert Orchestra

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Guy Chambers And The Bbc Concert Orchestra20090103Another chance to hear the BBC Concert Orchestra and guests performing Guy Chambers songs.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Harry Connick Jr2007102020071224 (R2)
20091026 (R2)
As Radio 2 celebrates the 75th anniversary of the BBC's Maida Vale studios, here's another chance to hear Harry Connick Jnr and his big band in concert at the historic venue back in October 2007.

Clare Teal introduces Harry performing reworkings of Hello Dolly, Jambalaya (On The Bayou), Working In The Coal Mine and Won't You Come Home Bill Bailey. It also includes his own composition, All These People, written after witnessing the death and destruction in New Orleans after the 2005 floods.

Another chance to hear Harry Connick Jr and his big band in concert in October 2007.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

In London2008112720090101 (R2)Concert including James Morrison, The Feeling, Keane, Duffy and Adele.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

James Taylor20090525Singer-songwriter James Taylor's performance at London's Mermaid Theatre from 2003.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Jamie Cullum20091030Jamie Cullum and his band are live at the BBC's Maida Vale studios. He plays tracks from across his career and showcases material from his new album, to help celebrate the famous venue's 75th anniversary.

The Pursuit is Jamie's fifth album and first new solo record in four years. Named after Nancy Mitford's classic novel (The Pursuit Of Love) the album combines his enduring love of jazz, and its timeless standards, with modern influences.

Jamie Cullum helps celebrate the 75th anniversary of the BBC's Maida Vale Studios.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Jeff Wayne's The War Of The Worlds2009072120100101 (R2)Steve Lamacq presents, Jeff Waynes, The War Of The Worlds performed live at London's 02 Arena, with Jeff conducting The Black Smoke Band, The ULLAdubUlla Strings; and featuring Jennifer Ellison, The Moody Blues' Justin Hayward, Manfred Mann's Chris Thompson; and the voice of Richard Burton.

Inspired by H G WELLS' famous novel, the prog rock and classical album was released in June 1978, and has since spent over 330 weeks in the UK Album Chart and won two Ivor Novello Awards. This multi-media stage version was produced to mark the 30th anniversary of the album's release and was recorded by Radio 2 on 21 June 2009.

Steve Lamacq presents The War of the Worlds, performed at London's 02 Arena.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Ken Bruce: Best Of Sessions 200820081225Featured artists include Take That, Razorlight, James Morrison, The Kooks and The Feeling.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Live From Blackpool2009090520091231 (R2)Will Young, Mika, Daniel Merriweather, Pixie Lott and Newton Faulkner live from Blackpool.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Live Music Highlights From 201320140102Jo Whiley brings you some of the live music highlights from Radio 2 in 2013.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Live Music Highlights: 201320140101Jo Whiley brings you some of the live music highlights from Radio 2 in 2013.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Mark Ronson: Electric Prom2007102720090110 (R2)Another chance to hear producer and DJ Mark Ronson perform live.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Michael Buble2009102120091228 (R2)Michael Buble in concert with his Big Band at the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Michael Buble With The Bbc Big Band20081224Another chance to hear Michael Buble in concert with the BBC Big Band.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Monkey Journey To The West20081129Exclusive live performance of the music from the team behind Gorillaz.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Morrissey With Radcliffe And Maconie20090211Mark and Stuart chat to Morrissey, who performs classic hits and tracks from his new album

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Neil Diamond2008051720081224 (R2)Neil Diamond performs an intimate session from the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Paul Mccartney20090831Another chance to hear Sir Paul McCartney in a 2005 Sold On Song special.

Recorded in Studio 2 at Abbey Road, the room where all the Beatles records were made, Paul talks in depth to Mark Radcliffe, revealing his techniques and sharing stories of his writing partnership with John Lennon, his work with the Beatles, and his solo career.

Aided and abetted by producer Nigel Godrich, and using a selection of vintage instruments from his own collection, Paul revisits his back catalogue in new and revealing ways. The set list includes Lady Madonna, Band On The Run, Blackbird, as well as songs from his 2005 album Chaos & Creation In The Backyard.

Paul McCartney plays in session at Abbey Road and chats to Mark Radcliffe about his career

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Pet Shop Boys2008121320090218 (R2)Highlights of the Pet Shop Boys in concert, recorded at the BBC Radio Theatre in June 2007

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Radiohead20081223Another chance to hear a performance given by Radiohead earlier in 2008.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Spandau Ballet2009112120091223 (R2)The reformed 80s pop band perform in concert for Radio 2 at the BBC Radio Theatre.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

The Best Of British20100213As part of Radio 2's Great British Songbook, Ken Bruce looks forward to the Brit Awards 2010 by featuring past performances of British artists and groups who have performed exclusively on his show for Radio 2 Live in the Morning.

Ken delves into his collection of live performances and selects songs written and performed by British artists and groups who have either won a Brit Award or been nominated, including Robbie Williams, Leona Lewis, Take That and Annie Lennox.

Radio 2's Great British Songbook is celebrating the work of British songwriters by creating a landmark collection of their finest works and by taking a closer look at the craft of songwriting and performance.

Ken Bruce features past performances of British artists for Radio 2 Live in the Morning.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

The Best Of Dermot's Saturday Sessions 200820081227Dermot picks the best tracks from the 100 live sessions he has broadcast this year.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

U2 At Wembley20091221Highlights from U2's worldwide tour, recorded at London's Wembley Stadium.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands

Yusuf2009060620091222 (R2)Another chance to hear Yusuf, the man previously known as Cat Stevens, performing an exclusive show for Radio 2.

The session features classic hits and tracks from his latest album, Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night). The concert was recorded in June at the BBC Radio Theatre and is introduced by Johnnie Walker.

Yusuf (previously known as Cat Stevens) in concert for BBC Radio 2 in June 2009.

BBC Radio 2 presents exclusive live concerts from the best singers, songwriters and bands